2004 Maserati MC12: The Racing Supercar

[@somu.22]

I'm just sad that old format is gone... What this channel used to be and what it is now... No doubt that journalist is doing his job good but still the touch of owner himself is something was unique about Petrolicious... This is my 3rd video where I'm saying bring the old format back...

[@NSXTypeRGTRLM]

I agree, it's just another generic car review channel. The old format featuring old cars and their owners was just more interesting.

[@alanjob613]

I think they are on an experiment.... let's be patient...

[@florisdewalvis1939]

Yeah i hope it an experiment too, really preffer the owner format

[@gecomert]

Agreed

[@jareknowak8712]

True! The owner story in videos was a unique thing, Petrolicius speciality. Now they make videos just like any other channel! No more magic here! Maybe its bc Petrolicius have new owner, afaik.

[@narcoticdream]

while I appreciated the topic of such a rare car, ditching the iconic format of relationship between car and driver for another top gear clone is dissapointing

[@suyashmadhavi1780]

It maybe because of the pandemic, not trying to reach out to the owner and involving him in video for safety reasons. Not sure though

[@narcoticdream]

@@suyashmadhavi1780 its a point. they've also uploaded one video on the old format since this one, I wouldn't mind if they keep both old and new

[@stephans1990]

Maybe the video's just get too little views to make it worth the effort and they need to attract a broader audience? Channels like Hoovies Garage and Doug DeMuro achieve 10 times the views with what seems to be a fraction of the production value. I guess that Petrolicious is too much of a niche that only attract a more mature audience that appreciates the artistic value.

[@cornishrider]

Er no top gear clone, Sam is a real driver

[@stephans1990]

@@PaulRudd1941 I don’t think that’s true. I’ve heard that hoovie owns a chain of restaurants and Doug is a former sales person for Porsche.

[@ricardoboosten5202]

This was a fantastic video! I hope the old format will still take a place in the Petrolicious portfolio, but this is an excellent addition!

[@spccaldwellbretw.2701]

...i like people’s personal stories

[@marcus8647]

...same

[@nessuno5403]

This isn't about a person

[@spccaldwellbretw.2701]

@@nessuno5403 no shit idc the even explain myself

[@cornishrider]

There's room for both...

[@spccaldwellbretw.2701]

@@cornishrider nah that's what this is good for or top gear does just fine get it

[@bradleystansbury1]

Great video, Petrolicious, but PLEASE bring back the old video format. This channel was unique in its presentation prior to the “top gear” style video content; don’t turn into just another boring KZbin car channel!

[@bradleystansbury1]

Rubedo Alaberti Thank you very much for clarifying that, I had not realized. It is still a great piece of content, I just did not want them to lose the uniqueness we’ve all come to know and love.

[@TheUrbanEpicure]

This was in no way boring.

[@fajarsuryantoro7025]

agree with you

[@astronmr20]

The company Petrolicious was sold. The owner who also produced the videos, was forced to sell the company after he came out as a Trump supporter.

[@SuperSedans]

@@astronmr20 So ?

[@edwinthomas618]

Petrolicious PLEASE bring back old format...that is what sat you all apart.

[@tylerthielmann227]

I'm pretty sure that this was always their format for the homologation series which they used to charge for. I think they are short on content right now which is why they are releasing them for free. At this point I don't think they have released their "own" video yet. Maybe a video detailing what direction they are headed would help clear everything up and keep everyone interested to see where this goes?

[@donjuan150]

@@tylerthielmann227 Viewers who paid for this content must be upset that is now free....

[@tylerthielmann227]

@@donjuan150 I'm sure they are, I can't believe some type of an official statement hasn't been put out yet.

[@mohammadalfattal2902]

i remember watching mc12 winning in FIA GT championship, it was such a successful and dominant car

[@RavinduHerath]

Please just switch to old format.

[@astronmr20]

Petrolicious has been sold over the summer. The owner came out as a Trump supporter, and as a result he was forced to sell the company.

[@williamcrane4615]

@@astronmr20 why did he have to sell because of that

[@vdl20004]

The old Petrolicious format had style in the way the owners described their cars and what it was like to own and drive. I have the Ferrari 512BBi Piece of Art, 250 GT Lusso Morning Ritual and Lamborghini Countach Outrageous videos bookmarked because the owners passion comes through in these videos. I watch them over and over again. This video doesn't stand out and I will not bookmark it even though it has a spectacular car.

[@F1Kamel_1992]

My God this Maserati is the most fabulous looking GT car I've ever witnessed

[@GarageBiljon]

Not a fan of the new format. Also not sure why powersliding was necessary in every corner, I would have preferred seeing it taking a corner smoothly.

[@William.Driscoll]

For example, after hearing about its ground effects. That said, I kept thinking to myself, throughout, that the drifting was deeply satisfying to watch. Alas.

[@GarageBiljon]

Nothing wrong with a couple of powerslides William Driscoll, I guess I was just a little underwhelmed but his drifting skills too, he is no match for Chris Harris.

[@KarloPetrov]

This car raced on many championships, there you can watch it go fast, I never saw the MC12 being slide trough corners before, so it's a welcome new look for a collectors car who owners rarely drive, let even slide on racetracks.

[@GarageBiljon]

Very true @@KarloPetrov !

[@William.Driscoll]

I wonder what the meetings between the owner & the presenter were like, in terms of tone & balancing glory:risk. Chris Harris does have incredible finesse; This is hot-shoe's shown some guts (and trust), tossing that rig around... The MC12 race footage has also been satisfying to watch- thanks for the suggestion. In kind, here is a link to the Maserati's designer's chat, from his insightful channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/in-cdnuOg99-a5o

[@creato938]

The MC12 and the McLaren F1 still look timeless somehow, both cars didn't age a day, now the Enzo looks a bit dated already.

[@Orcawhale1]

Enzo looks less dated due to better rear light intregration. Where's the F1 got rear lights from a bus, and the MC12 looks like a copy of it.

[@MrGts92]

I don't get how an Enzo can look dated but Maserati and McLaren don't....

[@Orcawhale1]

@@MrGts92 I believe it's down to being more exposed to the Enzo, than either of those two.

[@xapaiz]

Saw an Enzo 5 days ago in Maranello, didn't seem dated to me, and a LaFerrari was in front of it

[@tsomeone950]

Mc12 looks fat lol. Not pretty at all. Too long at the back. Proportions are not right.

[@andreasprokscha6357]

Just amazing, thank you!!

[@xanderfrench4011]

What I wanted as a young kid. Love these cars. Damn.

[@simonjoelwarkentin7087]

I hope the MC20 will be as iconic as this masterpiece

[@MMK86]

you have to appreciate the time this car came out, what a special car...makes the Enzo look like a toy when looking at them side by side

[@mrslyds8602]

The MC12 still looks cool and sleek..the Enzo looks dated imo

[@milosilic23]

Couldnt agree more. It still looks cool and sharp. Might be cause we get to see the enzo much more

[@rohitchowdary27]

Zip it dodge guy

[@Yabuddy53]

Interesting. I’m not trying to sound snide or rude when I say this, it’s a genuine question. Have you seen an Enzo in person? They are incredible to behold. I don’t think they look dated at all. But to each their own.

[@aguj10]

Coolest road car ever. And of course it's Italian.

[@dezinetech1000]

I have to agree with most. The personal stories are magic. This new format looks like every other car review 🙁 personal story makes it relatively relatable, it draws emotion and that’s what makes it special.

[@cornerstoneboxingpromotion3120]

It's so beautiful. I wish more GT cars could afford to be built like this.

[@Ramo108]

When I was a kid I was never into cars. Didn’t even notice any sports cars on the street or anything. In 2004 when I was in 4th grade, we used to have Scholastic book fairs at my school. I remember walking around checking out the books and I picked up a car magazine and I saw pictures of the MC12 and I was mind blown. I couldn’t believe a car like that existed and thought to myself how crazy it must be to take a ride in that car.

[@eldoradomanchuria]

Much better music editing on this video. Reviewer is good, but I still like the old format. Nothing beats hearing an owner's passion for their prized automobiles

[@peacefulservant2463]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXuUpKCoZtlgjLM New Maserati MC20 and mc12 on track

[@eldoradomanchuria]

@@peacefulservant2463 um...ok?

[@peacefulservant2463]

@@eldoradomanchuria 👍

[@jakhnat]

MC12 attacks all human senses, so beautiful car, pure italian emotions! One of the best videos on this channel 👍👍

[@hankthetank185]

Would definitely have the MC12 over an Enzo. What a beautiful film too! Thank you.

[@hustler539]

Luv that engine sound

[@gordonho5986]

Thank you, Thank you for this magnificent coverage of the MC12 which does not get featured much if at all. That said, really excited about the MC20. I'd love to see Petrolicious cover that car and make a comparison in DNA to this! That would be lovely

[@richardmahoney9415]

I love this channel I can’t afford probably any car they show but it’s cool too see the people who can are actually car guys and gals just fortunate to be able to afford them

[@f2detaboada]

Yeah, I don't watch this channel to watch Top Gear or Throttle House, I watch this to see the story of the car and how the owner bonded with it. I want to know how the owner tweaked the car, how he restored it, how he won races with it, etc. If this video was presented by the owner and the MC-12 thrashed around by the owner himself, it would have been perhaps one of your best videos.

[@astronmr20]

Petrolicious was sold a few months ago. The new owners were involved with the old BBC top gear. Owner was forced to sell the company after he came out as a Trump supporter.

[@64tophe]

Great video. Thank you for uploading this so that I can watch it for free.

[@lutendosiphugu4860]

This guy deserves to be on the dead top gear to bring it to life. Keep up the good work

[@bertos910]

Love your content Petrolicious, you inspired me to start my own youtube channel. Thank you for motivation.

[@anthonygordon14]

Great car but missing the old format. Please bring back the old format.

[@timduncan9696]

Tbh i liked the older videos with owners talking and the extremely cinematic shots. This is just another top Gear attempt. 11/10 points for getting an enzo tho

[@JoeOh100]

I remember one back in the day would grace SuperCarSunday in the valley every now and then... good ole' days

[@SCDC-Channel]

One of the best car ever....I wish they could do it again

[@revmedia8108]

Only 50 made? Pfff, try again, there was only one made of my skateboard... Cause I had to make it myself, but still!! Much love, your friends at Rev Media!!

[@PratikParija]

The new format isn't bad. I enjoyed this piece but Petrolicious was always about personal stories. That was what I feel in love with about this channel.

[@initialvat4226]

From anyone asking for the old format, they already bring it back in the previous vid. And a comment from that vid says that these are previously member exclusive vids to compensage for lack of filming due to the pandemic

[@robotm99]

Gotta wonder what their all new content is gonna look like

[@nickthaskater]

@petrolicious ought to release a quick video detailing what's going on with the channel, if that's the case. A browse through the comments will tell you pretty quick that people are getting a very different impression.

[@mrwinstonwolfe]

Saw the thumbnail, liked the video immediately even before watching

[@drewselby1]

Love this new format, great new style! This guy is so calming to listen to.

[@unforgettablesketches2695]

Yes please petrolicious please bring old format back. Most of us will leave if you don’t! Nothing is better then a owner and his car!!

[@antonykashin]

this video is so good I am speechless Huge shoutout to all people involved

[@LuisLovesCars]

OMG, why is the Mc12 sooooo beautiful? And how it sounds, holllyy mollyyyy!!! 😍😍

[@Notorious40z]

They don’t make them like this anymore , this will be one of those cars in 30-40 years that will fetch $20+ million mark my words.

[@Orcawhale1]

They do actully. The MC12 was using the latest production methods at the time, which is the standard of today. Even the V12 is still alive and well in the LaFerrari, and Ferrari 812, Ferrari FXX K. And as for the price, i think your correct(Though we could risk having petrol powered cars being outlawed in 30-40 years, which is undoubtly going to kill value).

[@christschool]

Frank Stephenson is an incredible designer!

[@lepmuhangpa]

That he is.

[@woooster17]

Whilst this is a nice video, like others have said.. the old format was what set your automotive channel apart. The Ferrari GTO video with Derek Hill was absolutely wonderful.. With Derek talking you could feel his passion for the car.. Having owners tell their ‘own’ story was what made it for me.

[@mhdfrb9971]

Design looks ahead of it's time!

[@GiotheGhreat]

are you wearing your glasses

[@andeleputo89]

M Giovanni you clearly arent

[@lucaslouback570]

this video actually took my breath away. petrolicious has done it once again

[@stillsearching1284]

A lot of other channels do car reviews like this better. People watch Petrolicious to hear how cool cars hold special places in people's lives. This MC12 is way cooler than a 1992 BMW 850CSi, but the video about the BMW is so much better because we get to hear how much the car means to the owner.

[@marzgrab]

Please show more personal stories. They are far more emotive and enjoyable 👍

[@R-Tap]

If any car in period is more desirable then Enzo, its the blue and white thing. Gorgeous.

[@MrJob91]

thats the best looking car ive ever seen

[@rajeshkadam4089]

U haven't seen anything yet.

[@MrJob91]

@@rajeshkadam4089 thank you life is good

[@timothyswanson8843]

Great content and I really enjoyed this video, but I can't deny that there was a certain charm to the old format. Not saying I dislike the new stuff, just that I miss the old stuff.

[@Android-vk8yh]

Great video that is a stunning dream car right there the Poster Boy for Maserati, mc20 has a lot to follow👍👏

[@Guy_de_Loimbard]

Wow. Nothing else can be said.

[@Fpvpilot928]

I saw a versione corsa driving around in an unlikely spot in central Alberta, Canada. Beautiful car driving on terribly pot holed roads...

[@jareknowak8712]

They really did a great job with MC2O. Imo the best looking super car since F458.

[@luxuriousmindset1906]

I can see why people are disappointed feels like another car channel

[@jamiljafri4841]

Sam's enthusiasm and racing history comes through very well. An excellent addition to the Petrolicious team 👏

[@ashr2794]

These videos are not what we‘re here for!

[@bobbyrios2k223]

Im another guy that liked the older format with the owner and car relationship

[@poovaneswaransupramaniam19]

Wonderful review...happy that there is an maserati mc12 in malaysia

[@DavidHuntOKSO]

I don't know how many professional drivers would agree, but I found it sad to see this legend of a car doubling up as a drift car.

[@AlexSchwartzATV]

I really wished they would've tracked it more normally lol

[@R-Tap]

If the MC came out today its styling would still be bang on. Timeless and I would have it ahead of an Enzo.

[@thorproductions1488]

This has always been a flagship car for me and is Fs a special car to me ❤️

[@simonbertioli4696]

Simply beautiful. My favourite car and car maker I won't one....😭😭😭😭

[@philipgreensmith1694]

Race cars arnt designed to go round corners sideways

[@megasupergoat]

Philip Greensmith good thing it’s not yours

[@philipgreensmith1694]

@@megasupergoat You right in the head.... racing cars are designed to grip. That's what makes them quick around corners!!! If your going sideways your not going forward! Dick! Praps i can get a go in yours???!!! You probably ain't even got a car.... obviously plenty of hot wheels!

[@90boiler]

It’s one of the best handling cars in Forza Motorsport, i like it a lot

[@mauiman52]

Nothing against the presenter. But would have loved to see (and hear) somebody with an identification, with Italian-English accent, with passion talking about this car. Authenticity. That's why we love Petrolicious!

[@ZenGarage]

100% miss the old format, it was emotional, it was art.

[@TonyStark-du3kx]

To me, the Maserati MC12 is the most beautiful car ever made.

[@RICHOCHANGO]

Who let this guy thrash the shit out of this masterpiece? Must be a bloody good mate... Either that or the presenter must give a mean headjob

[@CJAEY]

I always liked the look of this car, reminded me of a group C car

[@michaelip1569]

This is so beautiful.

[@Mpayne1472]

I saw one of these in Milton Keynes England being driven on the road. Had no idea what it was til I looked it up on Forza

[@TheLitokaira]

I'm missing those owner's stories. Plz bring them back.

[@Faust64]

Bring back the old format please, along side this is fine but that is the core of Petrolicious

[@stillsearching1284]

Maserati MC12, Ferrari Enzo, Lamborghini Reventon, or Aston Martin One-77? That would be a great hypercar comparison.

[@aydankhaliq2967]

Congratulations to the whole of the rebellion team on p2 and p4.

[@atupe]

Where do you guys get the music for your videos?

[@RobertKusicki]

That was a great Top Gear video

[@GarthLovesTRAVEL]

MC12 is a true drivers car, The enzo is a show car with power

[@lupang335]

Beyond stunning shots as always, but please switch back to storytelling. Probably not the first one to say this, but this "Top Gear/car review presenter/etc" format has been done over a million times, and we all subscribed of the storytelling aspect that gave these cars such a human aspect over technical details.

[@edinburghgus8379]

That Enzo has aged beautifully.

[@tuitaco]

Loved everything about this video 👍

[@stuartkidney3257]

Ode to #excellence ! My thanks to Petrolicious! Well done :)

[@Sean-if7rp]

Great video

[@zachbibb]

Wouldn’t it make more sense to slide the Enzo around an drive the mc12 like the racing car it was designed to be?

[@TiaMantova89]

See that in my town...Amazing

[@josedealbuquerquejr.941]

Beautiful

[@jjga011]

the mighty Enzo, the end of the v12 era.. we've got to look after our planet now..

[@robindelabra3874]

For anyone wondering the owner of both (yeah both...and many many more) of this masterpieces goes by Gregb.23 on Instagram (characterized by the Hippo logos in front of the rear wheels)...good page to drool on

[@karlo.horvatin]

You're gonna lose your audience if you continue whit this format. It's too loud, it's too generic, it's too top gearish. I want to feel zen, relaxed and feel the emotion and story behind car and its owner.

[@astronmr20]

Petrolicious is a new company now. The former owner was forced to sell it after he came out as a Trump supporter.

[@RICHOCHANGO]

MC20 picking up where this left off

[@philipgreensmith1694]

No. Definitely not

[@kennethgriffen]

Ultimate dream car

[@LR_84]

Great review :)

[@projectg408]

My thing with this car was always the ridonculous front and rear overhang. There is SO MUCH car beyond the axles. It looks ungainly. At least the Enzo is snub at the rear and makes it look a little more taught.

[@mrmonday42]

So is this permanent now? Everyone in the comments seems to think so. Superb video none the less.

[@jd-py5nm]

maserati is an underappreciated marque sadly

[@markalbert4652]

I feel I just watched a 19 year old trying to drift his Nissan. Not Petrolicious testing one of the greatest cars of the modern era. Leave the hooning to Top Gear. Petrolicious was above this in the past.