The single biggest problem with GT cars is that they may be 'Grand' but they're often not much cop at 'Touring'. They occupy the ground towards the top end of the dream list, which tends to induce manufacturers to spend all their time making them 'really handle'. Consequently, you get a car that goes sweetly and handles like a kart, but which has no room inside and a ride that feels like someone forgot to take the transport blocks out of the suspension.

Maserati MC12 Versione Corse is making its début at the Bologna Motor Show, a car designed to offer a highly select clientele the chance to try their hand at driving one of the most extreme supercars now available on the market.