Maserati just unveiled the MC20, a spiritual successor to the iconic MC12 with more than 600 horsepower on tap. But while it's powerful enough to leave the MC12 behind, the MC20 is viewed by purists as a less attractive alternative due to the fact that it's powered by a turbocharged V-6 engine. Granted, sports car fitted with V-8 and V-12 engines sound better when you floor it, but this new footage of the MC20 proves that Maserati's new V-6 doesn't sound half bad.

The Maserati MC20 Has a Great Exhaust Note!

While idling, the V-6 engine has a nice purr to it. And it's actually pretty similar to a V-8 mill. When revved, the V-6 reveals its turbocharged nature as the turbos begin to whine, but there's still a lot of engine burble to keep them ears happy. There's no high-speed footage, but the few moments in which the driver presses the gas pedal a little harder suggest that the MC20 will sound like a full-fledged race car when the rev needle goes up.

Give it a listen in the video below and tell me what you think in the comments section. Personally, I think the MC20's exhaust is just as exciting as a Chevrolet Corvette C8 and that things will get even better on the race track.