1. Birdcage 75
Maserati
Birdcage – Most Jaw-Dropping Maserati Concept Cars Ever Created
Revealed
in celebration of the 75th anniversary of Pininfarina, an Italian design house
and coach-builder that has had a long partnership with Maserati, the Birdcage
75 is unlike any other Maserati in history. First shown at the 2005 Geneva Auto
Show, the vehicle redefined what the future of automobiles might look like with
smooth, aerodynamic curves and a massive glass canopy that encases the
interior.
The
concept is based on the MC12 GT1 carbon-fiber monocoque with throwbacks to the
1960s Birdcage designs that originally put Maserati on the map as a racing
company. The Birdcage 75 continues to attract attention with 700-horsepower
engine, the same one used in the Ferrari Enzo, and an estimated value over $3
million considering that the design will not be produced commercially. Perhaps
Maserati will revisit this design in the decades to come.
2. Boomerang
Maserati
Boomerang – Most Jaw-Dropping Maserati Concept Cars Ever Created
The
Maserati Boomerang is another example of an incredible concept that still gets
attention despite being introduced in 1972. Giorgetto Giugiaro is the man
behind this avant-garde creation, which draws inspiration from other luxury
brands like Alfa Romeo and Porsche, but with a uniquely Maserati spin. The car
is said to have been drawn almost exclusively with the use of a ruler, which
points to the sharp, straight lines of the design. While the Boomerang was not
the most aerodynamic car offered by Maserati, a 4.7-liter V8 engine still
allowed it to achieve top speeds of 180 miles per hour. While the vehicle was
never produced for commercial sale, its sharp angles and wedge shapes defined
the style of sportscars for the remainder of the 1970s. Recently, the Boomerang
sold for nearly $4 million.
3. Kubang
Maserati
Kubang – Most Jaw-Dropping Maserati Concept Cars Ever Created
When
Maserati revealed the first Kubang at the Detroit Auto Show in 2003, the
vehicle made a lot of waves. This concept was the precursor to the Levante, a
luxury SUV produced by Maserati. At the time, people were shocked to see such a
vehicle designed by Maserati, which was known more for racing and sports cars
than utility vehicles. However, the design captured the hearts of people around
the world, many of whom started to call for production once other luxury SUVs started
to enter the market. In 2011, the design was again showcased at the Frankfurt
Motor Show, which later led to the release of the Maserati Levante in 2015. The
Kubang beautifully translated many traditional Maserati design elements to the
SUV format, including a curvaceous tail end and a prominent front grill.
4. Alfieri Electric
Maserati
Alfieri – Most Jaw-Dropping Maserati Concept Cars Ever Created
Revealed
in 2014, the Alfieri concept is still expected to hit the commercial market
even if a date has not yet been set. The Alfieri is intended as a replacement
to the GranTurismo, but will bring the Maserati coupe into the future with an
all-electric engine.
Maserati
is determined to honor its history of performance as it moves into the electric
vehicle market. The company reports that the concept car can go from 0 to 62
miles per hour in around two seconds, with a top speed above 186 miles per
hour. These numbers mean that the Alfieri will be one of the quickest electric
vehicles on the road.
According
to the brand’s plans, the vehicle will eventually have a convertible sister to
the primary coupe design. In addition, there are rumors that the company will
offer a plug-in hybrid model to complement the all-electric offering. The name
of the car pays homage to the most celebrated of Maserati’s founders.
5. A8 GCS
Maserati
A8 GCS – Most Jaw-Dropping Maserati Concept Cars Ever Created
Carrozzeria
Touring relaunched operations in 2006 after 40 years away from design and the
first concept was revealed as the Maserati A8 GCS. The car was first introduced
at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in 2008. The A8 GCS is a bit of a
throwback to the A6 GCS, a Pininfarina design from 1954, which inspired the
GranSport. The final concept was showcased in 2009 with a 4.2-liter V8 engine
that produced 385 horsepower.
While
the gorgeous modern design with classical elements never became commercially
available, it is possible that Touring built some of the cars for their private
customers. With a timeless and striking design, it would not be surprising for
this vehicle to come up in future model planning conversations at Maserati.
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