MASERATI ALFIERI COUPE
Maserati’s promised new coupe concept, bound for this week’s Geneva Motor Show, has surfaced online today.
Revealed here in a pair of leaked images, the concept offers a glimpse at what Maserati describes as “a nod to the styling of Maseratis over the next 100 years”.
According to website OmniAuto, the concept will be known as the ‘Alfieri’ - named for two of the seven Maserati brothers - and it is likely our first look at the company’s long-coming GranTurismo coupe replacement.
Note: There were two Alfieri brothers in the Maserati family, the second named for the first that passed away early in life. (Maserati.com.au)
The Alfieri’s appearance marks an ultra-exotic step forward from the only recently launched Quattroporte and Ghibli sedans, borrowing from the brand’s rich history while also previewing a bold future look.
The photos, obtained by enthusiast site Jalopnik, showcase a powerful design with classic proportions and that iconically wide-open Maserati grille.
The broad mouth is flanked by sharp headlights that lead back into the wheel arches, while a long bonnet reaches up to a compact glasshouse.
The roofline terminates at a tall cliff-faced rear deck, where familiar Maserati tail-lights emerge from deep cooling vents in the rear bumper.
A pair of simple, classic exhaust tips round out the retro look.
We can likely expect the Alfieri to replace the ageing GranTurismo coupe, but the ‘when, where and how’ of it all is yet to be revealed.
Watch for more details to surface in the coming hours.
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7 Comments
I think it must be the germans designing this looks far to similar to the current coupe, come on Italians you lead the planet in world beating designs, take some chances!!
Well when you consider how stunning this looks, it's not a bad thing. They are retaining their unmistakable front grille, long bonnet line and 3 gills on the front fender which is a good effort I thought... love the design.
Agreed. Why on Earth should they go all-out crazy on coming up with something brand-new when they can instead focus on paying homage to that beautiful retro look?
And frankly the only way this looks similar to the current GranTurismo is the fact that they're both coupes. Put them side by side and they're hugely different. The shape of rear quarter window is about the closest similarity.
If you're going to start complaining, at least make it reasonable. e.g. You could have mentioned the similarity between the rear glass of this and the new Jaguar F-Type Coupe, which would have been a more than reasonable criticism. But to suggest this isn't a bold new direction for Maserati is to reveal that your eyes are painted on because there are photos, one on top of the other, that show exactly how radical a departure this concept is from the current car.
Wow! I think the Maserati GT is just about the best looking thing on wheels but this takes it up a notch or seven. It is absolutely stunning!
I'm with you Mouth... sex (car that is.. not you)
Great concept, Al.