10.03.2004 PININFARINA SHOW THEIR LATEST TWO STYLISH CREATIONS THE FERRARI 612 SCAGLIETTI AND MASERATI QUATTROPORTE IN GENEVA

Pininfarina's collection in Geneva is dominated by their two latest designs for the Ferrari-Maserati Group, the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti and the Maserati Quattroporte. These two stylish and exciting new models sit next to each other on their own slowly rotating turntables.

The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, which replaced another Pininfarina design, the 456GT, was officially presented at the Detroit Motor Show in January. The sensuous exterior bodywork was the work of Pininfarina and thoughtfully evolved Ferrari’s current styling philosophy with obvious trademarks coming from the successful 360 model. 

Keeping this in mind, the famed coachbuilder also succeeded in creating a modern interpretation of the legendary 375 MM Berlinetta Pinin Farina Speciale “Bergman” (chassis 0456AM), a one-off dating from 1953 and named after its famous original owner, actress Ingrid Bergman. Perceptible elements that evolved from this most admired thoroughbred are the distinctive side swages, which provide a striking solution to the side graphics of the new design.

The front view is dominated by a traditional Ferrari grille, which sits embraced within a crease that continues to run over the wings and underneath the glass-house area. The result gives the sensation of strength and provides a clear relationship between the headlamps, grille and bodywork.

Quad Ferrari tail lamps sit snugly within the curvaceous rear haunches and are accentuated by soft, undulating crests. The general rear end is a clear evolution of the 456 GT, a characteristic of the ancestor which was always greatly admired. A discreet line connects the rear, side and front sections of the bodywork stylistically. The car is fitted with 18- and 19-inch starfish alloy wheels at the front and back respectively.

Meanwhile the Maserati Quattroporte, also entrusted to Pininfarina, is a saloon that aims to be a modern take on the original Quattroporte concept of marrying genuine sportiness with space and comfort in a typically sophisticated Trident marque package. The Maserati Quattroporte offers today what the first Frua-designed Quattroporte surprised clients with in 1963, the inimitable Trident style, a sophisticated interior awash with full-grain leather and luxury woods, plus a spirited temperament that its elegantly understated exterior doesn’t even hint at.

They are joined on the spacious stand by one of Pininfarina's most stylish recent masterpieces, the Alfa Romeo Spider. It's look was freshened up mid last year by the addition of a new 'family' style nose and more powerful engines. The Spider, along with its Coupe partner the GTV, look every bit as as stunning as the day they were launched, providing testament to the Italian design firm's abilities.