StudioM and
Alfredo Stola's StudioTorino have presented images of a
1:4 scale model of what they dub as a Maserati 'Cinqueporte',
a one-off shooting brake-style creation based on the
Quattroporte saloon.
The
Cinqueporte project is seeking to embrace the traditions
of shooting brake conversions to high performance,
luxury vehicles, creating the useability of an estate
without taking away from the styling and donor car's
DNA. The designer have tried to use the Maserati's lines
to create a strong effect at the rear, a car sitting on
powerful haunches.
Externally
the Cinqueporte incorporates a bi-colore effect paint
finish, the car's body is white but the B-pillar, door
mirrors are new rear windows are all framed in a
polished gloss black. The front end also gets reworked,
a new bumper/spoiler section is much sharper and
aggressive than onthe standard model, and features large
air-cooling cutouts. Under the bonnet the specifications
remain the same.
This special
Quattroporte project has been commissioned by an Arab
customer who in the past has bought several estate-style
cars based on Ferraris to use in the desert. The
advantage to this is - explain StudioM - that the
homologation requirements of this market makes it
feasible to develop new folding rear seats and adapt the
fuel tank positioning in order to turn the car into a
genuine and practical 'shooting brake'.
The project
is being realised by StudioTorino which was founded by
Alfredo Stola almost three years ago shortly after he
divested himself of his interests in Stola Group, the
famous Italian automotive prototyping firm founded by
his grandfather. At the time he said the intention was
to develop the 'automotive art' that had made Italy
famous across the world. Since then StudioTorino has
focused on developing its own styling interpretations
for several Porsche models, working with tuner Ruf
Automobile from Pfaffenhausen in Germany to create
limited-edition runs based on the Boxter, Cayman and
Carrera, with every panel coming under the
interpretation of its craftsmen who adhere to tradition
principles.
While the
interior and price remain undisclosed, StudioM has
experience in creating an opulent new interiors as they
recently re-fitted a Quattroporte in luxurious materials
for a private customer in a project that eventually came
out at 350,000 euros.
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