The best Maserati concepts: Top 5 ranking of the best Maserati concepts cars

Top 5 ranking of the best Maserati concepts cars

1. Maserati Boomerang - the best Maserati concept car of 1971

Developed as a futuristic concept car, the Maserati Boomerang was unveiled at the 1972 Turin Motor Show. The following year, in 1973, a full production model was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. The stand was designed by Ital Design.

The sports car was built on the Maserati Bora chassis, which was fitted with a 4.7-litre 8-cylinder V8 engine producing 310 bhp and a 5-speed gearbox. Thanks to this power, the Boomerang could reach speeds of up to 300 km/h.

The interior of the car was characterised by originality: the steering wheel rotated around a round dashboard located directly in front of the driver, where all the instruments were grouped. The interior was complemented by bucket seats for the driver and passenger, which could be reclined for comfort and style.

The Boomerang was very low - only 1070 mm high - and the windscreen was tilted 13 degrees, which experts considered to be the limit of acceptable visibility. Only one of the cars was ever made, and it was sold to an anonymous buyer at an exhibition in Barcelona in 1974. The next public appearance of the Boomerang was in 1990 at the Bagatelle Concours in France, after which it remained the property of several private individuals.

2. Maserati Chubasco - the best Maserati concept car of 1990

The Maserati Chubasco is a two-door S-Class coupé equipped with a 3.2-litre petrol engine producing 430 bhp. The car has a manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive and is very fuel efficient. It can only carry two passengers.

The Maserati Chubasco stands out not only for its size, which is ideal for city driving, but also for its high level of comfort on motorways and highways. Its exterior features an elegant wedge-shaped silhouette with an ingenious airflow system. The ducts at the front accelerate the airflow, creating aerodynamic benefits including downforce from the diffuser and additional tunnels near the rear wheels.

The Maserati Chubasco is based on an aluminium backbone to which the engine and transmission are attached. The body, like a floating cell, is isolated from the frame by shock-absorbing supports that reduce vibration and noise.

The engine, borrowed from the Maserati Shamal, has two turbochargers and a dry lubrication system, increasing its power to 430 bhp. A special feature of the model is its design, created by Gandini, which includes a minimalist interior with anatomical buckets.

The comfort of the Maserati Chubasco is further enhanced by air conditioning, elastic spacers to reduce vibration, a hydraulic lifting mechanism for the suspension and an electric roof that converts the coupé into a targa.

3. Maserati Simun - the best Maserati concept car of 1968

In 1968, Ghia presented a car at the Turin Motor Show. Ghia offered a new 2-door 4-seater Maserati coupé designed by Giugiaro, with retractable headlights and unusual proportions with a long bonnet and compact rear. The new model was called the Maserati Simun Prototipo, symbolising the strong winds of Saudi Arabia and embodying the power and influence of the automotive market. However, the Ghia's popularity was eclipsed by the Vignale, which offered a rival prototype that later won through and was produced under the name Maserati Indy.

The Maserati Simun Prototipo is equipped with a powerful 2.0-litre 6-cylinder engine that produces 210 horsepower, allowing the car to accelerate to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 220 km/h. The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. This engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission that provides smooth and quick gear changes. Inside, four 2+2 seats create a luxurious atmosphere.

Despite its short history, the Maserati Simun remains a living example of the creativity and engineering of its creators, forever inscribed in the history of the automotive industry as a symbol of innovation and high craftsmanship.

4. Maserati 320S - the best Maserati concept car of 2001

The Maserati 320S concept car, unveiled at the 2001 Geneva Motor Show, is the result of technical collaboration with Italdesign Giugiaro and Sparco. This car embodies the key themes that will define the brand's future, including a small windscreen, a limited area in front of the driver and a visible roll-over bar with an aerodynamic fairing at the rear. The concept pays homage to iconic Maserati sports cars of the past, such as the 200, 300S, 450S and Tipo 60/61 'Birdcage'.

The Maserati 320S Concept has the same 3.2-litre biTurbo V8 engine as the Maserati 3200 GT, but with a few modifications: it is up to 1300 kg lighter, has a modified suspension, a 22 cm shorter wheelbase and better brakes, which significantly improve its performance compared to the 3200 GT. Fabrizio Giugiaro of Italdesign Giugiaro has carefully crafted the styling of the 320S, which is reminiscent of the marque's sports cars of the past.

The passenger side of the concept is closed and streamlined, with no seat. The Maserati 320S is equipped with a central rear-view mirror, a reference to the famous Maserati sports cars. Powered by the V8 engine from the 3200 GT Coupé, which produces 370 hp at 6,250 rpm, the 320S not only delivers high performance but also retains the characteristic Ferrari sound.

5. Maserati Alfieri - the best Maserati concept car of 2014

The Maserati Alfieri, a grand tourer from Italian carmaker Maserati, was first unveiled as a concept car at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. Named after one of the five Maserati brothers, Alfieri Maserati, the car symbolises the 100th anniversary of the company, which was founded in Bologna in 1914. The Alfieri was developed at the Centro Stile Maserati in Turin under the direction of chief designer Marco Tenkone and chief exterior designer Giovanni Ribotta.

The cabin design of the Maserati Alfieri looks back to the past, recreating the atmosphere of the 1954 Maserati A6 GCS while maintaining a modern look. With a characteristic long, low front end and an elegant bonnet line that extends from the wheel arches to the doors, the interior is stylishly complemented by modern LED tail lights and air ducts that complete the rear design.

The interior layout of the Maserati Alfieri offers a minimalist 2+2 format with a two-colour scheme and reconfigurable displays that replace the traditional set of controls.

The Maserati Alfieri is powered by a 4.7-litre V-8 engine from Ferrari that develops 454 horsepower. It has an automated six-speed manual transmission with a single clutch. The gearbox is located at the rear, which contributes to the perfect weight distribution, slightly tilted towards the rear axle.