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2020 was pretty big for Maserati, with the Italian automaker introducing its first new halo supercar in 16 years, the MC20 that will land on the streets this fall. Meanwhile, we've brought along an independent rendering that comes to quench an important thirst linked to the styling of the mid-engined machine, namely the desire for extra drama.
You don't need a trained eye to notice that the MC20 isn't the type of proposal that redefines the rules of the segment. The looks of the model spearheading the brand's latest revival effort tell you all you need to know: this is a sharp Grand Tourer that bets on a balanced approach.
But what if the Trident brand had gone for more radical visuals? Italian car and yacht designer Andrea Piccirillo has come up with an independent rendering that answers the question.
This proposal, which has been envisioned with all-electric power, isn't here to challenge the MC20, at least not the current car, with its 621 hp (630 PS) 3.0L twin-turbo V6; as Maserati has already confirmed, the MC20 is getting a battery-powered version in 2022. Thanks to three electric motors, the future model will feature a beefier output, but, based on various statements issued by the company, the aesthetics of the EV won't be too different.
With its unusual construction, which features plenty of negative space in the middle, this virtual creation looks more like a sculpture than anything else. Nevertheless, the layout is owed to the fact that, underneath the upper side of the vehicle, we find a Formula E racecar platform.
However, featuring super-sized wheels and arching lines that connect them, this pixel exercise easily stimulates the mind.
The DNA of the brand is clearly here, with nods to Maserati's pedigree going all the way to the 1950s Grand Prix era. For one, the driving position is similar to what the 250F Formula One race car offered. So, one could easily imagine the emotions of legendary drivers such as Juan Manuel Fangio or Stirling Moss while aboard this creation.
What's in a name, you ask? Piccirillo calls his creation Neptune, which happens to be the translation for Nettuno, the name Maserati chose for the heart of its MC20 supercar.
But what if the Trident brand had gone for more radical visuals? Italian car and yacht designer Andrea Piccirillo has come up with an independent rendering that answers the question.
This proposal, which has been envisioned with all-electric power, isn't here to challenge the MC20, at least not the current car, with its 621 hp (630 PS) 3.0L twin-turbo V6; as Maserati has already confirmed, the MC20 is getting a battery-powered version in 2022. Thanks to three electric motors, the future model will feature a beefier output, but, based on various statements issued by the company, the aesthetics of the EV won't be too different.
With its unusual construction, which features plenty of negative space in the middle, this virtual creation looks more like a sculpture than anything else. Nevertheless, the layout is owed to the fact that, underneath the upper side of the vehicle, we find a Formula E racecar platform.
However, featuring super-sized wheels and arching lines that connect them, this pixel exercise easily stimulates the mind.
The DNA of the brand is clearly here, with nods to Maserati's pedigree going all the way to the 1950s Grand Prix era. For one, the driving position is similar to what the 250F Formula One race car offered. So, one could easily imagine the emotions of legendary drivers such as Juan Manuel Fangio or Stirling Moss while aboard this creation.
What's in a name, you ask? Piccirillo calls his creation Neptune, which happens to be the translation for Nettuno, the name Maserati chose for the heart of its MC20 supercar.
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