The XK styled, proportioned and powered new Maserati Alfieri has been confirmed.

(Be glad they can finally stop asking you if its a Supra, or worse gone into oblivion like so many others)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maserati_Alfieri

 

I saw the Alfieri in the flesh when it debuted at the L.A. Auto Show six years ago. It was gorgeous and I posted about it on this forum then. All of the rumors I have seen about the car is that it will most likely be an all electric car and not before 2022, at best. I'll believe it when I see one in a showroom.

 

What will have for an engine? The Ferrari partnership is over.

 

I remember the conversation. We were all drooling over it. It certainly looks like it could be the next X150...has the Jaguar lines.

 

That would really tempt me. Only potential issue is Maserati/FCA quality issues.

 

Alfa V6 twin turbo- most likely to start- then electrification.
https://uk.motor1.com/news/304998/ma...n-starts-2020/

 

Looks like a Karma Fisker.

 

IMHO, this 10-year old concept car should be the next XKR, and be available in hybrid and fully-electric AWD versions.

 

Switched at birth. The face only a mother can love.

 

I was hoping the F-Type would have been built based on this. Chev is stepping up with the C8 Corvette to build a mid-engine sports car at a great price. The F-Type is full of parts from the parts bin, If you're going to build a flagship sports car build it right--use your best within reasonable costs. The C-X75 was never intended to be a GT.

 

Maserati must be the slowest brand from concept to production still in business.

 

The Alfa v6 TT is also a Ferrari manufactured engine. I could see Maserati using a Chrysler engine. They offer something at every horsepower level and the two do have some history.

 

Looks like the rear bumper, side skirts, rear quarter panels and roof are all 1 piece.

Same with the front bumper and fenders.

Can't imagine what a fender bender would cost to fix.

 

That's what would change for production.
There are laws that state a vehicle has to withstand certain impacts with no financial damage.

 

In older Maserati's, they use to Spackle over some seems. Maybe this was done on the show car?

 

I see a trend...and it's already electric...

 

Yes, that's a very pretty body design that's simply too familiar. It's far from being unique, and the proportions remind me of several different GT coupes including the Jaguar F-Type, Maserati GT, Aston-Martin Vantage, Ferrari California, Mercedes SLS, and the old Porsche 928. And why would you design an electric car with a grille meant for an internal combustion engine?




Imitation may be the most sincere form of flattery, but that won't stop plaintiffs from lining up to sue Piech for design infringement.

 

Familiarity, humans need it, pacifier works on the same principle.
Tesla was forced to do it too.

 

The I Pace has a grille for aerodynamic reasons. The air passes through it, out of the bonnet scoop then over the roof.

Many EV's still have radiator style heat exchangers. This is for the new Porsche Taycan:

"The thermal management system consists of a networked line system with a coolant radiator, three coolant pumps, six coolant valves, two fans and ten coolant temperature sensors. This is supplemented by the linked components from the air-conditioning system with a climate condenser, a separate evaporator (chiller) and a heat exchanger for air-conditioning/cooling."

 

True, though the scale of this car is more in line with an AM Vanquish. It makes quite a statement.