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Italy’s Twin Supercar Soul Takes Over Paris

At Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, where Rétromobile celebrates its 50th birthday in a haze of carburetors and nostalgia, a very different kind of history is being written. Ultimate Supercar Garage—the show-within-a-show dedicated to modern excess—has handed the spotlight to something new, something unapologetically Italian, and something wildly ambitious.

It’s called BOTTEGAFUORISERIE, and it’s what happens when Alfa Romeo and Maserati decide that regular supercars simply aren’t enough anymore.

For the first time ever, the two legendary brands are sharing a motor-show stage, and they didn’t come quietly. Four machines—each rarer and more intense than the last—stand under the same roof:
Alfa Romeo’s New 33 Stradale and Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa, alongside Maserati’s MCXtrema and GT2 Stradale. This isn’t a lineup. It’s a statement.

Bottega, Not Factory

The name BOTTEGAFUORISERIE isn’t marketing fluff. “Bottega” means workshop, and the whole idea is to treat each car less like a product and more like a commissioned piece of mechanical art. Think Savile Row tailoring, but with carbon fiber, V6s, and downforce instead of wool.

This philosophy is already paying off. Maserati says 80 percent of GT2 Stradale buyers are choosing Fuoriserie customization, proving that in the modern supercar world, individuality is the ultimate luxury.

And nowhere is that more obvious than in Paris.

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa: The Sailboat Slayer

Let’s start with the most exclusive four-door you’ll probably never see: the Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa. Just ten examples exist, and every single one is already spoken for.

Born from Alfa Romeo’s partnership with the Luna Rossa America’s Cup team, this is the most aerodynamically aggressive Giulia ever built. A carbon-fiber aero kit—front canards, underbody vanes, side skirts, and a towering rear wing—creates five times more downforce than a normal Quadrifoglio. At 300 km/h, it presses itself into the pavement with 140 kg of aerodynamic grip.

That’s not a styling package. That’s physics.

Inside, the racing-boat theme continues, with Sparco seats inspired by the team’s flotation gear and dashboard trim made from actual Luna Rossa sail material. It’s weird, wonderful, and very Italian.

Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale: A Legend, Reborn

If the Giulia is extreme, the New 33 Stradale is emotional. This modern resurrection of Alfa’s 1960s icon is limited to just 33 cars, all sold before most people even knew it existed.

Under the skin is a 630-hp twin-turbo V6, enough to launch this sculpted two-seat coupe to 100 km/h in under three seconds and on to 333 km/h. But numbers aren’t the point here. This car exists because Alfa Romeo still believes beauty and performance should be inseparable.

The Paris show car wears a deep green livery inspired by classics like the GTA and the outrageous Bertone Carabo, reminding us that for Alfa, color isn’t decoration—it’s identity.

Maserati MCXtrema: A Track Weapon With a Tailor

Then there’s the MCXtrema, a car that barely acknowledges the concept of public roads. Built in only 62 examples, it’s the most powerful track-only Maserati ever, with 740 hp from a Nettuno-based twin-turbo V6.

The version in Paris is a perfect example of what Bottegafuoriserie is about. Its blue-and-white matte livery references the iconic MC12, while the number 77 on the door honors its owner’s lucky digit. Inside, it’s all business—telemetry, rear-view camera, and a cockpit that feels more Le Mans than Monte Carlo.

It’s a racing car for collectors who want something no one else has—even in a world of extreme supercars.

Maserati GT2 Stradale: Race Car, But Make It Livable

Finally, there’s the GT2 Stradale, the road-legal evolution of Maserati’s GT2 race car. With 640 hp, a 2.7-second sprint to 100 km/h, and a top speed over 320 km/h, it’s the fastest and most powerful internal-combustion Maserati ever built for the street.

It’s also 60 kg lighter than the MC20 it’s based on, sharper in every response, and still elegant enough to wear a trident on its nose without irony. This is Maserati proving it can still build a proper driver’s car in an era increasingly obsessed with software.

A New Italian Power Duo

Underneath all the carbon fiber and couture paint, BOTTEGAFUORISERIE represents something bigger. Alfa Romeo and Maserati aren’t just sharing a booth—they’re sharing a future.

In a supercar world dominated by tech giants and billion-dollar hypercars, these two Italian brands are betting on something more human: craftsmanship, heritage, and emotional design, blended with modern performance.

And judging by the crowd around their stand in Paris, that gamble is paying off.

If this is what happens when Alfa and Maserati join forces, the rest of the supercar world should be very, very nervous.

Source: Stellantis

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Maserati Turns 100—and Shows Up Like It Knows It

If there’s a right way to celebrate a centennial, Maserati seems determined to find it—preferably under bright lights, surrounded by carbon fiber, bespoke paint, and the low hum of electrification. At the 2026 Brussels Motor Show, running January 9–18, the House of the Trident isn’t just exhibiting cars; it’s opening the Year of the Trident with a full-throated reminder of why the badge still matters.

This year marks 100 years since the Trident first appeared—borrowed from Bologna’s Neptune Fountain and now inseparable from Maserati’s identity—and also a century since the brand’s first racing appearance at the Targa Florio, where the Tipo 26 promptly won its class. History, in other words, is doing some heavy lifting here. But Maserati isn’t content to let nostalgia carry the stand. Instead, Brussels becomes a case study in how the brand wants to balance heritage, performance, and a very modern push toward electrification.

The Maserati stand in Hall 11—put together by longtime partner D’Ieteren—has been one of the show’s busiest, and not just because of the badge. Four production models anchor the display: the MCPURA Cielo, GranCabrio Folgore, Grecale Folgore, and the Grecale Lumina Blu Special Edition. Together, they outline Maserati’s current playbook: keep the engines emotional, the interiors indulgent, and the future unmistakably electric.

The real theater, though, happened after hours. On Saturday, January 10, Maserati hosted an exclusive VIP evening that leaned hard into Italian drama, unveiling cars with more symbolism than subtlety. Chief among them were the one-off GranTurismo and GranCabrio Meccanica Lirica—rolling tributes to Modena, opera, and the return of GranTurismo production to the brand’s historic home.

“Meccanica Lirica” isn’t just a poetic name slapped on a special paint job. These cars were created at Officine Fuoriserie Maserati, the brand’s bespoke atelier, and they lean into sensory storytelling. The GranTurismo wears Rosso Velluto, a deep red inspired by opera house curtains, while the GranCabrio glows in Oro Lirico, meant to evoke the warmth of stage lighting under an open sky. It’s theatrical, yes—but deliberately so, and very Maserati.

Sharing the spotlight was the GT2 Stradale, the road-legal evolution of Maserati’s GT2 race car. Less metaphor, more muscle. With track-derived engineering and a clear focus on performance, it serves as a reminder that while Maserati is leaning into luxury and electrification, it hasn’t forgotten how to go fast—or why that matters to its identity.

Back on the show floor, the MCPURA Cielo arguably tells the most complete story of modern Maserati. The open-top supercar gets refreshed styling, higher-grade materials, and an interior that feels more bespoke than before. Power still comes from the Nettuno V6, complete with its Formula 1–derived pre-chamber combustion tech—a reassuring nod to the brand’s racing DNA in an increasingly electric lineup. The Brussels car is finished in Aqua Rainbow from the Fuoriserie palette, a color that looks different depending on how the light hits it—and probably exactly how Maserati intended.

Electrification, of course, is impossible to miss. The GranCabrio Folgore pairs classic Maserati proportions with a fully electric drivetrain, offering open-air driving for four and a claimed top speed of 290 km/h—making it the fastest electric convertible currently on the market. If nothing else, it proves that going electric doesn’t mean going quiet in character.

The Grecale Folgore takes a more practical route, positioning itself as a premium electric SUV with up to 580 km of WLTP range. Finished in Verde Royale with Ghiaccio interiors, it also features an AWD-Disconnect system designed to extend range when all-wheel drive isn’t needed. It’s the sensible Maserati—if such a thing exists.

Then there’s the European debut of the Grecale Lumina Blu Special Edition, which leans into visual drama rather than drivetrain headlines. Night Interaction exterior elements contrast with 21-inch Pegaso wheels, yellow brake calipers, and a yellow Trident on the C-pillar. Inside, Chocolate leather and open-pore briarwood inserts complete a cabin that feels more tailored lounge than SUV interior.

All of it adds up to a brand very aware of its moment. As Maserati COO Santo Ficili put it, the enthusiasm in Brussels reflects “a vision that unites heritage, innovation, and artisanal excellence.” Translation: Maserati believes it can honor its past without being trapped by it—and still compete in a high-performance luxury world that’s changing fast.

If the crowds in Brussels are any indication, the Trident’s second century is off to a confident, carefully choreographed start.

Source: Maserati

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Maserati Grecale Cristallo: When an Alpine Peak Becomes a Paint Code

Maserati has never been shy about romance. This is a company that names cars after winds, builds engines that sound like opera, and insists—sometimes against all logic—that emotion is a measurable performance metric. With the new Grecale Cristallo Special Edition, the Trident leans fully into that worldview, distilling an Alpine mountain into a midsize luxury SUV and daring you not to feel something about it.

Cristallo takes its name from Monte Cristallo, one of the most striking peaks in the Dolomites—a place defined by light, purity, and the kind of sharp, sculptural beauty that makes architects and poets equally jealous. Maserati calls it a “conceptual matrix,” which sounds like marketing-speak until you see the car in person. Then it clicks. This isn’t just another appearance package. It’s an exercise in restraint, balance, and Italian confidence.

The headline act is the color. Azzurro Aureo is a new Fuoriserie-exclusive paint, and Maserati is proud enough of it to certify the shade with a dedicated badge on the fender. The color starts with traditional Maserati blue, then gradually cools and lightens, mimicking the way sunlight plays across snow-covered rock faces at altitude. Embedded in that blue is a fine golden mica—subtle, almost coy—that references achievement and prestige without tipping into flashiness. Think gold medal, not gold chain.

It’s the kind of color that rewards close inspection. From a distance, it reads clean and icy. Up close, it glows. In motion, it changes. That alone tells you who this car is for: someone who notices details and expects others to do the same.

The exterior enhancements stay smartly in the background. The 21-inch diamond-cut aluminum CRIO wheels bring a crisp, technical edge, while the body-color grille inserts clean up the Grecale’s face without muting its aggression. Nothing here shouts. Everything speaks fluently.

Inside, Maserati doubles down on the alpine theme. Premium Leather Ghiaccio—essentially a refined, glacier-inspired light tone—dominates the cabin, amplifying the sense of brightness and airiness. It’s a bold choice in an era obsessed with black interiors, and it works precisely because Maserati commits to it. The effect is modern, elegant, and unmistakably Italian, more Milanese atelier than ski lodge cliché.

There’s also a curated set of Maserati Original Accessories bundled into the Cristallo package. Self-leveling logo hubcaps (yes, the Trident stays upright at all times), branded valve caps, a customized courtesy light, and bespoke front floor mats might sound minor individually, but together they reinforce the idea that this edition is about coherence. Every touchpoint is considered. Every detail is intentional.

Crucially, Cristallo isn’t tied to a single powertrain. Buyers can spec the special edition across the Grecale Modena, Trofeo, and even the all-electric Folgore, meaning you don’t have to give up twin-turbo theatrics—or embrace electrons—to get the look. That flexibility feels very on-brand for a company trying to bridge tradition and future without alienating either camp.

The timing of the car’s debut adds another layer of symbolism. Maserati unveiled the Grecale Cristallo at its historic Modena plant on Viale Ciro Menotti, during stage 32 of the Olympic Torch Relay as it traveled through Italy. It’s a neat bit of narrative symmetry: a car inspired by a mountain introduced alongside a symbol of human excellence, endurance, and shared heritage, all at the birthplace of the Trident.

Is the Grecale Cristallo faster, louder, or more aggressive than the standard car? No—and that’s the point. This is a statement edition, not a spec-sheet flex. It’s Maserati reminding us that luxury doesn’t always need to shout, that beauty can be quiet, and that inspiration can come from places far above the Autobahn.

In an SUV market obsessed with size, screens, and horsepower numbers, the Grecale Cristallo stands apart by focusing on atmosphere. It’s about light. About texture. About the way a color can tell a story. And in true Maserati fashion, it dares you to care—not because you have to, but because you might want to.

Source: Maserati