Maserati GranTurismo Celebrated In Style With 3 One-Off Models

A completely different finish has been conceptualized for the One Off Luce. Its reflective chromatic mirrored finish with a dynamic laser-etched pattern is what the chrome-wrapped Lexus LFA should have been.

Maserati says that the Luce's finish allows the contours of the car to blend in with its surroundings, and with its silent electric powertrain, it's the GranTurismo that will probably do the best job of sneaking up on you.

The Luce has a futuristic interior with Econyl, a regenerated nylon yarn. Finished in a monochromatic blue, the cabin's color echoes the sea where the material was sourced from. On the seats and dash, there are graphics that emulate the laser-etched detailing found on the exterior.

Busse said that the Luce signifies the brand's future and "reveals all the technology developed with Folgore, combining our forward-thinking attitude and Italian creativity."

If the Prisma looks to the past and the Luce is a reflection of the future, the virtual GranTurismo One Off Ouroboros is a combination of the two in concept. 'Ouroboros' is said to be a gnostic symbol that represents "the unity of all things which never disappear but perpetually change form in an eternal cycle of destruction and recreation."

Street culture innovator Hiroshi Fujiwara turned to Maseratis from the past in the creation of this one-off model, with the front grille inspired by the A6GCS Berlinetta Pininfarina. Another icon from the 1950s, the 3500 GT, is echoed in the design of the side vents, while the Tipo 151 is one of the cars to inspire the rounded headlights.

The Ouroboros' hodgepodge of design elements from a bygone era continues with the forged wheels that stem from the Bora from the 1970s, and the connected taillight fascia recalls the Shamal that appeared in the 1980s. Somehow, the combination of these influences has created a stunning GranTurismo with a distinct retro appeal, and of the three one-offs, this one diverges most from the production GranTurismo.

"GranTurismo Ouroboros has been conceived as a visual and cultural link between the various eras of Maserati design and the current GranTurismo generation," said Fujiwara who is pictured below.

This limited-edition of the GranTurismo is the only one of these four coupes that will actually go up for sale, although only 300 units will be made, with four configurations of 75 units each. That includes 75 examples for each internal combustion version with a choice of Grigio Lamiera and Nero Cometa colors. 75 Folgore electric versions will also be available in either Rame Folgore or Blu Inchiostro.

With these limited or one-off versions of the GranTurismo, Maserati continues pushing even further upmarket. The company wants to build more exclusive one-offs in the same fashion as Rolls-Royce, and it is not chasing high sales volumes.

"We are not for everybody," said CEO Davide Grasso earlier this year when speaking about the all-electric replacement for the Quattroporte. "We are for those that are willing to pay a premium to have a unique performance and luxury experience."