| Year
(of specifications) |
2010 |
| Engine |
4.2
litre V8 |
| Transmission |
RWD |
| Max
speed |
- |
| 0-60 |
- |
| Horsepower |
400
hp @ 7,000 rpm |
| weight |
1500
kgs / 3,307 lbs |
The A8GCS Berlinetta is a coachbuilt supercar based on the Maserati
GranSport Coupe. Designed and built by Touring Superleggera
- an automotive design and engineering company based in the
north of Itay - the A8GCS was initially developed as a showpiece
for the company to advertise their manufacturing capabilities.
However now the vehicle is ready for one-off production, and
it'll be arriving at one very dedicated car enthusiasts garage
in the near future.
The car was revealed in the flesh at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show
after being previewed at the Concours d'Elegance.
The A8GCS is a strict two-seater, unlike the car on which it's
based which features a 2+2 seating layout. Touring Superleggera
have made extensive changes to the car's bodywork while still
retaining similar proportions. The styling details like the
minimalist chrome trim and classic wire wheels give the car
a distinctive retro vibe, while also not being unnecessarily
nostalgic.
"We wanted a strong project" - says the Belgian
Head of Design of Touring Superleggera,
Louis de Fabribeckers - "I drew from the stylistic heritage
of Touring the work of surfaces and
also this sinusoidal line across the side of the Berlinetta".
The Touring Superleggera A8GCS Berlinetta is 4.2 metres long
and only 1.2 metres high. The engineers are aiming for a 1,500
kg (3,307 lb) weight for the finished car - 180 kgs (400 lbs)
lighter than the Maserati GranSport.
Similar and related vehicles:
Maserati GranSport
2010 Touring Superleggera Flying Star
2007 Maserati GS Zagato
Source: Touring Superleggera
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