We haven’t heard much from Carrozzeria Touring
Superleggera since the company unveiled the Disco Volante Spyder a couple of
years ago but the coachbuilder has just revealed plans for an all-new model.
Set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show next week, the
Sciadipersia is based on the Maserati GranTurismo and features unique bodywork
that makes it virtually unrecognizable. The donor car’s aggressive front fascia
has been replaced by a more conservative unit which is tapered and has chrome
accents. The model also features new headlights and a ventilated hood.
The styling changes continue further back as the
Sciadipersia has custom fenders, a distinctive greenhouse and eye-catching
C-pillars with bright accents. Continuing to the rear, buyers will find a new
window which resides above a bespoke trunk and custom rear fascia.
While the exterior styling is certainly unique, the
cabin is virtually identical to the GranTurismo. Carrozzeria Touring
Superleggera spruces it up a bit with premium leather upholstery and aluminum
accents but there’s not hiding the fact the interior comes from a model that
debuted over a decade ago.
Since the car is essentially a rebodied GranTurismo,
it comes as little surprise that the Sciadipersia features a Maserati-sourced
powertrain. Buyers need to provide the donor car so the coupe can be powered by
various versions of the GranTurismo’s naturally aspirated 4.7-liter V8 engine
including the latest variant which develops 454 hp and 520
Nm of torque.
Production will be limited to 10 units and the
conversion process will take approximately six months.
