Maserati Mostro By Zagato - Top Speed
Although it failed to finish, the Maserati 450S Coupe Zagato became known as "il Mostro" (which translates into "the Monster") for its incredible power output. According to Maserati, it remained the most powerful front-engined race car in the world into the 1990s. Nearly six decades later, the Mostro returns as a modern-day interpretation from the same coachbuilder that gave us the original Alfa Romeo. Although Maserati has only released a few photos and renderings of the Mostro, it’s more than enough to assess Zagato’s modern take on the 1957 race car. From the sides, the new Mostro is significantly more muscular than its predecessor, with beefier fenders toward the rear. This door design reminds me of the Ford GT40 of the 1960s. Zagato kept the Mostro’s trademark quarter windows, but now they’re significantly thinner to go with the car’s sleeker appearance. The rear overhang is a lot shorter than the original Mostro’s, while the actual fascia is less bulging. Overall, the new Mostro is a wonderful rendition of Zagato’s initial design, despite. Source: www.topspeed.com
