Maserati Birdcage 75th concept (2005)
Concept car · 2005 · Combustion
A canopy-topped tribute to Maserati racing
The Birdcage 75th was a functional concept built by Pininfarina to mark the studio's 75th anniversary and honor the classic Tipo 60 and 61 Birdcage race cars. It used the carbon fibre chassis and V12 engine of the Maserati MC12, topped by a transparent hydraulic canopy in place of doors. The interior featured a head-up display developed with Motorola.
Key facts
- Engine: 6.0L V12 (from MC12)
- Power: 700 hp
- Chassis: Maserati MC12 GT1 carbon fibre
- Designer: Pininfarina
Production
- Status: Concept only
- A one-off 2005 Pininfarina concept celebrating Pininfarina's 75th anniversary, never produced.
- Revealed at Geneva Motor Show 2005
Source: Wikipedia