Maserati is an Italian luxury car maker synonymous with high quality, and the recently released digital renders by Marcus Hjet of the Maserati Quattroporte L’Ultimo Concept exude luxury. L’Ultimo (The Last One) is a fully-electric, four-door, full-size grand touring saloon, and it looks amazing.
It’s easy to see why automobile fanatics from around the world believe this concept will take a central role in leading a modern renaissance of Italian car production. Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Paganini are all key Italian brands and L’Ultimo signals statement of intent Maserati’s intent.
As car makers around the world increasingly embrace an all-electric future, Maserati is making big plans for future EV mastery. The company has already announced that its next generation full-size luxury car, slated for a 2022 release date, will be battery electric.
L’Ultimo: Elegance, Sophistication, and Supreme Comfort
Hjet’s renders of the Maserati Quattroporte L’Ultimo Concept chart the evolution of a car with a long history whose sixth generation was lasted updated in 2016. This Quattroporte does carry over a good portion of the brand’s modern aesthetic while also pushing boundaries.
The interior of this concept looks absolutely stunning.
A true grand touring saloon, the L’Ultimo has a back seat perfect for business passengers or entertaining high class guests. Complete with a couch, this is the perfect car for the executive jetsetter and lover of the finer things in life.
Rounding out the design are wing mirror cameras, essential for security and assistance while parking. Elegant door handles seamlessly integrate into L’Ultimo’s doors. Huge wheels, flashy rims, and interior ambient lighting help to make the right first impression.
A quiet war is brewing between the automotive masters of the world’s top brands. Electric vehicles (EV) are surging in popularity and the race is on to produce the most sustainable and technologically advanced vehicles possible.
Brands like Mercedes, Jaguar, Lexus, BMW, Porsche and Audi are receiving considerable pressure to advance their electric designs. The Maserati Quattroporte L’Ultimo Concept is the Medena, Italy based carmaker’s boldest step towards a full-electric vehicle fleet yet.
The Evolution of the Quattroporte
When it was released in 1963, the original Quattroporte was unlike anything Maserati had produced. Fashionable and sporty, it set a new standard for the brand. The car has been so essential to the company’s identity, it has been through five previous generations before the release of the current sixth gen Quattroporte GTS.
Jam packed with high end materials and luxurious woods, the modern Quattroporte is a nice choice for those who enjoy being chauffeured around. An executive seating upgrade of $4,000 provides climate controls, power sun shades, lots of storage areas and a couple of super comfy seats, perfect for the executive on the go.
A 2019 Maserati Quattroporte starts at $107,980, making it more than the MSRP of a Mercedes S-Class. The S Q4 trim is available starting at $113,680 the top of the line GTS is priced at $138,980. The first two trims models each have a 3.0-liter V6 with 424 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque, the GTS includes a 3.8-liter V8 with 523 hp and 524 lb-ft of torque. Perfect for making a quick getaway to your speed boat.
With stunning exterior design, Ferrari-built drivetrain technology, and a luxurious interior, the Quattroporte is a fine choice for those with an interest in vehicles priced upwards of $100K.
Bridging the Gap between Imagination and Reality
The Maserati Quattroporte L’Ultimo Concept is currently a digital daydream, but it seems very likely that it could soon become a reality. The brand plans to release its next battery electric full-size luxury sedan by 2022.
With a growing number of years since its flagship models the Quattroporte or Ghibli were redesigned, it seems likely Maserati is cooking up something special. Here’s to hoping a fully realized all-electric L’Ultimo grand touring saloon sees global production soon.
For now, admire those renders.
Source: Car Scoops