At first glance, the arched "Gran Turismo" bodywork of this Coupe reminds us of classic Maserati's and Ferrari's of the 1960s. Appropriate since Maserati is now part of Ferrari, benefitting from their considerable engineering and low-volume expertise. The classic swooping hood lines dip low, with a longish front overhang ending at a clearly Maserati grille opening complete with chrome trident. The ample 104.7-inch wheelbase allows for mostly smooth flowing lines, with proportions only going askew between the door and the rear wheel wheels. The rear end is neatly clipped, and while the least distinctive aspect of the body, it's finished off nicely with no less than four chrome exhaust tips.

Open the long doors and your senses are again filled with classic Maserati identity. The twin cockpit seating areas are finely sculpted, with large-stitch, wide ribbed leather upholstery, three-spoke telescoping steering wheel, and a comprehensive chrome-bezeled gauge cluster protected from glare by a deep hood. Driver seat comfort is quite modern, with good leg room inside a wide foot well. Full power seat adjustments include driver's side position memory. The center stack completely mixes then and now. An analog clock and flipper vents top a video screen Maserati information center that monitors audio, automatic climate, trip computer, and optional satellite navigation features.