For the 60th anniversary of the 5000 GT, Maserati announced that the next generation of coupé, hybrid sports car with 100% Maserati engine, will be inspired by its famous predecessor. We have to wait until May 2020 to see this filiation... I hope the design will be as successful as the version of The Shah of Persia.

History of the Maserati 5000 GT

The Maserati 5000 GT 2+2 Coupé was presented during the Turin Auto Show in 1959. The first model was designed by Carrozzeria Touring for the then Shah of Persia, Reza Pahlavi hence its nickname. Giulio Alfieri, Maserati technical director at the time, redesigned completely the 3500 GT with the 450S engine, the racing barchetta.

During the 6 years of production, many coachbuilders designed body for the Maserati 5000 GT Allemano, Pininfarina, Monterosa, Ghia, Bertone and Frua. Just for info, the only example made by Ghia was sold for $US 533,000 but you have to check the condition of the car (see photo in the Bonus Section). Only 34 units were built at the Viale Ciro Menotti plant in Modena and only three of the Shah of Persia.

Specification

The Maserati 5000 GT 2+2 Coupé has an 4.9-litre V8 engine (from the Maserati 450S race car) producing 325 hp at 5,500 rpm. It can reach a top speed of 270 kmh.

Beautiful interior... More photos please !