Zagato revealed the Mostro Barchetta at the Villa d’Este 2022

New MOSTRO Do you still remember the limited production car made by Zagato, the Milan-based coachbuilder company (which was made only 5 units), and launched in 2015 called Zagato Mostro by carrying a Maserati V8 engine? 

The Zagato Mostro Barchetta posed along with its predecessor the Zagato Mostro was previously launched in 2015. (Picture from: Motor1)

Well nowadays, exactly seven years later, the Italian renowned coachbuilder returns to the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este by launching its newest open-top sibling, called the Zagato Mostro Barchetta also powered by the Maserati powertrain.

The Zagato Mostro Barchetta is almost similar to its predecessor inspired by the legendary Maserati 450S Coupe of 1957. (Picture from: Motor1)

In appearance Barchetta is almost similar to its predecessor Mostro Coupe, that's not a bad thing because everything pinned on them are inspired by the legendary Maserati 450S Coupe which also happens to be made by Zagato in collaboration with Frank Costin back in the 1957. 

The Zagato Mostro Barchetta provides 2 engine options, ie the naturally-aspirated 4.3-liter V8 and the 3-liter biturbo V6 engines. (Picture from: Motor1)

Besides the roof absence which admittedly also provide in enhancing the proportions, plus on the Barchetta also comes with a redesigned rear deck while retaining the rest of the typical body panels of the true Mostro was.

As its predecessor, the Zagato Mostro Barchetta will also be produced in a limited number of only five units worldwide. (Picture from: Motor1)

As qouted of Carscoops, Zagato offers two powertrain options for its latest Mostro Barchetta model which both sourced from Maserati. It's fair enough indeed if you have the option to choose one in between the best naturally-aspirated 4.3 liter V8 engine capable of pumping power up to 414 horsepower, and the latest 3 liter V6 biturbo engine which is also used on the Maserati MC20 which capable to give an impressive driving power of 621 horsepower. So that accordance to the name Mostro being the Italian word for 'monster.'

Inside of the Zagato Mostro Barchetta also relies on the retro look with round furnishings and many buttons. (Picture from: Motor1)

So whatever chosen engine of yours, the engine would be mounted in front-midship position which is claimed to be able to provide a 50/50 weight distribution for the 1,200 kg weighted vehicle. All engine power is sent to the rear wheels via a racing-style six-speed manual sequential transmission system mounted to the frontal block, (temporarely) with no electronic traction control.

Inside of the Zagato Mostro Barchetta offers a pilot room theme dominated by seven rounded analog gauges. (Picture from: Motor1)

The Mostro Barchetta's bodywork based on a carbon-fiber MonoCell chassis, with a composite structure for the windsscreen frame and a steel rear subframe that carries the rear suspension, exhaust and fuel tank. Now for the legs will be supported by the front and rear double-wishbone suspension coupled with a pushrod acting on the adjustable shock absorbers while 19-inches single-nut alloy wheels are wrapped in mixed tires (sized 255/40 R19 front and 295/35 R19 rear), as well as hiding AP racing brake calipers behind them.

The roof absence on the Zagato Barchetta which admittedly also provide in enhancing the proportions, and also comes with a redesigned rear deck while retaining the rest of the typical body panels of the true Mostro was. (Picture from: Motor1)

Just like the Mostro Coupe its predecessor, Zagato Mostro Barchetta will also be produced in a limited number of only five units. As for the first example was exhibited at the Villa d'Este before being handed over to its owner. Most of the remaining four units have been assigned to individuals from the Zagato collector's client list, and will be personalized according to their preferences.

Unfortunately the price has not been disclosed yet, but if we look at the limited production specifically designed by Zagato and the limited number of productions of this Barchetta, it is estimated that the price will be in the seven-figure region. Wow! So, are you interested in having it as an addition to the latest premium car collection in your garage? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ZAGATO | CARSCOOPS | MOTOR1 | TOPGEAR | CARROZZIERI-ITALIANI | AUTOCAR | NEWSEXPLORER ]

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