This modern supercar is inspired by the Maserati Biturbo-Shamal 'muscle car'
- This is a modern-day supercar inspired by a classic
- The inspiration comes from a Maserati from the 1990s
- The engine also comes from Maserati
Published on Nov 05, 2024 at 6:05 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Nov 14, 2024 at 10:04 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
This is a modern supercar, or restomod if you like, inspired by the iconic Maserati Biturbo-Shamal from the 1990s.
Even though it does look like it came from the 1990s, it incorporates modern-day technology, mixed with some old school details.
It’s built in Italy by a small-batch manufacturer called Modena Automobili.
Everything about it is beautiful, perhaps apart from the name which is a bit unimaginative.
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A modern-day hero inspired by the iconic Maserati Biturbo-Shamal
Modena Automobili calls it the Project MA-01.
The name may not be exciting, but the car is.
Inspired by the Maserati Biturbo-Shamal, an Italian sportscar that almost looks like a muscle car, the MA-01 uses a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 borrowed from a Maserati Ghibli S.
It puts out 500 horsepower, good enough for a 0-60mph time of 4.7 seconds, and a top speed of 177mph (284km/h).
The only bit of bad news, in a way, is the fact it uses an eight-speed transmissions rather than an old-school manual like for example the Porsche 911 Carrera T or the Nilu27.
Further proof that perhaps BMW execs are on to something when they say it’ll be impossible to keep the manual gearbox alive.
Project MA-01 is a restomod
The Project MA-01 would definitely qualify as what people call a ‘restomod’.
No one knows where or when the word comes from exactly, but restomod is portmanteau between the words ‘restoration’ and ‘modifications/modified’.
So this means that restomod is a car that’s been restored, but also modified in the process.
Opinions on restomods tend to be quite binary, in that people either loathe them or love them.
As for this one, we’re confident most car fans will agree with the latter point of view.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
