Remember the Zagato Mostro which was unveiled in 2015 with a Maserati V8 engine and limited production of five units? Well, exactly seven years later, the Italian design house returns to the Villa d’Est with an open-top sibling named Mastero Barchetta Jagato.
The Barchetta looks almost like the regular Mostro, but it’s not a bad thing since the retro-scented design inspired by the 1957 Masrati 450S coupe Jagato is nicely outdated. In addition to the absence of a roof that does a great job of increasing the proportions, the Barchetta comes with a newly designed rear deck and retains the rest of the heavy sculpted body panels.
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The world has moved on since 2015, so Zagato is offering a choice of two Maserati-powered powertrains for the 2022 model. You might have the best-sounding naturally ambitious 4.2-liter V8 that produces 414 hp (309 kW / 420 PS), or the new biturbo 3.0-liter V6 from the MC20 that produces a more impressive 621 hp (463 kW / 630PS). . )
In both cases the engine is mounted in the front-midship position, allowing 50/50 weight distribution for a 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) vehicle. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a racing-style six-speed manual sequential transmission that is mounted on the front block, where there is no electronic traction control.
The Mostro Bacheta is based on a carbon-fiber monocell chassis, a composite structure for the windscreen frame and a steel rear subframe carrying rear suspension, exhaust and fuel tanks. The front and rear double-wishbone suspension has a pushrod that works on adjustable shock absorbers while 19-inch single-nut alloy wheels conceal AP racing brakes on composite tires (255/40 R19 front and 295/35 R19 rear). Collier behind them.
Like the closed-roof Mostro, the Mostro Barcheta Jagato will be produced in five units. The first example was displayed at Villa D’Est before being delivered to its owner. Most of the other four models have already been allocated to Zagato’s collector client list, and will be personalized to their liking.
Prices have not been released, but judging by the rarity of other Jagato-planned limited production specials and the Mostro Barchetta, we’ve probably moved into the seven-digit area. Would you buy your Mostro with a screaming V8, or opt for the improved performance of the turbocharged V6?
