Maserati GT Garbin Concept: Student Vision for 2020
Three Politecnico di Milano students created the Maserati GT Garbin, a concept car blending retro cues with futuristic design, as their vision for a 2020 Maserati grand tourer.
Three students from Politecnico di Milano’s transportation design course developed the Maserati GT Garbin concept as a vision for a 2020 grand tourer. Sponsored by Fiat, the project challenged Jaime Cervantes, Andrea Coccia and Chetan Rajput to reinterpret Maserati’s classic design language for the future.
The GT Garbin draws direct inspiration from the Maserati Ghibli of the late 1960s and early 1970s, but the students’ approach is far from a simple homage. The exterior features dramatic, irregular surfaces and luminescent fabrics, referencing both modern fashion and the architectural forms of Santiago Calatrava’s Opera Theatre in Valencia. Blue LED lighting is integrated throughout the bodywork, including the unconventional doors, which open outward and then slide forward, diverging sharply from Maserati’s production models.
Retro inspiration, modern execution
While the concept’s proportions and grille clearly nod to Maserati tradition, the GT Garbin’s detailing is unashamedly futuristic. The use of light, both as a design feature and a functional element, is central to the car’s identity. The doors themselves are a focal point, designed to stand out at any event and to hint at the flexibility of future grand tourers. The car remains a four-seater, in line with Maserati’s GT heritage.
Inside, the Garbin continues its blend of classic and contemporary themes. The interior connects door panels to the dashboard with sweeping lines, while a long piano-black centre console divides the cabin. The controls for air conditioning, entertainment and navigation are grouped together, reflecting the students’ focus on both aesthetics and usability. The concept’s interior is designed to feel open and luxurious, with a clear emphasis on modern materials and finishes.
Technical vision and Maserati DNA
For the powertrain, the students proposed the 4.7-litre V8 engine found in the Maserati GranTurismo of the era, aligning their concept with the marque’s established performance credentials. No specific performance figures were published for the Garbin, but the engine choice signals a desire to maintain the grand tourer’s traditional balance of power and refinement.
