half a century has passed since March 9, 1972, when the Maserati Boomerang made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. It was a concept created by the renowned hand of Giorgetto Giugiaro and produced by Italdesign.
Maserati Boomerang: a scale model of which made a fleeting appearance at the 1971 Turin Motor Show: only one model was produced, which would be presented at the 1972 Swiss Motor Show as a registered car that worked perfectly. The base used by Italdesign (chassis and complete mechanicals) was a Maserati Bora, with a 90° eight-cylinder mid-rear engine delivering 4,719 cc. It could unleash 310 hp, bringing it close to a top speed of almost 300 km/h (186 mph). The rear-wheel drive had a five-speed gearbox.
The two-seater sports coupe never went into production. Instead, it left a styling legacy that lived on not only in Giugiaro's later creations, but also in other projects, serving as inspiration for several other automakers in Europe and the United States.
The Boomerang's originality from an aesthetic point of view was demonstrated in its wedge shape and clear, bold lines, which conveyed an image of penetration, power and speed.
The model was designed along a horizontal line that divided the car in two, with a sloping windshield and a panoramic sunroof. The original windows, especially on the two doors, were interspersed with a metal strip. Retractable square headlights were prominent at the front, along with horizontal lights at the rear. It was extremely modern in terms of its interior, where the dashboard instruments were integrated into the spokeless steering wheel and the seats were set very low.
The only specimen of the Boomerang ever produced also made other appearances in international competitions. It would change hands between several owners, ended up appearing in several auctions and was even used in commercials.
Maserati Boomerang, considered by many to be a true work of art, was revolutionary and managed to influence the designs of successive cars. It continued Maserati's tradition as a brand capable of creating unique automotive concepts, iconic and avant-garde cars that acted as pioneers in technology and style. Now more than ever, Maserati is unique by design and innovative by nature, with the MC20 supercar, the new Grecale SUV and the Nettuno engine, a patented synonym of technological revolution.
