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Daily Mirror
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
David Beckham's 'favourite' £220,000 supercar is one of only two in the world
David Beckham has a supercar collection to die for but it's one of his bespoke Maserati MC20s that is his pride and joy, with the former England captain's personalised model David Beckham boasts an enviable multi-million-pound car collection, but one vehicle stands out as his absolute "favourite" - a bespoke Maserati MC20 supercar. This stunning machine, tailored specifically for the football legend, comes with a hefty price tag of £220,000. The former Manchester United and England midfielder - who turns 50 today - has not one, but two of these jaw-dropping cars in his possession, with the custom-designed model holding a special place in his heart. Maserati proudly describes the MC20 as "the ultimate super sports car", and a glance at its sleek, contoured bodywork makes it easy to see why. However, it's what lies beneath the surface that truly sets the MC20 apart. A twin-turbocharged 3-litre V6 engine churns out an impressive 620 horsepower, propelling the vehicle to a mind-boggling top speed of 201mph. Acceleration is equally impressive, with the MC20 reaching 0-60mph in a mere three seconds, reports the Express. In a previous conversation with British GQ, David gushed about his beloved MC20, saying: "The MC20 is in Miami. I've got one in London, too. It's a fabulous car." He went on to describe the bespoke design process, revealing: "I did the Fuoriserie programme with Klaus, and went from a car in deep purple to slightly pink, then I went to straight black, with pink trim and pink brake calipers. That's my favourite." David's second MC20, located in London, sports a sleek gunmetal grey finish. He's currently trying to persuade his wife Victoria to take it for a spin, but so far, he's had little success. "The London car is gunmetal grey. I'm trying to get Victoria to drive it at the moment, but I'm not having much luck. It's a bit low, but otherwise it's pretty easy to drive. On a track it's unbelievable." He assured: "The London car is gunmetal grey. I'm trying to get Victoria to drive it at the moment, but I'm not having much luck. It's a bit low, but otherwise it's pretty easy to drive. On a track it's unbelievable." The bespoke MC20 was made possible through Maserati's exclusive Fuoriserie programme, which allowed David to put his own unique spin on the supercar's design. The final product features a cross of glossy and matte surfaces within a black and pink colour scheme throughout. Inside, David has opted for black Alcantara seats with pink stitching. A personalised number plate, 'DBMC20' has also been attached while the words 'For David' also pencilled in. After the car had been put together, David got his first taste on a racetrack in Modena alongside a professional racing driver instructor. However, his first journey on public roads was along the coast from Modena to La Spezia. David confessed the car "gets a lot of attention" with "everyone in awe" of the breathtaking model. But he's over the moon with the design and has previously shared how much he enjoyed building the car from scratch. He added: "When I visited the Maserati factory in Modena I met a guy called Klaus [Busse, design director], amazing guy, he talked me through the whole process, we discussed what would look great and what wouldn't. "Sitting with him for a couple of hours configuring my MC20 was so enjoyable. In fact, I didn't let on to anyone else just how enjoyable it was in case they stuck me back in there for another few hours."
Al Bawaba
07-04-2025
- Automotive
- Al Bawaba
Maserati back at Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters with exclusive MC20 Cielo 'Less is More…?'
For Maserati, April is synonymous with the red clay of the tennis courts. The Trident car manufacturer is taking part in the prestigious Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, for the fourth time in a row as main sponsor and official car of the tournament, bringing the elegance and performance of its cars to the service of international tennis. From 5 to 13 April, the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters 2025 will take place at the renowned Monte-Carlo Country Club. At the event, the MC20 Cielo 'Less is More…?' – the new and exclusive One-Off and epitome of the most extraordinary production from the Fuoriserie customisation programme – will be on display on the tennis courts and in view of the international jet set in the VIP Village. MC20 Cielo 'Less is More…?' is a unique model specially built for a customer as part of the Brand's Fuoriserie Bespoke programme. This car, recently unveiled at the opening of the new Officine Fuoriserie Maserati in Modena, has a wealth of specifically designed features inspired by the Bauhaus art movement, with specially designed body colours. The exterior features geometries that run along the entire length of the car, from the front to the rear. The Blu Corse Matte bodywork is embellished with dots, lines, triangles and rectangles that form a stylised Trident on the bonnet. The succession of colours has been interpreted with a Maserati flair: the geometric shapes range from Rosso Capannelle Gloss, the shade used on the House of the Trident's first racing cars, to Giallo Avia Pervia Gloss, recalling the Modena emblem, and to Bianco Audace, the launch colour of Maserati MC20 in its matte finish, here proposed with a polished finish that uses meticulous manual details come in Azzurro Himmelblau and in Nero, while the most attentive will also recognize the presence of orange, the same Arancio Devil created to remember Maria Teresa De Filippis – the first woman to qualify for a Formula 1 Grand Prix, having done so aboard a Maserati 250F – and Viola Salchi, taken from the customisation of a Ghibli SS Coupé. To complete the exterior, the MC20 Cielo 'Less is More…?' features 20' Corsa Forgiati Opachi wheels with Blue Classic brake callipers and an original combination of different colours in the profile and hubcap for each rim, whereas the specific badges and Trident logo come in white.
Miami Herald
29-03-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Maserati launches program targeting Ferrari's elitist snobbery
If there is one thing that those with the means to buy luxury products love to do, it's that they love to leave their mark on the things they own. Parisian fashion ateliers Louis Vuitton and Goyard offer their buyers the opportunity to add a hand-painted monogram to their items-essentially a hand-painted effigy of their initials on leather goods and luggage in any color, font, or size they like. Get expert insights and actionable trade alerts from veteran investing experts and hedge fund managers. Join TheStreet Pro today and get first month FREE Similarly, it is not uncommon to see shirtmakers from Brooks Brothers to Eton offer their customers the opportunity to add their initials to their white shirts in various fonts and colored threads. Cars are no different. To offer its buyers an extra ounce of distinction, Italian luxury automaker Ferrari (RACE) has two different in-house customization programs called "Atelier" and "Tailor Made," which allow owners to go absolutely buck wild when it comes to designing the sports car of their dreams. However, Ferrari is notorious for denying, discouraging, and not allowing customers to let their inner creative wings flap, a move some see as snobbery. According to The Drive, Ferrari's regional rival, the Stellantis-owned (STLA) Maserati, is rolling out the red carpet for wealthy customers with tastes deemed too weird or too flashy for Ferrari. Maserati has recently introduced a new in-house customization program called the "Officine Fuoriserie Maserati," which literally means "Office Out of Series Maserati." Like Ferrari's "Atelier" and "Tailor Made" programs, it aims to offer customers an additional layer of customization. Unlike Ferrari, Maserati execs in charge of the program made it clear that pretty much anything is on the table unless it makes the vehicle unsafe or becomes a quality control issue. "The decision to proceed or not with a customer's request will be based on considering safety, and secondly, quality," Maserati Fuoriseries global head Davide Baldini told The Drive. "If we are doing a study and we are sure that the quality of an interior material or finish will be OK for the customer and we will not have an issue in the future, we can go ahead. Otherwise, we cannot. Our process is to protect the customer, the customer experience, and the customer investment." Cars built under the Fuoriserie program are built in a special corner in Maserati's factory in Modena by its most experienced workers. The program is available for all variations of Maserati's MC20 supercar, the Gran Turismo four-seat grand tourer, and the Grecale SUV. Two different programs give buyers two different levels of customization. The first, Catalogue, allows Maserati customers to dive into the brand's "catalogs," consisting of thousands of paint colors, interior materials, and other touches that make their cars unique in their own special way. Meanwhile, Maserati describes the Bespoke program as "the pinnacle of tailoring," where "the experience becomes unique and creativity knows no limits." "It is the freedom to bring the customer's vision to life in a completely unique way, forging an exclusive relationship between Maserati's creative department and the cars' owners to configure an exclusive model," Maserati said in a statement. As one can imagine, the Bespoke level of Maserati's Fuoriserie program is where customers can truly go wild with what they want. According to Klaus Busse, Maserati's global head of design, they have even made a pink Maserati for a customer-something extraordinarily taboo for Ferrari. In his eyes, the only defined limits for customers apart from the addition of legally or ethically questionable materials is if he feels the customer is acting against their best interests. "Our job is really to show our clients empathy and understanding through the design process, to deliver what they desire and go through that journey with him or her," he said. "Along that journey is to make sure-not so much that Maserati is protected-but that the customer is protected. We make sure that they don't choose something they will regret three months or three years down the road. It's a lot of curation and a lot of advice." Related: Ferrari's CEO is getting sick of his customers' bad taste Maserati's entrance into the bespoke game comes as the elite spend more than ever. At Ferrari, the "personalization" business accounts for a large portion of its earnings. In 2024, Ferrari sold just 13,752 vehicles but grossed around €1.3 billion ($1.35 billion) from personalization last year, accounting for about a fifth of overall revenues at the prancing horse. However, Ferrari's higher-ups have indicated that opening up Pandora's box has tarnished its brand image. Recently, CEO Benedetto Vigna noted that he wanted to police its customers' more "garish" color choices and compared the "diminished appeal of an overly personalized car" to a soccer jersey with someone else's name on the back. "We have been thinking internally maybe to pre-define the [color] combinations," Vigna told The Telegraph. "We have to pay attention because we have to defend the values and the identity of the brand. We will not make a strange car, for sure." More Automotive: The most reliable new hybrids in 2025New car buyers are in for good news about inflated pricesBMW's newest Mini Cooper is a cool car for buyers on a budget Other prestigious brands are seeing the value in personalization and customization and are making investments to do so. For instance, BMW-owned Rolls Royce announced in January 2024 that it invested £300 million ($376 million) in its U.K. Goodwood factory. The factory will focus on "bespoke" models, which can add hundreds of thousands to sticker prices already well above mid-six figures. In a recent interview by German business publication Manager Magazin, Rolls Royce CEO Chris Brownridge was asked if allowing a certain level of customization made Rolls Royce walk "a fine line" when coming to grips with "good taste." He shot down the suggestion. "I don't see any risk there and we are not the taste police. Every Rolls-Royce is individually tailored to the customer's wishes. If you prefer a dark car with an understated design, you can have that," he said. Related: Veteran fund manager issues dire S&P 500 warning for 2025 The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
