Bora

Shortly after its acquisition by Citroën in 1968, Maserati proposed a design for a two-seater mid-engine supercar similar to the Lamborghini Miura and De Tomaso Mangusta. Known originally as the Tipo 117 and only later as the Bora, Maserati began study of such a model in October 1968, and the prototype, in its final form, was displayed at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1971: the first sports car in the history of the Trident with a central-rear engine (V8, 4719 cc, 310 bhp at 5000 rpm).

To create a new Maserati two-seater rear-engine coupe which the customer wants to be innovative but not revolutionary and therefore immediately acceptable by the market, Giugiaro started with the Ghibli Ghia, his successful creature.

The raised tail is softened by the elongated second window. The waistline rises towards the rear while the front wing crest has a sinuous silhouette. The low grill on the front refers to the theme of the Ghibli. The roof and windshield pillars are in brushed stainless steel. Although Giugiaro kept to a classic solution, he demonstrated that he did so with extreme professionalism and elegance. 550 models would be manufactured.