GFG Style’s Polished Aluminum Peralta S Gives Wedge Cars a Futuristic Makeover

In a world where Tesla thinks slapping some flat stainless steel panels on an electric truck is revolutionary, GFG Style just dropped a masterclass in how to create a proper metal wedge car. The Peralta S is what happens when legendary automotive designer Giorgetto Giugiaro and his son Fabrizio decide to pay homage to one of their own icons – the 1972 Maserati Boomerang concept – using a modern Maserati MC20 as the starting point. The result is a one-off, mirror-polished aluminum sculpture that makes the Cybertruck look like what it truly is: a blocky toy designed by someone who skipped “Curves 101” in design school.

When Legends Reimagine Legends

The Peralta S isn’t just another wild concept – it’s the inaugural one-off commission from GFG Style, the design firm founded by Giorgetto and Fabrizio Giugiaro in 2015 after Giorgetto’s departure from Italdesign. Named after its commissioner, Mexican car collector Carlos Peralta, this hand-built supercar takes the term “coachbuilding” back to its roots with a completely bespoke body that transforms the already stunning MC20 into something from an alternate timeline where the 1970s aesthetic evolved directly into the 2020s without the boxy interruption of the ’80s and ’90s.

What makes this car so special is how it creates something thoroughly modern while staying true to the wedge-car philosophy that defined an era. The Peralta S features a single, unbroken arc that runs the entire length of the vehicle, creating a perfect wedge silhouette that would make Marcello Gandini (of Lamborghini Countach fame) nod in approval. The hand-bent, mirror-polished aluminum body reflects everything around it, turning the car into a moving mirror that distorts the world as it passes through it.

Doors? Where We’re Going, We Don’t Need Normal Doors

Forget conventional doors – they’re for conventional cars. The Peralta S features what might be the most dramatic entry system we’ve seen on a modern supercar: a massive front-hinged canopy that lifts forward, exposing the entire cabin in one theatrical motion. As if that weren’t enough, the side windows operate as separate gullwing panels, allowing for additional ventilation without lifting the entire canopy. It’s unnecessarily complex, undoubtedly impractical, and absolutely perfect for a car like this.

This approach allowed the designers to maintain that unbroken side profile that would have been interrupted by traditional door cutlines. The few concessions to practicality are small – the side sills, front spoiler, and rear diffuser are crafted from exposed carbon fiber rather than aluminum, creating a striking two-tone effect where the lightweight material meets polished metal.

MC20 Bones, Bespoke Skin

Under that spectacular aluminum skin beats the heart of a Maserati MC20, meaning the Peralta S is powered by Maserati’s Nettuno twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, which produces 621 horsepower and 538 pound-feet of torque. That engine sends power to the rear wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, likely giving the Peralta S performance figures in the neighborhood of the MC20’s 2.9-second 0-60 mph time and 202 mph top speed – though the added weight of all that aluminum might add a few tenths to the acceleration figures.

The interior maintains much of the MC20’s architecture, but with custom touches throughout. The cabin is swathed in leather with carbon fiber and aluminum accents, creating a cockpit that’s both retro and modern. The steering wheel features a host of buttons and uniquely positioned turn signal controls at the 1 and 11 o’clock positions – a configuration we’ve never seen before, but one that fits the car’s ethos of doing things differently simply because it can.

Modern Tribute, Timeless Appeal

“The Peralta S has a typical 1970s attitude and has nothing to do with today’s cars,” says Fabrizio Giugiaro. “I wanted to embellish it with citations, styling cues, and references to shapes from a past that made history, but it is also a tribute to my father, through a modern reinterpretation of the volumes of the Boomerang.”

That statement perfectly captures what makes this car special. In an era where automotive design seems increasingly homogenized by regulations and focus groups, the Peralta S throws caution to the wind and embraces a singular vision. From its slotted wheels (which evoke memories of BMW’s M1 Hommage concept) to its hidden taillights that create a “shadow light” effect when illuminated, every detail feels purposeful and distinctive.

The car made its world debut at the Pastejé Automotive Invitational in Mexico on March 22, though we suspect it will make appearances at other prestigious automotive events like Monterey Car Week and the Goodwood Festival of Speed. For now, it returns to Carlos Peralta’s collection, where it will likely be admired more as an art piece than driven as a supercar – though we sincerely hope it sees at least some road use rather than being permanently trapped in a climate-controlled garage.

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Pricing & Availability

As a one-of-one commission for Carlos Peralta, the Peralta S is not for sale at any price. GFG Style hasn’t disclosed what Peralta paid for his aluminum masterpiece, but considering the hundreds (if not thousands) of hours of handcraftsmanship involved – plus the base Maserati MC20’s $212,000 starting price – we’re looking at a build that likely cost well north of $1 million. If you’re inspired to commission your own one-off from GFG Style, you’ll need to bring a similarly hefty budget and a lot of patience.

Recap

GFG Style Peralta S

The GFG Style Peralta S transforms a Maserati MC20 into a polished aluminum wedge with a dramatic front-hinged canopy and gullwing windows, designed by Fabrizio Giugiaro as a tribute to his father’s iconic 1972 Maserati Boomerang concept.

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