One year after unveiling the spectacular Peralta S, Fabrizio Giugiaro is back with another extraordinary creation. Named the Peralta D, this four-seat Italian GT stands out for its body, crafted entirely from hand-hammered copper. Beneath this rolling work of art, however, lies a familiar powertrain: that of the Maserati GranTurismo and its Nettuno V6.
Unveiled on October 24 at the 2026 Pastejé Automotive Invitational in Mexico, the Peralta D is the latest creation from the Italian design studio GFG Style, founded by Giorgetto and Fabrizio Giugiaro. Like the Peralta S unveiled in 2025, this new car was commissioned by Carlos Peralta, a Mexican entrepreneur and collector with close ties to the Giugiaro family.
But behind these two letters lies a family story as well. The «S» paid tribute to the collector’s sons, the Sounds, while the «D» celebrates its daughters, the Daughters. Two unique cars, two interpretations of Italian grand touring, and a shared commitment to pushing the boundaries of automotive customization.
Hand-hammered copper
With its taut lines, wedge-shaped silhouette, and geometric surfaces, the Peralta D looks as if it came straight out of a 1970s auto show. It’s an era whose design language the Giugiaro team has mastered to perfection. But what truly sets it apart is its bodywork. Unlike the Peralta S, which is built from aluminum on a Maserati MC20 chassis, the Peralta D features panels made of pure copper, entirely hand-hammered by artisans.
A particularly bold choice for a material rarely used in automotive bodywork. The result is striking: the copper-colored surfaces contrast with a massive tinted glass roof with metallic highlights, almost giving the impression that the car was carved from a single block. The slim horizontal light signatures, the diamond-patterned grilles, and the imposing anthracite wheels complete this decidedly futuristic silhouette.
Spectacular designs, a legacy of Giugiaro’s history
The Peralta D does not have traditional doors. To access the front seats, the entire glass section of the cabin swings forward, much like an airplane canopy.
In the back, gull-wing doors make it easy to access the other two seats. A nod to the By Tomaso Mangusta from 1967, whose famous rear hoods were designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro.
The interior continues this extravagance with copper-hued upholstery, Alcantara accents, and stitching made with real copper thread. Even more surprising, the passenger seat features a makeup area with a lighted mirror built into the screen. Between the rear seats, a retractable refrigerator can hold a bottle of champagne and four copper flutes. Here, the grand tourer takes on the feel of a private lounge.
Beneath the copper, Maserati's Nettuno V6
Despite its concept-car appearance, the Peralta D is based on a very real platform: that of the latest-generation Maserati GranTurismo. Under the hood lies Maserati’s 3.0-liter twin-turbo Nettuno V6 engine. However, GFG Style has not specified the exact power output for this one-of-a-kind model, nor has it disclosed its performance figures.
As for the price, it remains confidential. But ultimately, the question doesn’t even arise: the Peralta D was built exclusively for Carlos Peralta and is not intended for sale. It’s yet another demonstration of the craftsmanship of Italian coachbuilders, who are capable of transforming a modern Maserati into a true work of automotive art.
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