Turin-based studio GFG Style revealed its newest coachbuilt masterpiece on October 24, 2026 during the Pastejé Automotive Invitational. The creation, called the Peralta D, is a singular 2+2 GranTurismo-derived coupe enveloped in a hand-hammered copper skin. It joins the earlier Peralta S, a copper-clad MC20 that was dedicated to the sons of Mexican entrepreneur Carlos Peralta. Both vehicles were commissioned by Peralta as personal tributes to his family.
The studio itself was established in 2015 by the legendary designers Giorgetto Giugiaro and his son Fabrizio Giugiaro, following their departure from Italdesign. Their partnership with Peralta began with the Peralta S, and the relationship deepened enough that Fabrizio later said, “The Peralta D was born from the positive energy and creative synergy established with Carlos Peralta during the development of the Peralta S.”
From concept to copper canvas
The Peralta D rests on the chassis of the front-engined Maserati GranTurismo. While the donor car can be supplied with a fully electric powertrain, the presence of four exhaust outlets in the rear clearly indicates a conventional twin-turbo V6 under the bonnet. That engine is a 3.0-liter unit capable of delivering either 483 hp (360 kW/490 PS) or a higher output of 543 hp (405 kW/550 PS), depending on the chosen specification.
The defining feature, however, is the body itself. GFG Style describes copper as a “noble, malleable, and delicate material”. Every panel was shaped by artisans who hammered the metal by hand, a labor-intensive process that gives the car a uniquely textured surface. The copper panels are mounted on a carbon-fiber substructure, which is then bolted to an aluminum chassis, marrying lightweight construction with the weight of the precious metal.
Design language – geometric harmony in copper
Continuing the philosophy introduced with the Peralta S, the D’s silhouette is built around what Giugiaro calls “geometric harmony”. Sharp, clean lines dominate the profile: full-width LED light strips crown both the front and rear, while a honeycomb-patterned bumper adds visual depth. The fender-mounted mirrors and hexagonal fuel cap reinforce the angular motif.
The roofline slopes like a wedge, extending the greenhouse from the wheel arches to a crisp, angular tail. Large glass surfaces are tinted in copper, echoing the body’s hue, and the alloy wheels are finished in a deep anthracite black, providing a subtle contrast. Access to the cabin is granted via a forward-tilting canopy and four gullwing doors, a nod to avant-garde mobility solutions.
Inside, the cabin blends Maserati’s digital cockpit with bespoke touches. A dedicated passenger display sits beside the driver’s digital cluster, a vanity mirror with integrated lighting occupies the glove-box area, and a champagne holder rests between the rear seats. Upholstery combines a shimmering gold-copper weave with brown leather and contrasting stitching, reinforcing the luxurious, handcrafted theme.
Technical underpinnings and performance potential
Although GFG Style has not disclosed exact performance figures for the coachbuilt D, the underlying GranTurismo platform provides a solid foundation. The twin-turbo V6 delivers moment-making torque across the rev range, and the lightweight carbon-fiber reinforcement helps keep overall mass manageable despite the copper shell.
Both the Peralta S and D demonstrate how a classic Maserati chassis can be reinterpreted through material experimentation. By choosing copper—a material rarely used in automotive exteriors—GFG Style pushes the boundaries of both aesthetics and manufacturing technique, while preserving the core driving dynamics that Maserati enthusiasts expect.
Following its debut, the Peralta D entered Carlos Peralta’s private collection in Mexico. The studio has not disclosed a price, but given the exclusivity of one-off coachbuilt cars from a name as storied as Giugiaro, the vehicle is undoubtedly positioned at the very top of the luxury market.
