Maserati’s Year of the Trident opens in style at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show
Maserati’s presence at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show, taking place from January 9 to 18, is drawing exceptional crowds and sustained engagement from the public, press, and enthusiasts. The event officially launches the Year of the Trident, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Brand’s iconic symbol—inspired by the Neptune Fountain in Bologna—that encapsulates its elegance, sportiness, and audacious spirit. 2026 also marks the 100th anniversary of Maserati’s debut in the world of motor racing at the Targa Florio, where the Maserati Tipo 26—the first car to bear the Trident on its hood—won its class.
During the first days of the event, the Maserati stand in Hall 11 created by our D’Ieteren dealer has been one of the main attractions, with a constant flow of visitors drawn to the House of the Trident’s harmonious blend of heritage and innovation. Four models are on display in the exhibition area—MCPURA Cielo, GranCabrio Folgore, Grecale Folgore, and Grecale Lumina Blu Special Edition—highlighting the evolution of Maserati’s identity, which seamlessly combines driving thrills, contemporary luxury, and a sustainable vision. Furthermore, on the evening of Saturday, January 10, an exclusive event and dinner were held for Customers and VIP guests to celebrate the Year of the Trident in a prestigious setting. Alongside the evocative atmosphere, the evening’s highlights were cars of exceptional cultural and symbolic significance: the one-off Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio Meccanica Lirica and the GT2 Stradale supercar.
Notably, the Meccanica Lirica project represents a pivotal chapter in the Brand’s history. Created to celebrate the return of production of the iconic GranTurismo and GranCabrio to the historic Modena plant, the concept blends precision engineering with the theatrical and musical heritage of the Emilian city. The two one-off creations, the GranTurismo Meccanica Lirica and the GranCabrio Meccanica Lirica, embody this vision through a powerful sensory and aesthetic quality. The GranTurismo, finished in deep Rosso Velluto inspired by the curtains of opera houses, evokes the intimacy of a concert hall, while the GranCabrio, in Oro Lirico, captures the light and warmth of the stage for an open-air interpretation of the opera experience. Both cars were created at the Officine Fuoriserie Maserati, the brand’s bespoke artisanal workshop, where materials, finishes, and details express a fusion of engineering, elegance, and exclusivity. Moreover, the Saturday event also showcased the GT2 Stradale—the road-homologated supercar whose track-derived technical solutions, power, and dynamic performance testify to Maserati’s motorsport heritage and performance-focused vision.
Through January 18 at the Brussels Motor Show, visitors can admire four Maserati models at the stand, including the captivating MCPURA Cielo—the Trident’s new sporty supercar featuring a refreshed exterior design, exceptionally high-quality materials, and increasingly refined, exclusive interiors. Under the hood lies the iconic Nettuno V6, a symbol of Maserati’s enduring passion for racing. The model on display, in an “open-air” configuration, stands out for its Aqua Rainbow launch livery from the Fuoriserie collection. At its side, the GranCabrio Folgore in Bianco Astro combines the elegance of a convertible with the power of a 100% electric powertrain and the pleasure of open-air driving for four. With a top speed of 290 km/h, it is the fastest electric convertible on the market.