1 post from May 2008

Supercars should never be ordinary hence the superlative that’s used everytime we refer to this car variety. Meanwhile, if you’ve every wondered about riding a car that seems like it was taken from a science-fiction model then it has to be the Birdcage Goodwood Speed from the renowned car maker Maserati. This car was built in collaboration with Motorola is considered one of the best supercars of this decade.

The car’s whole design adheres to the Maserati objective of designing in extreme fashion. Its chassis is made of carbon fiber making it superbly lightweight and it is also reinforced by a new material known as the Nomex honeycomb. Basically the Birdcage as it is called by the engineers from Maserati is the epitome of the supercar of the future. Its exterior is already awe-inspiring while it does not compromise its performance either. Basically, the Birdcage Goodwood pays tribute to one of the most dominant race cars of the 50’s which also came from Maserati.

Maserati is known for creating cars that are all about speed, power and elegance and without a doubt the Birdcage Goodwood captures all of those characteristics. Its V12 engine which can produce as much as 700 horsepower can surely blow you away and unfortunately this car is an exhibition car only meaning it is not for sale. One can definitely see that the chassis of this car has a delta shaped feature that allows for maximum aerodynamics minimizing the drag as much as possible.

The cars massive fenders allow the alloy wheels to which measure up to 20” in diameter. The contours of the car are extraordinary owing to the perfect craftsmanship that every Maserati car is endowed. The car shows you that it is built for speed and open road even if it is not moving. So why is it named Birdcage anyway if it doesn’t look one? Actually, the Maserati designers thought that the triangle-shaped tube construction resembles a birdcage believe it or not. On the other hand, even if the name does not come to terms with the performance of the car, it does not matter. The Birdcage Goodwood is one damn car nevertheless.

The Nose of the Birdcage features a trapezoidal shape with an oval mouth and horizontal headlights. When you go behind of the vehicle there isn’t much difference with its front because everything was done to perfection. It has a massive diffuser and aero panels at the surface. Furthermore, that kind of design provides the necessary stability that the car needs especially when it starts torching the road.

Overall, the Birdcage Goodwood is a real road devil that looks like a supercar from the future. I love how it looks and for sure there isn’t any of its kind when you go out there. Although the car is not meant for tough performance, it can surely blast to 60 miles in just a couple of seconds.