Every time we think we've seen the ultimate in over-the-top bling and luxe, somebody manages to come up with something even more outlandish. This time, it's a custom Maserati Quattroporte crafted by Studio M especially for the "Scrigno Tesori d'Italia" (roughly translated as the Italian Treasure Chest), a luxury show taking place at the Spazio Etoile & Palazzo Ruspoli in Rome from the 16th to the 18th of March.

We've yet to start an Autoblog Italian, and online translators will only take you so far, but here's what we could gather about the bling on this Trident. Most noticeable is the special paint job that blends actual 24-karat gold powder – similar to the silver powder technique used in collaboration with Fiat on the Panda Luxury – giving this Maserati what is undoubtedly an unrivalled luster. This Quattroporte is also fitted with some custom bodywork, and with bigger Trident badges, just in case anyone would miss it rolling by. Inside, of course, the premium touches continue with every surface covered in ultra-soft leather and Alcantara trim, even the trunk. The cabin is also highlighted by lacquered French briar wood panels, though Studio M can also outfit customer cars with woven panels of gold or platinum. The back of the front headrests are fitted with individual LCD panels with USB jacks and SD card readers, almost a foregone conclusion on modern pimped-out rides.

No word on how much this entire treatment would add to the cost of a Maserati Quattroporte, but pushing the limits of good taste as it does, any customer will likely be glad to tell you emphatically.

[Source: La Repubblica]

Ugh, I'm not liking the front.

ya i agree the front is ugly but that color is amazing, its very individual. Just noticed how much i love those rims on the Quattroporte and how fitting they are to the car.

The lowere front bumper is a bit CL63-ish.

I just realised, the front looks just like Frisker's front.

Yup, the colour's good, but you can customise your own colour through Maserati, you don't need a tuner like them to do it for you.

Gotta agree with the rims...

yea i guess all the color stuff could be done from the factory while probably saving money. I was on the configurator other day and boy can you customize the interior in so many ways, how do you choose what color combo that you want. You are one lucky guy to be able to look and sit in the 4porte whenever you want.

That really is a gorgeous color.

What's a tube of touch up paint cost?

Why oh why do people feel the need to muck up such originally beautiful cars? This looks awful, color aside.

M

I tell you, we had quite a stressful time pulling our hairs out trying to get the right combo. We initially got the carpet to be black, then after I dreamt about sitting in the car with black carpet, I told my dad to change it because it didn't contrast right with the rest of the interior. I had doubts about the alcantara being beige too, right up to delivery when I was convinced it looked OK.

Lots of work my friend, but it pays off in the end.

No need to ask.

Man, it would take me like, 30 seconds to do mine.


... but that's because when I get really bored and wishful, I go onto the site to design my dream Maserati.

*looks left* <_<
*looks right* >_>

What?! Stop staring! I know I have no life! :P