Italy’s police force, aka the Arma dei Carabinieri, has just received two of the country’s most exhilarating machines, a Maserati MCPURA and an Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, to perform a life-saving task: the urgent transportation of organs and blood. The pair, finished in official Carabinieri livery, were delivered to the General Command headquarters in Rome and outfitted with specialized equipment for rapid medical logistics.
The initiative brings together Italy’s finest automotive engineering and national service tradition. Both vehicles will operate in regions where speed is critical, covering long distances between hospitals and transplant centers where every second counts.
Maserati MCPURA: Performance Meets Purpose
The Maserati MCPURA, hand-built in Modena, is based on the automaker’s flagship supercar. Its twin-turbocharged V6 produces more than 620 horsepower and sits within a lightweight carbon-fiber chassis designed for razor-sharp handling and durability. The model represents Maserati’s latest evolution of the MC20, blending motorsport DNA with real-world precision.
Adapted for emergency use, the MCPURA features secure, temperature-controlled storage for organ and blood transport, police communications systems, and flashing blue lights integrated into its sculpted exterior. It’s an unusual sight: one of Italy’s most beautiful supercars pressed into one of its most demanding public duties.
For those curious how it feels behind the wheel, Larry Printz, one of our contributing writers, was lucky enough to capture how the MCPURA delivers relentless pace without sacrificing control, a balance that makes it ideal for rapid-response missions.
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio: The Fast Sedan With a Noble Cause
Joining the Maserati is an equally iconic four-door, the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. Powered by a twin-turbo V6, this sports sedan has long been the Carabinieri’s go-to for high-speed duties. Its inclusion in the new organ transport fleet reaffirms the Quadrifoglio’s role as both a performance benchmark and a national symbol.
Recent reports confirm Alfa Romeo’s commitment to keeping its performance sedans alive longer than expected. The Quadrifoglio’s Ferrari-derived V6 will continue into the next few years, ensuring plenty of horsepower for these unique police applications.
Both the Maserati and Alfa Romeo feature Carabinieri blue-and-red livery, flashing lights, and modified interiors to store life-critical medical containers.
Why It Matters
This partnership between Stellantis and the Carabinieri is a demonstration of Italy’s pride in craftsmanship and public service. Using two of the country’s most advanced performance cars for organ transport merges speed, style, and civic duty in a way only Italy could manage.
Beyond the spectacle, it highlights how engineering excellence can serve humanity. Whether it’s the supercar agility of the MCPURA or the endurance of the Giulia Quadrifoglio, both vehicles now have missions far more meaningful than performance figures alone.
