Maserati GranTurismo MC

Sitting at 365th for power among 600 cars, the Maserati GranTurismo MC makes a different case than a simple chase for outright numbers. Its 454 bhp places it in the middle of a broad performance field, while its 4.7-litre naturally aspirated V8, rear-wheel drive layout, and 520 Nm of torque point towards a specification that has become increasingly distinct within this catalogue. Only 56 of the 600 cars share the combination of a naturally aspirated V8, making this Maserati stand apart through its mechanical format rather than a single headline statistic.

The numbers show a car that rewards context. Its 0 to 100 km/h time of 4.7 seconds ranks 431st of 600, meaning 169 cars in the catalogue are quicker, yet its top speed of 301 km/h sits at 270th. The GranTurismo MC is not positioned as the outright fastest choice, but as a GT built around a particular balance of performance traits. Its 2-door 2+2 coupé and convertible body styles reinforce that role, pairing the V8 layout with a configuration designed for more than a single purpose.

That character is also reflected in where it sits among the catalogue’s pricing. At a used price of £52,000, it ranks 447th of 600, with 153 cars listed as more expensive. Its cost per bhp is £115, giving a clear measure of how its specification translates into ownership value compared with the wider selection. The GranTurismo MC represents a choice where the appeal comes from the combination of attributes rather than simply maximising one number.

The Italian connection runs deeper than the badge alone. Maserati was founded in Italy in 1914, and this car joins 118 Italian cars represented in the catalogue. It is one of 13 Maserati models available here, placing it within a focused selection rather than a broad family of options. The GranTurismo MC covers a wide production span from 2008 to 2023, offering collectors a GT with a long presence in the catalogue’s timeline.

Choosing this Maserati means accepting a trade-off. There are faster cars available, more powerful cars available, and cars that sit higher in the catalogue’s performance rankings. The decision is to take a 2+2 GT with a naturally aspirated V8 and rear-wheel drive instead, a combination shared by just 132 cars overall and by far fewer when the engine format is considered. In a garage built from 600 choices, this is the car for the collector who is prepared to exchange some ranking positions for a specific recipe of Italian GT engineering.