Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

Of the 216 cars in the catalogue that use a V8, the Maserati Ghibli Trofeo sits in a distinctive corner of that group: a twin-turbocharged V8 saloon with rear-wheel drive, a combination shared by 132 cars for the layout pairing and by 86 cars when the turbocharged V8 configuration is considered. That places the Ghibli Trofeo among a more focused set of machines, where its identity comes from the balance of a four-door body and a high-output drivetrain.

Its position among all 600 cars sharpens that picture. With 572 bhp, it ranks 240th for power, placing it in the top 40% of the catalogue. Its 326 km/h top speed ranks 134th, showing that its performance is not defined only by acceleration figures. The 0 to 100 km/h time of 4.3 seconds places it ahead of 239 cars in that measure, a reminder that this is a super saloon built around a broad spread of capability rather than a single headline statistic.

The numbers behind the power are equally important. The Ghibli Trofeo uses a 3,799 cc, 3.8 litre twin-turbocharged V8 producing 730 Nm of torque, sending that output through rear-wheel drive. That combination gives the car a character that is less about fitting into a category and more about occupying a specific point within one: a sedan with the proportions and practicality of a four or five seater, matched with the mechanical specification expected from a performance-focused car.

The ownership proposition is also defined by where it sits in the catalogue. With a used price of £65,000, it ranks 385th by price, making it more expensive than 215 cars in the collection. Its cost per bhp is £114, giving context to the relationship between its asking point and its 572 bhp output.

The Ghibli Trofeo also represents Italy within a catalogue where 118 cars come from the country, while Maserati contributes 13 cars overall. The manufacturer’s origins in Italy date to 1914, connecting this model to a marque with a long-established presence within the collection.

Returning to the V8 comparison, the Ghibli Trofeo’s distinction is clear. It is not simply another V8 entry among hundreds of choices. It is a rear-wheel-drive, twin-turbocharged V8 saloon that brings a different shape and purpose to that group. For a dream garage, it occupies the space where high performance meets four-door usability, adding a Maserati with a very specific place among the 600.