Performance Review: Maserati Ghibli Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo - [2020]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Maserati Ghibli Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Maserati Ghibli Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2020. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2021 Rimac Nevera 1888bhp Electric AWD.This particular Maserati Ghibli has a 3799cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Ghibli shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Ghibli's Front Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1969 kgs (4340 lbs) this makes the Maserati Ghibli Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo in the same weight category as the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 or the give or take 50kg.

The Maserati Ghibli shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (566 bhp)

In terms of power the 3799cc 32V V8 engine produces 572 bhp (426 kW) @ 6750 rpm similar to the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (566 bhp) or the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (563 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 538 lb-ft (729.4 Nm) @ 2250 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (553 lb-ft) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Maserati Ghibli you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2017 Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 GTS-R 6.2 V8 (315.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Maserati Ghibli.

The Maserati Ghibli has a Power to weight ratio of 290.5 bhp per ton and 273.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2020 Ghibli competing with the 2017 Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 GTS-R 6.2 V8 (315.4 bhp per ton) or the 2019 BMW 8 Series M8 Competition Coupe 4.4 V8 Turbo F92 (314.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Maserati Ghibli generating around 273.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2015 Mercedes C Class 63 S Saloon (298.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2015 Mercedes C Class 63 S AMG (298.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.3 secs, this made the Maserati Ghibli Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo as fast as the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (4.20 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo G42 (4.20 secs) the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 (4.20 secs) the or the 2020 Lotus Elise Sport 220 1.8 Supercharged (4.20 secs). This Maserati Ghibli Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo is also faster than the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (4.30 secs) the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the and the 2022 Lotus Eletre S 603 bhp (4.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Ghibli and the 1967 AC 428 Coupe 7.0L V8

When talking about the performance of the Maserati Ghibli on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.19 secs @ 112.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1967 AC 428 Coupe 7.0L V8 (12.14 secs), the 2013 Porsche Macan 3.6 Turbo (12.14 secs), and the 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 996 (12.15 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2020 version of the Maserati Ghibli Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo has a maximum speed of 203mph.

Top Speed of the 2020 Ghibli equals the 2005 Pagani Zonda F (214 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2020 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo then how about the 2005 Pagani Zonda F (214 mph), the 2006 Ascari A10 5.0 V8 (215 mph), or the 2017 Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo (216 mph).

Related Links:

2020 Ghibli Rivals List.

A Brief History of Maserati

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