The most expensive cars in the world are automotive masterpieces that redefine the boundaries of performance, design,
and exclusivity. These elite vehicles embody the pinnacle of engineering excellence and are reserved for a select few
who seek not just transportation, but an unparalleled experience of automotive artistry.
Rank | Car | Price |
---|---|---|
1 | Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail |
$30 Million* |
2 | Rolls-Royce Boat Tail |
$28 Million |
3 | Bugatti La Voiture Noire |
$13.4 Million |
4 | Rolls-Royce Sweptail |
$12.8 Million |
5 | Bugatti Centodieci | $9 Million |
6 | Mercedes-Maybach Exelero |
$8 Million |
7 | 777 Hypercar | $7.5 Million |
8 | Pagani Codalunga | $7.4 Million |
9 | SP Automotive Chaos | $6.4 Million |
10 | Bugatti Divo | $5.8 Million |
1. Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail
Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail is the world’s most expensive car, priced at $30 million (Rs. 211 crore approx).
Contrary to Rolls Royce’s earlier four-seater layout, La Rose Noire is a two-seater supercar with a removable hardtop.The Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail is equipped with a twin-turbo 6.75-liter V-12 engine, giving power of 563 bhp with a peak torque of 820 Nm. Its body is made out of carbon, steel, and aluminum.
La Rose Noire Droptail is 5.3 meters long and 2 meters wide. Its body color transitions when looked at from different angles. The innovative body paint of La Rose Noire Droptail was developed after 150 tests and a blend of a secret base.
The design of the car is inspired by the petals of the Black Baccara rose, which is found in France.
The interior of La Rose Noire Droptail is minimalistic, with wood craftsmanship complimenting the dashboard. The smoothened leather of the seats is colored dark red to complement the rose-petals-themed exterior. The super luxury car was developed in a period of two years and took nine months in production.
2. Rolls Royce Boat Tail
Boat Tail, successor to the stunning Sweptail introduced in 2017, is distinguished by its distinctive two-toned exterior and a high-end finish. The interior, featuring a lavish “hosting suite” equipped with a built-in sun umbrella and a champagne fridge exemplifies Rolls Royce’s commitment to extravagance. The Boat Tail’s rear deck is a reinterpretation of the wooden rear decks found on the classic Rolls-Royce boat tail cars from the 1930s.
3. Bugatti La Voiture Noire
The Bugatti La Voiture Noire, French for ‘the black car’, is equipped with a powerful quad-turbo 8-litre W16 engine, boasting an impressive output of 1479 horsepower and 1600 newton-metres of torque. This car is adorned with six exhaust tips, adding to its exceptional design.
It has radical wheels, a custom fascia, and a rear badge that illuminates to spell out the brand name- Bugatti. La Voiture Noire embodies sophistication and elegance, seamlessly combining speed, aesthetics, luxury, and technology to become a masterpiece.
4. Rolls-Royce Sweptail
Rolls-Royce, expectedly, takes two of the top three spots on this list, with the stunning Sweptail one-off from 2017 coming in at number three. With a monumental price tag of $13.0 million, it was, at the time of its debut, the most expensive new car ever. It’s been outpriced since then, but the 453-horsepower luxury car is still a jaw-dropper.
5. Bugatti Centodieci
Bugatti debuted the Centodieci at last year’s Pebble Beach car week, showing off yet another ultra-rare, super-expensive model to the world. Limited to just 10 – dieci – units, the car is a modern throwback to the Bugatti EB110. At the same time, it’s meant to celebrate Bugatti’s momentous 110-year anniversary. Its unique styling cues won’t make everyone fall in love, but at least you won’t have to worry about seeing another one on the road. Carrying a price just shy of $9 million, the Centodiece is one of the most exclusive cars ever made.
6. Mercedes-Maybach Exelero
Like many others before it, the Mercedes-Benz Maybach Exelero is a one-off. Commissioned by Fulda, a German subsidiary of Goodyear, to test its new tires, the Exlero debuted in 2004. Mercedes built the Exelero on the bones of a Maybach, and gave it the same twin-turbo V12 engine producing 690 horsepower (510 kilowatts) and 752 pound-feet (1,020 Newton-meters) of torque. Top speed is listed at 218 miles per hour (350 kilometers per hour) and adjusted for inflation, the Exelero would cost more than $10 million in today’s money.
7. 777 Hypercar
The 777 Hypercar is an ultra-exclusive track car that has an FIA-homologated carbon monocoque chassis and a stunning LMP1-inspired design. Powered by a naturally aspirated 4.5-liter V8 that spins all the way to 9,000 rpm, the 777 Hypercar has 730 hp and a whopping top speed of 230 mph. This track-only toy costs $7.5 million.
8. Pagani Codalunga
The long list of pricey (new) Paganis ends with the Codualunga. Inspired by 1960s Italian coachbuilding, the stunning exterior and steampunk-esque interior – while equally stunning – are only part of what makes this Pagani so pricey.
Under the hood is a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 producing 829 horsepower and 809 pound-feet of torque, paired to a seven-speed sequential transmission for a real race-car–like feel. The cost for this one-of-five Pagani is $7.4 million.
9. SP Automotive Chaos
SP Automotive (short for Spyros Panopoulos) is a new name in the world of hypercars, but the brand’s 2,000-horsepower, $6.4-million, aptly named Chaos has already made an impact. With a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V10, the base SP Automotive Chaos is one of the most expensive cars on this list – beating out many Lambos and Bugattis – but there’s an even pricier version of this car that costs an eye-watering $14.4 million. That version reportedly packs 3,000 hp.
10. Bugatti Divo
Among Bugatti’s recently debuted vehicles, the Divo is a staff favorite. Though it shares much in common with its cheaper sibling the Chiron, the Divo has a lot going for it to justify the extra money. By adding lighter wheels, a carbon fiber intercooler and removing some sound deadening, Bugatti made the Divo 77 pounds lighter than the Chiron. Though power is unchanged from the Chiron’s 1,500 ponies (1,119 kilowatts), The Divo features a different aerodynamic setup, which makes it 8 seconds quicker around the Nardo test track. Finally, the moment you’ve been waiting for: Bugatti is making 40 examples of the car, each costing $5.8 million.