True motorheads are willing to spend beyond six, seven, or eight figures for the most luxurious car models. Some of the most expensive cars in the world are custom-made, or personalised according to the buyers’ lifestyles. This is what makes these vehicles so exceptional on the road.
Automobiles are truly limitless. The relentless race for speed and engineering brilliance began the moment we stepped into the four-wheeled genius. And we’ve simply been pushing its boundaries ever since. Designed as early tools of utility, this prowess through the generations turned them into luxury novelties. The faster, the grander, and the lesser – this drove the bargain for automobiles higher and higher. Since the world of automobiles has always been limitless, we see mechanical marvels that fetch unimaginable prices.
Below, find some of the most expensive cars in modern-day history. These aren’t necessarily the highest-priced, but they’re the ones that made a mark.
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Aston Martin DBZ Centenary Edition
We’ve actually been seeing some pretty expensive rides from Aston Martin off late. However, the DBZ Centenary edition is different. Why? Because it comes as a pair. Also because it’s the most expensive AM car ever. This is honestly one of the most unique and beautiful pairings in automobile history. This 6-mil combo pack comprises a DBS GT Zagato which takes inspiration from the original 1960 DB4 GT Zagato and a DBS Superleggera.
Price: USD 7.6 million
Bugatti Centodieci
Limited to just 10 builds, the Bugatti Centodieci is a very special one-off that marks the brand’s 110th anniversary. Based on the Chiron, it harbours its glorious 8.0-litre W16 that’s capable of delivering 1,577 horsepower and an electronically limited top speed of 236 mph. Also, 0-62 mph is achieved in just 2.4 seconds and 0-186 mph in 13.1 seconds. In terms of design, the front fender and headlight are a contemporary take on the EB 110’s headlight ducts.
Price: USD 9 million
Rolls-Royce Sweptail
Until 2019’s Bugatti La Voiture Noir, this Rolls-Royce held the crown of the most expensive cars in the world. The Sweptail was a beacon of bespoke luxury motoring. Every square centimetre of this luxury cruiser is customisable and in pure Sussex opulence. This too was a bespoke project and is a one-of-one. We’re totally loving the sunroof that goes all the way back like that.
Price: USD 12.8 million
SP Automotive Chaos
One of the most expensive cars in the ring, Chaos from the Greek automotive company Spyros Panopoulos was launched in 2021 as the world’s first Ultracar. The speed monster comes with 3,000 horsepower that can reach 100 kph within just 1.8 seconds and the top speed at 499 kph. On top of all these, some parts are made with a 3D printer with materials from aerospace technology.
Price: USD 14.4 million
Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta
Interestingly, this would have been the world’s most expensive car, but it was a custom. The Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta is a truly special automobile. This is because it carries the initials of its creator, Horacio Pagani, in its name, as it was specially built for him. This bespoke masterpiece was the showstopper at Pebble Beach, California in August 2017. This Zonda’s roofless design is absolutely bonkers as it has no option for an attachable or convertible soft or hard top. In charge of the speed department is a 7.3-litre Mercedes-AMG M120 V12 engine.
Price: USD 17 million
Bugatti La Voiture Noire
The holy grail, the pinnacle of automobile extravagance, and an icon for the future, the Bugatti La Voiture Noir was unveiled in 2019 and broke the internet with its price tag of USD 18 million. Its body is made out of carbon fibre, which is what they use on space shuttles. The La Voiture Noir is also an ode to the Type 57 SC Atlantic, a Bugatti icon lost between the Great Wars.
Price: USD 18.68 million
Rolls-Royce Boat Tail
This nearly six-meter-long grand tourer called the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail is an absolute treat for nautical enthusiasts, and for those who prefer weekend picnicking by the lake in style. It is the new world’s most expensive car. After its debut, there were rumours that Jay-Z and Beyonce bespoke ordered this USD 28 million land yacht.
Price: USD 28 million
Rolls-Royce Droptail Amethyst
Rolls-Royce plans to launch four Droptails, each of which are hand made and personalised to the undisclosed buyers. One of them is the Amethyst, which is named after the birthstone of the customer’s son. Adorned all over with different shades of purple, the roadster has a removable hard top and is decked out in Sand Dunes leather on the inside. The even cooler part is that passengers can choose the colour of the ceiling, which is made of electromagnetic glasses.
Price: USD 25 million – USD 30 million
Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail
The world’s most expensive car belongs to the Rolls-Royce’s Droptail family. Inspired by the Black Baccara, or the world’s darkest natural rose, La Rose Noire changes its hue when viewed from different angles, with a hint of red and black. The body exterior is made from steel, aluminium, and carbon fibre. The cabin is composed of 1,603 pieces of black sycamore wood trim veneer that resembles rose petals. As part of the personalised attributes, a custom-designed Audemars Piguet is also set in the dashboard. The vehicle took five years in total to build.
Price: over USD 30 million
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Which is the world’s most expensive car?
The world’s most expensive car right now is Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire valued at around USD 30 million.
Disclaimer: Some listed prices are approximate, estimated, and subject to change.
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