From Ferrari to Bugatti, automobile manufacturers have a rich history of crafting some of the most luxurious and aesthetically pleasing cars in the world. With their sleek contours, formidable engines, and unparalleled comfort, these vehicles offer drivers an extraordinary experience like no other. For those seeking something truly exceptional, many of these automakers also release limited edition models periodically, adding an extra layer of exclusivity to their offerings. While these limited edition cars often come with a higher price tag than their standard counterparts, their distinctive features are bound to captivate and leave a lasting impression.
In the following list, we have the 12 of the most expensive cars in the world. Alongside their names, you’ll find a detailed breakdown of their features, price, performance, design, and other distinguishing factors that make these automobiles the epitome of luxury and innovation. Get ready to embark on a journey through automotive excellence as we explore these extraordinary vehicles that redefine the boundaries of automotive engineering and craftsmanship.
World’s Most Expensive Cars
Car | Price |
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | 70 million dollars |
Rolls-Royce Boat Tail | 28 million dollars |
Bugatti La Voiture Noire | 18.7 million dollars |
Pagani Zonda | 17.6 million dollars |
Rolls-Royce Sweptail | 13 million dollars |
Bugatti Centodieci | 9 million dollars |
Bugatti Divo | 6 million dollars |
Bugatti Chiron Super Sport | 5.7 million dollars |
Lamborghini Sian | 3.6 million dollars |
Pagani Huayra | 3.5 million dollars |
W Motors Lykan | 3.4 million dollars |
Bugatti Chiron | 3.3 million dollars |
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO happens to be the most expensive car ever made in the history of automobiles with an unbelievable price tag of 70 million dollars. It has a top speed of about 174 miles per. Turning to the pages of history, 250 GTO was known to be the fastest car in the world in the 60’s and now years later it still somehow managed to hold its title and has now been classified as the most expensive car in the world.
Price: 70 million dollars
Engine Capacity: 2953 CC
Seating Capacity: 2 person
Mileage: 13.8 miles per gallon US
Colours: silver, red, and white.
Performance: Top speed is 280 km per hour, and it produces an acceleration of 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) in 6.1 seconds
Design: Designed to compete in Group 3 GT racing having hand-welded oval tube frame, with A-arm front suspension, rear live-axle with Watt’s linkage, disc brakes, and Borrani wire wheels.
Other specifications or features: It has a single plate clutch
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Rolls-Royce Boat Tail
Rolls-Royce Boat Tail happened to be made as a coach-built model. This shiny, gorgeous car is the ultimate truth that quantity and quality can go hand in hand. What makes this car extra impressive is that it resembles a J-Class yacht and those of the original 1932 Boat Tail. Undoubtedly, Rolls-Royce Boat Tail officially made it to the list of the most expensive cars in 2022.
Price: 28 million dollars
Engine Capacity: 6749cc
Seating Capacity: 2 person
Mileage: 9.8 kmpl
Colours: Customizable according to the owner’s choice
Performance: its engine is powered by 6.75 litre V12 engine
Design: It has elements of a J-Class yacht and those of the original 1932 Boat Tail.
Other specifications or features: This car has a 6.75-liter twin-turbo V12 engine capable of 563 horsepower.
Bugatti La Voiture Noire
Bugatti La Voiture Noire devoid of any flashy introduction and name, this car came out in 2019. This beauty comes at a sky-high price with an expensive carbon fiber covering sculpted by hand. It is believed to produce an acceleration of about 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) in 2.4 seconds. With some mind-blowing features and a top speed of about 260 mph (420 km/h), it makes it one of the most expensive cars in the entire world.
Price: 18.7 million dollars
Engine Capacity: 7993 cc
Seating Capacity: 2 person
Mileage: 9 miles per gallon in city and 14 miles per gallon on highway with a combined mileage of about 11 miles per gallon.
Colours: Black
Performance: It produces an acceleration of 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) in 2.4 seconds and the overall performance is precision engineered.
Design: Each minute detail is designed with pure elegance and has a carbon fiber hand sculpted shell.
Other specifications or features: It has an iconic 16-cylinder engine and has a top speed of about 260 mph (420 km/h)
Pagani Zonda
Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta with a price tag of about 17.6 million dollars was named Barchetta because according to Horatio Pagani, it resembles a little boat when translated into Italian. The entire frame of this car is made up of carbon fiber giving it an ultralight body and zippy, speedy feel. It is believed that only three cars were made and sold, which is justified by its price range.
Price: 17.6 million dollars
Engine Capacity: 7291 cc
Seating Capacity: 2 person
Mileage: 7.8 miles per gallon
Colours: Blue tinted
Performance: It produces an acceleration is 0-60 mph or 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds.
Design: Its design resembles a little boat with a carbon fibred frame with an ultralight body and a speedy feel.
Other specifications or features: It produces a top speed of 220 miles per hour (355 km/h).
Rolls-Royce Sweptail
Rolls-Royce Sweptail was made on a special request. Being the car that was once said to hold the crown for the most expensive car has again managed to win the hearts of all car lovers around the globe. This brilliant shiny car comes with a fusion of the old and the new car designs, with the perfect blend of modern luxury combined with a hint of the glamour of the 1920s and 1930s.
Price: 13 million dollars
Engine Capacity: 6749 cc
Seating Capacity: 2 person
Mileage: 9.8 miles per gallon
Colours: Customized with a distinctive blue exterior
Performance: Its engine is powered by a 6.75 litre V12 engine
Design: It features a clean and minimalistic design, with a large panoramic glass roof.
Other specifications or features: The exterior styling is by the vintage Rolls-Royce machines and luxury yachts.
Bugatti Centodieci
Bugatti’s 2022 Centodieci is expected to be more luxurious and exclusive, and only 10 of these cars will be made and sold. According to the rumors, the football star Christiano Ronaldo has already purchased it, keeping its overly expensive price aside. Bugatti 2022 Centodieci is said that Bugatti pays homage to the EB110, a superpower designed in the 90s.
Price: 9 million dollars
Engine Capacity: 8000 cc
Seating Capacity: 2 person
Mileage: 9 miles per gallon in the city and 14 miles per gallon on highway
Colours: Customizable according to the owner’s choice
Performance: Bugatti Centodieci gives acceleration from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in just 2.4 seconds, 0-200 km/h (124 mph) in just 6.1 seconds and 0-300 km/h (186 mph) in just 13.1 seconds. design: Inspired by EB110 and Bugatti Chiron.
Other specifications or features: It has a top speed limited to 380 km/h (240 mph)
Bugatti Divo
Owing to the success gained by Bugatti Chiron it was only fair to expect good things from this beauty called Bugatti Divo. This exotic-looking car has several similar features to Chiron with suspension, a much lighter frame for increased speed, and a new dorsal fin. There are only 40 limited cars being made. It has a top speed of about 236 miles per hour (380 km/h).
Price: 6 million dollars
Engine Capacity: 7993 cc
Seating Capacity: 2 person
Mileage: 26.8 Liters per 100 kms in city and 16.6 Liters per 100 kms on highway
Colours: Divo racing blue and titanium liquid silver
Performance: It pumps out 1500PS of max power and a peak torque of 1600Nm.
Design: First Coachbuilt project of Bugatti’s
Other specifications or features: It has a top speed of about 236 miles per hour (380 km/h). It is known to have a coupe body type and a 100 Liters fuel tank.
Bugatti Chiron Super Sport
Bugatti’s Chiron Super Sport 300+ has a price tag which is almost double that of Jesko and the Murray T.50. This beauty pumps out breathtaking power which truly makes it a Bugatti. Designed with expert artisanship and years of automotive artistry, it can accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) in just 2.4 seconds.
Price: 5.7 million dollars
Engine Capacity: 7998 cc
Seating Capacity: 2 person
Mileage: 8 miles per gallon in city and 11 miles per gallon on the highway with a combined mileage Colours: Customizable according to the owner’s choice
Performance: It pumps out a max power of 479bhp at 6700rpm and a peak torque of 1600Nm at 2000-6000 rpm
Design: It has a longtail streamlined design with a double-sided navigation experience belonging to the Chiron family.
Other specifications or features: It has a multi-function steering wheel, engine start-stop button, alloy wheels, fog lights- rear, passenger airbag, and power steering.
Lamborghini Sian
The 3.6 million dollars Lamborghini Sian when translated means “light bolt” is what exactly this supercar is capable of. It is a limited-edition supercar and was bought by just 63 customers. This outrageous lightning thunder car comes with some brilliant features as well, it was originally designed to be one of the most customizable Lamborghini ever made with eye-catching colors available. Lamborghini Sian can easily reach 0 – 60 mph in less than 2.8 seconds.
Price: 3.6 million dollars
Engine Capacity: 6498 cc
Seating Capacity: 2 person
Mileage: 8 miles per gallon in city and 14 miles per gallon on highway with a combined mileage of about 10 miles per gallon.
Colours: Green gold
Performance: it has a top speed of 355 km/h
Design: Its design is inspired by Countach
Other specifications or features: It has a V12 engine and
Pagani Huayra
The Pagani Huayra BC Roadster is described as a beautiful vision aside being the car being hugely impressive because of its design and features. It is one of those cars that needs to be admired thoroughly even before placing a foot on its pedal. The cool and classy colors make it stand out from all credit given to the company’s founder and chief designer Horacio Pagani.
Price: 3.5 million dollars
Engine Capacity: 5980 cc
Seating Capacity: 2 person
Mileage: 10 miles per gallon in the city and 15 miles per gallon on the highway with a combined mileage of about 12 miles per gallon.
Colours: Customizable according to the owner’s choice
Performance: It pumps out a max power of 791 hp at 5900 rpm and a peak torque of 774 lb-ft at 2000 rpm
Design: It is known to be the successor model to the iconic Zonda.
other specifications or features: it has a top speed of about 360 kmph. It has headlamps (fuel-LED), DRLs (LED), fog lamps, rain-sensing wipers, and much more.
W Motors Lykan
Lykan HyperSport is one of the most exclusive cars available around the globe. Falling under the list of the most expensive cars makes it exceptional. There are only seven limited Lykan Hyper Sports cars all over the world which makes it a conversation stopper. The car got a short cameo in the famous fast and furious series which made it more appealing to car lovers out there. Not just the looks, but even this exceptionally brilliant car comes with some amazing features.
Price: 3.4 million dollars
Engine Capacity: 3746 cc
Seating Capacity: 2 person
Mileage: 5 kmpl in city and 10.10 kmpl on highway with a combined mileage of about 7.4 kmpl
Colours: lykan white, Arabian pearl, wolf grey, lux black, desert orange, royal red, ruby red, sapphire blue, and royal blue.
Performance: The car produces an acceleration time of 2.9 seconds for 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) and 9.6 seconds for 0–200 km/h (0–124 mph),
Design: It has a timeless look with angular styling and incredibly crafted carbon-fiber body
Other specifications or features: it has a top speed of about 395 km/h (245 mph).
Bugatti Chiron
Bugatti Chiron, being one of the most expensive and impressive vehicles, happens to be a bit more aggressive than its other siblings. It is described as a car with a roar in its belly that holds the power to be extremely eye-catching. This version is said to be around 1 million dollars more expensive than the standard Chiron and is designed not just to be driven but also to deliver brilliant performance.
Price: 3.3 million dollars
Engine Capacity: 7998 cc
Seating Capacity: 2 person
Mileage: 9 miles per gallon in city and 14 miles per gallon on highway with a combined mileage of about 11 miles per gallon.
Colours: Exposed Carbon Fiber, Exposed Blue Carbon Fiber with Silver, Light Blue and White with Carbon Fiber Accents, Exposed Carbon Fiber with Champagne, Red and Black with Carbon Fiber Accents, Dark Blue and Light Blue, Exposed Blue Carbon Fiber, and Exposed Red Carbon Fiber and White.
Performance: It can produce an acceleration from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 2.4 seconds, 0–200 km/h (0–124 mph) in 6.5 seconds, and 0–300 km/h (0–186 mph) in 13.6 seconds.
Design: Developed in accordance with the several attributes characterizing Chiron having the distinctive C-bar on the sides and horseshoe grill.
Other specifications or features: It has 4 turbochargers with 2-stage turbocharging and a 1500 HP.
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So above is the list of a few of the most expensive cars around the globe. Coming from some of the high-end brands, their overly expensive price range is justified. These cars are nothing, but a dream come true.