India’s Billionaire ‘Spice King’ Buys 3 Crore Rupee Ferrari Roma Supercar
The billionaire “Spice King” from Kerala, Dr. Viju Jacob, recently bought himself a brand-new Rs. 3 crore Ferrari Roma supercar. Jacob, who is the executive chairman of Synthite Industries, has shared pictures and videos of himself taking delivery of this supercar on his Instagram profile. Apart from this new Ferrari, he owns a ton of other cars in his garage. These include a Mercedes Maybach GLS 600, a Porsche Panamera, and others.
Dr. Viju Jacob shared a video of himself standing next to his brand-new Ferrari Roma supercar. He shared the post with the caption stating, “Introducing the newest addition to my life: the stunning Ferrari Roma! It is not just a car, but a nod to the carefree and pleasurable lifestyle of 1950s and ‘60s Rome. Its timeless design and unparalleled performance make every drive a breath of fresh Italian air. Here’s to many miles of joy, speed, and elegance.”
In other pictures shared by him, he is seen getting handed over the keys to his newly bought supercar. He has opted for a very classy shade of silver for his Ferrari Roma. The exterior looks very simple; however, it is the interior of the Roma that is extremely unique. Dr. Jacob has opted for a complete Giallo (yellow) interior with black stitching.
Ferrari Roma: Details
The Ferrari Roma was globally unveiled back in November 2019. This supercar features a sleek body and a host of creature comforts. Under the bonnet, the Roma houses a 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine. This motor generates a maximum power of 612 bhp and 760 Nm of torque.
All this power helps the Roma to accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in just 3.4 seconds. As for its top speed, it can reach up to 320 kmph. It comes equipped with adaptive LED headlamps, a shark-nose-inspired front fascia, and a sophisticated interior with a curved digital instrument console and an advanced infotainment system.
Dr. Viju Jacob’s Impressive Car Collection
In addition to the Ferrari Roma, Dr. Viju Jacob owns a ton of other ultra-luxurious cars and SUVs. Here is the collection that he currently has:
Range Rover Sport
He recently bought himself a brand-new 2024 Range Rover Sport. This SUV is finished in the sinister shade of Santorini Black. It comes powered by a 3.0-litre V6 diesel making 255 bhp and 600 Nm. It also comes with a 5.0-litre V8 supercharged petrol engine which makes 518 bhp and 625 Nm.
BMW M340i
Dr. Jacob also owns a BMW M340i sedan. This high-performance variant of the BMW 3 Series features a turbocharged inline-six engine that makes 382 bhp and 500 Nm of torque. It is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 kmph in 4.4 seconds. He has taken delivery of this sedan finished in white color.
BMW M2 Competition
As for the sports car in his collection, he also owns a brand-new BMW M2 Competition. This coupe sports car is finished in a sporty shade of orange. It comes powered by a turbocharged inline-six engine known as the S58, making 405 bhp and 550 Nm of torque, and can achieve a 0-100 kmph sprint in 4.2 seconds.
Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600
Like many popular celebrities, Dr. Jacob has also bought himself a Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 worth Rs. 3.5 crore. He has chosen the shade of Obsidian black with a gold dual-tone paint job for his GLS 600. This ultra-luxurious SUV comes equipped with a 4.0-litre V8 engine producing 550 bhp and 730 Nm of torque.
2024 BMW 7 Series
Another luxury car owned by the Spice King is his brand-new BMW 7 Series. He owns the latest-generation model finished in black color. This car comes with a range of engine options from a 3.0-litre inline-six to a 6.6-litre V12.
BMW XM
Rounding up the BMWs in his garage, Dr. Jacob also owns a BMW XM. This super unique SUV is finished in the shade of white and costs Rs. 2.6 crore. It comes powered by a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged petrol engine, which, along with the electric motor, generates around 653 PS and 800 Nm of peak torque.
Porsche Panamera S
The only Porsche in Dr. Jacob’s garage is his Porsche Panamera S. This four-door version of the 911 is a stunning sports sedan. It gets a V6 engine with 440 bhp and 550 Nm of torque. This sedan is capable of reaching 100 km/h in just 4.2 seconds.