India’s 5 Most Expensive Cars & Their Famous Owners
Back in the day, India was not known for having many people who owned ultra-luxurious and expensive cars. However, in recent years, things have been changing. Billionaire business tycoons and popular celebrities are now spending crores to acquire ultra-opulent luxury and supercars. Today, we bring to you the list of the 5 most expensive cars that are currently owned by popular people in India. So without any more delay, let’s jump right into it.
Yohan Poonawalla
Rolls Royce Phantom VIII EWB – Rs 22 crore
The latest purchase of the billionaire businessman Yohan Poonawalla has managed to take the crown of being the most expensive modern car in India. Poonawalla has bought himself a brand-new Rs 22 crore Rolls Royce Phantom VIII EWB with a ton of bespoke options. This sedan gets a beautiful Bohemian Red color, illuminated grille, a solid gold Spirit Of Ecstasy, bespoke coach line with a “P” on the rear quarter panel, and massive 22-inch brushed silver dish plate alloy wheels.
The Rolls Royce Phantom VIII EWB luxury sedan comes powered by a massive 6.75-liter V12 twin-turbocharged petrol engine. This engine delivers an impressive 571 bhp and 900 Nm of torque. It comes coupled with an automatic transmission. Apart from this particular model, Yohan Poonawalla also owns 21 other Rolls Royce cars, including numerous vintage and modern models.
Nita Ambani
Rolls Royce Phantom VIII EWB – Rs 15+ crore
Prior to Yohan Poonawalla’s Rolls Royce Phantom, the crown of being the most expensive car was held by Nita Ambani’s bespoke Rolls Royce Phantom VIII EWB. The philanthropist wife of India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, got herself a Phantom VIII EWB finished in a super beautiful shade of Rose Quartz color.
She has also opted for an opulent all-white interior with custom “N.M.A.” – Nita Mukesh Ambani initials on the headrests. There are a ton of other unique options on this car, which push the base price of this sedan from Rs 10.48 crore to 15+ crore. As for the powerplant, it comes with the 6.75-liter V12 twin-turbocharged petrol engine that makes 571 bhp and 900 Nm of torque.
V.S. Reddy
Bentley Mulsanne EWB Centenary Edition – Rs 14 crore
At one point in time, the Bentley Mulsanne EWB Centenary Edition owned by V.S. Reddy, Chairman of British Biologicals, was the most expensive car in India. Its price tag at the time was Rs 14 crore. This particular model was launched by the British luxury carmaker Bentley to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the brand.
This sedan was only offered to a limited number of people across the globe. Also, it was only offered in three colors: Centenary Gold, Centenary Black, and Centenary White. V.S. Reddy chose the Centenary Gold color for his sedan. It came equipped with exclusive embroidery, special veneers, and special badges.
As for the powerplant, the Bentley Mulsanne EWB Centenary Edition came powered by a 6.75-liter V8 motor. It produced a maximum power of 506 bhp and 1020 Nm of torque. Transmission duties were handled by an 8-speed automatic gearbox.
Emraan Hashmi
Rolls Royce Ghost Black Badge – Rs 12.5 crore
The popular Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi, who is generally a very low-key actor, bought himself a brand-new Rolls Royce Ghost Black Badge worth Rs 12.25 crore. This ultra-luxury variant of the Ghost was delivered to him at his residence. He has chosen the classy shade of black for his sedan.
The Rolls Royce Ghost Black Badge gets a blacked-out grille, blacked-out trims and badges, and a set of 21-inch alloy wheels. It draws its power from the same 6.75-liter V12 twin-turbocharged motor as the standard model. However, it makes 600 PS and 900 Nm of peak torque. It comes paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission as the standard option.
Naseer Khan
McLaren 765 LT Spider – Rs 12 crore
The Hyderabad-based business tycoon Naseer Khan has one of the most exquisite car collections in the country. And one of the most expensive cars in his collection happens to be the 5th most expensive car in India. We are talking about his McLaren 765 LT Spider, for which he paid around Rs 12 crore.
For those who may not be aware, the LT in McLaren 765 LT stands for “Long Tail.” This beautiful supercar is a more track-focused version of the 720S and comes with several upgrades. As for the powertrain, it comes equipped with a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 765 bhp and 800 Nm of torque. All of this power is sent to the rear wheels, making it one of the most insane driving supercars.