Indian Billionaires and Their Luxury Cars: From Mukesh Ambani’s Bulletproof Mercedes to Gautam Adani’s Range Rover
The ultra-high-net-worth individuals of India, like Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, and many others, have one thing in common. All of them love being chauffeured around in some of the most luxurious and expensive vehicles available for purchase. Now, if you are one of those people who want to know which cars these multi-billionaires own, well, then you have come to the right place. Here are all the details of their ultra-expensive cars.
Mukesh Ambani: Bulletproof Mercedes S680 Guard
When it comes to Mukesh Ambani, the chairman and largest shareholder of Reliance Industries, the billionaire prefers to move around the country in his bulletproof Mercedes-Benz S-680 Guard luxury sedan. This Rs 10 crore armored sedan is such a favorite of the Ambani family that they have recently bought four of them.
The Mercedes-Benz S 680 Guard 4MATIC is a fully-armored vehicle that offers VPAM V10-level protection. This makes it one of the safest cars in the world. This level of armoring can withstand rifle fire, explosive devices, and even chemical attacks, ensuring the safety of its occupants. It comes powered by a 6.0-liter bi-turbo V12 engine that produces 612 bhp and a staggering 830 Nm of torque.
Gautam Adani: Range Rover SV Autobiography LWB
The billionaire founder of the Adani Group, Gautam Adani, is currently the richest Indian according to Hurun. He is known for his humble beginnings, but today he drives around in one of the most expensive SUVs that money can buy. His current choice of wheels is the Range Rover SV Autobiography LWB, worth Rs 5.76 crore.
He was seen in this SUV at Anant and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding celebrations. It comes equipped with a 4.4L P530 engine that produces 434 bhp at 5500 rpm and 700 Nm at 1500 rpm of torque. This variant of the Range Rover comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission. He also owns a few other new-generation Range Rover models.
Cyrus Poonawalla: Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII
The founder of Serum Institute of India, Cyrus Poonawalla, owns one of the most prestigious car collections in the country. Cyrus, along with other family members, has a particular affinity for Rolls-Royce models. The highlight of his collection is the Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII.
The Phantom VIII, which Poonawalla uses as his daily driver, is the latest iteration of the iconic Phantom series. This silver-colored sedan comes powered by a 6.75-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine that produces 571 PS.
Shiv Nadar: Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII and Bentley Mulsanne
The visionary founder of HCL, Shiv Nadar, owns not one but two of the most luxurious cars: the Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII and the Bentley Mulsanne. Like Cyrus Poonawalla, Shiv Nadar owns a silver Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII, which he uses regularly.
Apart from the Rolls-Royce, he also owns a Bentley Mulsanne. For those who may not be aware, the Mulsanne is Bentley’s offering which competes with the Rolls-Royce Phantom. It comes powered by a 6.75-liter V8 engine capable of producing 506 horsepower and 1020 Nm of torque. It comes coupled with an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission.
Dilip Shanghvi: Rolls-Royce Ghost
Sun Pharmaceuticals owner Dilip Shanghvi also has a love affair with the Rolls-Royce brand. He owns a Rolls-Royce Ghost. He owns a second-generation model finished in the classy shade of white. This luxury sedan comes powered by a 6.75-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine producing 571 bhp and a peak torque of 850 Nm.
Lakshmi Nivas Mittal: Mercedes-Maybach S 500
Although the steel magnate and chairman of ArcelorMittal, Lakshmi Nivas Mittal, does not live in India, it is known that he prefers to be driven around London in a Mercedes-Maybach S 500. The Mercedes-Maybach S 500 is based on the sixth-generation S-Class but takes luxury to a whole new level. This sedan comes powered by a 4.7-liter bi-turbo V8 engine that produces 455 PS.
Radhakishan Damani: BMW X7
The billionaire owner of DMart, Radhakishan Damani, unlike other billionaires, likes to be driven around in a sporty SUV. His choice of wheels is a BMW X7. The X7 is currently the flagship SUV from the German automaker and is known for its imposing stance and luxurious interiors.
Damani owns a pre-facelift model of the X7, which came available with two engine options: a 3.0-liter inline-six petrol engine producing 340 PS and a 3.0-liter inline-six diesel engine generating 395 PS. It is unclear which variant Damani owns.
Kumar Mangalam Birla: Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB
Kumar Mangalam Birla, the chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, is another billionaire who owns a Rolls-Royce. In fact, Birla was the first person in India to acquire the second-generation Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase (EWB).
The blue-colored Ghost EWB owned by Birla is a long-wheelbase version of the standard Ghost. It comes powered by the same 6.75-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine as the standard Ghost. Birla also owns a red Bentley Flying Spur sedan as well.