Most Expensive Cars in the World in 2026

The most expensive cars in the world are often performance monsters, or luxurious beauties, designed to be an extension of their owners' personalities. Giles Taylor, the famous luxury car designer and the director of design at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, once called the Rolls-Royce Sweptail, a one-of-a-kind on-request model, the “automotive equivalent of Haute Couture”. With hyper-personalisation, precision engineering and cutting-edge technology, these cars embody exclusivity, top-notch luxury, and exceptional performance. 

From their meticulously crafted interiors that personify aesthetics and comfort, to their stunning exteriors that catch the eye of everyone on the streets, these often-custom-made cars represent the pinnacle of automotive artistry, making them awe-inspiring works of art on wheels.

From the elegant Rolls-Royce Sweptail, to the handcrafted Pagani Zonda, we bring you a list of 22 most expensive cars in the world in 2026. And if you’re a car aficionado like us, read on to find out what makes these cars so exquisite, expensive and desirable!

Which is the Most Expensive Car in the World?

The Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail is the most expensive car in the world in 2026, thanks to its staggering price of 30 million US Dollars, which comes to around ₹270 Cr when directly converted (however, since it is not directly available in India, this price is only an estimate according to the exchange rate). The second most expensive car in the world is the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail, another offering from the opulent manufacturer, and coming in at 28 million US Dollars (₹252 Cr approx).

While the Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail holds the crown for the costliest car in the world, it is the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé that holds the title of the most expensive car in the world ever sold at an auction. This ultra-rare 1955 Mercedes-Benz was sold at an auction in 2022 for a staggering $142.4 million, which comes to about 

List of the Top 10 Most Expensive Cars in the World in 2026:

*$1 = ₹90.04 (as on 05-01-2026)

1. Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail 

The most expensive car in the world is the Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail. Touted as the costliest car ever made at a staggering Rs. 250 crores, the Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail serves as the British luxury car maker’s tribute to automobile craftsmanship. The client’s matriarch adored the dark red-burgundy Baccara rose, which inspired the car's name.

Apart from its jaw-dropping beauty, what sets it a class apart is its monocoque chassis. The car was made from a combination of aluminium, steel and carbon fibre – this is a first-in-class for the Coachbuild division. Inspired by the 1912 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 'Sluggard,' the La Rose Noire is part of the four-car Droptail series. It boasts many state-of-the-art features, including a custom sound system and a starlight headliner.

This cocoon-shaped roadster features a powerful 6.8-litre V12 twin-turbo engine. It delivers 563 bhp and 840 Nm of torque. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in under 5 seconds. Its stunning interior includes over 1,600 handcrafted wooden pieces. Creating this interior took over two years of development and nine months of craftsmanship. This makes it a prized possession for collectors. All-in-all, it took over four years to complete the build of this exquisite masterpiece.

Other variants of the Droptail series include the ‘Amethyst,’ inspired by the owner's son's birthstone. Another variant, the ‘Arcadia,’ draws inspiration from a location in Greek mythology that represents heaven on earth.

Prime Features

• Intricate Parquetry: A handcrafted interior featuring 1,603 pieces of Black Sycamore veneer, mimicking falling rose petals.
• Bespoke Horology: Includes a removable, wearable Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept timepiece integrated into the dashboard.
• Transformative Roof: A detachable carbon-fibre hardtop with electrochromic glass that shifts from opaque to translucent at a touch.
• Exclusive Variants: Part of an elite series including the Amethyst and Arcadia Droptails, each representing a "1-of-1" design philosophy.

Key specifications: Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail

2. Rolls-Royce Boat Tail 

The Rolls-Royce Boat Tail, the second most expensive car in the world, is a magnificent feat of nautical inspiration and top-notch craftsmanship, and currently has only three produced specimens. It ranks among the top 10 most expensive cars in the world in 2025, priced at a staggering Rs. 234 crores. Personalised and hand-built, this Rolls-Royce masterpiece pays tribute to the client’s reverence for life at sea. It features their preferred oceanic blue color, infused with shimmering crystals.

The Boat Tail’s elegant design draws inspiration from graceful J-class yachts and the 1932 Rolls-Royce Boat Tail. The shimmery oceanic blue finishing gives its exterior a subtle yet vibrant touch.

With innovative features like a sweeping butterfly gesture deck, the Boat Tail reveals an intricate hosting suite. It also includes a personalised timepiece from Bovet 1822, seamlessly merging luxury and functionality. The interior features a double refrigerator to keep the client’s favorite champagne, Armand de Brignac vintage cuvée, at the perfect serving temperature, accompanied by caviar and blinis, a Russian delicacy.

Its technical specifications consist of a two-door convertible/cabriolet design, with a naturally aspirated 12-cylinder front-mounted engine that powers its rear wheels. With a combination of exquisite design and refined power, the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail sets the standard for luxury automotive excellence.

Prime Features

• Aft Deck Hosting Suite: Features a dual champagne refrigerator (calibrated to 6°C), bespoke Christofle silverware, and a parasol for luxury outdoor dining.
• Bovet 1822 Horology: Two reversible, handcrafted timepieces that can be worn on the wrist or docked into the dashboard as the car's primary clock.
• Nautical Woodwork: An open-pore wooden rear deck with stainless steel pinstripe inlays, mimicking the hull of a luxury motorboat.
• Custom Colour Palette: Finished in a bespoke oceanic blue infused with shimmering crystals, tailored to the client’s personal preference.
• Artisanal Interior: Includes mother-of-pearl accents and custom-housed Montblanc pens, ensuring every detail is a functional piece of art.

Key specifications: Rolls-Royce Boat Tail

3. Bugatti La Voiture Noire 

Bugatti La Voiture Noire

The next entry on the list of the most expensive cars in the world is The La Voiture Noire by Bugatti, a brand known to produce some of the fastest cars  in the world. The car was unveiled at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, truly embodies the Bugatti name. Inspired by the iconic Type 57 SC Atlantic, it serves as a contemporary counterpart to its classic predecessor. Design Director Achim Anscheidt envisioned this one-off black beauty over 20 years ago, but various factors delayed its creation.

Powered by an 8-litre quad-turbo 16-cylinder engine, the La Voiture Noire delivers around 1,500 hp and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.4 seconds.

The minimalist coupe features a reinterpreted shape with reduced lines and no rear wing. Its exterior showcases striking elements like an exposed backbone, unique front and rear fascias, six exhaust pipes, and an insect-like light pattern. The bodywork combines visible carbon fiber with a clear coat, resulting in a reflection-free finish known as ‘Black Carbon Glossy.’

Not only that, the La Voiture Noire is also a predecessor to the much-touted 2020 Chiron Noire from Bugatti.

Prime Features

• Iconic Dorsal Fin: An exposed aluminium "backbone" runs from the hood to the rear, mirroring the legendary riveted seam of the original Type 57 Atlantic.
• Six Exhaust Pipes: A striking rear fascia design featuring six individual tailpipes, a bold visual nod to the massive power of the 16-cylinder engine.
• Illumination Art: Features a unique "insect-like" light pattern and a continuous LED taillight strip, emphasising the car's minimalist yet futuristic aesthetic.
• Handcrafted Precision: The bodywork is composed of visible carbon fibre with a specialised clear coat, requiring over two years of artisanal development.
• Exclusive Ownership: Created as a singular 1-of-1 commission for a private collector, ensuring its status as one of the rarest automotive assets in existence.

Key specifications: Bugatti La Voiture Noire

4. Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta 

The Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta, the most expensive car in the world from Horacio Pagani, is a wild ride with an impressive 789 bhp, showcasing Pagani's disdain for the ordinary. What makes this expensive car even more special is that there are only three of these beauties!

The first of the three Zonda Barchetta cars was reserved for the company’s founder, Mr. Horacio Pagani, at its 2017 launch at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

Barchetta, meaning ‘roofless’ in Italian, reflects the car’s design, similar to the Huayra BC. It features a uniquely designed roof scoop that highlights its roofless nature. The absence of a roof provides a visceral driving experience, while a stunning interior with blue, cream, and tartan accents enhances its charm. Its beefy brakes and distinct wheels with gold and blue inlay add to its style.

Weighing just 1,250 kg, this stylish drive packs a punch with its powerful v12 engine that delivers 789 bhp and 850 Nm of torque, enabling it to vroom from 0 to 100 kmph in just 3.1 seconds!

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Prime Features

• Signature Barchetta Design: Features a permanent open-top configuration with a short, cropped windshield and unique rear-wheel fairings (spats) inspired by Group C race cars.
• Analogue Mastery: Unlike modern hypercars, it utilises a pure six-speed manual transmission and a mechanical self-locking differential for an authentic connection between driver and machine.
• Artisanal Interior: The cabin is a blend of blue and cream leather with tartan accents, a nod to Horacio’s mentor, racing legend Juan Manuel Fangio.
• Asymmetrical Wheels: Forged aluminium wheels (20-inch front/21-inch rear) featuring different colour inlays: gold on the left and blue on the right.
• Advanced Material Science: Built using Pagani’s proprietary Carbo-Triax HP52, a material offering the rigidity of a Formula 1 chassis while maintaining a featherweight profile.

Key specifications: Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta

5. SP Automotive Chaos 

Meet Chaos - the “ultracar” from Greek start-up turned serious-chaos SP Automotive, boasting a staggering 3,000 horsepower. Who would have thought that an adrenaline-inducing car could be 3D printed using materials from aerospace technology? 

Even the wheels and brakes are made from 3D-printed magnesium. Propelled by a twin-turbocharged 4-litre, 90-degree V10 engine with hybrid assist, it accelerates to 100 km/h in just 1.9 seconds! The monocoque body is constructed from Poly, the world’s strongest man-made fiber, offering strength that surpasses steel and carbon fiber. The ultracar's roof incorporates a unique chemical called SAM2XS-630, resulting in a hard yet elastic structure that resists deformation, even when bent beyond its limits. This strong roof enhanced the structural integrity of the car, making it more robust and enhancing the cabin’s security.

From a 3D-printed steering wheel to carbon fiber seats, the interior was designed to keep the car lightweight while enhancing strength and safety. The high-tech electronics can detect the driver’s stress levels and adjust power output, steering, and traction control accordingly.

For those who want a more modest option, there is also a base model, which offers 2,000 horsepower. Both models feature an all-wheel drive and substantial brake discs for optimal performance. With production limited to 15 to 20 units annually, each car is hand-built with customisable features.

Prime Features

• Generative 3D Design: Key components, including the engine block, ceramic pistons, and titanium exhaust, are created using "Anadiaplasi" design to maximise strength while minimising weight.
• Biometric Integration: High-tech interior electronics feature fingerprint recognition and sensors that monitor the driver’s stress levels to adjust the car’s performance parameters.
• Advanced Material Science: The roof utilises SAM2X5-630, an amorphous metal that is exceptionally hard yet elastic, offering unparalleled cabin security and resistance to deformation.
• Magnesium 3D-Printed Wheels: Features 21-inch front and 22-inch rear wheels 3D-printed from ultra-lightweight magnesium alloy to reduce unsprung mass.
• Augmented Reality UI: The cockpit replaces traditional dials with a futuristic AR interface, projecting critical driving data directly onto the glass for a focused driving experience.

Key specifications: SP Automotive Chaos

6. Rolls-Royce Sweptail 

Launched in May 2017 at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, this masterpiece was the world's most expensive car until Bugatti La Voiture Noire took the title in 2019. Inspired by early 20th-century cars and various vintage and modern yachts, Rolls-Royce developed a sleek bodyline that incorporates the distinctive swept tail. While the Rolls Royce Cullinan, one of the most expensive SUVs in the world, does not make this list, it is still a worthy choice for people who love high rolling, presence demanding, luxury rides.

Built for Hong Kong-based patron Sam Li, the car took four years to craft, blending heritage with innovation. It features an elegant roofline and an uninterrupted glass roof that floods the interior with natural light. The minimalist interior design allows fine materials like ebony and dark spice leather to take center stage. The Sweptail is the third entry from Rolls Royce on the most expensive cars in the world list.

Technically, the Sweptail qualifies as a full-size luxury car or grand tourer (GT), equipped with a 6.8-litre V12 engine that produces 453 bhp and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.6 seconds!

Prime Features

• Panoramic Glass Roof: One of the largest and most complex glass canopies ever fitted to a motor car, flooding the minimalist cabin with natural light.
• Yacht-Inspired Aft: The rear features a "raked stern" with a wood-clad mid-shelf and a Passarelle with an illuminated glass lip, replacing traditional rear seats.
• Concealed Panniers: Hidden compartments behind the doors house custom-made, leather-wrapped carbon-fibre attaché cases specifically sized for the owner’s laptops.
• Champagne Deployment: The centre console features a motorised mechanism that reveals a chilled bottle of vintage champagne and two crystal flutes at the touch of a button.
• Minimalist Dashboard: A "purified" interior design that removes all non-essential switchgear, featuring a clock crafted from the same Macassar Ebony as the fascia.

Key specifications: Rolls-Royce Sweptail

7. Bugatti Centodieci 

Hand-built in the Molsheim Atelier, the Bugatti Centodieci draws inspiration from the legendary EB110 Supersport, celebrated for its performance and design during the Romano Artioli era. This new sports car pays homage to its predecessor with modern reinterpretations of iconic features.

Distinct styling elements from the EB110, such as the five cooling holes in the B-pillar and quad exhausts, are reimagined in the Centodieci, showcasing Bugatti's commitment to blending heritage with innovation. Aerodynamic enhancements, including a new light signature and enlarged rear diffuser, ensure stability at high speeds.

Utilising the latest technology, the aggressive styling took just six months, leveraging computer-assisted 3D and virtual reality tools. The car features an underbody spoiler and a fixed overhanging rear wing for improved aerodynamics, along with quad matte-black exhaust pipes that produce captivating sounds at various RPMs.

With an impressive 1,578.1 bhp, the Centodieci accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.4 seconds, demonstrating unparalleled speed and agility. This luxury ride is limited to only ten units.

Prime Features

• EB110 Heritage Design: Reinterprets the classic Bauhaus-inspired shape with modern aerodynamic elements, including a smaller horseshoe grille and slimline LED headlights.
• Aggressive Aerodynamics: Features a massive fixed rear wing and an enlarged rear diffuser that provides high-speed stability and significant downforce.
• Chessboard Interior: The cabin features a bespoke "chessboard" quilted pattern on the seats, roof liner, and floor mats—a meticulous process taking 16 weeks to complete.
• Weight Reduction: Utilises carbon-fibre stabilisers and lightweight glass, making it 20 kg lighter than the Chiron for enhanced agility and handling.
• Exclusive Light Signature: The rear is defined by a unique, continuous LED light bar with eight individual elements, creating a futuristic "floating" effect.

Key specifications: Bugatti Centodieci

8. Mercedes-Maybach Exelero 

The Mercedes-Maybach Exelero, a one-off high-performance sports car that debuted at the Tempodrom in Berlin in 2005, was crafted by Stola in collaboration with DaimlerChrysler.

Interestingly, the Exelero was commissioned by Goodyear’s German subsidiary, Fulda, to test the Carat Exelero tyre range, aiming to reach speeds exceeding 350 kmph. The design, influenced by the Maybach SW 38, was refined by students from the Transportation Design School of the Pforzheim University of Applied Sciences.

Powered by a twin-turbo V12 engine which churns out 690 bhp, the motor came from Maybach, which is now a part of Mercedes Benz, the Exelero can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 4.4 seconds. With alloy wheels, Fulda Carat Exelero tyres, and a striking black exterior complemented by a red leather interior, the Exelero marries old-world luxury with modern-day benchmarks of performance.

The luxurious interior, crafted with dark and red leather and carbon fibre, the Exelero is equipped with sports seats with harness seat belts in red colour.

Notable for its appearances in popular culture and ownership by rapper Birdman before being acquired by Mechatronik, the Maybach Exelero remains not only an icon in the automotive world but also amongst the most expensive cars in the world, now showcased in an automobile museum in Dietzhölztal, Germany.

Prime Features

• One-of-a-Kind Design: A modern reinterpretation of the 1930s Maybach SW 38 streamline car, featuring an elongated hood and a menacing, all-black "Gothic" aesthetic.
• Testing Precision: Engineered for high-speed durability, utilising specialised 23-inch Fulda tyres and aerodynamic bodywork refined by Pforzheim University students.
• Luxury Interior: A cockpit finished in dark and red Nappa leather, complemented by glossy carbon fibre trim and neoprene accents for a sport-luxury feel.
• Racing Safety: Equipped with four-point harness seatbelts and ultra-bolstered sports seats, acknowledging its status as a high-speed performance tester.
• Cultural Icon: Gained global fame for its appearance in Jay-Z’s "Lost One" music video and remains one of the most recognisable "1-of-1" vehicles in history.

Key specifications: Mercedes-Maybach Exelero

9. Pagani Huayra Codalunga

This one’s for the dreamers! In 2022, Pagani unveiled the Huayra Codalunga, a bespoke hypercar paying homage to the sleek lines of Italian race cars of the 1960s, particularly the Porsche 917, which is thought to be Pagani founder Horacio's favourite. Codalunga, which means 'long-tail' in Italian, is a limited edition of five vehicles, and represents a fusion of art and engineering prowess, a hallmark of Pagani's philosophy. It was conceptualised in the division for special projects called the Pagani Grandi Complicazioni. 

The hypercar was crafted with a special design philosophy in mind to create a long-tail version of the Pagani Huayra Coupe, bringing about aesthetics that would please not only on the road, but at international Concours events as well. Astonishingly, the beautiful and powerful car complies with global regulatory compliances.

Powered by a 6-litre twin-turbocharged V12 from Mercedes-AMG, the Codalunga boasts an astounding 829 bhp and 1,100 Nm of torque. Matched with a single-clutch, and a seven-speed Xtrac automatic transmission, it can reach from 0 to 100 kmph in 2.8 seconds!

Weighing just about 1,280 kg, the Codalunga exemplifies Pagani's commitment to lightweight construction. Its aerodynamic flaps, a hallmark of the Huayra series, enhance agility, thus revolutionising the driving experience and pushing the boundaries of automotive artistry and performance.

Prime Features

• Aeronautical Cockpit: The interior features hand-aged Nubuck leather and machined aluminium switchgear designed to mimic the tactile feel of vintage aircraft toggles.
• Ceramic-Coated Exhaust: A first-in-class, exposed titanium exhaust system weighing only 4.4 kg, finished with a white ceramic coating that pays homage to 1960s race cars.
• Advanced "Long-Tail" Aero: The extended rear silhouette and active aero-flaps allow for a drag coefficient reduction that eliminates the need for a traditional rear spoiler.
• Artisanal Wood and Leather: Incorporates woven leather and brushed aluminium accents, reflecting a "Renaissance" approach where art and science are perfectly integrated.
• Global Compliance: Despite its extreme performance and bespoke nature, it is fully homologated and road-legal across all international regulatory standards.

Key specifications: Pagani Huayra Codalunga

10. Pagani Huayra Imola Roadster 

Pagani has never been shy about exclusivity, but the Imola Roadster takes that philosophy to its extreme. Revealed in 2023 under the ultra-exclusive Grandi Complicazioni division, this limited-run drop-top hypercar is far from just a simple open top version of the Imola Coupe. Limited to just eight units worldwide,  it melds the Huayra Roadster BC’s advanced technology with the radical aerodynamics of the Huayra R.

Enlarged front air intakes and a dual warm-air outlet manage cooling, while the massive rear wing and central fin help the car generate a staggering 600 kg of downforce at 280 km/h. There is no shortage of power too as the Huayra Imola Roadster is powered by a 5,980 cc twin-turbo V12 developed by Mercedes-AMG exclusively for Pagani, the hypercar unleashes 850 hp and 1,100 Nm of torque. With a dry weight of around 1,280 kg, it rockets past 350 kmph (217mph), making it Pagani’s most powerful roadster ever.

The Pagani Huarya Imola Roadster sits at a higher realm than the Coupe, being priced at nearly ₹54 crores. It stands confidently among the most expensive cars on the planet, but we know that price is only part of the story.

Prime Features

• Advanced Aerodynamics: Features a massive rear wing, a stabilising central fin, and a dedicated roof scoop that feeds the twin-turbo V12 while optimising high-speed stability.
• Race-Bred Transmission: Equipped with an ultra-responsive Xtrac 7-speed sequential gearbox, specifically tuned to handle the engine's massive torque and provide lightning-fast shifts.
• Acquarello Light Paint: Utilises a sophisticated painting system that reduces vehicle weight by 5 kg without compromising colour depth or gloss.
• Intelligent Suspension: An active independent double-wishbone setup with electronically controlled shock absorbers designed to eliminate dive and squat during aggressive driving.
• Exposed Six-Pipe Exhaust: A signature titanium exhaust system coated in ceramic for superior heat dissipation, delivering Pagani’s iconic "unfiltered" V12 soundtrack.

Key specifications: Pagani Huayra Imola Roadster 

11. Bugatti Divo 

The last edition of the list of the most expensive cars in the world is the Bugatti Divo. Unveiled in August 2018, the Bugatti Divo pays tribute to Bugatti's rich racing history and the legendary racer Albert Divo. It draws design cues from iconic predecessors like the Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic and Vision Gran Turismo concept, embodying track-focused performance with its sleek design.

On the technical front, the Divo features a quad-turbocharged W16 engine, delivering exceptional agility and power. With stiffer springs, reduced weight, and aerodynamic refinements, it offers an extraordinary driving experience, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.4 seconds. Although its top speed is limited to 380 km/h, lower than the Chiron’s 480 km/h, the Divo outpaced the Chiron by nearly 8 seconds at the Mardo test track.

Limited to 40 units, the Divo sold out on its debut day! It has kept auto enthusiasts enthralled ever since, as it continues to set new benchmarks in hypercar performance.

Prime Features

• Active Aerodynamics: Features a 1.83-meter-wide height-adjustable rear wing that is 23% wider than the Chiron's, acting as both a stabiliser and an air brake.
• Complex 3D Taillights: The rear grille houses a stunning light system composed of 44 3D-printed fins that light up in varying intensities to emphasise the car’s wide stance.
• Advanced Cooling: The front fascia includes wider air intakes and a new "air curtain" system that optimises airflow to the brakes and the massive W16 engine.
• Driver-Focused Interior: The cabin features an asymmetrical colour scheme in "Divo Racing Blue" and Alcantara-covered seats designed specifically for high lateral support (up to 1.6 G).
• NACA Air Duct: A specialised roof intake serves as a central fin to channel air directly into the engine bay, ensuring peak performance under extreme thermal loads.

Key specifications: Bugatti Divo

12. Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear 

It’s absurd to think that there’s something common between a Honda CRV and a Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear, and that’s the fact that both are road legal. But Koenigsegg has a habit of redefining what “road legal” can mean, and the Sadair’s Spear is the latest, and most unhinged example of that philosophy. Debuting in 2025, this hypercar takes the already outrageous Jesko Attack and pushes it into territory only Christian von Koenigsegg would dare explore. 

Named after the last horse Christian Koenigsegg’s father rode as a gentleman jockey, the Sadair’s Spear is a machine engineered not just to set lap times, but to obliterate them.

Under the rear clamshell of Koenigsegg’s most aggressive street-legal creation to date sits the familiar 5.0-litre twin-turbo V8 from the Jesko, paired to Koenigsegg’s lightning-fast nine-speed Lightspeed transmission. But in true Koenigsegg fashion, “familiar” doesn’t mean unchanged. Revised engine calibration, redesigned air intakes, and improved cooling boost output by 25 bhp, pushing the Sadair’s Spear to a staggering 1,603 bhp on E85. 

Of course, rarity comes with the territory. Only 30 units of the Sadair's Spear will ever exist, and unsurprisingly, every single one was sold long before production began. Each buyer paid the price for Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear of about ₹46 crores, securing a place in the list of most expensive cars in the world.

Prime Features

• Active Aero Mastery: Features a top-mounted, double-blade active rear wing and extended venturi tunnels that suck the car to the tarmac with record-breaking downforce.
• Flywheel-Free V8: A revolutionary engine design that allows the V8 to scream to its 8,500 rpm redline with virtually zero inertia, reacting in just 0.2 seconds.
• Enhanced Cooling: A 30% improvement in thermal efficiency over the Jesko, achieved through larger hood vents, new rear intake scoops, and a secondary oil heat exchanger.
• Lightweight Precision: Achieves a power-to-weight ratio exceeding 1:1 by stripping sound insulation and utilising advanced carbon-fibre and Kevlar construction.
• Track-Centric Cockpit: Includes carbon sport bucket seats with six-point racing harnesses and a steering column-mounted SmartCluster digital display for total driver focus.

Key specifications: Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear

13. Bugatti Mistral

Of course, like all Bugattis, the Mistral is a luxurious hypercar capable of earth-shattering acceleration and top speed figures, but there’s something beyond that which truly makes it unique. The Mistral represents one of the last breaths of the iconic quad-turbo 8.0-litre W16; an engine that shaped an entire era of top-speed domination. And with just 99 units produced, all already spoken for, Bugatti ensured the farewell would be nothing short of historic.

Although the Mistral is based on the Chiron, Bugatti reimagined it so thoroughly that it feels like an entirely new model. It shares the Chiron’s suspension, gearbox, brakes, and the monstrous 1,578 hp tune from the Super Sport’s W16, yet not a single carbon-fibre body panel is carried over. This lends Bugatti the permission to claim it never built an “open-top Chiron,” but rather coachbuilt an all-new roofless masterpiece on familiar foundations. Visually, the Mistral carries a broader, more muscular stance, injecting fresh drama into the seven-year-old platform.

Performance, of course, borders on surreal. The Mistral sprints from 0–60 mph in 2.4 seconds, and even became the fastest open-top production car ever made with an achieved top speed of 453.9 km/h (282.04 mph). Pricing of the Bugatti Mistral is just as surreal, nearing almost ₹45 crores, making it one of the costliest cars in the world.

Prime Features

• World Record Speed: Officially verified as the fastest roofless car in history, surpassing the long-standing record held by the Hennessey Venom GT Spyder.
• W16 Swan Song: The final road-going model to feature the quad-turbo 16-cylinder engine, representing the pinnacle of internal combustion development at Bugatti.
• Aero-Acoustic Engineering: Roof-mounted air intakes located directly behind the occupants' heads provide a visceral aural experience of the engine’s induction and turbo-blow-off valves.
• Homage to Heritage: The gear lever is machined from a solid block of aluminium and features a "Dancing Elephant" sculpture encased in amber, a nod to Rembrandt Bugatti’s art.
• Functional Art: The X-themed LED taillights serve a dual purpose, acting as a cooling vent for the side oil coolers by creating a pressure drop to extract hot air.

Key specifications: Bugatti Mistral

14. Pininfarina B95 

While the name of the Pininfarina’s latest exotic creation itself is simple: B for Barchetta, 95 for the Brand’s anniversary, nothing about this roofless electric hypercar is remotely simple. This is a machine that can catapult you to 100 kmph in under two seconds, without the courtesy of a roof. Just imagine processing that kind of acceleration with nothing but the horizon and your own bravery ahead of you.

Only 10 units will ever exist, each Pininfarina B95 priced from ₹43 crores, instantly placing it as the most expensive electric car in the world. The B95 sits in rarefied roofless hypercar world occupied by the Aston Martin V12 Speedster, Ferrari Monza SP1/SP2, and McLaren Elva. Before you assume this roofless, battery-powered Barchetta to be a hair-drying missile, look closely, and you’ll spot a pair of aerodynamic screens designed to channel air over the occupants, allowing the car to cheat physics just a little.

Underneath, the B95 borrows its powertrain from the Battista, which means a  120kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery sitting in a T-shaped carbon-fibre housing, feeding a colossal 1,874 bhp to the wheels. The Pininfarina B95 may look like a design study brought to life, but it’s very real, very fast, and very limited.

Prime Features

• Adjustable Aero Screens: A patented world-first, these electronically adjustable polycarbonate screens are inspired by vintage fighter planes and shield occupants from high-speed airflow.
• T-Shaped Battery Pack: Features a liquid-cooled 120 kWh battery housed in a carbon-fibre casing, strategically positioned to maintain a low centre of gravity and optimal weight distribution.
• Rapid Charging Technology: Capable of high-speed 270 kW DC charging, allowing the battery to replenish from 20% to 80% in just 25 minutes.
• Artisanal Customisation: Every unit is a unique 1-of-1 commission, with owners offered colour-matched helmets and bespoke interior finishes like laser-embossed tan leather.
• Five Driving Modes: Includes specialised dynamics settings: Calma, Pura, Energica, Furiosa, and Carattere, tailoring the torque vectoring for everything from city cruising to track dominance.

Key specifications: Pininfarina B95 

15. Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita 

Even by Koenigsegg standards, the CCXR Trevita occupies a special, almost mythical corner of hypercar history. Only two were ever produced, making it far rarer than its more famous siblings. 

Running on E85 fuel, the Trevita pushes out an astonishing 1,018 bhp and 1,060 Nm of torque, enough for a claimed 400 km/h top speed. We are talking 0–100 kmph in 3.1 seconds and 0–200 kmph in just 8.75 seconds. Numbers like these put it right up there with the wildest machines from Ferrari, Lamborghini, or Aston Martin, but the Trevita’s real magic lies in something far more visual.

If Koenigsegg’s now-famous visible carbon weave bodywork wasn’t enough, they developed a special coated-fibre process that transformed traditional black carbon fibre into a shimmering silvery-white. Under sunlight, the Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita sparkles as though millions of microscopic diamonds are embedded in its skin. It’s automotive engineering crossed with jewellery-making, wrapped around a hypercar capable of stratospheric speeds, which of course, doesn’t come cheap; the CCXR Trveita price sits at a staggering price of ₹43 crores making it one of the most expensive cars in the world.

Prime Features

• Diamond Weave Carbon: Features a world-first, proprietary coating that transforms traditional black carbon fibre into a sparkling, silvery-white finish that glitters under direct sunlight.
• Dual-Fuel Performance: Engineered as a "flex-fuel" vehicle, its engine management system optimises performance for either standard gasoline or high-octane E85 ethanol.
• Advanced Aerodynamics: Equipped with a unique twin-deck carbon fibre rear wing and a flat underside with rear venturi tunnels to maximise high-speed downforce.
• Exceptional Power-to-Weight: Despite its luxury finish, it weighs just 1,280 kg (dry), utilising an F1-style Inconel exhaust system and carbon-ceramic brakes for track-ready agility.
• Iconic Ownership: Its extreme rarity is cemented by its provenance; notably, one of the two existing models was famously owned by boxing legend Floyd Mayweather.

Key specifications: Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita

16. Bugatti Bolide 

The Bugatti Bolide is the wild, unfiltered, track-only tribute to everything the brand’s legendary W16 engine ever stood for. Debuting publicly at Le Mans in 2023, the Bolide was engineered to give you the kind of lap-time-shattering performance that feels like setting a new personal record every time you strap in.

Only 40 examples exist, and the last one serves as a particularly sentimental send-off for the legendary quad-turbocharged W16, a powerplant that made its debut nearly 20 years ago with the Bugatti Veyron. The W16 make way for the new first ever V-16 from Bugatti, which while not see any reduction in cylinder count, would not feature quad turbochargers like the Bugatti Mistral, but feature some form of electric hybridisation.

The Bugatti Bolide price stands at ₹42 crores, making this track-only icon one of the most expensive cars in the world. The Bugatti Bolide launches from 0–100 kmph in a scarcely believable 2.17 seconds. It’s paired with extreme weight reduction, resulting in a total mass of just 1,450 kg. 

Matching the earth-moving roar of its W16, is the loud visual stance of the Bolide which trades off Bugatti’s usual flowing elegance for something far more angular, dramatic, and purpose-driven. And because it isn’t street-legal, everything about it exists purely in pursuit of speed.

Prime Features

• Morphing Outer Skin: Features a world-first "dimple" air intake on the roof scoop; at high speeds, the surface remains smooth, but at lower speeds, it bulges with "bubbles" to reduce aerodynamic drag by 10%.
• Extreme Downforce: The Bolide utilises a massive double-blade rear wing and an LMP1-style central fin to generate nearly 3,000 kg of downforce, keeping it glued to the track during high-speed cornering.
• Carbon-Carbon Braking: Equipped with specialised Brembo carbon-carbon brakes, technology derived directly from Formula 1, offering superior heat resistance and stopping power compared to standard carbon-ceramics.
• Aviation-Inspired Cockpit: The interior features an "X-theme" aesthetic with two racing seats and a reclined seating position where the driver's heels are slightly raised, mirroring the ergonomics of a Le Mans prototype.
• Track-Optimised W16: While the engine core is shared with the Chiron, the Bolide features four newly developed turbochargers and a revised dry-sump lubrication system to handle extreme lateral G-forces.

Key specifications: Bugatti Bolide

17. Aston Martin Valkyrie Spider 

The Valkyrie Spider isn’t the Aston Martin you imagine when you think of a sleek grand tourer. Instead of polished elegance, you get a road-legal weapon that looks, and equally performs like a Le Mans prototype. 

The Aston Martin Valkyrie is engineered with the help of Red Bull Racing’s F1 genius Adrian Newey, sitting at the very edge of what’s possible in a road car. 

As unorthodox of a creaton the Spider is, it retains the carbon-fiber construction and F1-inspired aerodynamics that define the Valkyrie, delivering a driving experience that comes as close as legally possible to a Formula One car on the road. 

Underneath the extreme bodywork sits a forward-thinking hybrid powertrain built to shock your senses. A naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V-12 pairs with an electric motor to unleash 1,160 bhp and 900 Nm of torque. The Aston Martin Valkyrie promises a ferocious 0–100 kmph sprint in 2.3 seconds and a top speed of 355 kmph. If numbers like these weren’t enough to explain exactly why the Valkyrie Spider commands its multimillion-dollar price tag, then here’s a fact that only 85 units of this unbelievably road legal machine exists. The Valkyrie spider is priced at ₹40 crores, making it one of the most expensive cars in the world.

Prime Features

• F1-Derived Aerodynamics: Features massive full-length Venturi tunnels that run along the cockpit floor, generating over 1,400 kg of downforce at 240 km/h in track mode without the need for large wings.
• Front-Hinged Dihedral Doors: To accommodate the open-top design while maintaining structural integrity, the Spider features unique front-hinged doors, a distinct departure from the Coupe’s gullwing units.
• Cosworth V12 Soundscape: The removal of the roof provides an unfiltered aural experience, allowing the high-pitched shriek of the naturally aspirated V12 to flood the cabin directly from the overhead intake.
• Space-Age Weight Savings: Constructed entirely from carbon fibre with zero steel components in its structure, the Spider keeps the weight penalty for its removable roof to an absolute minimum.
• Bespoke Ergonomics: The cabin features a "feet-up" reclined seating position and a detachable F1-style steering wheel, with every seat custom-moulded to the owner's body via 3D scanning.

Key specifications: Aston Martin Valkyrie Spider

18. Gordon Murray Automotive T.50s Niki Lauda 

Gordon Murray has never built cars the way the rest of the world does. For them, outright lap times or top-speed bragging rights are secondary, while the primary philosophy revolves around lightness, precision, and a driver connection so pure that nothing gets in the way. The T.50 was embodiment of that vision, and the T.50s Niki Lauda takes it several steps further.

Before we make any mistake of calling this track-only machine just an upgraded T.50, GMA stresses that it is a distinct model, engineered with hundreds of component changes to extract the most focused track performance Murray had ever signed off on. Named in honor of Murray’s former Brabham teammate and three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda, the T.50s carries a legacy of motorsport excellence in both spirit and engineering.

At its heart sits a Cosworth-built 3.9-liter naturally aspirated V-12, tuned to deliver 725 bhp and 485 Nm of torque. It’s hard to call for a more satisfying feeling than a no-turbo V-12 engine, but the T.50s Niki Lauda’s ludicrous 12,100 rpm redline definitely is, making this one of the most power-dense naturally aspirated production engines ever created. The GMA T.50s represents driving in its purest form, but that statement is in no way, an attempt to dodge acceleration timing figures, which is in fact, as quick as 2.8 seconds for 0–100 kmph, while the top speed is around 367 kmph.

Only around 100 units of the Gordon Murray Automotive T.50s Niki Lauda will ever exist, each priced at around ₹39 crores, making this not only one of the most expensive, but also one of the rarest expressions of GMA’s vision for uncompromised, old-school, high-revving perfection.

Prime Features

• The "Fan Car" Legacy: Retains the 400mm rear-mounted fan from the road car, but here it runs permanently in High Downforce mode, helping the car generate up to 1,200 kg of downforce.
• Sequential Precision: Unlike the manual T.50, the Niki Lauda utilises a bespoke Xtrac 6-speed sequential gearbox with paddle shifters, designed to handle the lightning-fast engine response at 12,000+ rpm.
• Extreme Lightness: Through the use of thinner glass, a stripped-out cabin, and a revised carbon-fibre monocoque, it is roughly 128 kg lighter than its already featherweight road-going sibling.
• Central Driving Purity: Maintains the iconic central seating position for perfect visibility, flanked by a single passenger seat (which can be deleted for further weight saving).
• RAM Induction & Inconel Exhaust: Features a roof-mounted "periscope" intake and a straight-through Inconel exhaust system that produces what Murray describes as an "operatic wail" comparable to 1970s F1 cars.

Key specifications: GMA T.50s Niki Lauda 

19. McLaren Solus GT 

The McLaren Solus GT is what happens when a video-game fantasy becomes a full-blown, track-ready hypercar. Originally what was created as a digital concept for Gran Turismo Sport in 2017, now stands as one of McLaren’s most extreme engineering achievements.

Almost everything changed from its video-game form to the final car, and all of it for good reason. McLaren fulfills every purist’s dream with a rear-drive layout powered by a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V-10 revving all the way to 10,000 rpm. Only 25 cars were ever built, and unsurprisingly, the McLaren Solus GT price stands at nearly ₹36 crores. 

The V-10 produces 829 bhp and 650 Nm, or up to 858 hp when ram-air effect kicks in at high speeds. The Solus GT bolts from 0–100 kmph in 2.5 seconds and clears 300 kmph with ease. 

More importantly, the V-10 is a stressed member of the chassis, directly bolted to the carbon tub, with the rear suspension mounted to the 7-speed sequential gearbox, just like an F1 car. Combine that with a dry weight of 935 kg and the aero performance of a full-blown prototype, and you get a hypercar that feels ripped straight from another universe.

Prime Features

• Jet-Fighter Canopy: Access to the central single-seat cockpit is via a dramatic sliding canopy, providing the driver with a panoramic 180-degree view of the track.
• Structural Powertrain: Taking a page from Formula 1, the V10 engine is a stressed member of the chassis, bolted directly to the carbon-fibre tub with the suspension mounted to the gearbox.
• Extreme Aerodynamics: Features full-length ground-effect Venturi tunnels and a fixed twin-element rear wing, creating more downforce than the actual weight of the car.
• Bespoke "Racing Experience": Every owner receives a custom-moulded seat, an FIA-homologated race suit, a specialised helmet, and a HANS (Head and Neck Support) device.
• 3D-Printed Titanium Halo: The cockpit incorporates 3D-printed titanium components for the halo and roll bar, ensuring maximum safety while maintaining a featherlight profile.

Key specifications: McLaren Solus GT

20. Lamborghini Veneno 

Built to mark Lamborghini’s 50th anniversary, the Veneno was based on the Aventador but taken to another stratosphere. Radical design, limited production, and extreme performance made it a legend the moment it broke cover.

Just three Veneno Coupés were made for customers, each finished in a menacing shade of Grigio Metalluro with accents in the colors of the Italian flag. One more coupe was retained by Lamborghini for its museum. If that wasn’t exclusive enough, Lamborghini upped the ante with the Veneno Roadster with only nine being ever built, and each one being fully customiszable and with one striking omission: a roof. This wasn’t a convertible in the usual sense; the roadster didn’t have, and couldn’t be ordered with, a top. Just open skies and unfiltered velocity.

Powering both variants of the Lamborghini Veneno is the uprated L539 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12, pushed to deliver 740 horsepower and 690 Nm of torque. Enlarged air intakes and a tuned exhaust helped squeeze out the extra performance. That translates to a 0–100 kmph (0–60 mph) sprint in just 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 355 kmph (221 mph), putting it firmly in hypercar territory. Underneath the sharply sculpted body, the Veneno shares much of its core with the Aventador LP700-4: a carbon-fiber monocoque chassis with aluminum subframes.

When new, the Veneno Coupe carried a price tag of around ₹36 Crores ($4 million), with the Roadster demanding about $500,000 more. In 2019, one Roadster crossed the auction block for a jaw-dropping ₹70.61 Crores ($8.3 million), cementing its place as the most expensive Lamborghini ever sold.

Prime Features

• Ultra-Exclusive Production: Only four Coupes (three for customers, one for the museum) and nine Roadsters were ever built, making it significantly rarer than almost any other modern Lamborghini.
• Racing Prototype Aero: Every line, from the massive Y-shaped LED headlights to the adjustable rear wing and central shark fin, is engineered to provide maximum downforce and optimise airflow into the engine.
• Engineered for the Elements: The Veneno Roadster is a true "pure" open-top; it features no roof at all (not even a temporary fabric one), designed for an unfiltered connection to the V12's roar.
• Carbon-Fibre Craftsmanship: Utilises Lamborghini’s patented CarbonSkin material for the interior upholstery and lightweight "Exocet" carbon-fibre wheels with a turbine ring to cool the carbon-ceramic brakes.
• Individualised Specimens: Each of the three customer Coupes was finished in Grigio Metalluro (metallic grey) but featured a unique accent stripe in either red, white, or green to represent the Italian flag.

Key specifications: Lamborghini Veneno

21. Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ 

The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ is the machine that redefined what “fast” really means. When it stormed past the 300 mph barrier in 2019, clocking an unprecedented 304.773 mph (490.484 km/h), it shattered a psychological ceiling once thought impossible for a production car. To celebrate this engineering milestone and the marque’s 110th anniversary, Bugatti committed to building just 30 units of this extraordinary machine.

Longer, sharper, and engineered with ruthless intent, the Super Sport 300+ features a “Longtail” rear design that extends the body by 25 cm. The result is a hypercar that slices through the air with unmatched efficiency. Visually too, the exposed jet-black carbon-fiber bodywork, contrasted by a Jet Orange center stripe, gives the 300+ a presence as intimidating as its performance.

Under the skin lies a heavily reworked version of Bugatti’s iconic 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16, producing 1,578 bhp. Many internal components come from the Centodieci, including the 8-speed automatic gearbox and all-wheel-drive system. To manage such extreme performance, Bugatti developed an advanced thermal management system for both the engine and transmission, ensuring stability even at its astonishing top speeds.

The Chiron Super Sport 300+ is a true production hypercar, instead of being a one-off record car, which makes its achievement even more remarkable. Pricing-wise, each Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ costed nearly ₹36 crores to buy, making it one of the most expensive production cars in the world.

Prime Features

• World Record "Longtail" Aero: The body is extended by 25 cm (9.8 inches) to keep the laminar flow attached to the car longer, reducing aerodynamic stall by over 40% to maintain stability at nearly 500 km/h.
• Exposed Carbon & Jet Orange: Each of the 30 units features a signature finish of jet-black exposed carbon fibre, intersected by two "Jet Orange" racing stripes, a tribute to the Veyron Super Sport World Record Edition.
• Thermal Management: Equipped with a heavily modified cooling system and a reinforced 7-speed dual-clutch transmission with longer ratios specifically designed to handle the sustained high load of a 300+ mph run.
• Magnesium Wheels: Features ultra-lightweight magnesium alloy wheels and specialised Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres that were x-rayed before fitment to ensure they could withstand 5,300 Gs of centrifugal force.
• Exhaust Innovation: Utilises a vertically stacked quad-exhaust system (derived from the Centodieci) that moves the hot exhaust gases further away from the rear edge to prevent aerodynamic interference.

Key specifications: Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+

Not merely expensive cars!

In conclusion, the top 10 most expensive cars are not a mere number of lofty price tags! While one would imagine that the most expensive Ferrari cars, or cars from other renowned brands, such as the most expensive BMW cars, would be part of this list, luxury car brands dominate when it comes to price. These costly cars epitomise the pinnacle of the automotive industry’s design innovation, performance, and luxury. Needless to say, for the ultra-rich, luxury cars represent an unparalleled fusion of exclusivity and prestige. But beyond being things of beauty, these are technological marvels that push the boundaries of automotive excellence and performance.

If you’re intrigued by speed as much as luxury, don’t miss this blog on the top 10 fastest cars in the world, which showcases breathtaking vehicles built for pure performance. Moreover, while these hypercars may be out of reach, you can still own a piece of luxury with our range of second-hand luxury cars at a far more attainable price.