From Bugatti’s to Rolls Royce’s we take a look at the world’s most expensive cars in 2024. But be warned you’ll need a large checkbook!
10. Pagani Huayra Imola Roadster $6 Million / £4.7 Million
The Pagani Imola Roadster recently emerged as a limited-edition, track-focused variant of the Huayra Roadster. A project from the Pagani Grandi Complicazioni and a sibling to the Huayra Imola Coupe. Powered by the famous 6.0-litre Mercedes-AMG V-12 engine, it puts out 838 horsepower, 118 more than the ‘standard’ Huayra and 11 more than its coupe counterpart. The 7-speed sequential transmission contributes to its lightweight profile, with a mere 1260 kg of dry weight.
Crafted with aerodynamic precision, influenced by insights from the Pagani Huayra R (a track-only model), the Imola Roadster generates over 600 kg of downforce at 280 km/h. Only eight will ever be produced.
9. Pagani Codalunga: $7.4 Million / £5.9 Million
This exclusive hypercar was a creation of the “Pagani Grandi Complicazioni”, a special division for one-off Pagani projects. Back in 2018, two Pagani collectors came with a request to Horacio Pagani asking him to make a longtail version of the Pagani Huayra, inspired by Le Mans race cars from the 60s.
The Codalunga has a rear end that’s 36cm longer than the base car and weighs just 1,280 kg. Further features include matte paint, woven leather upholstery and a titanium exhaust with unique ceramic coating. The uprated twin-turbo V12 puts out 830bhp, too. The exposed titanium exhaust system, with its white ceramic coating adds to its vintage racing style.
Only five Huayra Codalungas have been built.
8. Mercedes-Maybach Exelero – $8.0 Million / £6.2 Million
Unlike most of the other cars in this list the, the Mercedes-Maybach Exelero was not commissioned to be a billionaire’s plaything. It was commissioned by Fulda, a Goodyear subsidiary as a tyre tester for their “Carat Exelero” tires. The one-off Exelero is a modern interpretation of the Maybach SW 38 combined with the Maybach 57 platform. Fulda demanded a car that could hit 350 km/h to test the durability of their tyres. To achieve this the Exelero was fitted with a twin-turbo V12 boasting 690 HP and 752 ft-lbs. of torque.
The car is owned by famous rapper and record exec ‘Birdman’.
7. Bugatti Centodieci – $9.0 Million / £7 Million
The Bugatti Centodieci (Italian for “110”), is a beautiful super-limited hypercar, paying homage to the iconic Bugatti EB 110, and celebrating the brand’s 110th birthday. Unveiled in 2019, the Centodieci is another Chiron-based creation but 20 kg lighter and more powerful than the Chiron itself.
The Centodieci boasts five diamond-shaped air intakes and a wedge-shaped profile, accentuated by a horse-shoe radiator grille below the headlamps. The rear showcases eight taillights, quad exhaust pipes, a large diffuser, and a fixed overhanging rear wing, contributing to its aggressive appearance. The hand-built model gets a 1578bhp version of the Chiron’s W16 engine for a top speed of nearly 240mph. Only ten of these have been produced.
6. Bugatti Chiron Profilee – $10.8 / £8.4 Million
A true one-of-a-kind, the Chiron Profilée is one of the world’s most exclusive cars.
The Profilée is also the first Chiron sold fitted with a woven leather finish in the interior and its exterior color named Argent Atlantique is absolutely unique and has never – and will never be – applied on any other Chiron model. The horseshoe-style wheels inspired by the Bugatti famous horseshoe grille as well are designed and engineered only for this specific car and represent other details which can only be found on the Profilée.
It has a unique shape that includes a redesigned front splitter and larger air intakes, both of which help maximize aerodynamic performance. Powered by Bugatti’s final quad-turbocharged W-16, it produces a hair-raising 1,479 horses with a top-speed of 236mph it can travel from zero-to-60 mph in just 2.3 seconds.
5. Rolls-Royce Sweptail – $12.8 Million / £10 Million
The Rolls-Royce Sweptail marked the beginning of the Rolls Royce Coachbuild program. Revealed in 2017 the Rolls-Royce Sweptail is a bespoke, one-of-one, 2-seat grand touring coupe, born from a special client’s passion for early 20th-century cars and classic/modern yachts. Based on the Rolls-Royce Phantom, the Sweptail was hand-built to perfection and took an arduous four years to complete.
The Sweptail features the largest grille ever fitted to a Rolls-Royce, a host of bespoke materials and a long, tapering tail topped by one of the most complex panoramic roofs ever fitted to a production car. The minimalist switchgear allows premium materials like polished Macassar Ebony and open-pore Paldao to take center stage in the cabin, creating visual contrasts with the Moccasin and Dark Spice leathers.
4. Bugatti La Voiture Noire – $13.4 Million / £10.4 Million
The Bugatti La Voiture Noire is a unique one-off hypercar paying tribute to Jean Bugatti’s long-lost Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic. With only four of the latter ever made, three were sold, and one, an all-black version, was retained by Jean Bugatti. The car disappeared during World War II, and the whereabouts of the car have been a mystery for over 80 years. The La Voiture Noire blends speed, luxury, and automotive haute couture, paying homage to Jean’s lost Type 57 SC Atlantic.
Crafted with a single-piece carbon fibre body, it boasts the Chiron’s renowned W16 engine with six tailpipes. The interior, inspired by the original Atlantic, features Havana Brown grain leather, polished aluminium accents, and a rosewood drive mode selector. The La Voiture Noire is one of the most desired and exclusive cars to ever come out of Molsheim.
3. Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta – $18.5 Million
Built as a tribute to the legendary Pagani Zonda, the Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta is more than a car, its a philosophy. Tailor-made for Horacio Pagani himself, this bespoke work of art infuses modern technology with exquisite handcraftsmanship.
The Zonda HP Barchetta features a 12-cylinder AMG engine, delivering 760hp with a distinctive sound. As part of the Uno-di-Uno division, only three were built, one reserved for Pagani, while the others found fortunate buyers (sadly out of which one was crashed). Notably, it held the title of the most expensive car in the world until the release of the Rolls Royce Boattail. With a 6-speed manual transmission, the Zonda HP Barchetta offers an engaging and exhilarating driving experience, marking its place as a unique and coveted collector’s car
2. Rolls-Royce Boat Tail – $28.0 Million / £22 Million
The Rolls-Royce Boatail is a grand tourer hand-built by Rolls-Royce for three of their closest clients, stands among the most expensive cars in the world and is the second car from Rolls Royce’s Coachbuild program. The Boatail drew inspiration from 1920s and 1930s yachts. Its nautical design pays homage to graceful J-class yachts and a meticulously restored 1932 Rolls-Royce Boat Tail from the owners’ collection.
The near six-metre long Boat Tail is full of unique features including a removable canopy roof, custom-made timepieces and a “hosting suite” with a parasol and rotating cocktail tables at the rear complete with a set of Christofle tableware and a double refrigerator for the owner’s favourite champagne.
Adding to its extravagance, the Boatail showcases 2 two-sided timepieces, crafted in a three-year partnership between Rolls-Royce and Bovet 1822. These watches, with a tiny sculpture of the car in the dial, can be worn or placed within the fascia as car clocks.
Three Rolls-Royce Boatail’s have been produced, with one reportedly bought by Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
1. Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail – $30.0 Million / £23 Million
The Rolls Royce La Rose Noire Droptail is a bespoke 2-seat roadster and a symbol of opulence and intricate craftsmanship. The Droptail is the third car launched under Rolls Royce’s Coachbuild program it follows on from 2017’s Sweptail and the 2021 Boat Tail as a unique Rolls-Royce created in collaboration with ‘the marque’s most ambitious clients’. Inspired by the Black Baccara rose, renowned for its intense, velvet-like appearance, it holds the current title of the world’s most expensive car. Limited to just four units.
Inspiration is taking from American Rolls-Royce coachbuilders of the 1930s. The abstract motif on the curved panels and doors was the most complex parquetry ever done by Rolls Royce. The parquetry features 1603 pieces of black sycamore veneer, punctuated by asymmetrical red segments, resembling falling rose petals. The exterior boasts a bespoke colour named ‘True Love,’ designed to mimic the petals changing colour under different lighting conditions. Powered by a 6.75-litre V12 which is tuned to suit the client. The finishing touch is a removable Audemars Piguet timepiece, specially created for this project, showcasing the commitment to luxury and attention to detail in every aspect of La Rose Noire Droptail.
