The Most Expensive Sports Cars in the World

Ujjal Lohar | Mar 16, 2025, 13:51 IST
Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail  (Image credit - HT Auto)
The world’s most expensive sports cars are more than just vehicles—they are masterpieces of engineering, luxury, and performance. From the $30.2 million Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail to the $4.8 million Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita, these hypercars are built for elite collectors who seek exclusivity and cutting-edge technology. These limited-production cars push the boundaries of automotive excellence by featuring powerful engines, rare materials, and futuristic designs. As technology advances, even more extraordinary and expensive sports cars are expected to emerge, setting new benchmarks in luxury and performance.
Sports cars are more than just vehicles—they are symbols of prestige, luxury, and cutting-edge engineering. Designed for elite collectors, these hypercars combine high-performance engines with rare materials and futuristic designs. With prices reaching tens of millions of dollars, they represent the pinnacle of automotive craftsmanship and exclusivity. Here’s a look at some of the most expensive sports cars in the world.

1. Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail – $30.2 Million

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Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail (Image credit - HT Auto)
Currently, it tops the list as the most expensive sports car in the world, a whopping $30.2 million (₹252 crores). This makes an art ,engineering and craftsmanship blend. Inspired by the Black Baccara rose, it features an open-top design, a unique wooden deck, and a 6.75-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine. This bespoke beauty will belong to an ultra-exclusive clientele.

2. Rolls-Royce Boat Tail – $28.2 Million

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Rolls-Royce Boat Tail
This is yet another of the many hyper-exclusive masterpieces from Rolls-Royce, known as the Boat Tail, which costs $28.2 million (₹236 crores). Essentially, it's rear deck opens like a butterfly wing, unveiling a complete picnic set and champagne cooler hidden within. This 6.75-liter V12 engine beast is meant for collector dreams.

3. Bugatti La Voiture Noire – $18.8 Million

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Bugatti La Voiture Noire (Image credit- HT Auto)
Costing $18.8 million (₹158 crores), Bugatti La Voiture Noire, literally meaning The Black Car, is a one-off hyper car. It pays tribute to the legendary Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic. Powered by a quad-turbocharged 8.0-liter W16 engine, it produces 1,479 horsepower at the maximum. This sleek all-black car, comprised of carbon fiber, is an element of elegance coupled with extreme performance.

4. Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta – $17.1 Million

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Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta (Image credit- Pagani)
It's a rare open-top hypercar, —only three were ever made, —d costs $17.1 million (₹144 crores). It uses a 7.3-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine. The Zonda HP Barchetta has an unusually asymmetrical design with a pretty aggressive futuristic look. It features extreme aerodynamics, lightweight carbon-fiber construction, somaking ita beast on the track.

5. SP Automotive Chaos – $14.5 Million

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SP Automotive Chaos (Image credit - Carscoops)
SP Automotive Chaos is one of the newest entrants into the hypercar market and is priced at $14.5 million (₹122 crores). This Greek ultra-performance car will cause a metamorphosis in speed and technology. It is powered by a twin-turbo V10 engine and estimates have it producing close to 3,065 horsepower, which makes one of the most powerful cars ever to be designed.

6. Rolls-Royce Sweptail – $13.1 Million

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Rolls-Royce Sweptail
Not only does it belong to Rolls-Royce, but Sweptail also has a price of $13.1 million (equivalent to ₹110 crores). It was commissioned by a highly private collector. It took nearly four years to build this one-of-a-kind luxury coupe. The underpinnings for the design include inspiration from classic Rolls-Royce models and luxury yachts, combined with an iconic panoramic glass roof and complemented by a 6.75-litre V12 engine.

7. Bugatti Centodieci - $9 Million

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Bugatti Centodieci ( Image credit Bugatti Newsroom)
An 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 engine produces 1,578 bhp in Bugatti Centodieci, which is limited to just 10 units. This car, priced at $9 million (₹75 crores), was designed as an homage to Bugatti's 1990s supercar, the EB110. The Centodieci is made for an extremely exclusive set of enthusiasts who are hardcore Bugatti collectors.

8. Mercedes-Benz Maybach Exelero – $8 Million

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach Exelero (Image credit - Top gear)
Interestingly, the Mercedes-Benz Maybach Exelero, which is worth $8 million (₹67 crores), is a sensational, high-performance luxury coupe manufactured in 2004. This vehicle was created specifically as a one-off model to test high-speed tires yet also remains one of the most sought after sports cars imaginable. This premieres In a twin-turbo V12 engine and can produce 690 horsepower with the potential to reach a max speed of 218 mph.

9. Bugatti Divo - $5.8 Million

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Bugatti Divo ( Image credit - Bugatti)
Costing $5.8 million (or ₹48 crores), the Bugatti Divo is a hyper sports car meant for track use that builds on the platform of the Chiron. It boasts an 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 engine that produces an impressive 1,479 horsepower and is engineered for providing superior aerodynamics and lightweight agility. Only 40 units have been manufactured, rendering it one of the most uncommon Bugatti cars.

10. Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita - $4.8 Million

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Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita ( Image credit - Koenigsegg )
That's right, Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita costs $4.8 million (or ₹40 crores), and the one that came to be known is the World's first diamond-infused carbon fiber body making it one of the most unique hypercars ever. It is powered by a 4.8-liter twin-supercharged V8 engine with a total output of 1,018 horses, which ensures speed and performance beyond imagination.

Conclusion

The most costly sports cars in the world are not cars but engineering masterpieces representing speed, luxury, and exclusivity. These hypercars were built for very few people who appreciate the best craftsmanship and ultimate performance, so having a very limited production and top-notch technology makes them one of the most expensive sports cars ever produced. As the world's car technologies evolve, more and more marvelous and expensive sports cars are expected to emerge in the future.

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