The 10 Most Expensive Cars in the World in 2025
While most of us might agonize over a new hatchback financing agreement, the world’s elite barely blink when signing off on a multi-million-dollar hypercar. These buyers aren’t looking for a standard Rolls-Royce Phantom or Ferrari 12Cilindri; they demand bespoke, unique creations available in strictly limited numbers, commanding prices many times higher than the marque’s regular models.
These are vehicles beyond the reach of lottery winners—reserved for the billionaire elite. Here are the 10 most expensive cars in the world.
Bugatti Divo – $5.6 million
If the standard Bugatti Chiron doesn’t suffice, the coachbuilt Divo offers an even more thrilling driving experience. Named after French-Italian racer Albert Divo, who piloted Bugatti to victory in the Targa Florio in 1928, the Divo utilizes the Chiron’s 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 engine, producing 1,479 bhp. While its 0-62 mph time is quoted at 2.4 seconds, the top speed is capped at 236 mph—lower than the Chiron’s—due to the absence of ‘Top Speed’ mode and increased drag from a 1.8-meter wide fixed rear wing, larger front spoiler, bigger side skirts, and wider air intakes.
Visually distinct from the Chiron, the Divo features new headlamps and taillights, plus a wider iteration of Bugatti’s signature ‘horseshoe’ grille. Only 40 Divos were produced, selling out on the first day of ordering, with customers enjoying near-infinite personalization options, ensuring no two are identical.
Pagani Huayra Imola Roadster – $5.9 million
Pagani’s most affluent customers are directed to its ‘Grand Complications’ division, dedicated to ultra-limited special projects. The Imola Roadster is one such creation, with just eight units manufactured, each featuring a unique specification chosen by its new owner. Named after the Italian circuit where its chassis was fine-tuned, it sports a tweaked version of Pagani’s AMG-sourced twin-turbo V12, delivering 838 bhp to the rear wheels through a seven-speed sequential gearbox. The top speed is electronically limited to 217 mph (350 kph).
Despite its power, the Imola Roadster is a featherweight at 1,260 kg—less than an Audi TT. However, its substantial spoilers generate an additional 900 kg of downforce at track speeds, effectively gluing the car to the road. Weight savings are achieved through exotic composites like Carbo-Titanium HP62-G2 and Carbo-Triax HP62, providing exceptional stiffness for superior handling.
Pagani Huayra Codalunga – $7.5 million
The Codalunga, Italian for ‘long tail,’ was born from a request by two collectors for a long-tailed version of the Huayra Coupé, inspired by the aerodynamic Le Mans racers of the 1960s. After two years of design refinement with the clients, the car was unveiled. All models feature neutral colors, matte paints, seats upholstered in woven leather, and aluminum components machined from single blocks. The quad-pipe exhaust, another nod to vintage Le Mans cars, is ceramic-coated for a distinctive finish.
Similar to the Imola, the Codalunga uses an AMG-built twin-turbo 6.0-liter V12, tuned to produce 829 bhp, resulting in a 217 mph top speed. Initially commissioned by two buyers, three additional cars were built, all fully homologated for public road use—should the owner dare to share space with mere mortals.
Mercedes-Maybach Exelero – $8 million
Imagine requesting a new car from your boss solely for tire testing. It needed to be large, heavy, and fast. Instead of selecting an existing super saloon, Fulda, Goodyear’s German subsidiary, commissioned a one-off coupe from Maybach for $8 million. This echoes Maybach’s 1938 SW38, capable of 125 mph, which was tragically lost in WWII but whose ‘streamliner’ styling influences the Exelero.
The 2.6-tonne Exelero has only two seats yet stretches 5,834 mm—longer than a Rolls-Royce Phantom—allowing for an extended bonnet large enough to play tennis on. Its V12 engine displacement was increased from a standard Maybach 5.6-liter to 5.9-liters, fitted with twin turbos to boost output to 691 bhp, achieving a claimed top speed of 217 mph. The car has appeared in films and TV shows, and despite rumors of a rapper purchase, it remains on display in a German museum.
Bugatti Centodieci – $9 million
For billionaire Bugatti collectors awaiting a worthy successor to the classic EB110 Supersport from the mid-1990s, the wait ended in 2019 with the Centodieci. This Chiron-based coupe pays homage to the EB110 and celebrates Bugatti’s 110th anniversary. It features a distinct roofline, lower front, and a much higher rear compared to the Chiron. The horseshoe grille is smaller, echoing the EB110’s design, complemented by five round air intakes arranged in a diamond pattern and a long glass engine cover.
Mechanically identical to the Chiron, the Centodieci’s 8.0-liter W16 engine produces 1,578 bhp, enabling a 0-62 mph time of 2.4 seconds. The top speed is just under 240 mph, with chassis tweaks delivering an even sportier driving experience. Only 10 examples were hand-built, each sold for €8 million before production commenced.
Bugatti Chiron Profilée – $10.8 million
The fear of encountering another billionaire in the same car—imagine the embarrassment at the local supermarket—drives the demand for one-offs. The Chiron Profilée emerged from this necessity, though not initially for a specific customer. It was developed in response to collectors seeking a Chiron blending the performance and handling of the track-focused Pur Sport with enhanced road manners. Bugatti began development but realized production was impossible, as the Chiron’s 500-unit limit was already fully allocated.
Consequently, only one Profilée was ever built. Adding to its exclusivity, it is the last Bugatti to feature the W16 engine and the fastest-accelerating Chiron variant, with a 0-62 mph time of 2.3 seconds.
Rolls-Royce Sweptail – $13 million
While most of us might splurge on metallic paint or a sunroof, a Hong Kong-based businessman commissioned a Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe with a bespoke body and interior inspired by luxury yachts and classic coachbuilt Rolls-Royces of the 1920s and 30s. The four-year build cost $13 million—equivalent to 22 standard Phantom Coupes—making it the world’s most expensive car upon its 2017 reveal.
Its most striking feature is the long, tapering tail topped by a panoramic glass roof, one of the largest and most complex ever installed on a car. The interior showcases two-tone leather for seats, armrests, and the fascia surround, complemented by highly polished Macassar Ebony and open-pore Paldao woods. No mechanical details were released, but the engine and chassis are presumed identical to the standard Phantom.
Bugatti La Voiture Noire – $13.4 million
In the realm of Bugatti collectors, the mythical Type 57 SC Atlantic holds legendary status. This advanced 1936 coupe, of which only four were built, was a sensation. Tragically, Jean Bugatti’s personal car vanished during WWII while being moved to safety and has never been found. Experts estimate its value at least $125 million if discovered today.
Bugatti decided to create the next best thing: a bespoke Chiron inspired by the lost all-black Type 57 SC. La Voiture Noire—named after the missing car—is officially the most expensive new Bugatti ever produced. Built on the Chiron’s running gear, its bodywork is strikingly different, featuring a longer tail and stretched wheelbase, making it 450 mm larger than a standard Chiron. The rear is dominated by a single-piece taillight stretching across the car’s width above illuminated Bugatti lettering, with six individual tailpipes reminiscent of the classic.
Rolls-Royce Boat Tail – $28 million
At $28 million, the Boat Tail might seem exorbitant for a car, yet it’s comparatively modest for a custom-built yacht—and its owner possesses several. Inspired by classic ‘J-Class’ racing yachts and a restored 1932 Rolls-Royce Boat Tail from his collection, the first Boat Tail is a whimsically unique Phantom Drophead derivative. The rear boot area features deck-like wooden panels that hinge open to reveal a luxurious picnic set and a parasol extending upwards to shade rotating cocktail tables and stools.
Inside, custom ‘his and hers’ timepieces can be worn as watches or used as desk clocks, alongside two refrigerators chilling the owner’s preferred champagne vintage at the perfect temperature. A Montblanc pen resides in the glovebox, and a custom Bose sound system is integrated for the occasion. This bespoke creation is one of three,
