This time, we’ll be introducing a ranking of the most expensive cars on sale in the world as of 2024. We’ll be introducing current models and limited edition models from the past separately. Compared to Japanese cars, these are all surprisingly expensive models, and it’s fascinating to wonder what kind of people own them.
Cars are not just a means of transportation; they can also be status symbols and symbols of wealth. There are many ultra-luxury cars around the world that are traded at prices beyond imagination.
This time, we will introduce the top 10 most expensive cars in the world, along with their astonishing prices and luxurious appearances.
Top 10 most expensive cars in the world in 2024
The top spot goes to May 12, 2022, when British luxury car manufacturer Rolls-Royce announced the new Phantom Series II, which features improved interior and exterior styling for the Phantom, which the company describes as “the pinnacle of luxury.” The Japanese model was unveiled on October 20. The top-of-the-line model is also expensive, costing 70.07 million yen.
| Ranking | Manufacturer | Car name | price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st place | Rolls-Royce | Phantom Series II | 60.5 million yen to 70.07 million yen |
| 2nd place | Ferrari | SF90 spider | 59.59 million yen |
| 3rd place | Lamborghini | Aventador | 45.75 million yen to 57.27 million yen |
| 4th place | Rolls-Royce | Cullinan | 42.58 million yen to 49.51 million yen |
| 5th place | McLaren | 765LT Spider | 49.5 million yen |
| 6th place | Ferrari | 812GT | 46.35 million yen |
| 7th place | Ferrari | 296 GTS | 43.13 million yen |
| 8th place | Aston Martin | DBS Superleggera Volante |
41.9 million yen |
| 9th place | Rolls-Royce | ghost | 37.87 to 44.8 million yen |
| 10th place | McLaren | 720S Spider | 39.3 million yen |
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1. Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II
2022 Rolls Royce Phantom
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, a subsidiary of BMW, released the eighth-generation Phantom in 2017, a full model change for the 2018 model year. It underwent its first major overhaul in May 2022. It’s a four-door sedan with a length of 5,770mm, width of 2,020mm, height of 1,645mm, and a wheelbase of 3,550mm. Its engine is a 6.75-liter V12 twin-turbo gasoline engine that produces a maximum output of 420kW (571PS) at 5,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 900Nm (91.8kgm) at 1,700 rpm. Prices range from a whopping ¥60.5 million to ¥70.07 million.
2nd place: Ferrari SF90 Spider
Ferrari SF90 Spider
Ferrari announced the SF90 Spider, an open-top model of the SF90 Stradale, on November 12, 2020.
The Ferrari SF90 Spider version features the same highly electrified powertrain as the rooftop model. Its combined output is 986 HP (1,000 PS) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. The impressive power figures come from a twin-turbo V8 engine producing 769 HP (780 PS) and three electric motors that pump out an additional 217 HP (220 PS). This SF90 Spider is also available in AWD, with a state-of-the-art eight-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. It accelerates from 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.5 seconds. Top speed is set at 211 mph (340 km/h), and 0-124 mph (200 km/h) arrives in a breathtaking seven seconds.
Top 10 most expensive cars in the world released by 2024
The world’s most expensive car is a Bugatti Chiron-based one-off model, La Voiture Noire, which was released in 2021 for the astronomical sum of 11 million euros (approximately 1,465,500 yen at the time). In second place is a Rolls-Royce, also priced at over 1.4 billion dollars, at 13 million dollars, the company’s most expensive model in history, the Sweptail, a one-off model, completely custom-made. From third place onwards, the range is 600 million yen, but from the top 10, most cars are priced at over 100 million yen, far exceeding the regular models mentioned above.
Bugatti La Voiture Noire
Rolls Royce Sweptail
| Ranking | Manufacturer | Car name | Number of units released |
release date | Release price | Japanese yen ( rate at the time of release) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st place | Bugatti | La Voiture Noire |
1 unit | 2021 | 11 million euros | Approximately 1,465,500 yen |
| 2nd place | Rolls-Royce | Sweptail | 1 unit | 2017 | $13 million | Approximately 1.4 billion yen |
| 3rd place | Bugatti | Devo | 40 units | 2018 | 5 million euros | Approximately 626 million yen |
| 4th place | Ferrari | La Ferrari Apelta |
210 units | 2016 | 3.5 million euros | Approximately 450 million yen |
| 5th place | Lamborghini | Veneno Roadster |
9 units | 2013 | 3.3 million euros | Approximately 440 million yen |
| 6th place | W Motors | Lykan Hypersport |
7 units | 2013 | $3.4 million | Approximately 400 million yen |
| 7th place | Bugatti | Shillong | 500 units | 2016 | 2.4 million euros | Approximately 314 million yen |
| 8th place | Bugatti | Veyron Super Sport |
30 units | 2010 | 2 million pounds | Approximately 289 million yen |
| 9th place | Konigsegg | Agera One |
6 units | 2014 | 1.79 million euros | Approximately 255 million yen |
| 10th place | Bugatti | Veyron Soleil de Minuit |
1 unit | 2010 | 1.55 million euros | Approximately 200 million yen |
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A word from the editorial department
Ultimately, these cars go beyond simple transportation; they offer the joy of ownership and a special experience. We hope that this article will help you fully appreciate the appeal of the world’s ultra-luxury cars.
By the way, if we look at the ranking of the most expensive Japanese cars released as well…
