Owning luxurious, shiny, expensive rides is quite a dream of every person. While for some it is beyond their financial limits to buy these high profile cars, whereas in entertainment industry it is common to own them. Various celebrities are known for their expensive and unreserved collection of silken things. They have everything, including plush mansions, private jets, and fancy yachts. To top it all off, they have the world’s luxurious cars. From Porsche 959 to Bugatti Veyron to Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé, these celebs drive in rarest of rare cars.
Well, as the saying goes, “if you have to ask, then you probably can’t afford it”. Certainly, around half the people across the world can’t buy these cars, but our superstars can surely do. No matter how much we envy them, but the bottom line is they own these luxurious toys simply because they can afford them. So, what if we can’t afford them right now, maybe we will sometimes later in the future. But, for now here’s a display of beautiful trendsetting showpieces driven by top 6 celebrities across the world.
- Jerry Seinfeld – American Comedian
American comedian Jerry Seinfeld, known as a renowned car enthusiast and a huge fan of Porsche models owns around 47 Porsches, which is definitely the biggest Porsche collection in the world. His collection includes Porsche 959, 1959 straight-16 GT speedster; a 1955 Spyder 550, several 911s, 10 Boxsters (each painted in a different color). He used to own a Porsche Carrera GT supercar, which is able to accelerate from 0-100km in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 330 km/hr. Seinfeld even hired a private mechanic to carefully maintain and rebuilt cars in the collection. - Porsche 959-
One of the dominated cars in Jerry’s collection is uniquely designed silver colored Porsche 959 which is fast and a rare car as just 337 of such cars ever built. The engine of the car is driver focused. However, Jerry can’t drive his Porsche in United States as the car did not meet the necessary emission requirements in the country. - Beyoncé Giselle Knowles- American Actress, Musician, Entrepreneur
A born performer, this American celebrity needs no introduction as she is one of the stylish person alive and a heart throb of millions. To add an ounce of extra touch of class and luxury to her lifestyle, Beyoncé owns a fleet of supercars. Her collection includes a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren, Cadillac Escalade, and Rolls Royce Silver Cloud II. - Mercedes-Benz S-Class–
Beyoncé owns this luxury sedan that features a 6-liter V12 engine with a capacity of 621 horsepower. It has a seven-speed automatic transmission system and can go from 0 to 60mph in just 4.2 seconds. The bottom line is it not only the best premium luxury sedan at present, but the best car one ever likely to drive. - Cadillac Escalade-
This is a full-size luxury SUV manufactured by General Motors that features a 6.2-liter V8 engine mated with a six-speed automatic transmission. The pushrod engine has variable valve timing that allows the adjustment of both intake and exhaust timing between two settings. The car comes with groundbreaking technology and quiet clubroom interior. It’s a car that is engineered and crafted into a true masterpiece. - Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren-
This luxury automobile is jointly built by Mercedes-Benz and McLaren Automotive, where SLR stands for Sport Leicht Rennsport, or Sport Light Racing. This Mercedes vehicle is sold only for a period of seven years and only 3,500 units were built. SLR features a 5.4-liter supercharged, all-aluminum V8 engine and five-speed automatic transmission. Carbon fiber reinforced plastics are used in the car to keep its weight low. It can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 3.4 seconds. - Rolls Royce Silver Cloud II-
The car was first introduced in 1959 and since then the engine and performance has been constantly improved, but not much has changed in its design and aesthetics. It comes with a 6.2-liter V8 engine and standard power steering, while electrically operated windows is an option. Silver Cloud II can go from 0 to 60mph in 10.9 seconds with a recorded top speed of 104.7mph. - Shah Rukh Khan- Bollywood Actor
Indian celebs are no different when it comes to spending on luxury cars. The king of Bollywood along with his acting is known for his impressive collection of cars, with his special inclination towards sports cars. The actor owns a wide range of Luxury cars like the Audi A6, BMW 6 series convertible, BMW 7 series, Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé, Mitsubishi Pajero SFX. He also has Bentley Continental GT, Toyota Land Cruiser as a part of his collection. SRK has been Hyundai's brand ambassador since several years and has promoted all major Hyundai’s brand. - Mitsubishi Pajero SFX-
The king of Indian cinema owns a black color Mitsubishi Pajero SFX manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors. With custom interiors accompanied by enhanced safety with dual-stage SRS front airbags as well as new side-impact and curtain airbags. The car is powered by 3.8L V6 gaining MIVEC variable valve to boost power to 184kW. - Audi A6-
The car meant solely for classy and elegant people and one such person is SRK. This German automobile, customized purposely for the star is powered by a 5.2-liter Fuel Stratified Injection. The car is equipped with state-of-the art safety features those include an anti-lock brake system with vacuum power assist, electronic brake-pressure distribution, hydraulic brake assist, tire-pressure monitoring system, and head protection airbags for front and rear occupants. Audi A6 can run quarter a mile in 13.5 seconds. - BMW series-
Another car in the list of supercars owned by Shah Rukh Khan is a black color BMW7-series. This full-size luxury sedan from German automaker features 3.0 L and 3.5 L straight-6 engines respectively. Apart from owing a 7-series, SRK also owns a BMW 6-series. The car is powered with a V8 and V10-engine and offer choices of either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic “Steptronic”. - Toyota Land Cruiser-
One of the favorite car of King Khan is Land Cruiser. This seven-seater is powered with a 5.7-liter V8 engine to give powerful output. This Toyota’s vehicle comes with optional safety and luxury options as standards and has up to 81.7 cubic feet of cargo space. - Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé-
Another luxurious car owned by this bankable star is Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé which is a British handmade convertible manufactured by Rolls-Royce. It is currently the most expensive Rolls Royce model. The interior of the car is influenced by the advanced reinterpretation of traditional English gentlemen’s clubroom. The car combines of aluminum technology and hand-crafted materials and is termed as techno-modern car of the 21st century. - Tom Cruise- Hollywood Actor
Tom Cruise is one of the most famous and popular actors, not only in America, but also in the other parts of the world. Like his other fellow celeb pals, he too possesses craziness for cars. Tom’s collection of elegant and sporty automobiles includes Porsche 911, Bugatti Veyron, Mercedes CLK, Chevy Chevelle SS, a BMW bike, and a few others. - Porsche 911-
One of the magnificent cars owned by this dashing Hollywood icon is the Porsche 911 (pronounced as Nine Eleven). This luxurious 2-door sports coupé by Porsche is known for its distinctive design, rear-engined and with independent rear suspension, an evolution of the swing axle on the Porsche 356. The engine was also air-cooled until the introduction of the Type 996 in 1998. The car has undergone continuous change since its introduction on 11th September 1963, but the basic concept remained same. - Bugatti Veyron-
Another supercar owned by “Vanilla Sky” actor is Bugatti Veyron, which features a 16 cylinder engine, where each cylinder has four valves (so, a total of sixty four engines), but the narrow staggered V8 configuration allows two overhead camshafts to drive two banks of cylinders so only four camshafts are needed. The engine is supplied by four turbochargers and displaces 7,993cc, and can reach 60mph within 2.4 seconds with the top speed of 255mph. - Johnny Depp- American Actor, Musician
One can generally remember him as Jack Sparrow of Pirates of Caribbean. John Christopher “Johnny” Depp is a popular American actor known for his acting, music and craziness for collecting fine and exclusive wines. Like other celebs, Depp owns luxury cars too. A popular car owned by this stylish Hollywood actor is a 1959 Corvette. - 1959 Chevrolet Corvette-
This American actor drives a chrome red colored 1959 Corvette roadster. The car was a gift to Depp as a mark of appreciation for his performance from the producer, Graham King, of the 2011 movie, “The Rum Diary”. This 2-door vintage car comes with a petrol engine with rear-wheel drive and manual 3-speed gearbox. The rear-trailing radius rods give a smoother ride to the car with correctly placed lever for driver’s convenience. The roadster gives a combination of torque at 4400rpm and horsepower at 6200rpm. Corvette can sprint from 0 to 60mph in 8.1 seconds and have a top speed of 112mph. - Tom Hanks – American Actor, Producer & Director
One of the most loved actors of all times is Tom Hanks. Born Thomas Jeffrey Hanks, “Tom” is a versatile actor and is known for his drama and comedy movies. This Oscar winner actor’s car collection includes a rock-solid SUV, Chevrolet Tahoe that’s engineered for performance and dependability. The collection also includes a Mercedes-Benz S-class sedan, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Prius. - Toyota RAV4-
Beside known for his excellent acting skills, Tom Hanks is a green car guy. He owns a Toyota RAV4 electric vehicle, the only all-electric high-riding crossover SUV. The heart of the car is the electric drivetrain from Tesla Motors. In Sport Mode, it can go from 0-60 in about seven seconds, and whoosh to a maximum speed of 100 mph. - Toyota Prius-
Tom also owns a Toyota’s iconic Prius, that’s a full-hybrid electric mid-size hatchback. Toyota Prius is known for its great looks, comfort and space combine with advanced Hybrid Synergy Drive® technology, finely tuned aerodynamics and lightweight materials. With the history of over 12 years, the car continues to be a pioneer in the aerodynamic and fuel-efficient design. - Mercedes-Benz S-class-
The S-class has always been synonymous with luxury, pleasure, wealth, and the looks to die for. This full-size luxury sedan from German automaker Mercedes-Benz, never disappoint. Mercedes-Benz S-class comes either with a 449hp 4.7 liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine or a 523-hp 6.0-liter twin-turbo V-12 with a seven-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive as standard. All-wheel drive is optional.
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