Top 10 Most Expensive Cars in India – A Class Above the Rest

The Indian car market is known for being price sensitive, with the price tag often deciding the fate of a model. This is also a market of contrasts, as not too long ago it played home to the cheapest (Tata Nano, Rs. 2 lakh) and one of the most expensive cars in India ever (Bugatti Veyron, Rs. 38 crore) at the same time.

From exotic sports cars to luxurious limousines and imposing SUVs, the most expensive cars in India are not just a mode of transportation for their owners, but also a statement of wealth and status. In this article, we look at the top 10 expensive cars in India and what makes them so special – from their high-performance engines to mind-bending features. 

Most Expensive Cars in India

10. Porsche Panamera | Rs 2.7 crore

The most expensive Porsche in India at Rs 2.7 crore, the Panamera’s ‘station wagon marries roadster’ design got a lukewarm reception upon launch. But it quickly won patrons over with its combination of power and luxury. The flagship Panamera is a petrol-hybrid marvel that does 0-100kmph in 5 seconds with a top speed of 315kmph; the impressive bit here is that it can seat up to 5 while doing so. Even more impressive (not that it matters to its buyers) is that the Panamera is capable of delivering up to 30.3 kmpl thanks to its hybrid technology!

Porsche Panamera Specifications

• Engine: 4.0-litre V8 (690PS & 850Nm) hybrid
• Transmission: 8-speed DCT automatic
• Mileage: 10.75 – 30.3 kmpl
• Airbags: 10
• Fuel Type: Petrol-electric
• Seating Capacity: Up to 5
• Body Type: Luxury sports car

Porsche Panamera Key Features

• Rear axle steering
• Ceramic brakes
• Rear sports seats

9. Lexus LX | Rs 2.83 crore

Owned by Toyota, Lexus makes premium cars that combine Toyota’s mechanical robustness with the best luxury features out there. Priced at Rs 2.83 crore, the current generation LX in India gets only diesel power, but it’s potent nonetheless with a 0-100kmph time of 8 seconds and a top speed of 210kmph – impressive figures for an SUV weighing over 3 tonnes! On the inside, the Lexus features plush interiors done up in the signature Japanese Takumi style, while offering tech such as front and rear infotainment systems, 4-zone climate control, and full electrically adjustable seats.

Lexus LX Specifications

• Engine: 3.3-litre V6 (315PS & 700Nm)
• Transmission: 10-speed torque converter automatic
• Mileage: 6.9 kmpl
• Airbags: 10
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Body Type: Luxury SUV

Lexus LX Key Features

• Mark Levinson 25-speaker 3D sound system
• Adaptive height-controllable suspension
• Full-time 4WD

8. Aston Martin DB11 | Rs 3.29 crore

The current iteration of the original Bond car, the Aston Martin DB11 does 0-100kmph in a mere 3.7 seconds while topping out at 334kmph with its V12 engine. But Aston Martin knows the DB11’s owners won’t call upon this performance daily, which is why the V12 gets cylinder deactivation which turns it into a V6 engine for greater efficiency and driveability. Priced at Rs 3.29 crore, the DB11 is also quintessentially British where form is as important as function – e.g., it ditches a spoiler, with the Aeroblade technology producing enough downforce without impeding the coupe’s clean design lines.

Aston Martin DB11 Specifications

• Engine: 5.2-litre V12 (639PS & 700Nm)
• Transmission: 8-speed torque converter automatic
• Mileage: 8.9 kmpl
• Airbags: 8
• Fuel Type: Petrol
• Seating Capacity: 4
• Body Type: Coupe sports car

Aston Martin DB11 Key Features

• Cylinder deactivation mode to save fuel
• Aeroblade technology
• Aston Martin sound system

7. Lamborghini Urus | Rs 3.15 – 4.22 crore

The Lamborghini Urus is one of the fastest SUVs in the world with a 0-100kmph time of just 3.3 seconds and a top speed of nearly 310kmph. The sleek SUV achieves these figures courtesy of a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. Add in its SUV styling, space, and luxury, it’s no surprise that Urus has sold over 200 units in the country, despite counting among the most expensive cars in India going up to Rs 4.22 crore. Lamborghini upped the ante further recently by launching the Urus Performante in India with even more power and luxury features.

Lamborghini Urus Specifications

• Engine: 4.0-litre V8 (675PS & 850Nm)
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Mileage: 7.87 kmpl
• Airbags: 8
• Fuel Type: Petrol
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Body Type: Luxury SUV

Lamborghini Urus Key Features

• Rear-wheel steering
• ADAS
• 21-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system

6. Bentley Bentayga | Rs 4.10 crore

Bentley cars are entirely handmade which allows buyers to fully customise each aspect of their car, thus ensuring no two Bentaygas are alike. Except, of course, in the powertrain department where the Bentayga gets a V8 engine that helps the SUV clock 100kmph in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 290kmph. Beyond luxury, the Bentayga is also an engineering masterpiece with features such as Bentley Dynamic Ride, an anti-roll tech that keeps the cabin level even when you’re cornering – making it a tech-laden luxury SUV offering among the most expensive cars in India at Rs 4.10 crore. 

Bentley Bentayga Specifications

• Engine: 4.0-litre V8 (550PS & 770Nm)
• Transmission: 8-speed torque converter automatic
• Mileage: 7.6 kmpl
• Airbags: 6
• Fuel Type: Petrol
• Seating Capacity: Up to 7
• Body Type: Luxury SUV

Bentley Bentayga Key Features

• Optional ‘All Terrain Specification’ for off-roading
• Bentley Dynamic Ride
• 22-speaker Naim sound system

5. Ferrari 296 GTB | Rs 5.40 crore

The 296 GTB is Ferrari’s first production supercar to use a V6 hybrid engine that can produce a combined output of 842PS! That insane power can launch the 296 GTB from 0–100kmph in a mere 2.7 seconds, all the way to a top speed of 330kmph, putting it squarely in F1 territory. The 296 is equally at home on slower and bumpier roads as it’s capable of driving on full-electric power for up to 25 km and can raise its ride height to glide over undulations. All yours for Rs 5.40 crore, the 296 GTB is what the future of supercars is likely to look like. 

Ferrari 296 GTB Specifications

• Engine: 3.0-litre V6 (654PS & 740Nm) hybrid
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Mileage: 27.97 kmpl
• Airbags: 4
• Fuel Type: Petrol-electric
• Seating Capacity: 2
• Body Type: Coupe sports car

Ferrari 296 GTB Key Features

• Suspension lifter
• Surround view camera
• Brake by wire

4. Ferrari 812 Superfast | Rs 6 crore

If Ferrari offered a glimpse into the future of supercars with the 296 GTB, the company has paid tribute to the classic supercar with the 812 Superfast. Priced at Rs 6 crore, it’s one of the last few cars to be powered by a naturally aspirated V12 engine that produces a humongous 811PS and 718Nm, helping it reach 100kmph in just 2.8 seconds! True to its name, the 812 Superfast can clock a true top speed of nearly 340kmph, making it one of the fastest road-legal cars currently sold in the world.

Ferrari 812 Superfast Specifications

• Engine: 6.5-litre V12 (811PS & 718Nm)
• Transmission: 7-speed DCT automatic
• Mileage: 6.7 kmpl
• Airbags: 6
• Fuel Type: Petrol
• Seating Capacity: 2
• Body Type: Coupe sports car

Ferrari 812 Superfast Key Features

• Ferrari Side Slip Control
• Carbon-ceramic disc brakes
• Convertible variant

3. Rolls-Royce Cullinan | Rs 6.95 crore

Any talk of the most expensive cars in India cannot be complete without Rolls-Royce. The Cullinan, priced at Rs 6.95 crore, is among the best luxury SUV cars in India and also the first Rolls-Royce to get all-wheel drive. The latter isn’t just a gimmick as the SUV is indeed capable of some serious off-roading. It’s the luxury department where the Cullinan stands true to its name. Flawlessly crafted with unlimited customisation on offer, the Cullinan’s interiors are second-to-none and offer features such as a mini-bar and pavilion seating, which perches the rear passengers higher than the driver for a better view. 

Rolls-Royce Cullinan Specifications

• Engine: 6.8-litre V12 (579PS & 850Nm)
• Transmission: 8-speed torque converter automatic
• Mileage: 9.5 kmpl
• Airbags: 8
• Fuel Type: Petrol
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Body Type: Luxury SUV

Rolls-Royce Cullinan Key Features

• In-built min-bar
• Pavilion seating for rear passengers
• Coach doors with auto-closing feature

2. Rolls-Royce Phantom | Rs 8.99 crore

At Rs 8.99 crore, the Rolls-Royce Phantom is among the most expensive cars in India with a surfeit of luxury and tech features. For instance, the Phantom gets an auto-levelling suspension that scans the road ahead for imperfections and adjusts the suspension in real-time to deal with them. On the inside, a different world awaits you with multiple refrigeration compartments, an electrically adjustable footrest, a starlight headliner that mimics the night sky’s twinkling stars, and a glass partition between the driver and passenger compartments that turns fully opaque at the touch of a button for added privacy – features that leave the Phantom unrivalled among the best luxury sedan cars in India.

Rolls-Royce Phantom Specifications

• Engine:  6.8-litre V12 (579PS & 900Nm)
• Transmission: 8-speed torque converter automatic
• Mileage: 9.8 kmpl
• Airbags: 8
• Fuel Type: Petrol
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Body Type: Limousine

Rolls-Royce Phantom Key Features

• 4-corner auto-levelling suspension
• Interior starlight headliner
• Infrared night vision

1. McLaren 765 LT Spider | Rs 12 crore

Sitting atop the list of the most expensive cars in India today with a price tag of Rs 12 crore, the McLaren 765 LT Spider has a planned production run of only 765 units. A lighter, faster, and sportier version of the already manically fast 720S Spider, the LT uses carbon fibre construction and features such as McLaren’s Active Dynamics Panel, which allows the driver to change the suspension’s damping rates as per driving conditions. This enables the LT to remain planted even around the sharpest of corners, much like F1 cars. And like F1 cars, the LT is a monster on the straights too with a 0-100kmph time of 2.7 seconds and a top speed of nearly 330kmph.

McLaren 765 LT Spider Specifications

• Engine: 4.0-litre V8 (776PS & 800Nm)
• Transmission: 7-speed DCT automatic
• Mileage: 6.8 kmpl
• Airbags: 6
• Fuel Type: Petrol
• Seating Capacity: 2
• Body Type: Convertible sports car

McLaren 765 LT Spider Key Features

• Carbon fibre body
• McLaren Active Dynamics Panel
• Convertible roof with noise-reducing foam core

Most Expensive Cars in India Summary

That rounds up our list of the top 10 most expensive cars in India. Combining top-of-the-line technology, impeccable design, unparalleled performance, handcrafted interiors, and advanced safety features, these expensive and luxury cars in India serve as the ultimate symbol of style and success. A class above the rest for those who think they’re a class above the rest!

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