Top 10 Most Expensive Cars in the World for 2022

Rolls-Royce Sweptail is one of the priciest cars on the planet, priced at approximately $12.8 million. This grand and luxurious vehicle is crafted in the United Kingdom by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The Rolls-Royce Sweptail has a width of 76.65 inches, a length of 208.07 inches, and a wheelbase of 122.52 inches. Additionally, it holds the title of the second most expensive Rolls-Royce and ranks among the top 10 most expensive cars in the world for 2022.

Sweptail blends modern luxury with elements from the 1920s and '30s. Many of its features are inspired by classic Rolls-Royce models from those decades, while integrating innovations, technology, and contemporary luxury. The Rolls-Royce Sweptail is not a mass-produced model, and was designed on demand. This bespoke vehicle was created to maintain its uniqueness, avoiding limited editions or mass production that would compromise its grandeur. This car is a statement of exclusive craftsmanship, priced at an extravagant sum.

Engine: 6.75 L V12
Power: 338 kW (453 hp)
Top Speed: 155 mph (250 km/h)
Price: $12,800,000

Bugatti Centodieci is a limited-production mid-engine supercar created by Bugatti to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the brand. It weighs 20 kg less than the Bugatti Chiron and is powered by an 8.0-liter twin-turbocharged W16 engine, delivering 1,176 kW at 7,000 rpm. Priced at around $8.9 million, it ranks as the fifth most expensive luxury car in the world for 2022.

Cento dieci continues Bugatti's legacy of exceptional design and performance while paying tribute to the brand’s recent history. Named after the Italian word for 110, Bugatti created a modern-day tribute to the EB110, which debuted in 1991 as the fastest and most extraordinary supercar of its time. The Centodieci pushes the limits of imagination, combining breathtaking performance with cutting-edge design.

Engine: 8.0 L (488 cu in) quad-turbocharged W16
Power: 1,176 kW (1,600 PS; 1,578 hp)
Top Speed: 236 mph (379 km/h)
Price: $8,900,000

Mercedes-Benz Maybach Exelero is a high-performance luxury sports car unveiled in 2005 at the Tempodrom in Berlin. Priced at $8 million, it ranks among the top 10 most expensive cars in the world for 2022. The Maybach Exelero is an exceptionally unique concept car, created in collaboration with tire manufacturer Fulda. A Maybach prototype was originally built in the late 1930s as a test vehicle for Fulda, and this connection was revived years later.

The Maybach Exelero blends the finest luxury of a premium limousine with the smooth power of a sports coupe. It is powered by a twin-turbo V12 engine, as Maybach ceased production of the Exelero. The car is paired with a 5G-tronic automatic transmission, reaching a top speed of 218 mph (351 km/h) and accelerating from 0 to 62 mph in just 4.4 seconds.

Engine: 5.9 L 5908 cc (361 cu in) twin-turbo V12
Power: 700 PS (690 hp; 515 kW) at 5000 rpm
Torque: 752 ft-lb (1,020 Nm) at 2500 rpm
Top Speed: 218 mph (351 km/h)
Price: $8,000,000

Bugatti Divo shifts the focus from speed records to delivering enhanced driving dynamics. This luxurious mid-engine sports car is priced at $6 million, making it the seventh most expensive car in the world for 2022. Developed and produced by Bugatti Automobiles SAS, the car is named after the French racing driver Albert Divo, who won the Targa Florio race twice for Bugatti in the 1920s.

The Bugatti Divo is 8 seconds faster than the Chiron and generates 456 kg of downforce at top speed, 90 kg more than the Chiron. It features a W16 quad-turbocharged engine paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Divo is the third most expensive production car from Bugatti. Its interior differs slightly from the Chiron, with a redesigned cockpit and some additional decorative elements.

Engine: 8.0 L (488 cu in) quad-turbo W16
Power: 1,103 kW (1,500 PS; 1,479 hp)

Torque: 180 lb-ft at 2,000 - 6,000 rpm (1,600 N·m)

Top Speed: 236 mph (380 km/h)
Price: $6,000,000

Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ is a two-seat luxury sports car priced at $5.74 million. It is the first Bugatti to break the 300 mph barrier, reaching a top speed of 304 mph (489 km/h). Equipped with a W16 8.0-liter engine, it produces 1,176 kW (1,600 hp), surpassing the Chiron by over 100 hp. The special edition Chiron Super Sport 300+ is limited to just 30 units, inspired by the record-breaking car itself. On August 2, 2019, the Chiron Super Sport 300+ became the first production car to exceed the 300 mph mark.

In addition, Bugatti set a new speed record with this vehicle, certified by TUV. No other mass-production manufacturer has achieved such a feat. The Chiron Super Sport 300+ stands out from the Chiron with its extended and aerodynamically optimized body, designed to sustain speeds well above 420 km/h. The car features air vents at the front corners that direct excess pressure from the front air intakes to the sides of the car, aiding in high-speed stability.

Engine: 7993 cc
Power: 1,479 bhp at 6,700 rpm
Torque: 1,600 Nm at 2,000 - 6,000 rpm
Top Speed: 304 mph (489 km/h)
Price: $5,740,000

Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita is a limited-edition version of the Koenigsegg CCXR, featuring a diamond-weave carbon fiber finish. Ranked as the 9th most expensive luxury sports car in the world for 2022, the Trevita uses a revolutionary and unique method to create its carbon fiber. The name 'Trevita' is a Swedish term meaning 'three white,' referring to the distinctive fiber weave. Known globally for its unparalleled craftsmanship, the visible carbon body of the CCXR Trevita is an iconic masterpiece.

Using this innovative technique, Koenigsegg has managed to coat the fibers with a diamond-like finish. Additionally, the Trevita is equipped with a unique carbon fiber rear spoiler, an Inconel exhaust system, carbon ceramic brakes with ABS, an advanced infotainment system, tire pressure monitoring, and a hydraulic lift system. When sunlight hits the Trevita, its body sparkles as if millions of tiny diamonds are embedded within the carbon fiber.

Engine: 4800 cc
Power: 1,018 PS (749 kW) at 7,000 rpm
Torque: 1,080 Nm (797 lb-ft) at 5,600 rpm
Top Speed: 254 mph (410 km/h)
Price: $4,800,000

Lamborghini Veneno is a high-performance luxury sports car produced in limited numbers by the Italian automaker Lamborghini. Developed to celebrate Lamborghini's 50th anniversary, the Veneno was unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. As of 2022, it ranks as the 10th most expensive car in the world, with a price tag of $4.5 million. The Veneno retains its monocoque carbon fiber chassis, paired with an aluminum front and rear subframe, inherited from the Aventador, alongside its advanced suspension system.

Additionally, the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster is designed to deliver the aerodynamic efficiency of a race car, yet optimized for street performance. This supercar features superior aerodynamics to ensure stability during sharp turns and behaves like a prototype race car on the road. The front end of the Veneno is designed to channel airflow for maximum downforce, while the car’s front and rear arches are strategically shaped to reduce lift and enhance downforce.

Engine: 6.5 L L539 V12
Power: 750 CV (552 kW), 8,400 rpm
Torque: 690 Nm (507 lb-ft), 5,500 rpm
Top Speed: 221 mph (356 km/h)
Price: $4,500,000

La Voiture Noire is a luxury GT supercar from Bugatti, priced at $18.7 million. It was first revealed at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show, designed to mark Bugatti's 110th anniversary and honor the second of only four Type 57SC cars—famously known as the original "La Voiture Noire" or "The Black Car"—created by Jean Bugatti. Powered by a 16-cylinder engine, this car stands alone, unmatched in both strength and visual allure.

Building upon the Chiron, this exclusive model pays tribute to the Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic, crafted with a single-piece body. In 2022, it ranks as one of the top 10 most expensive and fastest cars globally. Unlike the Chiron, La Voiture Noire does not feature the signature C-shaped rear, while its front design takes inspiration from the Divo, a limited-edition model priced at $5.8 million. Bugatti declares that La Voiture Noire is not a pure sports car like the Chiron, but a grand tourer built for elegance and performance.

Engine: 8.0L Quad-Turbocharged W16

Power: 1,479 hp (1,500 PS / 1,103 kW)

Torque: 6,700 rpm and 1,600 Nm at 2,000-6,000 rpm
Top Speed: 261 mph (420 km/h)
Price: $18,700,000