The most expensive cars in the world are often performance monsters, or luxurious beauties, designed to be an extension of their owners' personalities. Giles Taylor, the famous luxury car designer and the director of the design at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, once called the Rolls-Royce Sweptail, a one-of-a-kind on-request model, the “automotive equivalent of Haute Couture”. With hyper-personalisation, precision engineering and cutting-edge technology, these cars embody exclusivity, top-notch luxury, and exceptional performance. 

 

From their meticulously crafted interiors that personify aesthetics and comfort, to their stunning exteriors that catch the eye of everyone on the streets, these often-custom-made cars represent the pinnacle of automotive artistry, making them awe-inspiring works of art on wheels.

 

From the elegant Rolls-Royce Sweptail, to the handcrafted Pagani Zonda, we bring you a list of 10 most expensive cars in the world in 2025. And if you’re a car aficionado like us, read on to find out what makes these cars so exquisite, expensive and desirable!

Touted as the costliest car ever made at a staggering Rs. 250 crores, the Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail serves as the British luxury car maker’s tribute to automobile craftsmanship. The client’s matriarch adored the dark red-burgundy Baccara rose, which inspired the car's name.

 

Apart from its jaw-dropping beauty, what sets the most expensive car in the world a class apart is its monocoque chassis. Toping the list of the most expensive cars in the world, the car was made from a combination of aluminium, steel and carbon fibre – this is a first-in-class for the Coachbuild division. Inspired by the 1912 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 'Sluggard,' the La Rose Noire is part of the four-car Droptail series. It boasts many state-of-the-art features, including a custom sound system and a starlight headliner.

 

 

This cocoon-shaped roadster features a powerful 6.8-litre V12 twin-turbo engine. It delivers 563 bhp and 840 Nm of torque. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in under 5 seconds. Its stunning interior includes over 1,600 handcrafted wooden pieces. Creating this interior took over two years of development and nine months of craftsmanship. This makes it a prized possession for collectors. All-in-all, it took over four years to complete the build of this exquisite masterpiece.

 

Other variants of the Droptail series include the ‘Amethyst,’ inspired by the owner's son's birthstone. Another variant, the ‘Arcadia,’ draws inspiration from a location in Greek mythology that represents heaven on earth.

 

Key specifications: Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail

 

Engine Configuration 6.8 litres V12 Twin-turbocharged

Transmission ZF 8 Speed Automatic

Maximum Power 563 bhp

Peak Torque 840 Nm

Dimensions 5,300x2,000 mm (approx.)

The Rolls-Royce Boat Tail, the second most expensive car in the world, is a magnificent feat of nautical inspiration and top-notch craftsmanship, and currently has only three produced specimens. It ranks among the top 10 most expensive cars in the world in 2025, priced at a staggering Rs. 234 crores. Personalised and hand-built, this Rolls-Royce masterpiece pays tribute to the client’s reverence for life at sea. It features their preferred oceanic blue color, infused with shimmering crystals.

 

The Boat Tail’s elegant design draws inspiration from graceful J-class yachts and the 1932 Rolls-Royce Boat Tail. The shimmery oceanic blue finishing gives its exterior a subtle yet vibrant touch.

 

With innovative features like a sweeping butterfly gesture deck, the Boat Tail reveals an intricate hosting suite. It also includes a personalised timepiece from Bovet 1822, seamlessly merging luxury and functionality. The interior features a double refrigerator to keep the client’s favorite champagne, Armand de Brignac vintage cuvée, at the perfect serving temperature, accompanied by caviar and blinis, a Russian delicacy.

 

Its technical specifications consist of a two-door convertible/cabriolet design, with a naturally aspirated 12-cylinder front-mounted engine that powers its rear wheels. With a combination of exquisite design and refined power, the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail sets the standard for luxury automotive excellence.

 

Key specifications: Rolls-Royce Boat Tail

 

Engine Configuration 6.7 litres V12

Transmission 8 Speed Automatic

Maximum Power 570 bph

Peak Torque 720 Nm

Wheelbase 130.7 inches

Dimensions 5,760 x 2,032 mm