The most expensive car in the world right now (production) is the Rolls‑Royce La Rose Noire Droptail, a bespoke coach-built masterpiece priced at around $30 million (some sources say $32 million)
1. Rolls‑Royce La Rose Noire Droptail — ~$30 million
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Price: ~$30–$32 million
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Production: 4 units only, each uniquely commissioned
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Design & Features:
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Inspired by the rare Black Baccara rose
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1,603 pieces of French Black Sycamore veneer and color-shifting “True Love” paint
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Removable carbon-fiber hardtop, electrochromic glass
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Rear hosting suite with champagne chest, fold-out picnic tables; an integrated Audemars Piguet timepiece in the dash
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Performance:
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6.75 L twin-turbo V12 engine (BMW N74), ~563–593 hp, 0–100 km/h in ~4.8–5.0 s
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⚓ 2. Rolls‑Royce Boat Tail — ~$28 million
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Price: ~$28 million
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Production: 3 units only
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Highlights:
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Yacht-inspired coach-built luxury
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Rear deck opens to reveal a hosting suite with parasol, cocktail tables, fridges, and bespoke timepieces
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6.75 L twin-turbo V12 powertrain similar to Droptail
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🏎️ 3. Bugatti La Voiture Noire — ~$18.7 million
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A one-off hypercar inspired by the Type 57 SC Atlantic
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Carbon-fibre body, quad-turbo W16 engine delivering ~1,500 hp, 0–100 km/h in 2.4 s
🛥️ 4. Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta — ~$17.5 million
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Open-top “barchetta” design, limited to 3 units
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Naturally aspirated V12, carbon-fibre chassis, 0–100 km/h in ~3.4 s
🧩 Other Ultra-Luxury Models
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Rolls‑Royce Sweptail — ~$13 million
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Bugatti Centodieci — ~$9 million
🏷️ Auction Records: Most Expensive Car Ever Sold
Although not a production car, the 1955 Mercedes‑Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé holds the record as the most expensive car ever sold—private auction for $142 million (€135 million) in 2022 This vintage racing legend marks a unique peak in automotive history.
📊 Summary Table
| Rank | Car Model | Price (approx.) | Units |
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| 1 | Rolls‑Royce La Rose Noire | $30–32 million | 4 |
| 2 | Rolls‑Royce Boat Tail | $28 million | 3 |
| 3 | Bugatti La Voiture Noire | $18.7 million | 1 (one-off) |
| 4 | Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta | $17.5 million | 3 |
| – | Mercedes 300 SLR Uhlenhaut | $142 million (auction) | 2 original |
In short, the Rolls‑Royce La Rose Noire Droptail is the most expensive new production car today. If you’re curious about bespoke coachbuilding, ultra-luxury features, or the evolution of automotive exclusivity, I can dive deeper into any of these models!