Top 10 cars for 50 crores for ultra-rich by Renuka Kirpalani

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March’s Choice- Renuka Kirpalani

Renuka Kirpalani has long been a familiar face in the Indian automotive industry. She is the Editor and Anchor of India's most-watched vehicle show, which airs on the Times Network. Renuka has a strong fan base among car aficionados, as seen by her large social media following. She is an avid Motörhead and her love for cars is what makes her articles and video reviews so much more amazing.

Lamborghini Aventador SVJ

50,00,00,000 -08,50,00,000 =41,50,00,000

A 6.5 L V12, 770 HP, and a 2.8 sec 0-100 with the playfulness of a Lambo is just too tempting.

The Lamborghini Aventador, in a world that has become increasingly reliant on technology, takes a more nostalgic approach to things. With its extravagant exterior and roaring V-12, the big Lambo is a victorious tribute to classic supercars. You won't be able to stop yourself from driving this car.

The V12's wick is increased to 759bhp in the SVJ, which also gets a slew of aero and chassis changes. The car also has four- wheel steering and stability control systems, which help you recover if you're a little too aggressive with your approach speed or a little too late with your brakes. On the Lamborghini, the technology performs admirably.

Every Aventador has a set of scissor doors that swing open, as is customary for Lamborghini. Although the low-slung interior is showing its age, it may be upgraded with a selection of high- end materials and customised options. Even small objects won't fit in the cabin, and luggage space is limited, as expected.

The SVJ exudes drama from within. Its outrageous personality defines it, and it is nothing if not determined. The cabin remains largely unchanged from previous Aventador models, with the exception of additional Alcantara and large slabs of glossy carbonfibre for the door cards, which have leather pulls. The steering column has a lot of flexibility and enough of room for your elbows. If you had 50 crores to spend, would you not want it in your garage?

AUDI RSQ8

41,50,00,000 -02,50,00,000 =39,00,00,000

Everyone needs an SUV in the garage and this one is one of the most fun to drove SUV’s around.

An exhilarating SUV will help your 50-crore automobile collection stand out even more, and the Audi RSQ8 is the vehicle for the job. It's the German automaker's first performance SUV, with a 4.0-litre TFSI twin-turbo V8 engine delivering 600bhp and 800Nm.

This engine is coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission, and power is sent to all four wheels through Audi's proprietary Quattro AWD system. You can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour in just 3.8 seconds, with a top speed of 250 kilometres per hour.

Premium materials are used throughout the cabin, including nappa leather upholstery and authentic carbon-fiber trim or wood accents. The Virtual Cockpit digital gauge display and dual-screen infotainment system are both standard, as with all of Audi's latest tech features.

The cabin of the RS Q8 is, predictably, extremely comparable to that of the ordinary Q8, it is highly business-like. The quality is excellent, and the inside looks cutting-edge thanks to the twin- touchscreen infotainment system, even if the configuration takes some getting used to. When you're driving aggressively, though, the fantastic Virtual Cockpit digital dials, which also have a specific RS mode, will provide you with all the information you require.

Bentley Mulsanne Speed

39,00,00,000 -07,50,00,000 =31,50,00,000

When I need to behave my age and a little more refined then this 6.8 litre litre V8 and 1020Nm of torque is what I’d pick.

The Bentley Mulsanne Speed upholds the British luxury carmaker's greatest hand-crafted heritage. It's the range's flagship, which is appropriate given the car's massive size. It's driven by a large-capacity turbocharged V8 with enough of power and torque for smooth, effortless cruising at high speeds.

V-12 engines power rival luxury sedans like the Rolls-Royce Phantom, as well as the Mercedes-Maybach S650, while the Mulsanne Speed squeezes 530 horsepower from a 6.75-liter twin-turbo V-8. And this large limo can really pull; it hits 100 kmph in just 4.8 seconds. But don't worry: despite its sportier attitude, the Speed retains all of the luxury that one would expect from a Bentley.

Unlike the standard Mulsanne, which is designed for lounging in the back while being chauffeured around, the Mulsanne Speed is designed for driving. When you'd rather be chauffeured, the Speed's cabin is just as luxurious as the Mulsanne's, with rich, meticulously stitched leather throughout, vast stretches of beautifully finished wood trim, and even an optional champagne bottle chiller with crystal champagne flutes.

Few things in life can match the style and panache of a huge Bentley when it comes to making a statement. The Mulsanne's winged logo is one of the most coveted emblems in the world, and its massive proportions and massive grille make it unmistakable. Few cars command as much attention on the road as this stunning saloon, and the interior ambience is equally impressive.

Porsche Cayman GT4 RS

31,50,00,000 -02,00,00,000 =29,50,00,000

The fastest street legal Cayman ever, for its drop dead gorgeous looks, the dynamics of a Porsche and the fact that I’ve always dreamt of owning one.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you squeezed the 4.0-liter naturally-aspirated flat-six engine from the rear- engined Porsche 911 GT3 into the mid-engined Porsche Cayman? Since Porsche's GT division has let its hair down and created the car of our fever dreams, you will have to wonder no more. The Porsche Cayman GT4 RS is the result, and it's the most extreme RS variant yet.

The GT4 RS is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat- six engine that has been spun 180 degrees from the 911 GT3. At 8400 rpm, it produces 493 horsepower. The engine produces 331 lb-ft of torque at 6250 rpm and screams all the way to its redline of 9000 rpm.

According to Porsche, the quarter-mile takes little over 11 seconds and the sprint from 0-100 kmph takes just 3.2 seconds. The extensive usage of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic undoubtedly contributed to the reduced weight. The lightweight material is used for the hood, front fenders, seats, and rear wing of the GT4 RS.

The interiors will remind you of the other Porsche siblings. With a confidence inspiring chunky steering wheel and the classic analog dials, this is the place you’d want to be at. There is leather and alcantara throughout the interior and the extremely supportive seats will keep you in place while you drive down at blistering speeds.

Willy’s Jeep 1942 WWII with trailer

29,50,00,000 -9,00,000 =29,41,00,000

This Vintage has a been a dream of mine ever since I first laid my eye on it.

This military-issue Willys Jeep, complete with factory utility trailer, is a dream car for many. The Willys MB US Army jeep, one of the first military vehicles mass-produced in the United States, is the result of wartime inventiveness, standardisation, and strategic customisation for troop and cargo transport. The Willys MB and Ford GPW vehicles, which were about to become the ubiquitous, "world-famous" jeeps, were particularly effective on the ground, with numerous standardised features such as 6.00x16 tyres and 60 honest horsepower at 4,000 rpm.

It was the first mass-produced light four-wheel drive vehicle in the world. With about 650,000 units created. The infantry needed a low-profile, powerful vehicle with four-wheel drive, so the idea for the jeep was born, and it was passed down to commercial enterprises like Willys, which is still the most famous Jeep maker.

Mercedes GLS Maybach

29,41,00,000 -02,80,00,000 =26,61,00,000

The SUV to arrive in style. For it’s fantastically luxurious interiors and and the fact that behind the wheel its pretty great to drive too.

The Maybach-branded huge luxury SUV faces hard competition from the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Bentley Bentayga in a market flooded with SUVs catering to extreme luxury. The Maybach version, based on the already-luxurious Mercedes- Benz GLS-Class, cranks up the luxury to 11.

The engine is a twin-turbocharged V-8 that drives all four wheels with a standard nine-speed automated transmission. The GLS600 has plenty of power and glides along on air suspension. The GLS600, on the other hand, is more about the overstuffed cabin, which is appropriate for actual royalty, sports stars, and hedge-fund managers who would buy one of these expensive palaces-on-wheels.

According to Mercedes-Maybach, the GLS600's twin- turbocharged V-8 produces 558 horsepower and can propel the large luxury SUV from zero to 100 kmph in 4.8 seconds. But, if you sit in the rear seat of this behemoth, do you really need all that power? You'll lose your sensation of speed in this backseat.

The conventional Mercedes-Benz GLS-class SUV has three rows, while the Maybach GLS600 has only two, both of which have heat and massage functions. The back seats are ideal; with plenty of space and two power-adjustable reclining chairs, they're comparable to the most luxurious first-class airline cabins.

Mercedes Benz A45 AMG

26,61,00,000 -90,00,000 =25,71,00,000

Everyone needs a hot hatch and who can resist the hottest hatch around.

It's the most powerful 2.0-litre turbo engine ever mounted to a production car, with 421PS and 500 Nm, and one of the most power-dense engines currently on the market, with 211PS specific output. However, these figures do not reflect the motor's strongest feature, which is how well it adapts to whatever situation you might find yourself in with the A 45 S.

While the fact that the engine is handcrafted in the same way as the large AMG V8 and comes with an endless number of ingenious upgrades may make the whole thing seem frightening at first, this is far from the case. The hot hatch's great genius is that it never makes you feel shaky in any way, even though it's probably too fast for any given stretch of your favourite driving route.

The clever AWD system, especially in the more powerful Sport+ and Race modes, where up to 80% of torque may be transmitted to the rear, means you'll have to be extremely foolish before you notice any understeer. With its fine torque distribution, this system with its clutched rear differential keeps the hatchback pinned down around bends, ensuring that the car stays true to its line.

The interiors of the A 45 S, like any other Mercedes, are a special space. So there's an all-black interior with carbon-fibre interior panels and suede swatches on the seats, doors, and wrapped around the properly proportioned AMG steering wheel. The AMG sports seats are also a wonderful addition. On the inside, there's ample capacity for four adults and a huge boot to go along with it.

Ferrari 812 Superfast

25,71,00,000 -05,00,00,000 =20,71,00,000

A Ferrari with a naturally aspirated V12, that is a car to take to the track days and the way it looks can leave you staring for a while.

The Ferrari 812 Superfast is an example of what can be achieved when an automaker dedicates itself to creating a vehicle with the highest level of performance available. With over 800 horsepower under the hood, this coupe delivers brutish performance, allowing for a zero-to-100-kmph sprint time of less than three seconds.

The 812 Superfast took the place of the F12 in 2017 and is incredibly fast. It's still comfortable enough to drive on most highways. Ferrari has managed to wring even more power from a 6.5-litre V12 engine, and the seven-speed dual clutch transmission is undoubtedly the best.

Seating for two people is available in the 812 Superfast. It's not uncommon for supercars to have a cramped interior, but that isn't the case with this Ferrari. Its interior features comfortable accommodations, good ergonomics, and a contemporary design. You will undoubtedly be happy to be seated in the 812 Superfast.

The cabin has obviously been created with the driver in mind, but every car also comes with a digital display in front of the passenger. If nothing else, it gives some amusement to ensure that the driver is not the only one having a good time. There's also more cargo capacity than you'd expect from a high- powered sports car.

Audi RS eTron GT

20,71,00,000 -02,11,00,000 =18,60,00,0000

The future is here and the future is EV and being an enthusiast I want one that gets the pulses racing. This EV is not only a come-let head turner but it’s a road burner too.

The Audi RS E-tron GT is without a doubt one of the best electric vehicles on the market right now. It's beautiful, stylish, and tremendously powerful, but it's also quite pricey as you’d like a car to be in a 50 crore collection. The e-tron GT's acceleration is palpable, and your body will feel it as you tear up the road.

The RS E-tron GT has a power output of 440kW (590 horsepower), which increases to 637 horsepower in overboost mode. It had a sprint time of 3.3 seconds to 100 km/h.

If the exteriors are classic Audi from the not-too-distant future, the interiors are very much modern Audi - extremely well- made, utilitarian, and minimalistic. They've even ditched the dual touchscreen configuration that was present on the Q8. When it comes to practical simplicity of use, it's undoubtedly better for it, but there's no disputing the flash value of that system over the e-tron GT's tactile buttons and switches.

Despite the low roof and batteries under the floor, there's plenty of space in the back, with decent knee and headroom, albeit the seat back feels a little too upright for what's supposed to be a great tourer. Similarly, the boot's capacity of 405 litres is more than suitable for daily use.

Armoured S class

18,60,00,0000 -18,60,00,000 (Approx.) =0

If I have this much money to blow up on cars, someone is going to be after me so its good to have an armoured vehicle in the garage too.

In the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S680 Guard luxury car, high- ranking officials, politicians, and celebrities can travel in style while still being properly secured. 'Guard,' as the name suggests, is Mercedes' way of suggesting it's a bunker on wheels that also happens to be an opulent sedan.

The Mercedes-Benz S680 Guard 4Matic, also known as the Mercedes-Benz S680, is a stately sedan with a long wheelbase that has been developed to earn VPAM VR10 certification. It is the greatest level of ballistic protection available for a civilian vehicle, indicating that it can withstand certain gunfire and explosives.

Rather than incorporating protective elements into a standard S-Class, engineers completely redesigned the bodywork to provide more resistance than the prior Guard variant. The car has 10-centimeter (almost four-inch) thick windows and Michelin PAX run-flat tyres that can last up to 30 kilometres (19 miles) after a puncture.

Apart from an emergency oxygen tank and a fire extinguisher, the S-Class Guard's cockpit is nearly identical to the normal model, with features like a 12.3-inch digital driver's display and 12.8-inch MBUX touchscreen infotainment system, linked car technology, and quality leather and wood trim. It is available in four- and five-seater variants.