The Top Ten Most Expensive Cars in 2025
10. Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut : $5 Million
The Scoop: This Swedish speed demon is Koenigsegg’s shot at 300+ mph, and it’s a beast! Launched in 2020, the Jesko Absolut rocks a 5.0L twin-turbo V8 pumping 1,280 hp on gas or 1,600 hp on E85 biofuel nuts, right? Weighing just 2,910 lbs thanks to a carbon-fiber chassis, it’s built for insane straight-line speed with a 9-speed “Light Speed” transmission that shifts in a blink. Only 125 Jeskos exist, and the Absolut’s the top-tier version with slicked-back aero for max velocity. At $5 million, it’s a modern marvel hand-built in Ängelholm, Sweden, and a dream for anyone who worships horsepower.
9. Bugatti Mistral : $5.2 Million
The Scoop: Bugatti’s waving bye to their W16 with this roofless rocket from 2023. It’s got an 8.0L quad-turbo W16 cranking 1,577 hp, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, hitting 0–60 in 2.4 seconds and topping out at 261 mph. Only 99 were made, all sold for $5.2 million each, and it’s basically a Chiron roadster with a sleek, windswept look think black carbon fiber and gold accents. Weighing 4,442 lbs, it’s a heavy hitter, but that engine roar and open-air vibe make it a final love letter to Bugatti’s wildest era.
8. Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ : $6 Million
The Scoop: This beast hit 304.773 mph fastest production car ever set in 2019! Only 30 were built, and by 2025, they’re fetching $6 million each. It’s got the same 8.0L W16 as the Mistral but tuned to 1,577 hp, with a long-tail body for aero magic. At 4,398 lbs, it’s lighter than you’d expect, and that 7-speed dual-clutch blasts it to 60 mph in 2.3 seconds. The interior’s all leather and carbon, and those custom Michelin tires? Rated for 300+ mph. It’s a speed king for adrenaline junkies with deep pockets.
7. Red Bull RB17 : $6.3 Million
The Scoop: Red Bull’s first hypercar, dropped in 2025, is an F1 fan’s wet dream. Designed by genius Adrian Newey, it’s got a hybrid setup a Cosworth V10 plus electric boost hitting 1,200 hp total. Weighing under 2,000 lbs with a carbon monocoque, it’s a track monster that’s technically street-legal (good luck with that). Only 50 exist at $6.3 million each, and it’s got active aero and a 6-speed sequential gearbox that screams racecar vibes. Top speed’s north of 217 mph, but it’s all about cornering like you’re Max Verstappen.
6. Pagani Huayra Codalunga : $7.4 Million
The Scoop: Launched in 2022, this long-tail Huayra is Pagani’s art project only five made, $7.4 million a pop. It’s got a 6.0L twin-turbo V12 from AMG, pumping 840 hp and 811 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 7-speed sequential box. At 2,822 lbs, it’s featherlight for its power, hitting 60 mph in under 3 seconds and topping 217 mph. The body’s a retro nod to ‘60s Le Mans cars, stretched 14 inches longer than a standard Huayra, with hand-beaten aluminum and a paint job that takes weeks. It’s a rolling masterpiece.
5. Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta: $17.5 Million
The Scoop: Horacio Pagani’s personal baby only three of these roofless Zondas exist, unveiled in 2017 at $17.5 million each. It’s got a 7.3L naturally aspirated V12 from AMG, kicking out 789 hp and a banshee wail up to 7,900 rpm. Weighing 2,755 lbs, it’s got a 6-speed manual (rare for hypercars) and hits 60 mph in 3.1 seconds, topping out at 221 mph. The carbon-titanium chassis and chopped windshield make it look like a speedboat on wheels. It’s old-school cool with Pagani’s insane detail collectors lose their minds over it.
4. Bugatti La Voiture Noire: $18.7 Million
The Scoop: A one-off Chiron dressed in black, sold for $18.7 million in 2019 Bugatti’s priciest new car ever. It’s got an 8.0L quad-turbo W16 with 1,479 hp, a 7-speed dual-clutch, and a 261-mph top speed (0–60 in 2.4 seconds). At 4,400 lbs, it’s a sleek tribute to the lost Type 57 SC Atlantic, with six exhaust pipes and a glowing badge. Built for one mystery buyer (Ronaldo rumors swirl), it’s a shadowy unicorn pure Bugatti flex with a custom interior of leather and carbon.
3. Rolls-Royce Droptail $30 Million+
The Scoop: Rolls-Royce went nuts with this 2023 coachbuilt gem only four exist, each $30 million+. It’s got a 6.75L twin-turbo V12 making 620 hp, paired with an 8-speed auto, but speed (186 mph tops) ain’t the point. Weighing 5,600 lbs, it’s a luxury tank with bespoke touches: think hand-carved wood decks, custom clocks, and leather so soft you’d sleep on it. Models like La Rose Noire or Arcadia are one-offs for billionaires—drop the roof and cruise like you own the world.
2. Ferrari 250 GTO: $70 Million
The Scoop: The ultimate classic—36 made from 1962–64, and one sold for $70 million in 2018. It’s got a 3.0L V12 with 300 hp, a 5-speed manual, and a lightweight 2,200-lb body that won Le Mans and crushed races. Top speed’s 174 mph, 0–60 in 6 seconds not crazy today, but back then? Untouchable. Its curves are pure ‘60s sex appeal, and with perfect provenance, it’s a collector’s holy grail. By 2025, it’s the gold standard history you can drive.
1. Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé $142 Million
The Scoop: This 1955 racer rewrote the game sold for $142 million in 2022, the priciest car ever auctioned. One of two built, it’s got a 3.0L inline-8 with 300 hp, hitting 180 mph (wild for its day) via a 5-speed manual. At 2,450 lbs, those gullwing doors and magnesium body scream motorsport royalty it’s a road-legal version of the 300 SLR that Stirling Moss raced. Mercedes kept the other, making this a once-in-forever sale. It’s a time capsule worth every penny.