Celebrity Cars - Who is driving what?
Celebrities are larger than life, and so are their cars. We present you some trivia about globe-trotting celebrities and their favorite hot wheels. From car-addict actors to bling socialites , they all bring up their glamor quotient with these four-wheeled beauties.
Paris Hilton
Now which car can match Paris Hilton's oomph and style better than the jaw-dropping Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Priced at a staggering $495,000, if you financed this super-expensive ride, it would cost you $10,531 a month!
Britney Spears
Pop diva Britney Spears owns a jaw dropping Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Its a rear-wheel-drive 5.5L supercharged V8 beast that can do 0-100 kph (0-60 mph) in a blink-and-miss 3.6 seconds. The vehicle costs over $400,000
Simon Cowell
Owner of this Bugatti Veyron is none other than Simon Cowell, one of the judges on American Idol. Priced at $ 1 million, Cowell seems to have some fast buck earning talent up his sleeve.
Amitabh Bachchan
Forgetting those box office duds, Vidhu Vinod Chopra has gifted a Rolls Royce Phantom worth Rs 3.5 crore to Amitabh Bachchan. Phantom exudes both cutting edge technology and traditional craftsmanship skills.
Abhishek Bachchan
Bollywood actor Abishek Bachchan drives a Bentley, which his dad gifted him. The car ia priced at around Rs. 2,25,00,000 in India
Amy Winehouse
Priced at an astounding $87,400, a BMW 7 series seems to be the perfect car for this Grammy winning British singer. This sophisticated, sleek and astonishingly powerful BMW redefines driving pleasure.
Julia Roberts
Lover of hybrid cars and owner of a Toyota Prius is Hollywood's dimpled beauty, Julia Roberts. This car owned by a million worldwide, comes for $27,670. Undoubtedly, Prius is one of the most successful hybrid vehicles so far, with over a million owners worldwide.
Pierce Brosnan
Our erstwhile James Bond, Pierce Brosnan owns an Aston Martin Vanquish, which first appeared in 2001. The car played a starring role in the Bond movie 'Die Another Day' alongside the actor. Powered by a 5.9 litre V12 developing 460 horsepower, the Vanquish V12 accelerates to 60 mph in just under 5 seconds, going on to a 186 mph top speed. The car is priced at $234,260.
Tom Cruise
he Mission Impossible star Tom Cruise once famously said, "Porsche 911, there is no substitute." The car costs him over $100,000 and Tom has a bulletproof glass fitted on all his 911. The Porsche 911 is a sports car made by Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany
Jerry Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld tops the list of Porche lovers, owning a total of 46 Porsches. This avid automobile enthusiast and collector and is said to own one of the largest Porsche collections in the world.
Kevin Costner
Kevin Costner owns an Audi Q7 SUV, which is priced at $53,000. Audi attracts Hollywood celebs with it amazing power, easy drivability and spacious interior, making it one of the most luxurious and sought-after vehicles on the road
David Beckham
David Beckham drives a Cadillac Escalade, which is a gift from Tom Cruise. This soccer sensation remains unfazed by LA's traffic and prefers to drive himself. The car is priced at $44,200. The Cadillac Escalade is a big truck. Big on power, big on comfort and big in sheer size
Janet Jackson.
Janet Jackson drives an Aston Martin Vanquish. Priced at a whopping $234,260, this car became famous after being crowned as the official James Bond car in the film Die Another Day.
Jim Carrey
Jim Carey, hollywood's funniest actor, owns the world's best-selling luxury flagship sedan, a Mercedes S-Class. The car is where new technology is traditionally debuted, and is jam-packed with all the gadgets one could lay hands on. The car costs $ 198,950
Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio drives a Toyota Prius. "It's a step in the right direction. It's a gasoline-electric midsize car that gets about 50 miles per gallon. There is no extra inconvenience" he says. The car is priced at $27,670.
Fergie
Singer-songwriter Fergie owns a Hummer H2. This large truck, which is lighter and slightly slimmer than the Hummer H1, has got room for six passengers and is priced at $52,000.
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2 comments:
Wow! being a celebrity and having one of those - sure describes the perks of the famous life : )
-Lanny B.
It's just so nice to become rich and famous. Their cars are so stunning and head turners. For a regular man like me, I'm contented with my used cars in Anaheim. I got them in good shape and deal. Anaheim and
Westminster used cars, has been the right place for me to look for good conditioned cars. Who know, soon I might be driving Cruise's or Beckham's BMWs.
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