Here is a sneak peek inside the garage of one of the most celebrated actors of Bollywood!
This veteran Bollywood actor, film producer, television host of one of the longest-running TV shows does not need any introduction. He is one of the most influential actors who has ruled Bollywood since the 1970s. You have all known him from the movies like Deewar, Sholay, Yarana, Black, and many more.
Well! Most of you have already guessed by now that we are talking about none other than Mr. Amitabh Bachchan. His huge but impressive car collection shows that he is not only passionate about cars but likes to do some research before acquiring a new one.
The following list includes the cars that Mr. Amitabh Bachchan owns.
Big B’s Car Garage
Land Rover Range Rover Autobiography LWB
Big B has owned a couple of Land Rover Range Rovers throughout the years, but his latest prized possession is the long-wheelbase Range Rover Autobiography which he added to his garage on the occasion of his 76th Birthday. Bachchan owns the flagship Range Rover Autobiography Long wheelbase version.
The Autobiography LWB variant gets two engine options – a 4.4-litre diesel engine capable of returning around 335 bhp of peak power 740 Nm of peak torque. The 5.0 litre, V8, supercharged petrol engine, on the other hand, produces about 503 bhp of peak power and 625 Nm of peak torque. Both the powertrain come mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Rolls Royce Phantom
Mr Amitabh Bachchan was gifted a Rolls Royce Phantom by Film Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra after the success of the movie “Eklavya”. Amitabh Bachchan was spotted a couple of times driving the car around Mumbai. The Phantom that the actor owned was finished in Pristine White colour scheme and used a 6.75 Litre V12 petrol engine that develops around 460 bhp and 720 Nm of peak torque. He sold the vehicle later in 2019 for a whopping amount of 6 Crores to a businessman.
Lexus LX 570
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The LX 570 was launched in 2018 and was the most powerful Lexus model on sale. The Veteran actor seems to have a soft spot for SUVs, as he owns several SUVs. Big B added the Lexus LX 570 to his long fleet of vehicles in 2018 after he celebrated his 76th Birthday. He used to own an old generation Toyota Land Cruiser LC 200.
The Lexus LX 570 is powered by a 5.7-litre Turbocharged V8 Petrol engine that produces around 362 Bhp of peak power at 5,600 rpm and 530 Nm of peak torque at 3,200 rpm. The engine is paired with an 8-speed sequential automatic gearbox. The LX 570 can sprint from the 0-100 km/h mark in 7.7 seconds and can reach a top speed of 210 km/h.
Toyota Land Cruiser V8
From Lexus, Mercedes, Lamborghini, Porsche to the humble Toyota Innova name it and Mr. Bachchan owns them
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The Toyota Land Cruiser V8 is priced around Rs 1.19 crore making it more expensive than many German SUVs. The Land Cruiser V8 uses a 4.5-litre V8 turbo diesel engine that produces around 262 Bhp of peak power and 650 Nm of peak torque. The engine is paired to a 6-speed automatic unit that sends power to the four wheels.
Mini Cooper S
Today we have decided to share with you the expensive and exotic car collection of one of the most popular and celebrated actors in Bollywood
Mini Cooper S Image source: Drivespark.com
Abhishek Bachchan gifted the Mini Cooper S to his father in 2013. The car even carried a special 2882 number plate. The Cooper S is well known globally for its GO-Kart-like handling capabilities and is often loved by driving enthusiasts.
The Mini Cooper S uses a 1.6-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that produces around 184 Bhp of peak power and 240 Nm of peak torque. The engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the front wheels.
Mercedes Benz S-Class 350D
The lavish lifestyle of Bollywood actors always fascinated us
Amitabh Bachchan added the new Mercedes-Benz S Class to his long fleet of cars. He spent around Rs 1.39 crores to get his hands on the S-Class 350D variant. The S-Class comes with all the creature comfort you expect in a premium sedan of this calibre. The S-Class 350D gets a 3.0-litre, inline six-cylinder motor under its hood that produces around 282 bhp of peak power 600 Nm of peak torque. The engine comes paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission.
Porshe Cayman S
Yes, we have shared the exotic cars that Mr. Amitabh Bachchan owned throughout all these years
Besides owning a long list of SUVs, Mr Bachchan is also a fan of sports cars. He used to own a 2006 Porsche Cayman S finished in the White shade. The Cayman S used a 3.4-litre H-6 engine that produces around 295 PS of peak power and 340 Nm of peak torque. The power goes to the rear wheels through an automatic transmission. The Actor later sold the ageing Porsche Cayman S.
Mercedes Benz V220D
Amitabh Bacchan added a luxurious Mercedes-Benz C220D MPV to his car collection in 2019. The V-Class is the most expensive MPV in India and is available in two variants- V-Class exclusive and V-Class Expression. The V-Class is available in both 6 and 7 seat configurations and gets a BS6 compliant 2 Litre diesel engine that produces around 161 bhp of peak power and 380 Nm of peak torque.
Bentley Continental GT
And we must tell you that his long list of car collections will even leave some top car collectors red-faced
The Bentley Continental GT is another expensive car that Mr Bachchan owns, the expensive Bentley model is a popular choice amongst many other Bollywood celebrities. The Continental GT uses a V8 petrol motor that generates 521 Bhp of peak power. There is also a bigger 6.0 Litre W12 engine on offer that produces a mind-boggling 621 hp of peak power. The Continental GT has priced around Rs 4 crore on-road.
Ford Prefect 1950 Vintage Car
Did you know that Mr. Bachchan even owns a vintage Ford?
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Big B received this vintage car as a gift from his friend. The Prefect was produced by the Ford the United Kingdom between 1938 and 1961. We are not sure whether Big B still owns the Vintage car or not. But, the Ford Prefect was a unique car that he owned.
Besides owning a fleet of exotic cars, Big B keeps a humble Toyota Innova Crysta and a Toyota Camry in his garage. Mr Bachchan keeps updating his garage every year and replaces his ageing luxury cars with new models. At one point, he even owned the Lamborghini Countach, Diablo, and the Gallardo. But he sold all of them.
Q&A
How many cars does Big B have?
Big B owns close to 12 or 14 cars. It is hard to predict the exact numbers as the actor keeps updating his garage from time to time.
Who gifted Bentley to Amitabh?
Mr. Amitabh and his son Abhishek Bachchan owns the Bentley.
Does Amitabh Bachchan Drive?
Yes, Mr Amitabh Bachchan can drive.
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