Lionel Messi is one of the biggest names in sports. He is known for football but has transcended the sport and become a global icon. He has accumulated a very high net worth through various professional contracts and brand endorsements. He loves using his wealth to buy various luxury items, especially cars and watches. This list talks about some of the best cars in Lionel Messi’s garage.
Audi sponsored Spanish club Barcelona up until 2019. Given that Lionel Messi spent most of his career playing for Barcelona, it is no surprise that he owns an Audi. In fact, he owns three of them. The first one is the Audi Q7. The Q7 is a very basic model and costs $54,590. It offers three rows of seating for up to seven passengers. The car has a top speed of 220 kmph and accelerates from 0 – 100 kmph in 5.9 seconds.
Messi uzun süredir eşine ait olan Mini-Cooper'ı kullanıyor. pic.twitter.com/QsiEM75Zdr
— Barcelona Türkiye (@BarcelonaTR) May 29, 2023
The Mini Cooper is the least expensive car in Lionel Messi’s collection. The car costs $19,733. The Mini Cooper, owned by the Argentine star, is a Cabriolet. The car has a top speed of 191 kmph and takes 8.7 seconds to go from 0 – 100 kmph.
The Audi A7 is another Audi in Lionel Messi’s collection. The A7 is a fantastic car which balances style and premium utility. The vehicle has a top speed of 0 – 100 kmph in just 5.8 seconds and can accelerate up to 250 kmph. The car costs $69,200.
Lionel Messi's Cadillac is so fucking unique pic.twitter.com/2ZNDhrCixT
— Aliyu Mustapha Birnin Kebbi… (@Sir_elmusty) March 15, 2015
The Cadillac Escalade is a classic five-seater family car. Messi purchased this car for an estimated $75,195. The car has a top speed of 180 kmph and takes over 6.7 seconds to go from 0 – 100 kmph. While it is not the most exciting car performance wise, it is a very good and safe family car.
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The Mercedes SLS AMG is one of the most expensive cars in Lionel Messi’s collection. The car costs a whopping $642,490. The SLS AMG is an extremely powerful car featuring a 6.2 litre DOHC V8 engine. The vehicle has an impressive top speed of 315 kmph and accelerates from 0 – 100 kmph in under 3.8 seconds.
Range Rovers are some of the most luxurious cars in the world, and it is no surprise that Lionel Messi owns two of them. The Range Rover Sport is defined as sporting luxury. Messi paid $69,500 to buy this car. The car takes 3.6 seconds to go from 0 – 100 kmph and has a top speed of 234 kmph.
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The Lexus RX 450h is another car in Lionel Messi’s collection. The car costs $46,800. The car produces 299 horsepower and 234 lb-ft of torque. The Lexus, owned by Lionel Messi, takes 6.5 seconds to go from 0 – 100 kmph and has a top speed of 211 kmph.
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The Ferrari F40 Spider in Lionel Messi’s garage costs $164,490. Pininfarina designed the car with aerodynamic simulation programs used for Formula 1 cars. It can convert from a closed top to an open-air car in a two-stage folding process. The car has a top speed of 315 kmph and accelerates from 0 – 100 kmph in 3.6 seconds.
"@AllThingsMessi: #Messi & his brand new Maserati MC Stradale with a Number 10(Barca)10(ARG) 😉 #Messi1010 pic.twitter.com/cXbxsLLc" @IamNirvana
— ADI (@adismith13) September 7, 2012
The Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale is often Lionel Messi’s choice of car when he is at home in Argentina. There are only 497 GranTurismo MC Stradale in the world, and Messi bought one of these for $242,100. The car has a top speed of 303 kmph and goes from 0 – 100 kmph in 4.5 seconds.
This one-off Pagani Zonda Tricolore is a collaboration between Pagani and Messi. Its 5L V12 engine that produces 750 horsepower and 711 lb-ft of torque sets this car apart. So you can get to your destination faster and in style as well!#dubai #LionelMessi #luxurycarslifestyle pic.twitter.com/1onB3undtj
— Sell Your Motors (@sellyourmotors) November 12, 2022
The Pagani Zonda Tricolore was created as a tribute to the National Aerobatic Team. The car has a Mercedes Benz AMG engine, which boasts 670 horsepower. The vehicle accelerates from 0 – 100 kmph in 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of 350 kmph. To add this extremely rare car to his collection, Lionel Messi paid $2 Million.
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The Audi RS6 is the third and final Audi in Lionel Messi’s collection. It is also the most expensive Audi owned by Messi, coming in at $108,000. The RS6 is a highly sought-after car which stands out due to its aggressive yet tasteful design. The car has a 4.0 litre TFSI twin-turbo V8 engine. It has a top speed of 250 kmph and goes from 0 – 100 kmph in just 3.4 seconds.
Range Rover Vogue is the second Range Rover in Messi’s collection. This car cost him $200,000. The Range Rover Vogue is an exceptionally luxurious SUV featuring Atlas front bumper vent finishers, side vents, and side accent graphics, with an interior featuring rear executive class seating. It has a top speed of 210 kmph and accelerates from 0 – 100 kmph in 4.3 seconds.
Reports say that Leo Messi has just bought a 1957 Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti for nearly £25m. A stunning car! pic.twitter.com/Qwa3C4BnWH
— Carole Nash Inside Classics (@carolenashcars) February 9, 2016
The Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti is one of the rarest cars in the world. This is the most expensive car ever sold at an auction. Lionel Messi outbid everyone to get ownership of this car. He parted with a whopping $36 Million to do so. On an unrelated note, the person who came in second for this car was Cristiano Ronaldo. The car known as the ‘prancing horse of 1957’ has a top speed of 300 kmph.
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Guransh Machra is a sportswriter at Gutshot Magazine. He covers football news from local leagues like the Indian Super League as well as international leagues like the Premier League. He follows various sports like Football, Cricket, Formula 1, and Tennis. Apart from sports, Guransh is also enthusiastic about reading and gaming.
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