Back in November last year, Lionel Messi signed a new contract with Barcelona, in which his salary jumped to the equivalent of 15 billion per week. With this amount of money, you certainly won’t be surprised that this superstar owns quite a few “cool cars”. According to statistics from SunSport, Messi’s car garage can have a total value of up to 2.7 million pounds (equivalent to over 80 billion VND). Below are the most impressive cars in this player’s supercar collection.
Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale (£110,000, equivalent to VND 3.3 billion)
Built for speed enthusiasts, the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale is the first Maserati GranTurismo to break the 300 km/h barrier (it actually has a top speed of 302.5 km/h). This Italian masterpiece has a 460 horsepower 4.7L V8 engine.
Maserati GranTurismo S (£100,000, equivalent to VND 2.99 billion)
Messi loves the Maserati brand so much that he has two in his garage. First introduced in 2008, the Maserati GranTurismo S can accelerate from 0 km/h to 100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds.
Ferrari F430 Spider (£173,000, equivalent to VND 5.18 billion)
Almost any famous footballer who is passionate about luxury cars has a Ferrari. For Messi, it is the F430 Spider. This car is designed by Pininfarina with an aerodynamic simulation program for F1 racing cars.
Audi R8 V10 (£109,765)
The Audi R8 is also quite popular among footballers. Besides Messi, some other names also drive this car including Mario Balotelli, Stephen Ireland and El Hadji Diouf. As a sponsor of Barcelona, many sources say that Messi bought the R8 at a much more favorable price than the listed price.
Mini Cooper (£15,000, equivalent to VND 449 million)
Not all the cars in Messi’s garage are expensive, as evidenced by the presence of very simple cars like this Mini Cooper. According to The Sun, this is the cheapest car Messi currently owns.
Dodge Charger SRT8 (£45,000, equivalent to VND 1.35 billion)
As a lover of American cars, Messi is also said to own a Dodge Charger SRT8 in his collection. Not as dynamic as other sports cars, the Dodge Charger SRT8 can still reach a top speed of around 244 km/h).
Audi R8 Spyder (£118,000)
With the ability to accelerate from 0 km/h to 100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds, the Audi R8 Spyder is considered a perfect combination of an artistic masterpiece and the king of speed.
Cadillac Escalade (£70,000, equivalent to VND 2.09 billion)
In recent years, Cadillac Escalade has become a favorite car brand of many famous people, from Hollywood stars to important state figures of many countries. Cadillac Escalade seems extremely suitable for a family man like Messi as the car has enough space for the whole family on long trips.
Audi Q7 (£50,000, equivalent to VND 1.50 billion)
Audi has only been producing SUVs for a decade or so, but it has already won the hearts of many football players. Messi was once spotted driving with his family in this Q7.
Range Rover Vogue (£78,740, equivalent to VND 2.36 billion)
However, not Audi cars, Range Rover is considered the most popular SUV brand among football players. Messi often uses the Range Rover Vogue to drive out of the Nou Camp after stressful training hours. This car has many outstanding features such as the great Meridian Surround Sound System or 360-degree driving assistance.
Toyota Prius (£27,000)
Besides building an eco-friendly house in the suburbs of Barcelona, Messi also showed his concern for the environment by buying a hybrid car, a Toyota Prius.
Lexus RX (£47,714)
Big, powerful and efficient, the Lexus RX is the Japanese automaker’s best-known SUV for years. It’s also a hybrid, meaning it uses less gas and is more environmentally friendly. However, among football players, Messi is a rare figure to drive one.
Audi A7 (£54,000)
Combining supercar power with everyday practicality, the Audi A7 received numerous accolades and awards in 2012 from experts.
Mercedes SLS (£200,000, equivalent to VND 5.99 billion)
SLS stands for Super Leicht Sport, which means “super light sports car”, the Mercedes SLS was developed by Mercedes-AMG.
Pagani Zonda Roadster (£1.5 million, equivalent to VND 44.9 billion)
Considered one of the most expensive cars in the world and not allowed on the streets, the Pagani Zonda Roadster is the most expensive car in Messi’s collection. It is known that this car was produced exactly 40 units and this scarcity explains its sky-high price.
