There are other cars that are out of the reach of the 2,272,000 million Pasapalabra jackpot. Cars so expensive that not even with that money you could pay.
Yesterday one of the great milestones of Spanish television in recent times took place. The contestants Rafa Castaño and Orestes fought to win the biggest prize in the history of the contest, which fell in the first. We are going to see the ten cars that you could not pay with the Pasapalabra jackpot.
2,272,000 euros. That is what Rafa Castaño has taken, after completing the last letter of the famous donut of the contest: “With the Z: Beetle that attacks the wheat fields, especially when the grains are tender.” The contestant’s response was: “zabro”. And after an endless pause, Roberto Leal shouted “Yes!”
From those more than 2.2 million euros, we must subtract the 40% that the Treasury will take, which lowers the amount to 1,363,200 euros. In any case, a lot of money that will be used for something more than “plugging holes”, as they say colloquially.
Something very recurring among motor and car fans is thinking about what car we would buy if we won such a high prize or if we won the lottery. With that figure, without a doubt, it would give to buy some of the most expensive cars on the market.
However, there are other cars that remain outside the reach of those 2,272,000 million (let’s assume that the Treasury does not remove anything). Cars so expensive that not even with that money you could pay.
Cars you couldn’t afford with the Pasapalabra jackpot: Pininfarina Battista Aninversario
The Battista Pininfarina Aniversario is a limited edition of just five units of the Italian electric hypercar, a car called to be one of the fastest in the world.
In fact, he recently broke a speed record again. It has an electric propulsion system that reaches 1,900 CV of power that allows it a truly dizzying acceleration capacity. Its price is 2.6 million euros.
Gordon Murray T.50
This is the direct heir to the legendary McLaren F1 of the 90s, a car built by Gordon Murray himself, solely to enjoy driving in its purest form.
It is presented as the last analog supercar, equipped with an impressive V12 Cosworth naturally aspirated, with 663 CV at 12,200 rpm, manual transmission and only 957 kg of weight. Nor is the configuration of the cabin with three seats missing.
Its production is limited to only 100 units, each of them at a price of 2.6 million euros.
aston martin valkyrie
We are going with another British supercar, although we already anticipate that it will not be the last. The Aston Martin Valkyrie is the most extreme car manufactured by the British house, born from Adrian Newey’s pencil.
Only 150 units of this authentic Formula 1 road car will be built, with an atmospheric 6.5-liter V12 Cosworth that reaches 11,000 rpm, supported by an electric motor to reach 1,160 CV. 3 million euros must be paid to get him.
Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport
Any Bugatti beats the Pasapalabra prize, but this one is special. The Pur Sport version of the Chiron was born to show that it is more than just an expensive and luxurious hypercar, capable of exceeding 400 km/h on a straight line.
It mounts the same 1,500 hp W16 engine, linked to a transmission with 15% shorter ratios to prioritize acceleration capacity over top speed.
It also has some improvements that reduce weight by 19 kg, compared to the standard Chiron. Only 16 units are manufactured at 3.2 million euros each.
Lamborghini Veneno Roadster
Lamborghini begins its transition to electrification this year, but for the past few years it has been squeezing the capabilities of its latest pure naturally aspirated V12. In 2013, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its foundation, it presented this Lamborghini Veneno and, a year later, the Roadster, one of the most exclusive cars to come out of Sant’Agata Bolognese.
It mounts the famous 6.5-liter V12 with 750 hp, capable of going from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.8 seconds and reaching 355 km/h. Nine units were manufactured, at a price of 3.3 million, but that figure has not stopped rising. In 2019, 7.6 million euros were paid for one unit.
Bugatti Bolide
It is a special edition for the circuit, with the appearance of a Le Mans car. Its production is limited to 40 units, at a rate of 4 million euros each, and deliveries will not arrive until 2024.
The Bolide combines the 1,600 hp 8.0-liter W16 engine with a weight of 1,450 kg and a more elaborate body in the aerodynamic aspect to improve records on the track.
Bugatti Mistral
The Mistral is the farewell to the W16 engine that, for the occasion, adopts a convertible body and the name of the famous wind from French Provence that inspired artists such as Van Gogh.
Its production is limited to 99 copies at a price of 5 million euros, although all are already sold. The first units will be delivered in 2024.
Pagani Huayra Codalunga
The Codalunga represents the culmination of the Pagani Huayra range, a spectacular hypercar created by the Pagani Grandi Complicazioni department, in collaboration with the brand’s clients, and limited to just five units, at 7 million euros each.
This Huayra stands out for its elegant long-tail bodywork (Codalunga), inspired by the classic Sport Prototypes of the 60s. It has an 840 hp V12 AMG engine which, together with its low weight of 1,280 kg, and elaborate aerodynamics, offers incredible benefits.
rolls royce sweptail
We said before that there would be more British cars and here come the most expensive. First, the Rolls Royce Sweptail, a special commission made in 2013, whose design is inspired by the Rolls-Royce of the 1920s.
The car is also a tribute to the world of racing yachts. Based on the Phantom Coupé, the Sewptail has a large panoramic glass roof and, among other gadgets, there is a compartment between the seats that hides a chilled bottle of champagne. It cost 11.5 million euros.
Rolls Royce Boat Tail
And we come to the most expensive new car in the world, also made by the special orders department. In this case, it is based on the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé, with a 6.75-liter V12 engine and 600 hp and a nautical-inspired design.
The highlight is in the rear, where a compartment is hidden with everything necessary to make a pique-nique in the purest French Riviera style in the 1920s. Its price is 23 million euros and, up to now, the brand has built three units.
