Celebrities are normal people who drive cars, but their cars are usually anything but normal. Well, the cars are technically standard, but they cost a lot more than the Honda Civic that’s sitting in your garage. If you’re the type of guy who likes to live vicariously, check out these five cool cars driven by some of your favorite A-list stars.
1. Anthony Hopkins – Porsche 911 Targa
Porsche 911 Convertible | Sjoerd van der Wal/Getty Images
Can you imagine Hannibal Lecter driving around in a Porsche 911 Targa? According to Investing.com, the A-list actor could be spotted driving around in his cobalt blue 911 in the early 2000s. We don’t know if he still owns the $143,000 sports coupe. But if he doesn’t, we’re sure he’s got something just as cool, if not better.
2. Jay Leno – Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe
The Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupé at the British International Motor Show. | Justin Goff UK Press via Getty Images
Everyone knows Jay Leno is a supercar collector. He currently owns 136 different cars and works on most, if not all, himself. It’s no surprise, then, that he was spotted driving his $1.8 million Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe. Yes, it’s an expensive car, but it’s just one of many he owns, including a 1927 Ford Model T and a 1932 Duesenberg, to name a few rarities.
3. Tom Cruise – Bugatti Veyron
Tom Cruise arrives in a Bugatti Veyron | L. Cohen/WireImage
The Bugatti Veyron is one of the most expensive and rarest cars in the world. The base model retailed for a cool $1.7 million in 2011, with more exclusive versions costing around $20 million. What makes it so special? It has a W16 engine that produces 1,001 hp and 922 lb-ft of torque.
According to car and driver tests, the Veyron could hit 60 mph from a standing start in 2.5 seconds and 200 mph in 25.5 seconds. It also has a top speed of 253 mph, which is why a super action star like Tom Cruise could own one.
4. Drake – Mercedes-Maybach G 650
Mercedes-Maybach G 650 | Getty Images
What do you get when you cross a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen with a truck? You get a Mercedes-Maybach G 650 Landaulet. But as unflattering as this mix-breed analogy sounds, the G 650 Landaulet is actually an extremely rare SUV. At one time, Drake may have owned the only one in North America – meaning he owned one of the 99 ever made.
This unique SUV is powered by a 621hp engine and has all the bells and whistles you can imagine including heated/cooled cup holders, a drop top and a bulkhead to separate the front and rear rows of seats. Let’s not forget that it also costs over $1 million.
5. Jennifer Lopez – Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS | Antoine Antoniol/Bloomberg
It was reported that Jennifer Lopez hadn’t driven a car in 25 years when her fiancé Alex Rodriguez gave her a Porsche 911 Carrera GTS for her 50th birthday. That’s quite a milestone and the car to celebrate with. We’re sure Jenny from the Block wouldn’t mind cruising around the block in her $146,000 Porsche from time to time.
Celebrities and their cars
There are many A-list actors and celebrities who drive all kinds of fancy cars. However, these are five of the most popular. And while you might not be able to afford the precious metal these folks have in their collections, you can at least fake it until you make it by renting a Porsche from Turo.
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