10 most EXPENSIVE cars money can buy in India:

10 most EXPENSIVE cars money can buy in India: Rolls Royce to Bentley to Ferrari to Aston Martin!

The Indian car market is finally coming of age. Today, we have a wide range of cars that are officially on sale here. While the majority of the action is still in the mainstream segments, our car market has finally opened up to some really expensive and exotic machines. Our list here brings to you a list of 10 most EXPENSIVE cars money can buy in India. As you’ll see below, this list of ours comprises of some of the most luxurious and the sportiest cars on the planet.

Rolls-Royce Phantom – 9.5 Crore – 11.35 Crore

Ultra-luxury car market Rolls Royce launched the new eighth-generation Phantom in India earlier this month. The latest Rolls Royce Phantom has a base price of Rs 9.5 Crore. It costs Rs 11.35 Crore with all the options ticked. The Phantom is said the most luxurious car on the planet and the latest model goes on to further solidify this claim.

Rolls-Royce Dawn – 6.25 Crore

The second-most expensive car on sale in India is also from Rolls Royce. The Dawn is a convertible that has been designed to offer a lot of luxury along with the pleasure of topless motoring. It’s an all-new car, really, and doesn’t share much with any other Roller. It’s known to be the quietest convertible on the planet.

Bentley Mulsanne – 5.56 Crore

The third-most expensive car on sale in India is the Bentley Mulsanne. On sale at a base price of Rs 5.56 Crore, the Bentley is well into the Rolls Royce territory. The Bentley Mulsanne has been tailor-made to offer an amalgam of high refinement, performance, and luxury.

Rolls-Royce Wraith – 5.50 Crore

The Rolls-Royce Wraith is based on the Ghost but has its own distinctive charm due to a unique design.  The Wraith has a one-of-its-kind dropping roofline that makes it look significantly different from other Rollers. Moreover, the Wraith is quieter, quicker, and a more capable handler than the Ghost. It gets two suicide doors, which are typical of cars from this much revered British marque.

Rolls-Royce Ghost – 5.25 Crore to 5.65 Crore

Priced at a whopping Rs 5.25 Crore, the Ghost is the cheapest Rolls Royce you can buy. This car pays homage to the first-ever Rolls-Royce, the Silver Ghost, thru its nomenclature. The car offers a good mix of performance and luxury.

Ferrari 812 Superfast – 5.20 Crore

Launched earlier this month, the new Ferrari 812 Superfast is the most expensive supercar in India. It is priced at Rs 5.20 crore, ex-showroom and replaces the F12 Berlinetta. It carries an all-new naturally aspirated V12 engine.

Lamborghini Aventador S – 5 Crore to 5.79 Crore

Launched a year ago, the Aventador S LP 740-4 Coupe is the most expensive ‘bull’ you can buy in India. On sale at a base price of Rs 5.01 crore, ex-showroom, this car is basically a meaner version of the Aventador. It gets a slightly sharper styling and 40 bhp of additional power It is powered by a V12 motor that outputs 730 bhp.

Ferrari FF – 4.56 Crore

The FF is Italian carmaker’s first-ever production four-wheel-drive car. It gets its ‘FF’ suffix because of its four seat-four-wheel-drive layouts. It is powered by a V12 engine. The FF is the successor to the 612 coupe but has adopted an “all-roads, all-weather” approach to attract customers. The car was designed by Pininfarina.

Ferrari 458 Speciale – 4.07 Crore

The 458 Speciale is the spiritual successor to the 430 Scuderia. It’s also a more track focussed version of the 458 Italia. The car gets a Pininfarina-designed body and comes with racy bits like forged wheels, hood vents, finned side sills, and a tall spoiler. The bumpers are also new and benefit from active aerodynamics.

Aston Martin Vanquish – 3.98 Crore

The cheapest car in our list costs a staggering Rs 3.98 crore. The Aston Martin Vanquish replaces the DBS. Powering the Vanquish is a naturally-aspirated 6.0-litre V12 petrol engine that offers 565 bhp. It can propel the supercar to 100 kmph in just 4.1 seconds.

Six kinds of TVS Apache motorcycles for 6 types of buyers

TVS Apaches have come way out of their age now. The series now consists of multiple motorcycles and attracts a lot of enthusiasts in the market. With so many Apache motorcycles on the market today, people often become confused when they are out shopping. We bring you six different types of Apache motorcycles and types of buyers who should buy them.

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V

For people who want a good-looking street machine.

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is the latest entrant in the Apache series. It gets very sharp styling and now looks like the baby Apache 200 4V. The bike gets an updated engine with 4 valves, that’s what 4V denotes in the name of the new bike. The engine produces a maximum power of 16.3 PS for the carburetted version and 16.8 PS for the FI version, which is 9% and 11% more than the earlier older model.

The torque has gone up by 13.8% to 14.8 Nm. The bike has gained a bit of weight but it remains the bike with the best power-to-weight ratio in the segment. It also gets patented O3C (Oil-Cooled Combustion Chamber) system with the ram-air assist. The bike is perfect for streets because of its quick acceleration.

TVS Apache 180 ABS

For people who want a fast, safe street bike.

TVS Apache 180 is available with optional ABS. The bike is powered by a 177.4cc engine that generates a maximum power of 16.62 PS of power at 8,500 rpm and 15.5 Nm of maximum torque at 6,500 rpm.

The motorcycle gets a proper dual channel ABS that can be switched off too. The ABS comes from Bosch. The motorcycle also gets Rear Lift Protection (RLP) which prevents the rear wheel from lifting up even under hard braking situations. It is a perfect city bike with an adequate safety feature.

TVS Apache 200 FI

For people who want an advanced bike with high fuel efficiency.

The TVS Apache 200 is available optional fuel injection system. The bike is powered by a 197.75cc 4 valve engine that generates a maximum power of 20.73 Bhp at 8,500 rpm and 18.1 Nm at 7,000 rpm. The Apache RTR 200 4V was recently updated with a few visual changes like a longer visor, new tank extensions and aggressive body graphics. It really makes the Apache 200 FI a good looking bike with good performance high fuel efficiency.

TVS Apache 200 ABS

For people who want an affordable daily bike that can take on the highways.

For people who want a high-performance affordable bike with safety equipment. The Apache 200 with optional ABS does not get fuel injection even as optional equipment. The bike is powered by the same 197.75 cc engine but gets a carburetted fuel delivery system. It generates a maximum power of 20.23 Bhp at 8,500 rpm and 18.1 Nm at 7,000 rpm. It gets a dual channel ABS from Bosch, which is extremely useful in the Indian conditions. The ABS is very important for the Indian highways and streets to brake safely.

TVS Apache 160 (old)

People who want an affordable fast bike with good features

TVS has not discontinued the old Apache RTR from the market. The bike is still available and is looked upon by many enthusiasts for its sharp looks and track-inspired racing DNA that comes from its development done on the track. The Apache RTR 160 offers a good balance between performance and affordability. The bike is powered by 159.7cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that develops a maximum power of 15.12 PS at 8,500 rpm and 13.03 Nm of peak torque. It only gets 2 valves but the engine performance is good enough to keep the new riders of the toes and it is valued very nicely at Rs. 76,520, ex-showroom, Delhi. It also gets good-looking features like petal disc set-up.

TVS Apache RR310

For serious track enthusiast

This is the most advanced Apache in the market and the most expensive one too. The Apache RR 310 is the first fully-faired Apache from TVS Motors and it has been jointly developed with BMW Motorrad. The bike is powered by a 311cc four-stroke engine that develops a maximum power of 34 Bhp – 28 Nm. It gets a 6-speed transmission.

The bike gets reverse titled engine that allows the engine to place forward in the chassis. This increases the length of the swingarm while keeping the wheelbase short. This allows for quick turns while keeping the motorcycle stable on the straight line. The Apache RR 310 also gets advanced full-digital LCD with lap timer, highest speed and more to keep the enthusiasts engaged on the tra