Here Is Lionel Messi’s Car Collection Worth $45 Million

Lionel Messi one of the richest and most paid professional athletes has a elusive car collection. Right from owning several Audi cars gifted by the brand to him or winning in matches to his daily-driver Land Rover, Messi has a long list of cars sitting in his garage. That said, the G.O.A.T’s car collection is easily dominated by Italian brands although it’s a surprise he owns not a single Lamborghini. But that’s just one of them, so read along through the below list and be surprised by Messi’s car collection.

10. Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR

Lionel Messi has a soft corner for brand Land Rover so there is no wonder the first car we have here is the Range Rover Sport SVR. His white SUV is worth $117,800 and has been spotted several times with him behind the wheels. The SUV features a sumptuous and luxurious interior upholstered in leather. Thus it is not only comfortable on road but the Land Rover’s pedigree allows it to easily tackle off-road. 

Lionel Messi’s Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR is powered by a supercharged, 5.0-liter V8 engine that sends power to all four wheels. The SUV comes with six driving mode where four modes are dedicated to go off the paved path and holds the SUV planted whether you drive it on mud, sand, snow, and even rock crawling.

9. Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe

The next car in his collection is the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S coupe. It is worth $118,900 and packs in an AMG-sourced V8 engine. Thus it has both the creed of a performance SUV and the snob-value of Mercedes-Benz.

The Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S coupe owned by Lionel Messi comes with a bi-turbocharged, 4.0-liter V8 engine. The AMG GLE 63 S coupe’s bi-turbo V8 makes 603 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque and is mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. As per Mercedes-AMG’s performance estimates, the GLE 63 S coupe can accelerate from 0-60 MPH in 3.7 seconds and can reach a top speed of 174 MPH.

8. Ferrari F430 Spider

The next car owned by Lionel Messi is the Ferrari F430 Spider worth $131,811. The Ferrari is his go-to car when he is looking for a Sunday morning ride with his wife. The F430’s roof takes just 20 seconds to fold and the V8 symphony makes it a joy to drive this Ferrari. That said, there were only 15,000 units ever made and the ones with a manual are very rare.

Inspired by the Formula-1, the F430 Spider is sculpted in the wind tunnel to optimize airflow and derive maximum performance. Ferrari equipped the car with the electronic slip differentials and self-adjusting Skyhook suspension that provides the handling prowess.

7. Audi R8 Spyder V10

One would find several Audi cars in Lionel Messi’s garage as most of these cars were either won by him or came to him through brand endorsement. The first Audi on our list is the R8 Spyder with a V10 engine worth $160,900. The R8 Spyder is a supercar from the German brand which packs a scintillating performance under an understated look.

The Audi R8 Spyder owned by Lionel Messi comes with a naturally aspirated, 5.2-liter V10 engine that loves to rev high. Audi R8 is considered as one of the easiest sports car to drive, thanks to it's forgiving suspension and great driving dynamics.

6. Land Rover Range Rover Vogue

The Land Rover Range Rover Vogue never made it to the U.S. market when it was launched in 2012 as a 2013 model year. The brand’s flagship SUV received a lot of updates as it got an all-aluminum chassis and a new exterior design along with subtle interior updates. Sure that would be a reason good enough for Lionel Messi to add another Range Rover to his garage worth $164,000.

Lionel Messi’s Land Rover Range Rover Vogue was the first SUV to come with an all-aluminium unibody construction which made it considerably lighter and better around corners. The adjustable air suspension also added to the comfort and off-road ability of the vehicle. 

5. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

When Mercedes-Benz decided to create a modern persona of the legendary SLS Gullwing it came with the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. The car blends the modern and contemporary in the sense latest technology and features are lifted from Mercedes-Benz cars and the design inspiration is taken from the SLS Gullwing itself. It’s reported Messi was so impressed with the looks of the car that he decided to pick one for himself worth $200,000.

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG owned by Lionel Messi comes with a hand-build naturally aspirated, 6.2-liter V8 engine. The car delivers a strong performance and exceptional riding dynamics all thanks to it's AMG Dynamic Suspension.

4. Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale

The Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale is kind of a black sheep in Lionel Messi’s car collection. The reason is simple as for every other brand Messi has a couple of cars but the Maserati is the only exception. That said, despite having only one car from the trident brand he picked the best and most powerful model available at that time. His GranTurismo MC Stradale is estimated to cost him $204,000.

Lionel Messi’s Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale is powered by a naturally aspirated, 4.7-liter V8 engine, that produces good noise regardless of the rev range. At lower engine speed, it growls like chained beast, when you reach the mid range it the engine bark stage and when goes onto full screaming mode while reaching the red line.

3. Land Rover Range Rover SVAutobiography

After the Range Rover Vogue Lionel Messi went on another shopping spree for an SUV and returned with another Range Rover. This time he got himself a black Range Rover SV Autobiography worth $215,200. The SUV offers an unmatched luxury experience and impressive off-road capability. Key highlights include a 10-inch touchscreen and a 29-speaker premium sound system.

The Land Rover Range Rover SVAutobiography owned by Lionel Messi comes with a supercharged, 5.0-liter V8 engine, which made it the most powerful  Range Rover to come out of the factory. Land Rover also lowered the ride height by 8mm to enhance the on road-driving experience.

2. Pagani Zonda Tricolore

Lionel Messi has a liking for Italian cars and that’s how he came across the Pagani Zonda Tricolore after the Maserati. It is based on the brand’s famous Zonda roadster and is a limited edition model worth $6.7 million. The car is entirely built using expensive and lightweight materials like titanium, magnesium, and carbon fiber. That said, Messi since the Zonda Tricolore isn’t road legal Messi hasn’t been snapped or spotted driving it on the streets of Barcelona.

Lionel Messi’s Pagani Zonda Tricolore is made by the manufacturer to pay homage to the "50th Anniversary of Frecce Tricolori" (Italy's National Acrobatics Team). The original decision was made to make a one-off, before the manufacturer decided to make three of them.

1. Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti

Of all the cars Lionel Messi owns the red Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti valued $36 million or €32 million. The Ferrari is also the most expensive car in his collection and as per reports, Messi had to outbid Cristiano Ronaldo to become the owner of this Italian masterpiece. Another cool fact about the car is that it was driven by the legendary Stirling Moss in the Cuban Grand Prix in 1958.

The Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti owned by Lionel Messi comes with a naturally aspirated, 3.8-liter V12 engine. It is a racecar which is part of automobile history and considered as sacred in the realm of automobile. With that said, we conclude the car collection of the football legend Lionel Messi, and by looking at it he has a pretty balanced car collection. His collection consist good amount of practicality, comfort, and outright performance. If you want to look at more interesting car collection follow the links mentioned below