Cristiano Ronaldo is well-known for his collection of expensive cars, but rarely reveals where he keeps his personal collection. Therefore, the series of photos the Portuguese striker recently posted on social media quickly attracted attention.
Accordingly, the image shows Ronaldo appearing in a garage designed like a showroom, with its own lighting system and cars arranged in separate sections. He didn't introduce each model or mention the value of the collection, simply writing: "My toys."
Nevertheless, the exterior details still make it easy for car enthusiasts to identify a range of limited-edition models, with only a few hundred, or even a few dozen, units produced globally.
The garage features a collection of limited-edition masterpieces.
The Ferrari Ronaldo was seen in has been identified by many automotive websites as the Monza SP1, a single-seater speedster from the Icona line. It lacks a traditional roof and windshield, and uses a 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine producing 810 horsepower. The car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds.
Cristiano Ronaldo rarely reveals a glimpse of his personal garage, showcasing a collection of expensive supercars.
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Right next to it is the Ferrari Daytona SP3, another representative of the Icona line. Only 599 of these cars were produced globally, featuring a 6.5-liter V12 engine producing 840 horsepower, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.85 seconds and reaching a top speed of over 340 km/h. The Daytona SP3's design is reminiscent of Ferrari's road racing cars from the 1960s.
However, the rarest car featured in the photo is undoubtedly the Bugatti Centodieci. Developed as a tribute to the legendary Bugatti EB110, only 10 were handcrafted, and all were sold before its official launch. The car is equipped with an 8.0-liter W16 engine with four turbochargers, producing 1,600 horsepower, achieving 0-100 km/h acceleration in 2.4 seconds; its top speed is limited to 380 km/h.
Standing next to the Centodieci is its sibling, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse in carbon brown. This roadster boasts 1,200 horsepower, a design speed of 410 km/h, and once set a speed record for a commercially produced convertible. Ronaldo bought this car in 2016, after winning the European Championship with the Portuguese national team.
CR7's collection includes many limited editions from Ferrari, Bugatti, and McLaren.
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In addition, the Portuguese superstar's garage also houses a McLaren Speedtail with an extended body, a slanted rear, and a three-seat configuration, with the driver's seat positioned in the center. The Speedtail has a top speed of 403 km/h and only 106 units were produced worldwide . The appearance of this British model shows that CR7's collection is not only focused on Ferraris or Bugattis, but also includes exceptional designs from the modern automotive industry.
When supercars become collector's items.
Previously, in a media interview, C. Ronaldo admitted that he couldn't remember exactly how many cars he owned, estimating it to be around 40 or 41. He also stated that most were purchased for collecting purposes, as an investment rather than for regular use; Bugatti is one of his favorite brands.
That perspective partly explains why Ronaldo's garage contains many limited-edition models. With the Centodieci, Daytona SP3, Monza SP1, or Speedtail, the value lies not just in power or initial selling price. Limited production, exclusive purchasing rights for a select group of customers, personalized configurations, and ownership history can all drive up the transaction price.
For Ronaldo and many other celebrities, supercars are not just a means of transportation but also hold collectible value and reflect their personality.
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Therefore, it is difficult to determine the exact total value of the collection. The figures reported by the media vary considerably, while Ronaldo has not yet released a complete list. The listed price when the cars were launched also does not reflect the current resale value in the collector's market.
The three new photos therefore not only showcase Cristiano Ronaldo's wealth. They also reveal a hobby that goes beyond mere transportation needs, where high-speed machines are viewed by the super-rich as mechanical masterpieces, status symbols, and assets with the potential to appreciate in value.
Notably, it's not just CR7; many other football stars also pay special attention to cars. Lionel Messi is more private and rarely shows off his personal garage, but he has been spotted with models like the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale, alongside a Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupé with documentation confirming its previous ownership by the Argentinian star.
Karim Benzema is also known for his garage containing a Bugatti Chiron, Veyron Pur Sang, and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren; while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang often attracts attention with his strikingly personalized Ferraris and Lamborghinis. Supercars have therefore long been a part of the lifestyle of top footballers. However, Ronaldo's collection stands out thanks to its collection of limited-edition hypercars, including models that even the super-rich wouldn't easily be able to acquire.