Lewis Hamilton’s Car Collection: Seven cars inside 7-time F1 Champion’s Garage
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Lewis Hamilton has had a phenomenal career so far in the sport that he holds very near to his heart. Over the years, the Brit has mesmerized fans with his prolific racing skills, and the off-track social work that he does every now and then. After racing in the pinnacle of motorsport since 2007, the Mercedes Maestro has managed to rack up quite a lot of funds to finance his playboy lifestyle.
After getting a taste of success early on in his F1 career, it was clear that the boy from Stevenage was meant to reach greater heights. While doing so, the world champion managed to rack up a net worth of around $285 million with most of his income coming from F1 contracts and endorsements. Apart from that, a few smart investments have contributed to the driver’s huge pool of income.
Lewis Hamilton surely knows what he is doing with his money as F1 fans will definitely approve of the cars that he has purchased over the years. Being the greatest F1 driver of all time statistically, you would expect the Brit to have a collection that will blow your mind. It’s safe to say that you won’t be left disappointed once we take a look into the glorious car collection of the 7-time world champion.
A look into F1 Superstar Lewis Hamilton’s Car Collection
From a LaFerrari to the AMG Project 1 to the coveted McLaren P1, Lewis clearly has impeccable taste when it comes to cars. This list includes 7 cars from the 7-time world champion’s glorious collection.
#1 Mercedes AMG Project One
The Amg Project One Hypercar was made to be a direct link between Mercedes’s F1 and its road car operations. This beast is powered by a 1.6 litre V6 turbocharged petrol engine along with an electric motor setup that can also be seen in the Mercedes W08 F1 car. It has a top speed of 198 miles per hour and is able to do 0-60 in a mere 3.5 seconds.
The car itself is priced at 2.7 million dollars. Lewis Hamilton’s AMG one has all the extra customisation options chosen by the British driver. They include a sleek trim in matte black carbon fiber. It’s safe to say that Mercedes has created a beast in the likes of the AMG one which actually has F1 technology infused in it.
#2 Mercedes Benz AMG GTR
The next luxurious beast on the list is the Mercedes AMG GTR. Lewis Hamilton has been doing his trade at Silver Arrows for several years, and it does not come as a huge surprise that he has Mercedes-produced cars in his garage. The car has a certified mileage of 8.06 kmpl and comes with a 3982 CC petrol engine that offers 577 BHP of power and 700 NM of max torque. Moreover, it has got an automatic transmission and comes in multiple colour options.
#3 Mercedes AMG SLS
A former Top Gear host said that the Mercedes Amg Sls is “the greatest car in the world,” wherein he confirmed that it was more powerful than a Ferrari 458 and it was surely louder than a Lambo. It surely must be a blast taking this beast out for a spin. However, the Brit hasn’t made made public appearances with this car.
#4 Ford Shelby GT 500
The car is a replica of Eleanor which was featured in “Gone in 60 seconds”. It might be a replica but that doesn’t mean that it was any cheaper. The Shelby GT 500 set Lewis back by 200 thousand dollars. This beautiful car was built by Shelby American where the Brit has gotten the 1967 model. The Ford Shelby GT 500 boasts a 5.2L V8 supercharged gas engine and comes with a 7-speed automatic transmission.
#5 McLaren P1
Lewis Hamilton has previously raced and won his first F1 world championship in 2008 with McLaren. Hence, it isn’t much of a surprise to see a beautiful car like that in the Brit’s garage. Lewis got delivery of the supercar in Monaco back in 2015 where the McLaren employees delivered the car to his house.
The car that Lewis chose to take home with him has a bright blue finish which includes exposed carbon-fiber elements making it stand out amongst the crowd. The P1 is not the fastest McLaren on the market, but it still, has an insane top speed of 217 mph. It is a mid-engine plug-in hybrid sports car that uses an advanced combination of twin turbochargers and electric motor muscles.
#6 Ferrari La Ferrari limited edition
The Ferrari La Ferrari is a supercar that catches attention whenever it hits the road. Moreover, it has got a lot of power underneath its hood as it comes with an aspirated V12 and KERS system. It can go from 0-60 mph in just 2.4 seconds and gets an extra boost from a 161-hp electric motor. Only 499 models of this car were created and one of them is proudly owned by Lewis Hamilton.
Celebrities such as Gordon Ramsay and Floyd Mayweather own this model. Only a select few individuals have gotten the chance to purchase the Ferrari La Ferrari limited edition. In order to buy this supercar, you need to be on Ferrari’s special list and thankfully Lewis made the cut due to his profession, bank balance, and reputation.
#7 Shelby Cobra 427
This car deserves to be on top of the rankings for Lewis Hamilton’s iconic car collection. the Shelby Cobra 427 has got a British roadster chassis and an American V8 engine. Having been built in the year 1966 and offers 410 BHP of power and 480 lb-ft of torque. It is clear that Lewis equally loves his classics along with his modern-era supercars.
F1 drivers love to splurge their hard-earned money on extravagant vehicles. After looking at Lewis Hamilton’s passion for these on-road beasts, it won’t be a huge surprise if we hear that Lewis Hamilton has added new toys to his humongous car collection. However, the Brit has made it clear that he wants to reduce his carbon footprint so it is obvious that he will move onto electric supercars from now on.
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