From Sanjay Dutt to Bhushan Kumar, here are some Ferrari fanatics of Bollywood

When one thinks of fashionable luxury cars, one automatically thinks of a ferrari,

The Italian luxury car brand is notable in pop culture for its bright red sleek cars that exude sophistication and opulence. For decades now, the rich and powerful have been buying Ferraris as status symbols.

Auto enthusiasts love Ferrari for its cutting-edge technology and advanced features. Even the cheapest model of Ferrari starts in the crores and even in a world of increasing globalization, Ferraris are still made exclusively in Maranello, Italy.

Despite its limited numbers and high prices, celebrities and industry experts in Bollywood have not hesitated to spend money on Ferrari. Here are some Ferrari lovers from B-town:

Sanjay Dutt

Actor Sanjay Dutt is known to have high-end luxury cars like the Ferrari 599 GTB and Audi R8 in his garage. His red Ferrari 599 GTB appeared in the 2012 sports comedy film Ferrari Ride. The 64-year-old actor reportedly bought his Ferrari in the early 2000s. Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano price starts at Rs. ₹ 3.37 crore (ex-showroom), and it comes in a petrol variant and a diesel variant. It has a powerful engine of 5999 cc. The red car has seating for only two people.

Om Raut

National award winning director and producer Om Raut becomes the proud owner of a Ferrari F8 Tributo in 2023. He was gifted this luxury car by T-Series owner Bhushan Kumar before the release of Adipurush. Interestingly, Kumar’s company T-Series has co-produced this film. The Ferrari F8 Tributo is powered by a 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine. This car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds and can accelerate from 0 to 200 km/h in just 7.8 seconds. It comes with highly advanced safety features like Side Slip Control 6.1 and Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer which ensures that the car remains in control even on sloping roads.

Zaid Khan

Main Hoon Na and Cash fame actor Zayed Khan owns a Ferrari 458 Italia. This supercar has a 4.5-liter V8 engine and 562 bhp. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. According to some estimates, the price of Ferrari 458 Italia ranges from Rs 2.8 to Rs 4.8 crore (ex-showroom), depending on its variant. Ferrari 458 Italia comes in four variants.

In 2007, Zayed Khan spoke to Gulf News about his favorite cars and said, “My favorite car would be either a Ferrari or a Porsche. I can’t choose between the two. To me, they are the best in beauty, style and sports. This is a very man and his machine kind of tuning. They’re cars you don’t drive. You park it in your garage, polish it, talk to it, turn on the music and say, ‘Hey baby, how are you today?’

Bhushan Kumar

Indian film producer and T-Series managing director Bhushan Kumar has an extensive car collection which also includes a Ferrari 458 Spider. This two-seater car comes with a 4.5-litre V8 engine which gives a mileage of 7.00 kmpl. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 3.40 seconds. The starting price of the Ferrari 458 Spider is Rs 3.87 crore (ex-showroom), but the price goes up a notch if other costs like taxes and insurance are considered.

Ram Kapoor

Actor Ram Kapoor has earned a lot of name in the world of TV. The veteran actor of ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ and ‘Kasam Se’ fame owns a Ferrari Portofino M sports car. He bought the iconic red car in 2022. The Ferrari Portofino M comes with a convertible hard top. Its starting price is Rs 4.04 crore (ex-showroom). It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.45 seconds and its top speed is 320 km/h. Ram Kapoor also owns other luxury cars like Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG, Porsche 911 Carrera S and BMW X5.