From luxury sedans to hypercars, some vehicles require particularly expensive and frequent maintenance. Discover the 10 models that require the most attention and resources to stay in perfect working order.
10. Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: the utility van with hidden costs
Annual maintenance cost: โฌ1,700
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, popular in the commercial and development sector, surprises with its high maintenance costs:
โ 3.0 L V6 turbo diesel engine with 188 hpโ Frequent oil changes (13 litre oil capacity)โ Specific maintenance of the injection system and glow plugs
Its intensive use and robustness require rigorous monitoring to maintain its performance.
9. Porsche 911 Turbo S: the sports icon with great care
Annual maintenance cost: โฌ2,000
The Porsche 911 Turbo S, the benchmark sports car, requires maintenance that matches its performance:
โ 640 hp 3.8 L flat-6 twin-turbo engine โ 0 to 100 km/h in 2.6 seconds โ High-performance oil changes, brakes and tires to be replaced frequently
Its use on the circuit or in sporty driving requires even more in-depth monitoring.
8. Audi R8: the everyday supercar that needs maintenance
Annual maintenance cost: โฌ2,800
The Audi R8, a supercar that can be used every day, requires significant maintenance:
โ 5.2 L V10 engine with 602 hp โ Top speed of 330 km/h โ Valve adjustment every 24,000 km โ Specific maintenance of the all-wheel drive
Its status as an “affordable” supercar does not exempt it from high maintenance costs.
7. Ferrari F40: the expensively maintained 80s icon
Annual maintenance cost: โฌ4,500
The legendary Ferrari F40 requires expert maintenance to preserve its classic supercar status:
โ 471 hp 2.9 L V8 twin-turbo engine โ Regular โengine outโ service โ Replacement of Ferrari-specific parts
Its age and rarity contribute to particularly high maintenance costs.
6. Koenigsegg CC850: the Swedish hypercar with specific needs
Annual maintenance cost: โฌ8,200
The Koenigsegg CC850, the latest generation hypercar, requires careful maintenance:
โ 5.0 L V8 biturbo engine with 1,160 hpโ Replacement of carbon rims every 2-3 years (โฌ100,000)โ Custom-made Michelin tires
Its status as an exclusive hypercar justifies maintenance costs worthy of a new car each year.
5. Lamborghini Murcielago: the Italian V12 with high demands
Annual maintenance cost: โฌ17,000
The Lamborghini Murcielago, an iconic supercar of the 2000s, requires significant maintenance:
โ 6.5 L V12 engine with 631 hp โ Clutch check every 12,000 km โ Complete overhaul every 43,000 km โ Clutch replacement at โฌ13,000
Its age and the complexity of its V12 engine explain these high costs.
4. McLaren F1: the British legend with tailor-made care
Annual maintenance cost: โฌ27,000
The McLaren F1, considered the first true hypercar, requires ultra-specialized maintenance:
โ 627 hp 6.1 L V12 engineโ Only one certified mechanic in the United Statesโ Specific tools and software from the 90sโ โFlying Spannersโ program for home maintenance
Its legendary status and technical complexity justify these astronomical costs.
3. Bugatti Veyron: the queen of hypercars at royal expense
Annual maintenance cost: โฌ38,500
The Bugatti Veyron, the undisputed queen of hypercars, requires maintenance worthy of its status:
โ 8.0 L W16 quad-turbo engine with 1,001 hp โ Annual oil change at โฌ23,000 (16 drain plugs, 16 litres of oil) โ Replacement of rims and tyres every 16,000 km (โฌ45,000)
Its exceptional performance and technical complexity explain these enormous costs.
2. Aston Martin Valkyrie: the British hypercar with stratospheric costs
Annual maintenance cost: โฌ103,500
The Aston Martin Valkyrie, the result of the collaboration with Red Bull F1, requires exceptional maintenance:
โ 1,160 hp 6.5 L V12 hybrid engineโ Dedicated team of engineers for maintenanceโ โฌ410,000 maintenance over 3 years (maintenance contract)
Its status as a cutting-edge hypercar and its technology derived from F1 justify these astronomical costs.
1. Mercedes-AMG ONE: the road-legal Formula 1 at exorbitant cost
Annual maintenance cost: โฌ910,000
The Mercedes-AMG ONE, a true Formula 1 homologated for the road, holds the record for maintenance costs:
โ 1,063 hp 1.6 L V6 hybrid engine (identical to the F1)โ Complete service every 50,000 km (up to โฌ910,000)โ Annual maintenance or every 5,000 km
Its technology, directly derived from F1, explains these excessive costs, worthy of a real racing car.
To conclude, these 10 vehicles perfectly illustrate the price to pay to own and maintain exceptional machines. If their performance and exclusivity are the stuff of dreams, their maintenance costs remind us that automotive luxury has a price, sometimes dizzying. These astronomical costs testify to the technological complexity and performance requirements of these extraordinary vehicles, reserved for a wealthy elite ready to invest as much in the maintenance as in the purchase of their car.
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