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when performance has a price

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: โ‚ฌ1,700

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: โ‚ฌ2,000

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: โ‚ฌ2,800

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: โ‚ฌ4,500

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 โ€œengine 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: โ‚ฌ8,200

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 (โ‚ฌ100,000)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: โ‚ฌ17,000

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 โ‚ฌ13,000

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: โ‚ฌ27,000

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€“ โ€œFlying 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: โ‚ฌ38,500

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 โ‚ฌ23,000 (16 drain plugs, 16 litres of oil) โ€“ Replacement of rims and tyres every 16,000 km (โ‚ฌ45,000)

Its exceptional performance and technical complexity explain these enormous costs.

2. Aston Martin Valkyrie: the British hypercar with stratospheric costs

Annual maintenance cost: โ‚ฌ103,500

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€“ โ‚ฌ410,000 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: โ‚ฌ910,000

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 โ‚ฌ910,000)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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