Famous sports stars live on the edge in their careers and can compete at the very top under severe pressure. Why wouldn’t they want to spend their hard-earned cash on high-performance cars that are the model of power and precision? Like a Rolex watch or a sleek designer suit, there is a status about having a luxury vehicle that can perform at the very top of its game.
There are sports stars out there who are showing their tastes on the road, whether that’s an exclusive model or one that has extra gas with all the add-ons that are important to them. Here’s a list of some of the best.
Cristiano Ronaldo
In the documentary, ‘Ronaldo’, the famous former Real Madrid star shows his young son a collection of stunning cars in his personal garage.
The 40-year-old has added to his set in the last decade and has a liking for the Ferrari Purosangue, the company’s first-ever four-door, four-seater model. Ronaldo’s version has been dubbed the best SUV supercar of recent times.
This isn’t just another SUV. There’s a massive 6.5-litre V12 engine, which is a reminder that this is a Ferrari and not another brand. The 715 horsepower and 528 lb-ft of torque also show what it can do from a standing start as the Purosangue sprints from 0 to 60 mph in just over three seconds. For performance and excitement, it leaves competitors like the Lamborghini Urus on the starting grid.
Carson Beck
Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck made headlines when he purchased a $300k Lamborghini Urus Performante. While Miami’s hot streak in the ACC is big news on college football lines, players like Beck can go luxury because of endorsement deals. That didn’t help when his Lamborghini and Mercedes were stolen earlier in the year.
Many College players can make big vehicle statements before graduating to the NFL.
Lebron James
LeBron James is another star in their forties who has been at the top of his sport for the last few decades.
The NBA legend has a mix of hyper and everyday cars and was recently declared a billionaire by Forbes. The LA Lakers star, a four-time NBA champion, has the money to invest in the very best.
One of his big loves is the hybrid Porsche 918 Spyder, a car that is often lumped in with the holy trinity that includes the McLaren P1 and the Ferrari LaFerrari. Although on the face of it, it’s the heaviest and the least powerful, it has the most torque.
Rory McIlroy
The Northern Irish golfer finally got over the line at the famous Masters tournament in 2025 after several near misses. He celebrated further with a strong performance in Europe’s Ryder Cup win in America.
McIlroy has a powerful garage of Ferraris, but also has a Bugatti Veyron, which was actually one of the fastest cars around until it was outstripped by the Chiron Super Sport.
The Veyron is known for its eight-litre quad-turbo W16 engine with four turbochargers. This model was iconic as it changed the perception of what a hypercar was capable of, and it was named car of the decade by the famous BBC programme Top Gear. Some even said it was the best vehicle ever made.
How Super Cars Can Stand Test of Time
The Veyron is typical of how cars get even better with the passage of time. The popularity of these models is still high, and purchasing one is like walking through a glitzy showroom with the wow factor everywhere.
In some ways, investing in a pre-owned top model like a Lamborghini, Ferrari, or Porsche is a safe bet. Some drivers prefer a classic look, while others will be taken by the modern spin. Whether it’s a speed consideration of a Ferrari or the luxury and elegance of a Rolls-Royce will inform the approach towards investment.
Key Factors in Choosing a Luxury Car
Key considerations before taking the plunge into the premium power steering world are the depreciation rates, mileage, and maintenance records. A supercar will be less valuable when technology comes along to upgrade elsewhere, although the rarity of a special model means extra value for something that is never going to be reproduced.
The Porsche 918 Supercar is still highly valued over a decade after it was launched. It still has the twin advantage of being a highly prized collectable, yet that blend of V8 power, electric innovation and loving craftsmanship ensures it has an enduring appeal.
The lure of the top-range car is a symbol of dominance, a mark of sophistication, and a status of what hard work and skill can achieve for athletes. When the pressure gets too much, there’s a road out there where they can feel the full-on thrill of the need for speed.
