King vs. Queen: Jay Z vs. Car Collection. beyoncé

Jay-Z and Beyoncé are probably the most famous and powerful celebrity couple in the world today. At least in terms of the music business, no one comes close. These are the two best-selling artists in the world. Jay-Z has sold 36.3 million records in the United States, Beyoncé has sold 17.2 million and another 17 million with Destiny's Child. They are also the two richest, with Beyoncé net worth $355 million and Jay-Z net worth $900 million, making him the richest hip-hop mogul in the world as of 2018 (he was worth $810 million in 2017). which was $15). million behind first place P. Diddy).

In 2006, TIME magazine named Beyoncé and Jay-Z the most powerful couple on their list of "The 100 Most Influential People". In 2009, Forbes named them Hollywood's highest paid couple, earning a total of $162 million that year. They topped the list again the following year, earning a total of $122 million between June 2008 and June 2009.

So where will all this money take them? Well, quite often a car dealership. The duo and parents of three have some of the coolest and most stylish cars in the world. They are not shy about their money: they have cars ranging from exotic supercars to luxury luxury cars and family vans that you can haul kids around in.

But the big question is, who has the best car collection? Jay-Z is more into sports cars and speed, while Beyoncé is more into luxury. So it's tough competition. But we will try to compare their cars.

20 Winner: Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Jay-Z

Jay-Z has some of the most luxurious and expensive luxury cars in the world and also has the world's fastest road legal exotic car. The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport was a birthday present from Beyoncé, a huge $2 million gift for his 41st birthday that should do as much as anything else to cement their marriage forever.

The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport hit an amazing record speed of 264 mph, so it's understandable why Jay was so obsessed with this car.

The Grand Sport is the top Veyron: it's the top-of-the-line Targa with 1,200 hp. and the ability to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 2.6 seconds. On normal roads, the Grand Sport is limited to just 233 snail-slow mph (how sad/sarcasm).

19 Loser: Bentley Continental GT Jay-Z

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Jay-Z has more cars than his (very) significant other, so you'll see a couple of times when he's compared to each other. There is probably literally no car in the world that can beat the Bugatti Veyron in terms of coolness, but the Bentley Continental GT is a worthy contender, if there ever was one.

The Continental GT is powered by a 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 engine producing 500 hp. and is capable of a top speed of 193 km/h. When Maybach stopped production in 2012, Bentley took advantage of it by reaching out to former clients like Samuel L. Jackson, King Juan Carlos and, of course, Jay-Z. Soon after, he added this car to his already epic fleet.

18 Winner: Beyoncé's Ferrari F430 Spider

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A gorgeous cherry red convertible like the Ferrari F430 Spider seems like the perfect vehicle for Beyoncé to drive. It's definitely one of those cars that people buy when they feel like they've achieved success - which Queen B definitely did.

The car is powered by a 32-valve V8 engine that accelerates the car to 0 km/h in just 60 seconds. Its top speed is just under 3.9 mph.

This car is a true classic, and while its $200,000 price tag has eclipsed some of the couple's other purchases in recent years, it still holds a special place in their hearts and they are often seen driving it. It's definitely a car to drive - it can't just sit in the garage.

17 Loser: Jay-Z in a Porsche 911 Carrera

The Porsche 911 is considered one of the most classic sports cars in the world and one of the finest Porsches ever made. The 911 is a time-tested prototype that all other Porsche models will follow. It has been produced since 1963 and is not going to stop there.

This Carrera 4S Convertible is very close to its original roots: 90% of the car's components come from the original. Thanks to the silver-metal coloring, it fits perfectly into Jay's collection. This early 2000s model has the look of a turbo, it's a convertible, and it's perfect for driving on the streets of New York.

16 Winner: Pagani Zonda F from Jay-Z

I have said before that the Jay-Z collection consists of the most exotic and fastest sports and luxury cars in the world, and the Pagani Zonda F is a perfect example of this.

The Pagani Zonda is a supercar that was produced between 1999 and 2017, except for the first 10 years, only 135 of them were built.

So it's a slow process, like some of the best things. This supercar is powered by a Mercedes-AMG 7.3-liter V12 under the roof, can hit 0 km/h in just 60 seconds, has a top speed of 3.6 mph and costs $214, making it one of the most expensive cars in its history. his repertoire.

15 Loser: Beyoncé's Mercedes-Benz S-Class

There really isn't anything in Beyoncé's collection that can compete with Jay's Zonda - or even come close - so we've included this one here just to show it off. The S-Class has been in production since 1972 and was designed to be their first class car at the time. It debuted many of the company's latest innovations, including powertrain technology, interior features and safety features such as the first seat belt pretensioners.

The S-Class also ranks as the best-selling luxury sedan in the world, so it makes perfect sense why Beyoncé has such a car (and another person on this list). Starting at around $90,000, for us mere mortals, that's a pretty decent penny, but for these two, it's just small change.

14 Winner: Maybach Exelero Jay-Z

Is it right here? This is the most expensive production car in the world. This is a unique high performance sports car that was commissioned in 2005 by Fulda, Goodyear's German subsidiary, to test their new Carat Exelero tire line.

Fulda had a stipulation that the car should go over 217 mph, and thanks to its 5.9-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine, it does just that. In fact, its 690 hp. provide a top speed of 218 mph.

Jay-Z introduced Exelero in his "Lost One" music video. He bought the car for $8 million after rapper Birdman failed to pay for ownership. That's right, this car is worth $8 million, making it the most expensive production car ever sold (not at auction).

13 Loser: Maybach 57S Jay-Z

This 2004S Maybach was jointly bought by Jay-Z and Kanye West for use in their "Otis" music video after their production company couldn't film it. They then agreed to auction the car for $57 after making the video, with the proceeds donated to an East African drought relief organization.

But before they did...they took a blowtorch and took it all apart. They ripped off the top, replaced the front grille, and added flamethrower exhausts (as well as a whole gaggle of beautiful women) for video footage. Even crazier than this story is that after the video they were able to use the car as a tax write-off.

12 Winner: Beyoncé's Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.

Two of the world's greatest automobile companies, Mercedes-Benz and McLaren, have teamed up to create this automotive masterpiece. Between 2,100 and 2003, only 2010 copies were produced, and one of them belongs to Bey. It uses a lightweight 5.4-liter V8 engine with 617 hp. and accelerates the car to 0 km/h in just 60 seconds.

It also has a top speed of 200 mph.

Car and Driver hit 30-50 mph and 50-70 mph in just 1.7 and 2.4 seconds, the fastest production car ever recorded by the magazine. Its $455,000 price tag makes it one of Mercedes-Benz's most expensive accomplishments, though for a queen, that's nothing.

11 Loser: Tesla Model S Jay-Z

In 2014, Jay-Z took a step towards sustainability and bought himself a "killed" Tesla Model S. "Destroyed" means that it is painted black and comes with black aftermarket wheels, dark tinted windows and all sorts of other dark details. accessories, including black taillight covers. So he didn't just go ahead and buy one of the most environmentally friendly and popular cars in the world, he went ahead and bought the best version of it.

The Model S has been in production since 2012 and they recently broke the 200,000 2017 unit mark at the start of Q2017 XNUMX. By the end of XNUMX, it was the second best-selling electric car in history behind the Nissan Leaf.

10 Winner: Jay-Z C1 Chevrolet Corvette

Jay-Z has some of the most expensive and fastest cars in the world and is showing off one of his most iconic ones here. This 1962 1 Chevy Corvette is an absolute legend in the world of classic cars, which means it makes perfect sense that he owns it.

It was one of the earliest Corvette ever built, powered by a 283cc Small Block engine. Inches with 283 hp, and even had power windows and a hydraulic convertible top.

It was the first Corvette with optional Ramjet fuel injection. It also originally cost just $3,176.32, although we have a feeling you need to add a few more zeros to buy it these days.

9 Loser: Beyoncé's Alfa Romeo Spider

Another absolute classic (although perhaps not as famous as the C1 Corvette, which is why it's in the "losers" section here) is Beyoncé's Alfa Romeo Spider. This little red sports car is perfect for winding back roads, though it's most often driven by B's and Z's on the streets of New York. This car was produced sometime between 1970 and 1982 and assembled by legendary coachbuilder Pininfarina.

In 2012, Fiat announced an agreement with Mazda to jointly develop a new Spider for 2015 based on the Mazda MX-5 platform. However, a modern version of the Fiat 124 Sport was released instead. This is probably for the best, as some things as perfect as this little car should be left alone.

8 Winner: Beyoncé's Cadillac Escalade

While Jay-Z and Beyoncé own quite a few exotic foreign cars, they also own a few cars made right here in the states. When Beyoncé tries to act incognito, she often drives around in this, her 6.2-liter V8 Cadillac Escalade.

Like many other cars in the couple's fleet, it is painted black. It has some handy features like heated seats and a heated steering wheel, built-in Wi-Fi, a state-of-the-art audio system, and it even costs less than $100,000 - one of the few cars in their repertoire that isn't worth an arm's length. leg. (Though it may cost me an arm and a leg.)

7 Loser: Range Rover Jay-Z

It is important to consider that despite the fact that Jay-Z and Beyoncé are very rich and own some of the coolest cars on the planet, they are also a family and have children. This is where the Range Rover, Cadillac Escalade and Mercedes-Benz van come into play.

It's always good to have a spare car, and not every car they own has to cost six or seven figures.

The Range Rover has also been refined and refined over the years since the 1970s and is a pretty enjoyable and luxurious ride these days. It also has enough space to accommodate the entire Carter family, so it seems like a good option for them.

6 Winner: Beyoncé's Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Limousine Van.

Usually, “family van” refers to a football-style car, Chrysler, or other minivan, but in the case of the Carters, their “family van” is really a luxurious Mercedes-Benz Sprinter limousine. But then the whole family, including Blue Ivy, Rumi and Sir, can easily fit in this bad boy.

The van has Direct TV, a $150,000 stereo system, and a full bathroom with a sink, toilet, and even a shower.

At the moment, they mostly drive around the apartment in New York on wheels. A new one costs around $121,000, but it's really not expensive at all when you consider the safety it brings to their kids.

5 Loser: Jeep Wrangler Jay-Z

When Jay-Z wants to travel off-road, snow or desert, he needs options. And the Jeep Wrangler seems like the perfect vehicle for the job. It also acts as a fallback in case their Range Rover, Escalade, or family van ends up in the shop.

The Jeep Wrangler is a beautiful car - don't let anyone tell you otherwise - and this 4x4 is equipped with a 3.8-liter V6 engine that puts out 202 horsepower to help get through this ice (or these dunes).

These cars are well-known for outperforming the toughest off-road tracks since World War II, so why shouldn't the most powerful couple in music have them?

4 Winner: Mercedes-Benz S-Class Jay-Z.

Yes, this is the second time this car is mentioned, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, because both Carters own it. But this one has a slightly different story than Beyoncé. You see, this particular S-Class appeared on one of Jay's most famous tracks, during his run with former friend and business partner Damon Dash and Rock-a-Fella Records. The S-class was at the center of his "IZZO" video. He bought this car when he was still talking about "pimping and wasting money." The video consists of this car, parade platforms, a whole group of half-naked women and Gloria Velez's dance number. Who knew Jay-Z would marry Beyoncé and become a family man? According to this video, none.

3 Loser: Chrysler Pacifica Beyoncé

Oh, there it is! The car I was looking for, mentioning what a "family van" usually consists of. It's a Chrysler Pacifica, the perfect car for a football mom, and you might be surprised to know that Beyoncé has one too.

You see, there are times when Beyoncé doesn't want to call attention to herself, and this is the perfect car for the occasion. It's the perfect car for when she just wants to grab some fast food or mingle with the rest of humanity, but God forbid she gets out of the van! Able to fit their entire family, it's a really great car for the Carters, and it's probably also the cheapest of them all, starting at just $26,995.

2 Winner: Beyoncé's Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud

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Bay's vintage Rolls-Royce was a gift from her husband for her 25th birthday. When it was presented, there was a nice sign on the front seat: "Reserved for Mrs. Carter." It has great sentimental value to Queen B, as well as great financial value (about $1 million). She really likes the car and has been photographed around and in it many times, making everyone jealous because it is one of the most popular cars. It was customized to her liking, with sky blue leather interior and silver paint. The car was produced between 1955 and 1966 and only a little over 7,000 were made, so we think Beyoncé will definitely stick with it.

1 Loser: Rolls-Royce Phantom Jay-Z

It's hard to call the Rolls-Royce Phantom a "loser" when it's such a coveted and awesome car. But what do you expect from Silver Cloud Bey?

The Phantom is probably Jay's most "thug" car - a $400,000 beast with a twin-turbocharged 6.75-liter V12 engine producing 563 horsepower and an electronically limited top speed of 155 miles per hour.

It's one of the most expensive production Rolls-Royce cars in existence, and the 2017 Phantom VIII is just the latest iteration of the car. The Phantom nameplate actually dates back to 1925, although this one is just as badass, if not cooler.

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