The T20 bonanza, the Indian Premier League, has now entered the business end and its now all about securing the top four places for the playoffs. Having said it is crunch time for Royal Challengers Bengaluru as they taken on five-time champions Chennai Super Kings. Virat Kohli has been leading the franchise from the front as RCB has been unbeatable in their last five matches. Before the Southern Derby takes place, we take a look at the Orange Cap holder, Virat Kohli’s luxury car collection.
Bentley Continental GT
This is the world where speed, class and old world charm come together. We are talking about the insatiable Bentley Continental GT. The bespoke two-door grand tourer is available in two powertrains, the 4-litre V8 and the iconic 6-litre W12.
The V8 produces 542 bhp and 770 Nm of torque and is capable of doing 0 to 100 kmph in 4 seconds. The massive W12 has an output of 650 bhp and 900 Nm and does 0-100 kmph in 3.6 seconds. The V8 has a top speed of 318 kmph and 336 kmph for the W12.
Bentley Flying Spur
When it comes to attention to detail, there are none so meticulous than Bentley. The ultra-luxurious sedan, the Flying Spur, brings the regal classic design with class-leading performance as Bentley calls it the fastest production four-door sedan in the world.
The Flying Spur is available in three engines — 4-litre V8 petrol engine, a 2.9 litre V6 hybrid with 103 kW electric motor and the 6-litre W12. The V6 hybrid has an output of 410 bhp and 550 Nm and has a capability to drive in all-electric power up to 140 kmph. It has a top speed of 285 kmph. The other two engines are the same as in the Continental GT.
Audi R8 LMX
The Audi R8 LMX is the Kohinoor in Kohli’s exotic car collection as the German car manufacturer only made 99 examples of it. This limited-edition super car was the world’s first to be equipped with laser high beams. The beast gets a 5.2-litre V10 engine with 562 bhp and 540 Nm of torque.
It accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in 3.4 seconds and has a top speed is 320 kmph. Mated to a seven‑speed S tronic transmission, the R8 LMX has quattro permanent all‑wheel drive system and 19‑inch wheels with carbon‑fiber ceramic brake discs.
Audi A8L
Audi’s flagship sedan, the A8L, brings together lounge like comfort, state-of-the art technology and refinement. In India, Audi doesn’t sell diesel vehicles anymore. Hence, the A8L is only available with a 3-litre V6 petrol engine with mid hybrid electric technology.
It has a total output of 335 bhp and 500 Nm of torque. The A8L has permanent all-wheel drive and is mated to an 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission.Â
Range Rover Vogue
The Range Rover is like a must have luxury SUV for all A-listers and celebrities in India and Virat Kohli also owns one. With its legendary off-roading capabilities, the Range Rover leaves no stone unturned when it comes to comfort and luxury. The SUV is available in three wheelbase options — Standard, Long Wheelbase and Long Wheelbase Seven Seats.
It gets both a petrol and diesel variants. The former is a 3-litre with 394 bhp and 550 Nm while the latter is a 3-litre diesel with 347 bhp and 700 Nm. Both are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
