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Cars of
Indian Billionaires
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Captain C P Krishnan
NairChairman, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and
Resorts1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, Rolls-Royce Phantom and
Ghost
When your brand stands for the finest in
hospitality, your car cannot be anything but the very finest. It is,
hence, no surprise that Captain C P Krishnan Nair owns a 1973
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, the new R-R Phantom and the Ghost. The
Silver Shadow is a British icon and in 1973, was a huge leap ahead
in terms of technology and, needless to say, luxury. It can often be
seen parked in the porch of the Leela, located near Mumbai's
international airport.
The
Phantom, on the other hand, was unveiled in 2005 and has been a
benchmark in luxury ever since. The precision and detailing involved
in building this car and the incredible levels of customisation
possible make the Phantom an extremely special car, anywhere in the
world. The same can be said about the Ghost too, the baby-Rolls
Royce as it is known -- though the Ghost is more of a 'driver's car'
rather than the special occasion car that the Phantom is.
Rolls-Royces have been the ultimate examples of opulence and
indulgence, and for a man of Captain Nair's stature, there can't be
a more befitting car. |
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Mukesh AmbaniCMD Reliance
IndustriesMercedes-Benz S-Class
Not
for nothing is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class called the best car in the
world. The S-Class, back in the seventies, gave the term 'German
technology' the credibility it holds today and it holds true for the
latest S-Class too. Known for its speed, authority and an amazing
tendency to spoil its occupants, the S-Class is not so much of a car
as it is an occasion. S-Class Mercs are opulent yet discreet, with
very powerful engines and looks that you just can't
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Ratan TataChairman, Tata
GroupMercedes-Benz S-Class
Be it
a quick dash to the airport or some rapid inter-state motoring, the
S-Class takes its occupants anywhere in great comfort. Mercedes-Benz
has created a very fine balance between dynamics, style, comfort and
luxury with the S, and that explains why heads of state, apart from
the country's leading tycoons, choose Mercedes-Benz's flagship
saloon. |
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Anil Ambani,Chairman, Reliance
ADAGLamborghini Gallardo
The
younger Ambani likes his cars fast and sharp, just like himself.
Though he has a Range Rover and a Mercedes-Benz S-Class in his
fleet, Anil Ambani has also owned some really exotic cars in the
past. However, the Lamborghini Gallardo can be called the best in
his garage. The Gallardo is the sharpest and most popular
Lamborghini, famous for turning Lamborghini's fortunes
around. |
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Vijay MallyaChairman, UB
GroupMayback 62
If
there was ever a car that could spoil you even more than the
Mercedes-Benz S-Class, it is this, the Maybach 62. It is longer than
a Rolls-Royce Phantom, to give you a perspective of things, and is
loaded to the gills. A panoramic sun-roof, DVD players, LCD screens,
rear doors that shut automatically, business class seats... phew!
The features list on this car is literally
limitless. |
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Gautam SinghaniaCMD, Raymond
GroupFerrari 458 Italia
Now
here's someone who's been absolutely vocal about his love for
machines. Gautam Singhania has showcased and raced some of the most
iconic performance cars of modern day history like the Lotus Elise,
the Honda S2000 and the legendary Nissan Skyline GT-R R33. He
recently acquired an Ariel Atom, undeniably the quickest
accelerating car in the world (yes, quicker than even a Bugatti
Veyron; 0-100 kph in slightly more than 2 seconds). But his current
favourite steed is the gorgeous new Ferrari 458
Italia. |
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