Exotic Car Collection of Karan Johar – Mercedes Maybach to Audi

One of the biggest directors and producers in the country sure has some incredibly opulent automobiles in his garage.

The car collection of Karan Johar is quite impressive. He is known for launching newcomers primarily in Bollywood. His production house is the iconic Dharma Productions, the legacy of which was established by his father, Yash Johar. For his influential work, Karan Johar is a recipient of high accolades including the likes of two National Film Awards, seven Filmfare Awards, as well as Padma Shri in 2020. He has even tried his hand at acting. For now, let us discuss his expensive vehicles.

Car Collection of Karan Johar

Audi A8L

Let us commence this list with the flagship sedan from Audi in India, the A8L. Note that the ‘L’ in the name denote Long Wheelbase. It is a stretched version of the regular A8 to liberate acres of room for the rear passengers. Under its long hood sits a potent 3.0-litre V6 engine which generates an impressive 340 hp and 500 Nm of peak power and torque. Performing the transmission duties is a sporty 8-speed automatic gearbox which powers all four wheels via Audi’s trademark Quattro technology. With this engine-transmission combination, the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h comes up in just 5.7 seconds. The top speed is a handy 250 km/h.

Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d

Then there is the Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d in Karan’s garage. It is the flagship SUV from Mercedes which is often regarded as the S-Class of SUVs in Mercedes’ parlance. It offers tons of modern equipment to its customers along with convenience and connectivity features. Under its tall hood sits a powerful 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine which outputs a decent 330 hp and 700 Nm of peak power and torque. This engine pairs with a 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission channelling power to all four wheels via Merc’s renowned 4MATIC tech. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.3 seconds with a top speed of 238 km/h.

Mercedes Maybach S580

The final vehicle in the car collection of Karan Johar is the Mercedes Maybach S580. It is one of the most opulent luxury cars in the world. It belongs to the Maybach division of Mercedes, which customizes the regular models extensively. The Maybach S580 draws power from a 4.0-litre V8 engine which produces a cool 503 hp and 700 Nm of peak power and torque. Performing the transmission duties is a 9-speed automatic gearbox which drives all four wheels. The result is a brisk 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 4.8 seconds. It has a top speed of 250 km/h. These are all the cars in the garage of the famed director.

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