Erling Haaland, the incredibly wealthy football superstar, has ordered a stunning Bugatti supercar costing £4 million.
The Manchester City forward, who recently signed a massive nine-and-a-half-year £200 million contract, is purchasing a futuristic Bugatti Tourbillon.
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Its powerful 1,800 horsepower hybrid engine, combining petrol and electric power, allows this elegant supercar to accelerate from 0 to 62mph in just two seconds, and reach 124mph in a mere five seconds.
This monstrous vehicle, equipped with signature “butterfly” doors, boasts a top speed of 277mph.
Norwegian superstar Haaland, 24, has teamed up with billionaire car enthusiast Ole Ertvaag to acquire one of only 250 Tourbillon models being produced by the renowned Italian manufacturer.
The highly exclusive car has a base price of around £3.2 million, but Haaland and his partner will face significant taxes due to Norway’s strict environmental regulations.
They are also expected to spend a considerable amount on personalizing the car, ensuring it is built and styled to their precise desires.
Ertvaag, a season ticket holder for Manchester United, Manchester City’s rival club, owns a collection of supercars and insists on registering them all in his native Norway.
In Norway, over 90 percent of new car sales are electric vehicles, driven by substantial taxes on petrol cars.
The pair intend to register their Tourbillon in Norway before April 1st, when tax laws are set to increase import duties on hybrid petrol vehicles even further.
A source in Norway told The Sun: “Taxes will likely increase the car’s total cost to £4 million if registered in time.
“However, for someone as wealthy as Erling Haaland, this cost is not a barrier, and he will appreciate being able to drive his Bugatti when he visits home.
“It’s an absolutely incredible car in terms of both its appearance and performance. The only question left is whether it will be delivered in Manchester City’s sky blue color.”
Haaland, a powerhouse player who has scored 29 goals for City this season, and Ertvaag, 62, jointly purchased a £2.62 million Mercedes AMG last year.
Both hail from the Rogaland region of Norway and share interests in high-speed cars and football. They also have joint investments in property, along with Erling’s father, Alfie, a former City player.
Erling’s new Bugatti is set to become the highlight of his car collection, which already includes a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, a Mercedes AMG, a Ferrari Monza SP2, a Range Rover Sport, and an Audi RS6 Avant Quattro.
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