Sachin Tendulkar, widely considered the greatest cricketer of all time and known as the ‘God of Cricket’ in India, shares a similar passion for cars and was also a brand ambassador for BMW India.
Sachin Tendulkar was seen driving the Pininfarina Battista, an upcoming electric supercar rumored to be India’s most expensive car, at the Formula E Grand Prix event in Hyderabad. Sachin shared photos of his ride on social media and pondered if electric vehicles are the future. He was impressed by the car’s speed and congratulated Anand Mahindra and his team.
The Pininfarina Battista had the perfect answer for “Are EVs the future?”.
It was so fast, we defied time and landed in the future!
A wonderful achievement by @anandmahindra & his team. Heartening to see Indian companies back cutting-edge, world class automobiles. pic.twitter.com/QWY1gmnigd
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 11, 2023
Pininfarina is owned by Mahindra and Mahindra and was never launched in the Indian market.
Let’s take a look at Sachin Tendulkar’s car collection, which ranges from India’s beloved Maruti 800 to the sleek BMW i8. While many know Sachin for his cricketing records, his impressive car collection is also worth exploring.
Sachin Tendulkar’s first car, a Maruti 800, was not only his but also one of India’s most beloved cars for a long time. It is said that Sachin has an emotional connection with this car, as he once posted a photo of himself with the Maruti 800 on social media and asked fans to help him bring back the car he once owned.
As the brand ambassador of Italian automobile company Fiat, Sachin Tendulkar’s autograph was featured on the bonnet of the company’s special edition 1.6L Palio called the S10, which he also owns.
After winning the Man of the Series Award during a cricket series, Sachin was reportedly given the keys to a Volvo S80, which can cost up to Rs. 55 lakh.
The Nissan GT-R, also known as “Godzilla,” boasts a powerful 550 bhp engine and can go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds. The car is priced at around Rs. 2.4 crore.
The Audi Q7 is a popular car found in the garages of many celebrities, and Sachin is among them as he owns this model. The price of the car starts at Rs. 85 lakh and can go up to Rs. 93 lakh.
Sachin acquired the Ferrari 360 after scoring his 29th century and equalling the legendary Don Bradman’s record. He later sold the car to a businessman in Surat. The car was also featured in the Bollywood movie ‘Ferrari ki Sawaari.
The BMW X5 M50d model was imported for Sachin by BMW, as it was not available for sale in India. This SUV was also spotted for sale on the classifieds section of Team-BHP.
Among Sachin’s collection, the BMW i8 is one of the most expensive cars he owns. This car boasts a 1.5-liter petrol engine coupled with an electric motor, producing 357 hp of power and 520 Nm of torque. The price of this car is around Rs. 2.54 crore.
Launched in 2016 in India, the BMW 7-Series 750Li M is one of the many top BMW models that Sachin has driven. Priced at around 1.73 crores, it is no surprise to call Sachin a BMW man.
According to reports, Sachin owns multiple Porsche Techart models, including the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S with the Techart kit and the Porsche 992 Turbo S Techart.
