Arriving in style is the perfect way to set the tone for a
night out on the town, and we think black cars set the standard for class and
style.
While most automakers offer their high-end models in a choice of black,
some have taken it a step further, creating limited-edition black versions with
stunning custom details. Whether your perfect night out starts with sharing a
glass of Champagne in a sumptuous backseat, impressing your date with a premium
sound system, or turning heads at the valet with supreme styling and
performance chops, these 10 black cars should fit the bill.
Bugatti Veyron Grand
Sport Vitesse Black Bess
Nothing turns heads quite like a Bugatti, and the
ultra-limited-edition “Black Bess” version—the fifth in Bugatti’s Legends
series—is sure to knock a valet’s socks off. Built from the Veyron Grand Sport
Vitesse, this nearly Euros 2,8 million ($3 million), 1,200 hp stunner is limited to only three
models worldwide. The black carbon body is accented with 24-karat gold features
like the Bugatti horseshoe, hubcaps, and rear EB logo, and the Black Bess is
unmistakable thanks to gold-painted stripes and name engravings on the
exterior.
Inside, the car pays homage to its namesake—the Type 18,
nicknamed “Black Bess”—which was one of the first street-legal supercars and owned
by French aviation pioneer Roland Garros. The leather-covered door panels and
the cover for the rear storage compartment feature hand-painted scenes that
mimic how luxury cars were hand-painted in the early 1920s and depict the
original Type 18 and Garros’ airplane. (bugatti.com)
Lamborghini Aventador
Exiting a car is never quite as dramatic as it is when the
doors open upward like they do in the Lamborghini Aventador. Powered by a
6.5-liter V-12 engine, the Aventador also makes an impression thanks to its
super performance: The LP 700-4 achieves 700 hp and a zero to 100kmh (62 mph) time of
2.9 seconds, while the LP 750-4 Superveloce is upgraded to 750 hp and a zero to100kmh ( 62 mph) time of 2.8 seconds. Whether you go for a coupe or roadster version, the
Aventador comes standard with a multimedia and navigation system, as well as
options like a premium audio system and reversing camera. The full leather
interior of the Aventador’s carbon-fiber monocoque can be customized in
two-tone or a single color with contrast stitching, and if you really want to
show off, you can opt for the transparent engine bonnet. (lamborghini.com)
Aston Martin DB9
Carbon Black
It’s only fitting that a James Bond car be outfitted in
black for a night on the town, and Aston Martin’s DB9 Carbon Black edition
takes the black theme and truly runs with it. Aston Martin debuted the special
DB9 Carbon Black at the Geneva International Motor Show in 2014, and the
special-edition car—available in either a coupe or volante body style—features
a host of black-on-black and carbon-fiber exterior accents like the intake
meshes, diamond-turned wheels, window surrounds, and rear tailpipes, which are
coated in a dark “graphitic” finish.
The interior is dark as well, outfitted in black leather and
piano black trim, although optional accent stitching in red, silver, or yellow
can provide a single pop of color. The color scheme may seem stealthy, but the
car still effortlessly draws attention thanks to its AM11 V-12 engine, which
delivers 510 hp and a zero to 100kmh (62 mph) time of 4.6 seconds. (astonmartin.com)
Bentley Flying Spur
If being chauffeured is more your style, the Bentley Flying
Spur has a range of new custom features perfect for a night out thanks to
Mulliner, the automaker’s in-house coach-building division. The rear seats
feature a refrigerated bottle cooler, a bottle stopper, and two champagne
flutes hidden behind frosted glass. The base of the champagne flutes even
mirrors the design of Bentley wheels, and they can be secured in specially designed
flute holders in the center console. Passengers can get extra refreshment from
sterling silver atomizers in the doors, which spray a fine mist of either water
or perfume. While the passengers enjoy themselves, the driver can still have a
little fun, too: the 4-liter V-8 or
6-liter W-12 engines offer performance that complements the car’s luxury.
(bentleymotors.com)
Ferrari California T
Valets might be tempted to take the Ferrari California T for
a Ferris Bueller-inspired joyride thanks to its sporty, dynamic handling. The
relatively compact grand tourer has a turbocharged V-8 engine that goes from
zero to 100kmh (62 mph) in 3.6 seconds, but despite its smaller size, the California T
still has ample cabin space and can even fit two passengers in the backseat.
The retractable hardtop is quick and nimble like the car
itself, opening and closing in a mere 14 seconds with the cover and top moving
simultaneously. The handcrafted interior has been upgraded with a new
infotainment system, USB ports, and a premium audio system to set the perfect
mood for a night out on the town. (ferrari.com)
Maserati GranTurismo
We’re obviously advocating black tie when it comes to
exterior paint colors, but the Maserati GranTurismo offers a wide variety of
color choices inside thanks to the automaker’s personalization program.
Exclusive Poltrona Frau leather upholstery is offered in 10 different color
choices for the seats, dashboard, and other interior features, and the cabin
can be further customized with a range of choices for contrast stitching,
carpet, and wood moldings. The sleek, muscular styling matches the impressive
performance specs: The car’s naturally aspirated V-8 engine variants achieve
anywhere from 405 hp in the regular GranTurismo to 460 hp in the GranTurismo MC
Stradale. The GranTurismo can also seat four adults comfortably, so it’s a
great choice for arriving in style on double dates. (maserati.com)
Mercedes-AMG GT S
If the Mercedes-AMG GT S’s distinctive looks aren’t enough
to turn heads while pulling up to the valet, the AMG performance exhaust
system—which allows the driver to vary the sound of the engine based on the
dynamic select mode—should do the trick. The track-ready two-seater packs 503
hp and a cockpit designed to feel like a fighter jet, with a host of interior
trim and color combinations in high-end materials like Nappa leather, carbon
fiber, and silver chrome. A speedometer topping out at 354kmh (220 mph) and AMG
Performance seats add to the race car feel. If you’d rather wow your date with
music instead of exhaust notes, the GT S has you covered with a standard
Burmester surround sound system. (mercedes.com)
Rolls-Royce Wraith
Black Badge
The Rolls-Royce Wraith Black Badge has the distinction of
being the blackest of the black cars on this list. The Wraith’s “dark alter ego” has the most
intense black ever seen on a production car thanks to an intensive, multilayer
paint and hand-polishing process. Exterior touches and badging on this special
edition are darker as well, including the brand’s “Flying Lady” hood ornament,
which the automaker describes as a “black vamp, proudly scything through the
nighttime cityscape.” Like her, you’ll be dying to take this black beauty out
for a night on the town. The cabin of the car continues the dark, edgy ambiance
with a black-on-blue color scheme and with surfaces that have been darkened
through physical vapor deposition. The Wraith is also the most driver-focused
car in the Rolls-Royce lineup with 623 hp and taut handling—so whether you’re
driving yourself or being driven, you’ll be sure to enjoy the ride.
(rolls-roycemotorcars.com)
Porsche 911 Carrera
Black Edition
Like some of the other automakers on this list, Porsche has
filled the black-on-black design niche with its 911 Carrera Black Edition.
Based on the standard model, the Black Edition—available in coupe or
convertible versions—sports a 3.4-liter V-6 engine with 350 hp and can come
with standard black or optional Jet Black Metallic paint. The Black Edition has
received some special enhancements, including 20-inch 911 Turbo wheels, LED
headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus, and a Bose sound system. The
all-black interior has heated four-way sport seats, Black Edition logos on the
door sill guards, and handy features like coat hooks and 12-volt plugs to
charge your electronics before a night out. (porsche.com)
Acura NSX
There’s no question that the Acura NSX is a head-turner, but
it’s also one of the most unique cars on this list because of its one-of-a-kind
Sport Hybrid Super Handling AWD system, composed of a twin-turbocharged V-6
engine and three electric drive motors. While Acura has focused heavily on the
performance aspects of this car, it hasn’t left comfort and luxury in the dust.
The sport seats—offered in materials like leather or
faux-suede Alcantara—have been designed to offer better comfort than other
high-performance competitors. Audio and connectivity features include
compatibility with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Siri Eyes Free, and Pandora, as
well as the AcuraLink system for convenience features like traffic information
and 24/7 concierge service. An optional Technology Package also includes a
premium audio system designed in collaboration with Grammy- and Emmy-winning
recording engineer and music producer Elliot Scheiner. (acura.com)
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