You can’t simply buy a Hellcat because you’re the greatest soccer player in the world and have a lot of money. Given that Cristiano Ronaldo just acquired a Bugatti La Voiture Noire, it seems likely that this is the case.

It’s the most expensive brand-new automobile ever made, coming in at a cool $18.9 million. Ronaldo was widely reported to be the most likely buyer, and he ultimately made the purchase.

We know that’s a lot of money, but the 1,500 horsepower hypercar is still impressive. Bugatti employs a Chiron-inspired coachbuilding process for every La Voiture Noire. We often stress that the high cost of automobiles is due in large part to the fact that there is only one.

Maybe Ronaldo is worried that he’ll arrive at a party only to find that another guy has shown up in his same automobile. He’s probably having trouble sleeping since he’s in such an embarrassing situation for a famous athlete. Also, we feel zero compassion for him and doubt he is worried.

Many styling details harken back to the legendary Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic. The exposed center spine of the new automobile is one such feature. It’s important to learn from history, which is why we love seeing retro styling cues on new cars. We also have a soft spot for classic cars.

A normal Chiron could never be mistaken for this La Voiture Noire; it would be too egregious an error. The front fascia of the one-of-a-kind hypercar is completely distinctive, most noticeably in how the headlights are positioned.

The 1,500 horsepower comes from a 16-cylinder, quad-turbocharged engine, much like the Bugatti Chiron. The vehicle’s singularity is emphasized by the presence of six exhaust pipes in the rear fascia. The French tend to believe that the more the number of tailpipes on a car, the greater its speed or the higher its price.