Few actors have the same fame and reach as Arnold Schwarzenegger. The Austrian is most famous for his role as the Terminator, but he has also dabbled in politics, serving as the 38th governor of California from 2003 to 2011.
Schwarzenegger is also a lover of all things automotive, and as such, he has amassed a remarkable collection of automobiles over the years. This list contains ten of the best, all of which make us incredibly jealous of what the actor can afford. There is a mixture of luxury British cars and exotic sports cars, showing how wide Schwarzenegger’s love of vehicles stretches.
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
Schwarzenegger has a few classics in his collection, one of which is his 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz. It was one of the first cars Schwarzenegger bought as his acting career took off, and he has cherished it for a long time.
The 1957 Cadillac has a 365 ci V8 under the hood, producing 325 horsepower and producing 400 lb-ft of torque. The top speed is 122 mph, and the original price when the car was new was $7,826. The first 1957 Eldorado Biarritz ever built sold for $649,000 at an auction in 2013.
Bugatti Veyron
It will likely surprise no one that Schwarzenegger has a Bugatti Veyron in his collection. Introduced in 2005, the Veyron was the first Bugatti since the EB110 of the 1980s and the only car made during the Romano Artioli era of the company.
The Veyron’s mighty 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged Volkswagen WR16 engine produces over 1,000 horsepower in its ultimate form and propels the supercar to a top speed of 253 mph. Nearly twenty years after its introduction, the Veyron is still an excellent machine.
Hummer H1 Slant Back
With his tough profile and physique, it makes sense for Schwarzenegger to have a Hummer H1 in its collection. This is the road-going version of the AM General Humvee, an armored personnel carrier developed for service for the United States Army.
AM General eventually relented against the pressure to build a road-going version and created the Hummer H1. Under the hood is a 6.5-liter turbocharged diesel V8, making 215 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. Just don’t expect good fuel economy, as it could drop as low as 10 MPG combined.
Mercedes-Benz Unimog
One of the more unusual vehicles in Schwarzenegger’s collection is his Mercedes-Benz Unimog truck, which he sold in 2023. The Unimog range is a line of trunks built by Daimler that can perform all sorts of tasks, be they as a firefighting truck or simply hauling a trailer around.
The Unimog has existed in various forms since the post-war years and has served both in civilian hands and with German armed forces. Early versions had passenger car engines under the hood before truck engines began to be used from 1963 onwards.
GMC Yukon
One of the least inspiring cars in the actor’s collection is his GMC Yukon. Used as a daily driver, this massive SUV is costly, with the retail price for the 2025 model currently standing at $66,900.
It is convenient, however, with seating for up to eight people. The base model has a 5.3-liter V8 engine and a ten-speed automatic transmission. Unfortunately, its size makes it incredibly impractical for taking around town.
Excalibur
Another unusual vehicle in Schwarzenegger’s collection is his Excalibur. Designed by Brooks Stevens for Studebaker, the Excalibur is styled after the 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK, although under the skin, it is a little bit more modern than the 1920s Mercedes.
The first emerged in the early 1960s and remained in production until 1990. Schwarzenegger’s Excalibur has a 300 horsepower Chevrolet 327 ci V8 under the hood, allowing it to reach a top speed of 134 mph. It’s certainly no slouch, but it’s not a car you want to drive if you value handling.
Tesla Roadster
Schwarzenegger is one of a handful of people around the world who is lucky enough to own an original Tesla Roadster. While a new version is on the way, the first Roadster, based on the Lotus Elise, was launched in 2008 and remained in production until 2012.
The Roadster was significant because it was the first highway-legal, serial-production, all-electric car to use lithium-ion battery cells. Its power came from a three-phase, four-pole AC induction motor, and in its ultimate 2.5 Sport form, it could produce 288 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.
Porsche 997 Turbo Cabriolet
Schwarzenegger’s collection, perhaps unsurprisingly, includes a Porsche 911, specifically a 997 generation Turbo Cabriolet. Manufactured between 2005 and 2013, it is one of the cleanest versions of the 911 Porsche.
Under the hood, the 997 Turbo Cabriolet boasts a 3,8-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six engine, making 572 horsepower and 533 lb-ft of torque. The top speed is a rapid 199 mph, and when it was new, Schwarzenegger would have paid $136,500 for the privilege of owning the car.
Bentley Continental GT Supersports Convertible
It won’t surprise you to learn that Schwarzenegger owns a collection of luxurious British cars. Many celebrities are fans of them. Schwarzenegger owns a Bentley Continental GT Supersports Convertible, which has a massive 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged W12 under the hood.
That engine makes 700 horsepower and 750 lb-ft of torque, allowing for a 0-60 mph time of 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 205 mph. The Bentley is costly, with the luxury car retailing for $328,000 when it was new.
Audi R8
The Audi R8 is one of the best SUVs of the modern age, so it is no surprise that Schwarzenegger owns one. Introduced in 2006, production ended early in 2024, ending one of the most excellent supercar lines in recent memory.
The first generation of the Audi R8, produced from 2006 to 2015, featured a 4.2-liter FSI V8 engine under the hood, as well as the hugely popular 5.2-liter FSI V10. V10-engined R8s are incredibly popular second-hand and command the most money when they are auctioned.