Floyd Mayweather's latest runabout: A £3m 250mph ultra-car so rare there are only TWO in the world

  • Pro boxer posted an Instagram picture of the Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita
  • Already owns eight supercars including three Ferraris and a Porsche 
  • Athlete is the highest paid sportsman in the world, according to Forbes

By Lydia Willgress for MailOnline

Published: 11:08 EST, 23 August 2015 | Updated: 12:54 EST, 23 August 2015

Floyd Mayweather has splashed out £3million ($4.8m) on an ultra-car so rare there are only two in the world.

The American pro boxer, nicknamed the 'Money Man', posted a picture of himself sat on the bonnet of the silver Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita on Saturday. 

In a caption uploaded alongside the image, the 38-year-old wrote: 'My new 4.8 million dollar car.'

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Mayweather (pictured with his Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita) has splashed out £3million ($4.8m) on the ultra-car

Mayweather (pictured with his Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita) has splashed out £3million ($4.8m) on the ultra-car

The car is the second of just two and it goes from 0-60 in 2.9 seconds, with a top speed of 250mph

The car is the second of just two and it goes from 0-60 in 2.9 seconds, with a top speed of 250mph

It will add to Mayweather's £35million ($54m) collection of 'toys', which includes three Ferraris, a Porsche, a Lamborghini, three Bugattis and a £30m ($47m) Gulfstream V private jet

It will add to Mayweather's £35million ($54m) collection of 'toys', which includes three Ferraris, a Porsche, a Lamborghini, three Bugattis and a £30m ($47m) Gulfstream V private jet

He added: 'Koenigsegg made only two Trevita's for the world and this is No.2 of 2.' 

The car will add to his £35m ($54m) collection of 'toys', which includes three Ferraris, a Porsche, a Lamborghini, three Bugattis and a £30m ($47m) Gulfstream V private jet.

Mayweather is the highest-paid sportsman in the world, earning around £191m ($300m) a year.

Obi Okeke, who helps Mayweather look after his collection, told MailOnline that the undefeated champion was just 48 hours away from clinching the deal on the ultra-rare car in June. 

The American boxer couldn't help bragging about his latest acquisition on Instagram (above and below)

The American boxer couldn't help bragging about his latest acquisition on Instagram (above and below)

 

 

Mayweather boasted that Koenigsegg is an 'ultra boutique' car manufacturer for the super-rich

Mayweather boasted that Koenigsegg is an 'ultra boutique' car manufacturer for the super-rich

His car (pictured) is the only USA-spec Terevita in the world. It has black and white trim and a silver body

His car (pictured) is the only USA-spec Terevita in the world. It has black and white trim and a silver body

'Who wants to come out and play?' The car's engine (pictured) has a maximum speed of 250mph

'Who wants to come out and play?' The car's engine (pictured) has a maximum speed of 250mph

His latest purchase can go from zero to 60mph in just 2.9 seconds and has a staggering maximum speed of 250mph.

The sports star has previously boasted about his incredible collection on Instagram.

In one snap of him next to his fleet of supercars - as well as his private jet - he wrote: 'Welcome to my toy world! Who wants to come out and play?'

The pro boxer is currently preparing for the 49th fight of his career. 

Mayweather (pictured in his fight with Manny Pacquiao in May this year) is the highest-paid sportsman in the world, earning £191m ($300m) a year

Mayweather (pictured in his fight with Manny Pacquiao in May this year) is the highest-paid sportsman in the world, earning £191m ($300m) a year

Mayweather while out shopping for cars late last year, flanked by an orange Mercedes and a Ferrari

Mayweather while out shopping for cars late last year, flanked by an orange Mercedes and a Ferrari

Mayweather (right) shows off two of his Bugattis, which each set him back £1.5m ($2.4m)

Mayweather (right) shows off two of his Bugattis, which each set him back £1.5m ($2.4m)

Mayweather posted a picture of himself with a Bentley Flying Spur back in 2013 on Twitter, alongside the message: 'Enjoying my night'

Mayweather posted a picture of himself with a Bentley Flying Spur back in 2013 on Twitter, alongside the message: 'Enjoying my night'

Mayweather poses, arms outstretched, as he celebrates his wealth after earning £191m ($300m) in just one year 

Mayweather poses, arms outstretched, as he celebrates his wealth after earning £191m ($300m) in just one year 

He is due to take on two-time Welterweight champion Andre Berto later this year.

Mayweather has also previously shared photographs of himself draped in ‘bling’ jewellery and posing next to wads of cash.

He was also pictured, arms outstretched, in front of a '$300m' sign after finding out his earnings from last year.

FLOYD MAYWEATHER AND HIS NINE-STRONG FLEET OF SUPERCARS 

Mayweather stands in front of his former eight-strong fleet of supercars and his private jet early this year

Mayweather stands in front of his former eight-strong fleet of supercars and his private jet early this year

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano - Cost: £200,000, Top speed: 208mph 

Porsche 911 Turbo S - Cost: £150,000, Top speed: 198mph

Lamborghini Aventador - Cost: £300,000, Top speed: 217mph 

Ferrari 458 Spider - Cost: £200,000, Top speed: 202mph

Ferrari 458 Spider - Cost: £200,000, Top speed: 202mph 

Bugatti Grand Sport - Cost: £1.5m, Top speed: 254mph 

Bugatti Veyron - Cost: £1.5m, Top speed: 267mph 

Bugatti Veyron - Cost: £1.5m, Top speed: 267mph

Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita - Cost £3.05m, Top speed: 250mph

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