Hugo Sánchez would have allocated an approximate figure of 230,000 euros for his personal vehicles for the 1990s. Next, we will detail the collection of cars in which he has invested “El Macho” and that he keeps to this day. Do not miss them!
Former soccer player and current sports director Hugo Sánchez was declared the best soccer player in his country and number 26 in the world in the 20th century. A fact that he achieved thanks to his long football career, especially in his time at Real Madrid, a club in which he managed to stand out with four trophies for the top scorer in La Liga and a Golden Boot. Before analyzing one by one the amounts that the Mexican spent on his cars, we must bear in mind that those 230,000 euros mentioned above are relative to what was spent at that time. This means that today this figure would be double or triple that of that time. An incredible madness!
1) Mercedes Benz 500SEC
2-door coupé manufactured between 1981 and 1991 with a 5-speed automatic gearbox, something innovative for the time, and rear-wheel drive. Among its safety improvements, the airbag, belts with pretensioners and traction control were introduced. While inside, reading lights, heated seats and an improved climate control system were added.
Under its hood rests an 8-cylinder engine with 231 horsepower and a maximum torque of 405 Nm, achieving a maximum speed of 225 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds.. It has a gasoline tank with a capacity of up to 90 liters, and an average consumption of 12 L/100 km/h, making up a total vehicle weight of 1610 kg. Its purchase value at the time was about 50,000 euros.
2) Chevrolet Corvette
We are talking about a convertible model 1992 that the footballer acquired during his time at the Merengue club. Composed of a V8 engine with 304 horsepower and a maximum torque of 447 Nm. All this power transmitted to its 17-inch rear wheels and a total vehicle weight of 1475 kg.
Among its details is a 6-speed manual gearbox and an average consumption of its gasoline tank of 11.8 L/100 km/h. Capable of reaching a top speed of 256 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds. At that time, it is estimated that the Mexican spent about 54,000 euros in the acquisition of the samea value that has decreased significantly to date.
3) Alfa Romeo-Spyder
Model manufactured between 1990 – 1993, in which we have not found great features for the time. It has a 5-speed manual gearbox and front and rear disc brakes. Its power of 126 Horsepower with a maximum torque of 177 Nm It is powered by a 4-cylinder in-line engine, which allows it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.4 seconds and a top speed of 190 km/h. “El Macho” spent around 70,000 euros on the purchase of this car
4) Jaguar XJ
The XJ went on sale in 1968 and has been Jaguar’s flagship for most of its commercial life, which continues to this day. In this case we are talking about the Jaguar XJ 40, a model produced during 1990 – 1994. A 4-door luxury saloon with a total weight of 1700 kg.
The highlight of the car is under its hood with a 6-cylinder in-line engine, accompanied by a power of 147 kW and a maximum torque of 298 Nm. The maximum speed that the car can reach is 211 km/h. and an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 9 seconds, transmitted by its gearbox 5 speed manual and its rear wheel drive. The purchase value at that time was about 50,000 euros.