In the world of motoring some people live by the creed of bigger means better – and some of these humungous vehicles well and truly live up to that.
Car manufacturers like to boast about the size of their cars, but they must struggle to put into words the sheer scale of some of their creations.
And while cars may be getting bigger in the modern world, it’s fair to say in the past car firms have never been shy about pushing the envelope when it comes to their length of their vehicles.
Some behemoths can stretch to a remarkable 22ft in length – that’s more than a third bigger than your average 15ft-long parking space in the UK.
Towards to top end of the scale it becomes debateable whether these beasts can even be called cars anymore, with weekly motoring magazine Autocar sensibly limiting it to any vehicle that can be bought for non-commercial use by the public.
Unsurprisingly, many of these extra-large motors come from the US – a country where super-sizing everything from meals to cars is seen as highly desirable – but some are European and the winner of the longest title manages to sneak into Autocar’s criteria but may be a matter of serious debate.
These are the 20 longest cars made by the world’s biggest manufacturers:
20. Jeep Grand Wagoneer L – 17.07ft
The Jeep Grand Wagoneer comes in at 17.07ft-long -it is the longest vehicle the company makes
At 17.07ft-long, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer L is a premium SUV featuring a tri-pane panoramic sunroof and a sleek, elegant interior to accompany the all-around views.
Equipped with a built-in Amazon Fire TV and 75inches of displays throughout the cabin, the Grand Wagoneer L guarantees a comfortable and high-tech experience for driver and passengers.
The car comes with enough storage space in the back to fit plenty of camping gear for trips in the outdoors, with 44.2-cubic foot cargo capacity behind the third row of the car.
19. Plymouth Gran Fury – 18.86ft
The Plymouth Gran Fury, produced between 1975 and 1989, measured an impressive 18.9ft
Manufactured from 1975 to 1989, the Plymouth Gran Fury measures an impressive 18.86ft. Plymouth, a brand produced by Chrysler, had a popular PH series, part of which was the Gran Fury.
The 1980 version could reach a top speed of 81mph and it needed 14.4 seconds to accelerate from 0-60mph.
The same model was popular with police departments and both the Michigan State Police and the Ohio State Highway Patrol, which ordered a substantial amount of the cars for their officers in 1980.
18. Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase – 19.11ft
The luxurious Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase is a favourite for those looking for a bit more space
Bentley’s Mulsanne models with extended wheelbases measure 19.11ft in length and comes with a significant increase in legroom for the rear-set passenger.
This limousine combines sport and luxury with its sleak indoor and outdoor appearance paired with the powerful motor able to go from 0-60mph in just 5.3 seconds.
Another added benefit for the read-seat passenger in this model is the large sunroof, which illuminates the car with plenty of light. The tinted glass can even by controlled by both the driver and the passengers to change how much light is let in.
17. Dodge Royal Monaco Brougham Wagon – 19.12ft
For those wanting to move their whole family (pets included) the Dodge Royal Monaco Brougham Wagon had more than enough space
Manufactured in 1976, the Dodge Royal Monaco Brougham Wagon has distinctive opera windows and a vinyl roof at a length of 19.12ft.
It was available with an optional 50/50 bench seat in Velcord velour and Oxford vinyl and fold-down centre armrests in colour choices blue, green, gold and red.
The Royal Monaco Brougham came with a fully carpeted cargo area, lockable compartments and even an under-floor cargo area, making it perfect for long-distance trips carrying luggage for the whole family.
16. Pontiac Grand Safari – 19.27ft
In keeping with the 1970s, the Pontiac Grand Safari had a leather-like all-vinyl front bench available in beige, saddle, green or burgundy
Offered from 1971 to 1978, the Pontiac Grand Safari 1973 had a leather-like all-vinyl covered front bench, available in green, beige, saddle or burgundy.
Manufactured as a 2-seat and 3-seat station wagon, it came with an electric clock and door pull straps.
The longest Grand Safari was built in 1976 at 19.27ft in length, but was shortened again the year after for the new 1977 version.
15. Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight – 19.36ft
The now defunct brand Oldsmobile produced the spacious Ninety-Eight for more than five decades, but it was those built in the 70s that were the longest, measuring 19.4ft in length
The roomiest Oldsmobile ever built at 19.36ft in length, the Ninety-Eight was produced from 1940-1942 and from 1946-1996.
The Ninety-Eight wasn’t just the largest, but also the most luxurious Oldsmobile – with its 1972 Regency model, built to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Oldsmobile, painted in Tiffany Gold.
The biggest versions were built between 1971 and 1976, the Nimitz-class, featuring a spacious interior and a massive boot with plenty of space to store luggage or groceries for the whole family.
14. Bugatti Royale – 19.42ft
True to the name, the Bugatti Type 41 Royale was made for ’emperors, kinds and queens’ and had space to match, with a 1926 prototype measuring 19.4ft-long
The Bugatti Type 41 Royale gets its name due to it being made ‘for emperors, kings and queens’, according to Bugatti. With the prototype built in 1926, the Royale was the largest automobile at the time at 19.42ft-long.
Ettore Bugatti created the car and equipped it with a hood ornament of a dancing elephant, designed by his deceased brother, Rembrandt Bugatti, who was a sculptor and artist.
The Royale is the only Bugatti car featuring an ornament on the hood and up until 1933, only six Royale vehicles were created, which are considered to be among the most expensive cars in the world today.
13. Buick Electra – 19.47ft
The 1975 Buick Electra was 19.5ft in length as the company tried to push the envelope of its luxury brand
The Buick Electra measures 19.47ft for the 1975 edition of the car. The luxury car was manufactured by Buick (for General Motors) from 1959 to 1990.
It was available as an Electra 225 model or an Electra Limited model both as a hardtop coupe or a hardtop sedan.
The former featured cloth or vinyl notchback seats and while the Electra Limited came with a limited edition cloth or leather notchback. Both featured power windows and a power driver’s seat.
12. Chrysler New Yorker – 19.61ft
The Chrysler New Yorker, with its distinctive grille and front end, were 19.6ft-long when produced in the 1970s
The Chrysler New Yorker models built between 1974 and 1978 were the largest in the series with 19.61ft.
They were available as a 2-door coupe, a 2-door hardtop, a 4-door sedan and a 4-door hardtop.
The models built in 1974 were described as having ‘crisp lines’ and being ‘contemporary with a distinctive grille treatment’.
11. Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended – 19.96ft
At nearly 20ft-long, the Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended is described as the ‘pinnacle of luxury’ by the firm
Presented by Rolls-Royce as the ‘pinnacle of luxury’, the Phantom Extended is 19.96ft-long. It comes with spacious leather seats, a rear seat coolbox with flutes and space for a bottle as well as the hidden screens in the back of the front seats allow the rear passengers to escape the world in this ‘sumptuous sanctuary’.
The interior features the ‘Starlight Headliner’, whose 1500 fibre optics create the illusion of sitting under the night sky.
With a price tag of £430,000 upwards, the Phantom Extended is the most expensive luxury sedan made by Rolls-Royce.
10. Maybach 62 – 20.22ft
Luxury car brand Maybach produces its 62, which is 20.2ft in length and has an 8.8ft-long interior
The Maybach 62 S was unveiled in 2006 as the fourth car in the Maybach range. Its twelve-cylinder engine makes it one of the most powerful chauffeur-driven saloons.
With 20.22ft in length, the Maybach 62 provides plenty of space with about a 8.8ft-long interior.
The individual rear seats offer a comfortable reclining position including a footrest and lower leg support with the touch of a button – even for tall customers, the manufacturer promised.
9. Nissan Titan – 20.37ft
The first of the pick-up trucks on this this list, Nissan has made the nearly 20.4ft-long Titan since 2003
The Nissan Titan is a full-size pickup truck manufactured in the US since 2003 – with the longest version built being the off-road-specific XD Crew Cab PRO-4X at 20.37ft.
The Nissan Titan and Titan XD models come with a rear view backup camera, a touchscreen GPS navigation system (standard for 2019 models) and remote start.
The 2023 edition of the 4×4 if available in red, gold, blue, black, grey and white.
8. Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five – 21.02ft
The Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five was so big some commercial specialists converted them into limousines and hearses
This huge vehicle from Cadillac was designed with luxury in mind, so perhaps its no surprise the Fleetwood Seventy-Five was a shade over 21ft long.
Those who bought it would find the model had nine seats should they wish to use them – and it often doubled as a limousine, and sometimes even hearses, given the sheer amount of space it had.
Produced from 1976, it was the pinnacle of luxury for Cadillac, coming with features such as climate control, AM/FM radio, controlled parking mirrors and automated parking brake release as standard.
7. Toyota Tundra – 21.04ft
The SR and SR5 models of the Toyota Tundra come with a double cab and 8.1ft-long load bed
While perhaps not the best known Toyota off-roader in the UK – that title probably belongs to the legendary Hilux – the Tundra is the longest the Japanese company offers.
Its SR and SR5 models come with a double cab and and 8.1ft-long load bed that bring the vehicle to just over 21ft in length.
With five seats to go with a load bed so big an adult could lie down in it, this is built for those who might not just want to stick to the smooth tarmac of the roads.
6. Mercedes-Maybach Pullman – 21.32ft
The Mercedes-Maybach Pullman is a remarkable 21.32ft long, bigger than some American pick-up trucks
The longest of the traditional cars on this list, this vehicle was the result of Mercedes deciding to revive the Maybach brand in 2014.
At 21.3ft in length, the Pullman is longer than some American pick-up trucks (as can be seen on this list), and is designed with luxury in mind.
Mercedes claims its remarkably large interior can be used for either relaxation or as a ‘mobile workspace’ for passengers – aiming it firmly at presidents, dignitaries, diplomats and the higher-end of society.
5. Ram Heavy Duty – 21.74ft
The Ram Heavy Duty is the largest vehicle the brand has ever made for non-commerical customers
The Ram Heavy Duty is the largest vehicle the brand has ever made for non-commercial customers with its 2500 and 3500 models coming in at a staggering 21.74ft-long.
The firm, which stylises itself as RAM, boasts its 3500 can tow trailers weighing nearly 17 tonnes, powered by a 6.7-litre turbo diesel engine, and comes with a digital rear view mirror and trailer tyre pressure monitoring.
As you might have guessed this was designed with trailer towing in mind – the 8ft rear bed can have a factory installed trailer mount added, but it can also be left empty to allow for smaller payloads.
4. Chevrolet Silverado HD – 22.16ft
The Chevrolet Silverado HD will struggle to fit into UK-sized parking spaces at a huge 22.16ft in length
At 22.16ft-long, the Silverado HD will struggle to fit in UK-sized parking spaces and probably most people’s driveways if their lucky enough to have them.
This is Chevrolet’s largest vehicle you can buy as a member of the public for non-commercial use, and the brand has gone through a number of reinventions since its introduction in 1999.
The current iteration on sale is the longest it has every made, with the 3500 HD having a max towing weight of more than 16 tonnes.
3. GMC Sierra HD – 22.17ft
The GMC Sierra HD is the largest the Chevrolet-offshoot produces at a whopping 22.17ft long
This 22.17ft-long monster continues the run of heavy duty trucks in the upper echelons of this list.
The vehicle from GMC, which is an upmarket off-shoot of Chevrolet specialising in off-terrain vehicles – including the famous Hummer – is almost identical to the Silverado HD in the previous entry.
It is a whole 7ft longer than the smallest car GMC offers, the Terrain, which itself is a hefty 15ft-long. These a big vehicles designed for the big outdoors.
2. Ford F-Series Super Duty – 22.18ft
The Ford F-Series Super Duty is the longest American-made vehicle you can buy non-commercially
The adverts on Ford’s website showing this vehicle surrounded by prairies and horses tell you all you need to know about who this truck is aimed at.
Coming in at 22.18ft-long, this is the longest American vehicle you can buy non-commercially although that size may work against it if you’re looking to negotiate tight city streets.
The six-seater comes with a V8 engine, and Ford’s tagline ‘Designed for you – the farmer, the professional, the business owner’ suggests it’s not necessarily just for the school run.
1. Volkswagen Grand California 680 – 22.31ft
The Volkswagen Grand California 680 has space for a double bed and even a separate wet room
At a whopping 22.31ft-long, the Germans have put the Americans and their trucks to shame with this offering.
While it may look like a motorhome – and indeed, that’s how Volkswagen markets its Grand California range – it does meet the rules to be included on this list.
With space for a double bed and another over the cabin, and even a separate wet room with a toilet, shower and sink, this is a gargantuan vehicle.
