At $5.7 Million, Volkner Performance S is 2022’s Priciest RV

The Volkner Performance S.

Every year, one motorhome stands above the rest in terms of its truly outrageous, no-expense-spared build spec and price tag, according to a report at NewAtlas.com.

It usually comes down to a battle between the two German OEMs – Volkner and Variomobil. Volkner takes the prize again in 2022, and while this year’s 39-foot Performance S doesn’t quite hit the $7.7 million high the company reached last year, it’s arguably a nicer overall package thanks to additions like a large rooftop deck, floor plan-wide surround sound system and coffee-and-cocktails bar. The LaFerrari that finds a cozy home between the front and rear axles isn’t bad, either.

Volkner exhibited this particular Performance S earlier this year at the 2022 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, where it attracted hordes of visitors with its Halloween-like orange-and-black paint job and contrasting pure-white LaFerrari hanging out of its gut. Along with the Action Mobil Global XRS 7400, it was definitely the largest, most gawk-worthy spectacle of the show. But while the Action Mobil could be had for a mere €1.1 million, the Performance S required buyers to cough up nearly twice that – just over €2 million (approx. US$2.1 million). Add in the cost of that LaFerrari, and the price more than doubled to over €5.3 million ($5.7 million).

Based on that breakdown, the LaFerrari costs roughly the same €3 million as last year’s Bugatti Chiron, so the $2 million price difference ultimately comes down to the motorhome spec and a current exchange rate that’s much kinder to the U.S. dollar. We’d say that makes this year’s Performance S a comparative bargain because it definitely isn’t lacking in amenities. In fact, it has some interesting options previous Performance S show models did not, starting with its 135-sq-ft (12.5-sq-m) rooftop deck, admittedly a little awkward to get to via a ladder in the bathroom shower. The deck is designed to seat six to eight for stargazing, spectating, people watching and general fresh air relaxation.

The remainder of the roof is dedicated to practical equipment, including the 2,000-W solar panel array, satellite dish, 4G antenna and dual air conditioning system. Dedicated large and small air conditioners are installed for cooling the front living area and rear bedroom, respectively.

The custom Performance S interior features a unique layout we haven’t seen before. In particular, the high L-shaped kitchen counter with barstools on the outside feels more like something you’d see in a (stationary) home or on a yacht, creating the perfect space for owners to enjoy coffee and a light breakfast in the morning and wine or cocktails in the evening. On the other side of that bar top, the kitchen area comes stocked with a three-burner induction cooktop, oven, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator with separate 12-bottle wine cooler.

See the complete NewAtlas.com report here.

Source: https://rvbusiness.com/at-5-7-million-volkner-performance-s-is-2022s-priciest-rv/