The 10 most expensive cars in the world
Take out that third mortgage. You're going to need it to afford these rare and excessively powerful beauties
Clockwise from top left are the Lykan HyperSport, the Pagani Huayra, the Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita, and the Bugatti Veyron La Finale.
In life, you get what you pay for. And for some very wealthy gearheads, forking over the big bucks means getting ludicrous amounts of speed, industry-leading technology and a whole lot of prestige. Hit the track in any one of these supercars and you’ll quickly understand why these vehicles cost as much as they do.
Take a look at the 10 most expensive cars in the world below (all figures in USD).
Pagani Huayra — $1.3M
There is nothing ordinary about the Pagani Huayra
Named after Huayra-tata, a god of the winds that was worshipped by the Inca people, the Pagani Huayra certainly does fit the bill with its wind-swept body. The Italian supercar is propelled by a twin-turbo Mercedes-AMG V12, six-litre engine which produces 730 horsepower and 740 lb.-ft. of torque. It has a top speed of 372 km/h and can accelerate from rest to 100 km/h in only 3.3 seconds.
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McLaren P1 — $1.35M
The 375th McLaren P1 is finished in an orange similar to the final McLaren F1 ever built
The McLaren P1 is the epitome of hybrid insanity. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V8 engine paired to an electric motor, the P1 pumps out a whopping 903 horsepower. After debuting as a concept at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, the first P1 hit the road in September 2013. Since then, a total of 375 McLaren P1s have been produced, with the last rolling off the assembly line in December 2015. When it comes to sheer hybridized power, the P1 may very well stand in a class all its own for a while to come.
Ferrari LaFerrari — $1.6M
2015 LaFerrari
Ferrari‘s first hybrid supercar comes packed with track-tested technology. The La Ferrari is capable of a combined 950 horsepower, when taking into account its 6.3-litre, V12 engine that produces 789 horsepower and a 161-horsepower electric motor; all of this amounts to a 40 per cent decrease in fuel consumption. Ferrari says the car has a top speed exceeding 350 km/h, reaching 100 km/h in less than three seconds.
Aston Martin One-77 — $1.6M
Arguably one of the most beautiful cars of all time, only 77 copies of the supercar were ever built (hence the name). The award-winning One-77 features a naturally aspirated 7.3-litre V12 engine that produces 750 horsepower. The top speed is estimated to be around 320 km/h and it’s capable of going from zero to 100 km/h in about 3.5 seconds.
Ferrari F60 America — $2.5M
Ferrari F60 America
Ferrari decided to commemorate 60 years in North America with this rear-wheel-driven, V12-powered, 730-horsepower supercar, and is it ever a rare beauty. Based on the F12 Berlinetta, only 10 F60 Americas were slated to be produced when it was announced in October 2014, and, not surprisingly, all 10 copies found deep-pocketed buyers very quickly. The F60 America differentiates itself from the F12 Berlinetta with bolder styling, an open roof and a gussied-up red interior.
Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse — $2.6M
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse
The former holder of the “fastest car in the world” title, the Bugatti Veyron may be discontinued, but it remains among the most coveted status symbols in the automotive world. The Grand Sport Vitesse convertible is loaded with a neck-breaking 1,200 horsepower and 1,106 lb.-ft. of torque. Compare that with the standard Bugatti Veyron’s 987 horses and 922 lb.-ft. of torque, and the difference becomes pretty evident.
Koenigsegg One:1 — $2.85M
The Koenigsegg One:1 can officially go from zero to 300 km/h and back down to zero in just 17.95 seconds
The One:1 is powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.0-litre V8, producing a seriously absurd 1,340 horsepower and 740 lb.-ft. of torque. And how to explain the odd name? The One:1’s extensive use of carbon fibre lends a curb weight of just 1,340 kilograms, which matches the horsepower output. All of this translates to blistering performance on the track. The supercar can reach 300 km/h from a standstill in just 11.922 seconds.
Lykan HyperSport — $3.4M
The Lykan Hypersport is manufactured by Lebanese automaker W Motors.
The brainchild of Dubai-based W Motors, the Lykan is the first supercar made by a company located in the Middle East. It was featured in the film Furious 7 and has already built up its supercar cachet as one of the most expensive and limited production cars ever — W Motors plan to produce only seven units of the car. So, what makes the Lykan so special? Well, in addition to being powered by a 3.7-litre twin-turbocharged flat-six engine that produces 780 horsepower and 708 lb.-ft. of torque, the two-door, rear-wheel-drive supercar can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds, and it’s the first car to feature headlights with embedded jewels (buyers have a choice of diamonds, rubies or sapphires). Talk about extravagant.
Lamborghini Veneno Roadster — $4.5M
Think the Lamborghini Veneno roadster is wild? Wait until you meet the Centenario.
The convertible version of Lamborghini’s fierce-looking supercar is the most expensive — and exclusive — vehicle in Lambo’s arsenal. Only nine Veneno Roadsters were produced, beginning in 2014. Those lucky to get their hands on one of these exclusive cars surely forgot about the hefty price tag as soon as the 740-horsepower V12 engine hit its top speed of 355 km/h.
Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita — $4.8M
When it comes to ultra-rare vehicles, the Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita stands above the rest. The Swedish boutique manufacturer only built two of these things, and one of them happens to be owned by boxer Floyd “Money” Mayweather, who made headlines in August 2015 by announcing he paid $4.8M for the privilege. The company describes the hypercar as a “diamond on wheels.” It’s not just hyperbole, either; the CCXR Trevita’s specially designed and coated carbon fibre body actually sparkles a silvery white under sunlight. The company originally planned to produce three copies of this car, but the process for manufacturing the white carbon fibre proved to be so difficult that the decision was made to limit production to just two.
The Trevita, which is a Swedish abbreviation meaning “three whites,” features a double carbon rear wing and a 4.8-litre V8 under the hood, pumping out 1,018 horsepower and 796 lb.-ft. of torque. It can hit 100 km/h from a standstill in a scant 2.9 seconds and has a top speed of over 410 km/h. Impressive, indeed.
There are several things that make or break a car’s popularity: its value, its safety, its reliability, and its price. Some cars are popular because they meet basic needs of getting people from point A to point B—like a good bed, they maintain their market domination not because they are particularly noticeable, but because they aren’t particularly noticeable. Others historically have been popular because they were the first of their kind, met a unique need, or tapped into the power of creative ideas.
Check out some of the best-selling cars in the world, both historically and in the present-day.
Best-Selling Car Ever: Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla Best Selling Car
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Are you surprised that this plain old car is the best-selling car ever? You should not be: the sedan is dependable, reliable and affordable, with a price tag of under $20,000 for many models.1 It’s been produced since 1966 and has sold over 40 million units worldwide, far surpassing any competition in terms of the number of units sold. 2
Second Best-Selling Car Ever: Volkswagen Beetle
Volkswagon Beetle
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Unless you have been living under a rock, you have probably played the punch buggy game: whenever you saw a Volkswagen Beetle as a kid, you might have punched your friend (or sibling)’s arm and yelled out “Slug bug!” or “Punch buggy!” Along with delighting generations of children since the 1960s, this classic car, produced from 1938 until 2003, was incredibly popular: 21.5 million units were sold during its six-decade reign.3 Many models came with a flower holder built-in, possibly a nod to its prevalence during the flower power era.4
Third Best-Selling Car Ever: Ford Model T
Ford Model T
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Sometimes, first really is most fabulous. First produced over 100 years ago in 1908, the Ford Model T is the third best-selling vehicle of all time.5 16.5 million Ford Model Ts were sold, and by 1913, this car controlled 90 percent of the global automobile market.67 By the end of its run in 1927, Model Ts were painted shiny black and shiny black only, purportedly at the direction of Mr. Ford himself. But many earlier models were painted gray, blue, green or even red.8 While they will cost you much more than this amount now, the first touring model cost you $850—or about $23,688 in today’s dollars.910
Most Popular in the United States: Ford F-Series
Ford F-Series
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Probably more than any other country, America loves our trucks. They are great for hauling timber, rumbling through rural areas and suburbia alike, and for making men feel manlier than they have ever felt before—mud flaps optional. Ford’s F Series of trucks have been the best-selling vehicles in the United States for awhile, and no matter the reason, the truck’s dominance is likely here to stay; the series’ sales were up 8.4 percent
1. Hennessey Venom F5: 301 MPH
The Venom F5 boasts an exciting claimed a top speed of 301 mph, which knocks the previous top-speed figure by more than a school zone speed limit. To get this magic done, Hennessey started with a brand new, 2,950-pound carbon fibre chassis and bolted a 1600-hp, 7,4-liter, twin-turbo V8 to it. Not to mention, the results are astonishing. The Venom F5 can go from 0 to 249 to 0 mph in less than 30 seconds total.
2. Koenigsegg Agera RS: 278 MPH
No doubt regarding specs, Hennessey's Venom F5 is the most impressive car on the chart, but when it comes to verified speed, Koenigsegg Agera RS is the ultimate winner. For the official record, Koenigsegg asked the NDT (Nevada Department of Transportation) to block Route 160 between Las Vegas and Pahrump, which stretches across a distance of 11-mile. The Agera RS hit the speed of 284.55 mph during its first run.
3. Hennessey Venom GT: 270MPH
In the year 2014, Hennessey recorded a 270.4-mph run at the Kennedy Space Center. Although the Guinness Book of World Records approved the term, it received quite a bit of criticism. To be considered legitimate, the speed records usually require a run in each direction, and an average of two runs is taken to account (like Koenigsegg did with the Agera RS). All the more, the Venom GT due to its hand-built nature was questioned on being deserving among the series production cars.
4. Bugatti Chiron: 261 MPH
Bugatti has been ruling the world's fastest car category before Hennessey and Koenigsegg jumped into the top speed fray. The list of supercars is incomplete without the legendary Bugatti. The Volkswagen Group after ten years of producing the Veyron revealed its successor - the Chiron. The first-generation model of this car was priced at $2.6 million.
5. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport: 268 MPH
Volkswagen purchased the Bugatti brand with only one dream, to build the fastest production car in the world. Bugatti manufactured Veyron that achieved the goal and had a whopping price tag of $1.7 million. It got a quad-turbocharged W16 engine producing 1,000 hp. Soon the Veyron was dethroned by the SSC Ultimate Aero, which was much better in specs and speed. With full power, Bugatti came back with the Veyron Super Sport that pumps out an astonishing 1200 HP.
While sitting behind the wheel of these beasts, people often tend to lose control as they are super excited and thrilled about the experience. Speed is a significant contribution of road accidents, and we all know that excessive and inappropriate speed contributes to the death. It's better to keep yourself and your million-dollar-car protected from crashes and another form of mishaps. Buy a comprehensive car insurance policy that not only covers the breakdown of your beast but also gives you peace of mind at the times you need it the most. Also, it's advisable and easy to buy the car insurance policy online
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