Shraddha Yawalkar

Top 10 Most Expensive Cars in the World

Style, luxury, an innovative design and above all, speed… these cars have it all and much more.  Actually, the most expensive car in the world was the 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe which was sold for $8,700,000 in 1987. However, as it’s not longer available in the market today, it will not be included in this list. These spectacular supercars are any car enthusiasts dream come true, although after reading some of the prices you may feel a little differently. From prices as high as $2,400,000, here are the 10 Most Expensive Cars in the World. 

 

 

 

1) The Bugatti Veyron Super Sports ( $2,400,000)

This is easily the most expensive and the most powerful car in the world today. It is also the fastest street legal car with a top speed of 431km/hr.  It is also the fastest accelerating car reaching 0-60 in just 2.5 seconds! This car is named after racing driver Pierre Veyron, who won the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1939 while racing for the original Bugatti firm.  This beauty has been designed and developed by the Volkswagen group and produced by Bugatti Automobiles SAS at their headquarters in France.  The best part about this car is that it can be driven by anyone with a driver’s license as opposed to other super cars that require special driving permits.

 

 

2) Aston Martin One-77 ($1,850,000)

This supercar surpasses all the previous Aston Martin cars due to its powerful performance and stunning exterior.  The production of this magnificent car is limited as it is expected that not many people will be able to afford this luxury.  With 750 hp, this car is able to travel from 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds. It can reach a maximum speed of 220 mph.  It even stands ahead of the Veyron, in terms of luxury.  It is the epitome of sophistication.

 

 

3) Pagani Zonda Clinque Roadster ($1,850,000)

One of the most striking cars in the world is the Pagani, the Italian super car that can go from 0-60 in 3.4 seconds.  This rocket ship inspired car hits 200 kilometers per hour in less than 10 seconds. It has a top speed of 217 mph.  This limited edition super car includes all the things that one can only dream of. 

 

 

4) Lamborghini Reventon ($1,600,000)

Here is yet another masterpiece by the father of sports cars- Lamborghini. It is the most expensive as well as powerful Lamborghini ever built. It takes 3.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and its top recorded speed is 212.2 mph.  Only 20 pieces of this new breed of Lamborghini were manufactured. Thus, it’s rarity as well as specifications of the car makes it one of the expensive cars till date.

 

 

5) Koenigsegg Agera ($1,600,000)

 This is one supercar that may give Bugatti a run for its money and claim for itself the title of being the world’s fastest supercar.  This latest import from Sweden can go from 0-60 in just 2.8 seconds, reaching a maximum speed of 260 mph.  This new car is so exotic that the Royal Family of Oman already placed an order for one before it was even revealed at the Geneva Motor Show.

 

 

6) Maybach Landaulet ($1,380,000)

This is the most luxurious and the most expensive sedan on the market as of now. It can reach from 0-60 in 5.2 seconds. What makes this car even more unique is its convertible roof that can open fully at the rear. The Landaulet is made for those lucky CEOs and Executives who have their own personal driver.

 

 

7) Zenvo ST1 ($1, 225,000)

This car is the product of a new Danish supercar company that will compete to be the best in speed and style. The Zenvo ST1 is able to reach 60 mph in 2.9 seconds and has a top speed of 233 mph.  This latest supercar is limited to 15 units. The company has even guaranteed “flying doctors” to keep your car running.

 

 

8) McLaren F1 ($970,000)

This first thing you will notice about this car is its unique design.  The car possesses a unique 3 seater configuration with the driver at the center of the interior and the 2 passenger seats flanked along the back of the driver. In 1994, this was the fastest and most expensive car. However, it is more than just that. Built with some of the most flawless engineering, this is one car that has made its mark in the automobile industry.  It has an amazing top speed of 240 mph and can reach 60 mph in 3.2 seconds, despite being built 15 years ago.

 

 

9) Ferrari Enzo ($670,000)

The Ferrari is without a doubt the most popular super ever built.  It was developed in 2002 using Formula One Technology. It has a horsepower of 650 and can reach a top speed of 217 mph with 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds. However, it is hard to get your hands on this beauty as only 400 units have been produced.

 

 

10) Pagani  Zonda C12 ($667,321)

This custom built supercar was unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show in2005. It’s advanced technology and spectacular craftsmanship, the Zonda has proven that it can easily compete with other supercars around. Produced by a small independent company in Italy, it is one of the fastest cars ever produced with a top speed of 215 mph+. It can reach 0-60 in 3.5 seconds.