When thinking of the most expensive production cars, manufacturers like Rolls Royce, BMW, Mercedes and Ferrari typically come to mind. However, when it comes to the most expensive cars in the world, surprisingly, none of these vehicles actually make the list in 2013.
NB. Prices are in US dollars
1. Maybach Exelero
$8 Million
This impressive sports car is the most expensive car in the world at the moment. With only one unit of production, this German made car has a V12 twin-turbo engine with 700 horsepower. It can reach a maximum speed of 351 km/h. This car was designed with the help of college students and even featured in a Jay-Z music video.
2. Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita
$4.8 Million
This modified 4.7 litre, twin supercharged V8 engine car is capable of an astonishing 1,018 horsepower! Only 3 units were ever made with one of the owners being late night talk show host Jay Leno.
3. Lamborghini Veneno
$4 millon
Arguably considered one of the strongest cars on the road, this Lamborghini car was limited to only 3 units. It features a 6.5 litre V12 DOHC engine with 750 horsepower and a maximum speed of 355 km/h.
4. Lamborghini Egoista
$3.9 millon
The Lamborghini Egoista was created in celebration of Lamborghini’s 50th anniversary. It can draw 600 horsepower out of a 5.2 litre V10 engine. Only one model has been made and features a center-mounted cockpit that is actually removable!
5. Lykan Hypersport
$3.4 millon
A Lebanese car manufacturer only produced 7 units of this super car. Customers could choose from rubies or diamonds to be embedded in the headlights. With 740 horsepower and a top speed of 394.3 km/h, the cars aren’t expected to be released until this November.
6. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
$2.4 million
This is the fastest street legal production car available in 2013. With a booming 8.0 litre W16 cylinder, turbocharged engine, this ridiculous car has a horse power of 1200! With a top speed of 430 km/h, this Bugatti can cover 0-100 km/h in only 2.5 seconds.
7. Lamborghini Sesto Elemento
$2.2 million
The Sesto Elemento boasts a 5.2 litre V10 engine capable of generating up to 570 horsepower. It can go from 0-100 km/h in under 2.5 seconds. Only 20 units of this model were released with each unit made primarily out of carbon fibre.
8. Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
$2 million
This monster of a car boasts an 8 litre W16 quad-turbocharged engine capable of generating up to a heart stopping 1001 horsepower. The car is named after Pierre Veyron who was the company’s former test driver who won the 24 hours of Le Mans I n1939. It has a top speed of almost 408 km/h
9. Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster
$1.85 million
Italian manufacturer Pagani made 5 units of this Mercedes Benz AMG Turbo V12 car. It has 678 horsepower and can reach a maximum speed of 349 km/h. This two-door roadster can travel 0-100 kp/h in under 3.4 seconds.
10. Aston Martin One-77
$1.8 million
With only 77 units produced, this sleek and beautifully designed car has 750 horsepower and can reach a maximum speed of 354 km/h. It features a 7.3 litre V12 engine. With a design that screams elegance and power, this car is quintessential Aston Martin.
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