Given that the current supercars are made far and few between, most car enthusiasts can't help but look at these rare cars in awe. We just hope that we could see one of these cars on the road one day, or have the chance to drive it. If you are one of the lucky, rich ones who actually has the money to splurge on a very expensive car, then look at this list of the ten most expensive cars today.
Bugatti Veyron
No one beats a Bugatti when it comes to the title of the most expensive car in the world. The classic non-production lines still fetch a steep fortune like the 1931 Bugatti Type 41 Royale, which was priced at $17 million in the market. Meanwhile, the currently produced 2007 Bugatti Veyron was priced at $1.25 million, making it the most expensive car made today.
For that price, you get a W-16 engine with four turbo chargers at a rate of 1001 hp. The engine is calibrated with an all-wheel drive, which allows the Veyron to go from 0 to 60 in just 2.5 seconds and run a quarter mile in just 10.5 seconds. With a futuristic-curvy exterior and elite raw performance, this car will be a gem for years to come.
Ferrari Fenzo
The Ferrari brand name has always been attached to expensive cars, not because of the pompous luxury look found in other car brands, but because of raw engine power matched with iconic Ferrari "supercar" design. The Ferrari Fenzo priced at $1 million makes use of F1-class technology like sequential shift transmission, carbon ceramic brake disks, and carbon exterior. The Fenzo also uses active aerodynamic technology that was banned by F1 racing for giving Ferrari an unfair advantage.
Lamborghini Reventon
At $1.6 million, the Lamborghini Reventon ranks as the most expensive car that Lamborghini has ever made. The Reventon made an appearance in the blockbuster movie the Dark Knight where people saw how fast and powerful this car throttles - going from 0 to 60 in only 3.33 seconds and running at a top speed of 211 mph. There are only 20 cars of this model with each numbered in the sequence of 20 in the driver and passenger seats. Anyone driving the Lamborghini Reventon will definitely feel like Batman.
McLaren F1
If asked to choose one supercar that defined the 90's, many will select the McLaren F1. This car, priced at $1.7 million during its time of production, is valued at $2-$4 million today. The McLaren F1 was built so well that it can outperform some of the most expensive cars today. It only takes 3.2 seconds for this car to go from 0-60 while reaching a top speed of 240 mph.
Pagani Zonda
The Pagani Zonda is an Italian-made car that debuted in 1999 and endured various iterations. The Zonda C12 F costs approximately $741,000, with 196 cars already built as of 2009. The design can be likened to a grey Ferrari covered mainly by carbon fiber. The lightweight exterior allows the Zonda to go from 0 to 60 in just 3.5 seconds, while reaching a top speed of 217 MPH.
Porsche Carrera GT
The Porsche brand is known for producing one of the most expensive cars in the world, but the model that takes the title is the Carrera GT. Taken from the popular Carrera line, this supercar runs using the updated 5.17-liter v10 engine with 600+ horsepower. Porsche's marked strength in handling is combined with the raw power of the Carrera GT. With its sexy finish, luxurious interiors, and top-notch engineering, the Carrera GT definitely deserves its $480,000 price tag.
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is a supercar created by DaimlerChrysler and McLaren. This model was one of the first cars to introduce the SLR class, which stands for “Sportlich, Leicht, Rennsport.” The SLR class of cars features an overpowered V8 to V10 engines, with at least 6500 rpm and 620 hp. At $455,000, the Benz SLR is designed for the road and the racetrack. Although it is one of the most expensive cars in the world, it probably has the best bang-for-buck among this elite class.
Maybach 62
Priced at around $400,000, The Maybach 62 is one among the ten most expensive cars that caters to "classy and fashionable" owners. The exterior design of the car is where the Maybach makes its mark, featuring a long, splendid body, for an ultra-luxurious look. The Maybach 62 is one of the few cars in the list that will need a chauffeur.
Koenigsegg CCX
This top ten expensive car is a product of Swedish engineering. This car is very fast on the road, capable of a top speed of 245 MPH. Sporting a humpback design that looks like the head of a space shuttle, this car is powered by an 800 hp, 32-valve V8 engine. An iteration of the Koenigsegg CCX runs on biofuel, making it one of the green cars on the list.
Rolls-Royce Phantom
The 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom is as big as it is expensive. Whenever you see one on the road, you will not admire it for its sleekness or speed, but for the power and confirmation of social status of the person inside the car. With a running price of $350,000, this is the car of the royals, and people will definitely pay attention when this car passes by.
These top ten expensive cars can only be driven by the masses when playing video games, but it doesn't hurt to dream about them. As these cars go out of production, and as newer models replace them, this car will easily be in the list of many car collectors, fetching values in excess of 200% from the usual production price.
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