Friday, March 19, 2010

Top 10 Most Expensive Cars in the World

Who does not want to drive an expensive car? I think the answer will be no one. Everybody wants to drive the fastest and most expensive cars. This list here is the ten recent most expensive cars priced by the manufacturer. Not only for the price, but also these are the fastest and the most gorgeous looking cars in the world. if you ride anyone of them, I know, you will be envied by the rest of the readers of this article.

10. Porsche Carrera GT


Number ten of our most expensive car list is the Porsche Carrera GT form the infamous German motor vehicle company Porsche. With the development of V10 engine started since 1999, Porsche started to produce the car in 2004. The Carrera GT is powered with a 5.7 L V10 engine producing 612 DIN (605 SAE) horsepower (450 kW) and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds and a maximum speed up to 330 km/h. The Carrera GT has five basic colors including Guards Red, Fayence Yellow, Basalt Black, GT Silver and Seal Grey. The Carrera GT has large side inlets and air dams to cool engine. The interior is fitted with soft leather, Bose audio system and navigation. With the use of a clutch made of a high-tech ceramic material, the engine is placed lower in the chassis than in any other super car. This feature is not only making the Carrera GT a road car with the looks of a race one, but also improves its aerodynamics and lowers its center of gravity.

Price: - $484,000
Engine: - V10
Length: - 181.6 inches
Width: - 75.6 inches
Height: - 45.9 inches
Weight: - 3042 lbs
0-60 mph: - 3.8 sec
Top speed: - 205 mph

9. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarenv


The stylish Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is inspired by the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR of 1955, jointly developed by Mercedes-Benz and McLaren Automotive. The body of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster is made of carbon fiber, causing less weight and provides more security for the passengers. The brake discs are carbon-ceramic (in the front only) and provide better stopping power and fade resistance than steel discs. The SLR sports a 5,439 cc (5.439 L; 331.9 cu in) all-aluminium, SOHC V8 engine, generating a maximum power of 460 kW (617 hp) and maximum torque of 780 N·m (580 lb·ft). Unlike most of its contemporaries, its engine is front-mid mounted. For durability Mercedes selected a 5-speed transmission rather than their 7-speed gearbox which was more complex. The safety features car includes the air brakes, tire pressure monitoring system and air bags. The SLR can achieve a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in times less than the claimed 3.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 334 km/h (208 mph).

Price: - $495,000
Engine: - Supercharged V8
Length: - 183.3 inches
Width: - 75.1 inches
Height: - 49.3 inches
Weight: - 4023 lbs
0-60 mph: - 3.8 sec
Top speed: - 206 mph

8. Saleen S7 Twin Turbo


The Saleen S7 Twin Turbo is the more powerful twin turbo version of the original Saleen S7. This limited edition handmade racing car features a Twin-Turbo V8 engine with a capacity of 7000 cc that boosted engine power to 750 horsepower (559 kW) and the top speed to an estimated 250 mph (402 km/h). The engine is connected to a 6-speed manual transaxle with full synchromesh, a 4-plate clutch, and a limited slip differential. The body of the car, made entirely from carbon fiber, incorporates the use of scoops, spoilers, and other aerodynamic features to create split-channel airflow throughout the car. The powerful supercar has a 19-inch alloy wheels at the front and 20-inch alloy wheels at the back. The wheels are wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires and the wheels features the 15-inch vented discs at the front and 14-inch vented discs at the rear. Saleen S7 Twin Turbo can reach from 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds.

Price: - $585,296

Engine: - Twin-Turbo V8
Length: - 188.8 inches
Width: - 78.4 inches
Height: - 41.0 inches
Weight: - 2950 lbs
0-60 mph: - 3.2 sec
Top Speed: - 248 mph

7. Koenigsegg CCX



Koenigsegg CCX was the tenth year celebration from the Swedish car manufacturer Koenigsegg. The CCX stands for Competition Coupe X (X is the roman symbol stand for ten). The powerful 4.7 liter 4,719 cc V8 engine can produces 806 hp (601 kW) and 678 lb-ft (920 Nm) and can accelerate from 0–62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.2 and has a top speed of 259 mph (417 km/h). The CCX has a six speed manual gearbox made for Koenigsegg by Cima with a twin plate clutch of diameter 8.5 inches. The standard CCX wheels are Koenigsegg’s magnesium alloy wheels. Koenigsegg CCX was first displayed in a motor show in the Geneva Motor Show in 2006.

Price: - $600,910

Engine: - Supercharged V8
Length: - 169.0 inches
Width: - 78.6 inches
Height: - 44.1 inches
Weight: - 2601lbs
0-60 mph: - 3.2 sec
Top speed: - 245 mph

6. SSC Ultimate Aero


The worlds’ fastest and fasted produced car, the SSC Ultimate Aero, is a supercar by the Shelby SuperCars. The recorded speed of 413 kilo meters per hour (257 mph) was achieved during tests on September 13, 2007 in West Richland, Washington, United States and verified by Guinness World Records on October 9, 2007. The new version known as 2009 SSC Ultimate Aero has been modified to the exteriors, interiors, and the increase of horsepower about 15%. The most important change is the single piece aluminum block engine that improves the oiling capabilities and structure of the engine and in order to prevent the engine from overheating, airflow to the engine has increased 20% with new carbon fiber louvers. The front has been redesigned to make the car more aerodynamic. The new Aero also has a new AeroBrake system, which is a spoiler that rises up to 8 inches when the brake is pressed to slow the vehicle, can be controlled by a switch. The Ultimate Aero can reach 0 to 60 mph in 2.7 seconds.

Price: $654,400
Engine: - Twin-Turbo V8
Width: - 82.7 in
Length: - 176.2 in
Height: - 43.0 in
Wheelbase: - 105.2 in
0-60 mph: 2.7 secs
Top speed: - 270mph

5. Pagani Zonda C12 F


The Pagani Zonda C12 F is so far the most all-embracing engineered racing car by pagani. The 7.3 L V12 engine made by Mercedes-Benz can produce 443 kW (594 hp) and reach up to 62 mph in just 3.5 seconds with a maximum speed of 215 mph (346 km/h) on the setting for the best handling which provides the most down force but also has the highest drag coefficient. The car was named after Juan Manuel Fangio, a F1 world champion 5 times in a row. The car has six-speed manual transmission, the aerodynamic vents all around, not at least the carbon/ceramic brakes that allow the Zonda F to be with spectacular braking from 180 mph to 0 mph. Pagani Zonda C12 F first came to public in 2005 Geneva Motor Show.

Price: - $741,000

Engine: - 7.3 L V12
Length: - 174.6 in

Width: - 80.9 in

Height: - 44.9 in

0-60 mph: 3.5 secs
Top speed: - 215mph

4. McLaren F1


The fastest racing car before the introduction of Bugatti Veyron, the McLaren F1 was designed and manufactured by Gordon Murray and McLaren Automotive. The car was first unveiled at a launch show, 28 May 1991, at The Sporting Club in Monaco. The motorsport division BMW M designed and built Murray a custom 6.1 L (6064 cc) 60-degree V12 engine called the BMW S70/2. To reduce the excessive heat from the carbon fiber body panels and monocoque, Murray used golf foil, a highly efficient heat-reflector: approximately 25 g (0.8 ounce) of gold was used in each car. The McLaren F1 was the first production road car to use a complete carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) monocoque chassis structure. The car features a central driving position – the driver’s seat is located in the middle, ahead of the fuel tank and ahead of the engine, with a passenger seat slightly behind and on either side. The overall drag coefficient on the standard McLaren F1 is 0.32. There is a small rear spoiler on the tail of the vehicle, which is dynamic, the device will adjust dynamically and automatically attempt to balance the center of gravity of the car under braking, which will be shifted forward when the brakes are applied. The spoiler increases the overall drag coefficient from 0.32 to 0.39 and is activated at speeds equal to or above 40 mph (64 km/h) by brake line pressure. The McLaren F1 uses 235/45ZR17 front tires and 315/45ZR17 rear tires, specially designed and developed by Goodyear and Michelin. The F1 features unassisted, vented and crossdrilled brake discs made by Brembo. With a maximum speed of 240 mph the F1 can reach to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds. The standard McLaren F1 performs the 60-0 mph brake exercise in 2.8 seconds, coming to a full halt in 127 ft (39 m). Up until 1998, when McLaren produced and sold the standard F1 models, they had a price tag of around 970 000 USD. Today the cars can sell for up to nearly twice that of the original price, due to the performance and exclusivity of the machine.

Price: - $970,000

Engine: - 6.1 L V12

Length:-171.9 in

Width:-71.7 in

Height:-44.1 in

0-60 mph: 3.2 secs
Top speed: - 240 mph

3. Ferrari Enzo



The Ferrari Enzo, named after the Ferrari’s owner, is a high performance sports car which is well noted for its styling features. Initially, the Ferrari Enzo cost $670,000 and only 399 units were ever produced, but due to its high demand and limited supply, the price of the Ferari Enzo increased every time someone crashes and it is currently estimated at over $1,000,000. And it features the air conditioning system, navigation system and the optional launch control. The Enzo is a mid-engined car with a 43.9/56.1 front/rear weight distribution. The engine is 65° V12 with 4 valves per cylinder, dual overhead cams and variable valve timing. Bosch Motronic ME7 fuel injection is used and the engine is naturally aspirated. It displaces 5998 cc and produces 651 hp (485 kW) of power and 657 N-m of torque. The Enzo has a semi-automatic transmission (also known as the F1 gearbox) using paddles to control an automated shifting and clutch mechanism, with LED lights on the steering wheel telling the driver when to change gears. The Enzo can accelerate to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and the top speed is over 350 kilometers per hour (219 mph). The body of the Ferrari Enzo is made of carbon fiber; as a result, the car is of less weight. The car features aerodynamic subsystems for better safety and performance. It is also equipped with active suspension for comfort riding in the sports mode. The wheels are wrapped with Bridgestone tires and it features carbon ceramic discs with six piston calipers. The car also features Anti Braking System and power steering. The exteriors feature the stylish body structure, headlights and tail lights.

Price: - $1 million

Engine: - V12
Capacity: - 5988 cc
Length: - 185.1 inches
Width: - 80.1 inches
Height: - 45.2 inches
0-60 mph: - 3.4 sec
Top speed: - 217 mph


2. Lamborghini Reventon



The Lamborghini Reventón was first shown at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show. According to the official press release, the Reventón exterior styling was inspired by the “the fastest airplanes”. Despite the exterior being new, almost all the mechanical elements are slightly tuned version of the Murciélago LP640’s 6.5 L V-12, rated at 640 hp (480 kW). According to the official release, the Reventón accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in the same time as the Murciélago LP640 (3.4 seconds), and is capable of reaching a maximum speed of over 340 km/h (210 mph). The instrument panel in the Reventón comprises three TFT liquid crystal displays (LCDs). The G-Force-Meter is completely new and displays the dynamic longitudinal drive forces of longitudinal acceleration, during acceleration and braking. It has the most power Lamborghini engine and it is the fastest Lamborghini out there. Its production is limited to 20 models and was sold out before the cars were even made.

Price: - $1.6 million
Engine: - V12
Width: - 81.0 in
Length: - 185.0 in
Height: - 44.7 in
0-60 mph: - 3.3 secs
Top Speed: - 211 mph

1. Bugatti Veyron



The Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4 is the most expensive and second fastest a grand tourer developed by the German car-manufacturer Volkswagen and produced by Bugatti Automobiles SAS. It is named after French racing driver Pierre Veyron, who won the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1939 while racing for the original Bugatti. The Veyron features an 8.0 L W16 engine — 16 cylinders in two banks of eight cylinders, or the equivalent of two narrow-angle V8 engines mated in a “W” configuration. The engine is fed by four turbochargers and displaces 7,993 cubic centimeters. The transmission consists of a dual-clutch Direct-Shift Gearbox computer-controlled manual gearbox with seven gear ratios, with magnesium paddles behind the steering wheel and a shift time of less than 150 milliseconds. It uses special Michelin PAX run-flat tires, designed specifically for the Veyron. The Bugatti Veyron has a total of 10 radiators and has a drag coefficient of 0.41 (normal condition) and 0.36 (after lowering to the ground). According to Volkswagen Group, final production Veyron engine produces 736 kilowatts and generates 1,250 N-m of torque. This supercar can reach 200 and 300 km/h in 7.3 and respectively 16.7 seconds, wining the name of the quickest-accelerating production car in history. The brakes are cross-drilled, radially-vented Carbon fiber-reinforced Silicon Carbide (C/SiC) composite discs, specially manufactured by SGL Carbon. As an added safety feature, in the event of brake failure, an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) has also been installed on the handbrake. Bugatti claims the Veyron will brake from 400 km/h (250 mph) to a standstill in less than 10 seconds.

Price: - $1.7 million
Engine: - 8.0 L W16
Length: - 185.0 in

Width:-78.7 in

Height:-45.6 in
0-60 mph: - 2.5 secs
Top Speed: - 253.8 mph
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