Now it is difficult to surprise someone with high prices for cars. Even Korean models in the secondary market often cost the same as the premium Germans some ten years ago. However, there are truly unrealistically expensive cars on the market, the cost of which is comparable to the price tags of an ocean-going yacht or aircraft.
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Bugatti Centodieci
The French megacar Bugatti Centodieci opens the rating of the most expensive cars. When creating its design, the developers were inspired by the EB110 Super Sport line, a sports car from the early 90s of the last century. At the front, the sports car stands out with its characteristic L-shaped optics and a 3-section air intake.
A 1500-horsepower W-shaped unit with an 8-liter volume and 16 cylinders is installed in the engine compartment. With it, acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h takes only 2.4 seconds, while the Bugatti Centodieci accelerates to 200 km / h in just 6.1 seconds from the start. The permissible acceleration speed is 380 km/h and is limited by the electronic system. The cost of the car reaches 9 million dollars.
Rolls-Royce Boat Tail
According to experts from reputable publications and agencies, the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail is the most expensive car in the history of mankind. And although the British manufacturer has never revealed the exact cost of the line, there is information that one married couple paid about $ 28 million for the purchase of a 2021 car.
A convertible of impressive dimensions with a body length of about 6 m is designed in the style of high-speed yachts with some references to the Rolls-Royce of the same name of the 20-30s. last century. When assembling this machine, engineers used about 2 thousand exclusive components and parts. For example, all body panels were made, polished and painted by hand.
In the aft part of the car there are flaps trimmed with elite wood, under which compartments with all kinds of picnic accessories are hidden, as well as a small refrigerator. This platform can be laid out, forming cocktail tables or a kind of canopy from the sun.
As a power unit, a V12 with two turbines and a volume of 6.75 liters is used. Its power has not been disclosed. On the base Phantom sedan, this engine produces 571 hp. power with a thrust of 850 Nm. Most likely, in a convertible, the values are the same.
Maybach Exelero
The exclusive Maybach Exelero was created in a German studio back in 2005 in collaboration with the Fulda rubber brand, which is part of the Goodyear holding. The main purpose of the model is to test high-speed tires for Maybach 57 limousines.
The body length of this luxurious coupe exceeds 6 meters, and under the hood is a 6-liter twin-turbo V12 engine with a capacity of 700 hp. and thrust 1020 Nm of torque. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h takes only 4.4 seconds, and the speed reaches 351 km / h.
Due to the complex body proportions and aggressive straight lines, the car looks visually intimidating. The Maybach Exelero used premium genuine leather, aluminum, polished carbon and neoprene as finishing materials. It is known that in 2011 the American rapper Birdman bought the car, having laid out $8 million for it.
Bugatti La Voiture Noire
The presentation of the hypercar was timed to coincide with the celebration of the 110th anniversary of the brand. It was released in a single copy in 2019, embodying the energy of a vintage 1936 Type 57 SC Atlantic. At a minimum, when creating the exterior, the designers were guided by the style of this masterpiece. Translated from French, the name of the model means “black car”.
Here you can see bumpers integrated into the squat body, a developed full-length fin, an LED brake light strip, as well as six exhaust pipes and rims with an original configuration.
Many body parts and decorative elements in the cabin were made by hand. At the same time, carbon was used to assemble the body, and the surfaces themselves were painted in a characteristic black color with high contrast.
Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita
There are several interesting models in the model range of the Swedish hypercar manufacturer. But the Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita was released in only two copies. Its main “chip” was a carbon alloy body, which was reinforced with diamond plating for even greater strength. Due to the complex production technology and expensive parts, the company decided not to create a third copy.
The sports car is equipped with a 1018-horsepower 4.8-liter V8 with a twin turbocharger, which allows it to accelerate to 100 km / h in just 2.8 seconds. The price of the car was $5 million. At the same time, it can be rented for up to one year, paying 24 thousand dollars for each month of operation.
Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta
This car has all the hallmarks of an elite class. Just look at its appearance and the complete absence of a roof. Also visible in the exterior is a squat silhouette, an incredibly low windshield, a lot of aerodynamic details and optics on the front projection.
The designer mirrors mounted on long legs look especially stylish, as well as the luxurious coloring of the wheels (silver-blue on the left and bronze on the right). The sports car is driven by an 800-horsepower engine from Mercedes-AMG. Despite such impressive power, the curb weight of the model is 1250 kg. Perfectly matched aerodynamic performance allowed the electric car to accelerate to 337 km/h.
To assemble the body, the manufacturer used ultra-light and heavy-duty Carbo-Triax HP52 metal. Luxurious leather, natural wood, and Scottish fabric were chosen for interior trim. Even in the interior there are carbon and aluminum inserts. The cost of Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta was 15 million euros.
Lamborghini Veneno
The presentation of the hypercar took place in 2013 as part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Italian concern. The model was named after the aggressive Veneno bull that killed a bullfighter in the arena in 1914. During the year, the company collected 14 samples of an exclusive car and put them on sale with a minimum price tag of $4.5 million. This allowed the Lamborghini Veneno to become the most expensive car in the history of the manufacturer.
The car is built on the basis of the Aventador with a 6.5-liter V12 and increased to 750 hp. power. Acceleration from “zero” to “hundreds” takes only 2.8 seconds, and the permissible acceleration speed reaches 355 km / h. By the way, the exterior of the sports car caused mixed impressions among the public. Many designers and experts have severely criticized it. So, the authors of the Edmunds publication considered the Veneno the worst development of the Italians.
Rolls Royce Sweptail
The luxurious coupe was born in a single copy. Its owner chose to remain anonymous and not reveal his identity. Externally, the car has a lot of similarities with the Phantom Coupe line and has the characteristic features of an ocean yacht. And the unique radiator grille, created from a single piece, gives the exterior additional elegance, making the appearance monumental. The dimensions of the supercoupe are impressive. One length is 5.9 meters.
However, he only has a two-seat layout, since the rear part is reserved for the transport of various luggage. This compartment is perfectly organized as it has a stowage shelf, a compartment for hats and leather briefcases.
Pagani Huayra Roadster BC
The car was shown 4 years ago. Immediately after the announcement, he entered the list of the most expensive cars that are mass-produced. The roadster is based on a new-generation advanced composite monok called Triax. The raw materials used are titanium alloy and carbon. In addition, a modernized aerodynamic body kit with an enlarged front splitter and a large rear wing appeared in the hypercar. This provides up to 500 kg of downforce when driving at a speed of 280 km/h.
A 6-liter twin-turbo V12 from AMG with 800 hp is installed on board. with a torque of 1050 Nm. The price of the car was $3.5 million.
S.P. Automotive Chaos
Completes our top 10 most expensive cars in the world SP Automotive Chaos, which was called an ultracar by the founder of the company. The fact is that even in the basic configuration, the model is equipped with a 10-cylinder 4-liter engine with a capacity of 2077 hp. It takes just 1.9 seconds to accelerate to 100 km/h. And the “charged” sample, which runs on E85 biofuel, has 3107 hp at all. and develops a speed of 100 km / h in 1.55 seconds. The maximum acceleration speed exceeds 500 km / h.
The minimum cost of SP Automotive Chaos is 5.5 million euros, while the forced copy will cost 12.5 million euros. Externally, the car has many similarities with Lamborghini hypercars, but in general, the exterior cannot be called elegant.