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Top Ten Most Expensive Cars
Posted by in Ferrari Cars on January 19, 2012
Everyone wants to own a superclass car, not only for requirement, but also for portraying that typical class in the society. No doubt, the best quality cars with sophisticated features and gadgets are priced the highest. As far as comfort level and luxury are concerned, people are ready to spend a hefty price to bring home the best luxury car. Let’s take a look at the top ten most expensive cars in the world that are available in the market. The antique cars and auction cars are not included in the list.
Bugatti Veyron (1.7 million USD): The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is the most expensive car, with the most powerful road-car engine till date. It is produced by Volkswagen AG subsidiary Bugatti Automobiles SAS and launched in 2005 as the world’s fastest production car. Installed with W16 engine, the speed of Bugatti Veyron can reach to a maximum of 408.47 km/hr (253.81 mph). This legendary car is named in honor of Pierre Veyron, the French racing driver, who succeeded the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1939, while representing the Bugatti firm.
Ferrari Enzo (1 million USD): The Ferrari Enzo, or at times Enzo Ferrari or F60, is a super car built with Formula One technology. The car has a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph) and has unique features like 12 cylinder mid-engine, carbon-fiber body, ceramic composite disc brakes, active aerodynamics and traction control. It is launched in 2003 and named after Enzo Ferrari, the founder of the company. In 2004, the Ferrari Enzo was ranked number three in the list of Top Sports Cars of the 2000s, declared by the Sports Car International.
Pagani Zonda C12 F ($741,000): Pagani Zonda, produced by Pagani (Italy), is the third most expensive car. It is a sports car, which unveiled at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It is the latest reengineered version of the Pagani car and has a top speed of 215 mph (346 km/h) and power to weight ratio, 528 bhp/ton (384 W/kg) .
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ost Luxurious Car in the World
Posted by in Luxury Cars on January 12, 2012
If money is not a hassle for you then you must be a classy guy/girl. The lifestyle of the rich and famous is something that everyone dreams to have but only few can afford to have it. Rich people have the best of everything – mansions, gold, jewelry, exotic vacation destinations to travel, and the most luxurious ways of transportation. If you are a millionaire you probably would be using the best means of transportation, which could be a private jet, business class tickets, or the most luxurious car in the world.
If you want to arrive in style wherever you go, then it’s about time that you knew about the most luxurious car in the world. It’s something that you’ve never seen. A pinnacle in its class, this luxury car has it all. The most luxurious car in the world is a joint venture between German and French engineers which makes it one of the best cars in the world. So let’s have a look at the most luxurious car ever.
World’s Most Luxurious Car
It’s not just a sports car that has borrowed its name from Pierre Veyron, the famous racing driver who won the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1939 while racing for the original Bugatti company. The Bugatti Veyron is the most expensive car in the world today. Priced at USD 1,700,000, the Veyron is enough to make jaws drop wherever it goes. So let’s see something about the technicalities of the most luxurious car in the world.
It has been designed and developed by the Volkswagen Group and is produced by the Bugatti Automobiles SAS. It’s loaded with W16 engine. The engine is fitted with 16 cylinders which are powered by 4 turbo chargers. It’s also equipped with a dual clutch DSG computer controlled manual transmission. The Bugatti Veyron is 4462 mm long, has a width of 1998 mm and has a height of 1206 mm. To make sure it’s powerful engine doesn’t overheat, the company has fitted the car with 10 radiators. The Bugatti also impresses you with its top-notch performance. It’s speed is enough to give any sports car a run for their money. The Bugatti Veyron has a top speed of 410.00 km/h which also makes it the fastest car in the world. This speed limit is electronically set to 410.00 km/h to prevent tire damage. I think it’s understood that this car gives an average of 4.82 mpg when it’s driving at its top speed. The car has been the show stopper at many car events and functions all across the world. It’s also been named the car of the decade by the world-famous automobile program Top Gear. It has also received excellent reviews and still is the front-runner with the title of the world’s most luxurious car.
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