Most Expensive Cars In The World 2012

Posted date:  June 5, 2012  |  16 Comments

It is surprising to see the list of top 10 expensive new cars unexpectedly. Forget the Ferrari 458 or the $300,000 Lamborghini Aventador a seven at the low end of the scale they start right around the one million mark.

The current world’s most expensive car is the  Maybach Exelero. The one-off custom built Maybach was revealed in May 2005 at the Tempodrom in Berlin. The built by Stola in Turin is a one-off vehicle designed to showcase the new high tech performance of the Exelero Tyre range from the leading tyre maker Fulda. These two companies have not teamed up for the first time because way back in 1938 Fulda showed its tyres on a Mayback SW 38 limousine. Now there are to produce the model in the series registered for on-road use. This New Exelero will be limited to just 10 pieces having the cost of $8 to $10million dollars.

1. Maybach Exelero: $8,000,000

Price: $8 million
Country of Origin: Germany
Engine: V12 twin turbo
0-60 mph: 4.4 seconds

The exelero, commissioned by the tyre company Fulda is a chopped-down two-seater coupe. Though it is much more than just a show car. During the tests at the Nardo high-speed oval, the model reached the top speed of 218.38 miles per hour even though it weighed around 2.6 tonnes. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 4.4 seconds. The design of the car is the result of the competition among the students at the Pforzheim Polytechnic Department of Transport Design which has designed the show vehicles for Fulda during the past. The designing of the 24 year old Fredrik Burchhard was selected and the entire work was coordinated with Mayback design centre in Sindelfingen. Basing on the Maybach 57 limousine the project required a certain amount of re-engineering: the A-pillar and the doors were to be shifted backwards and the steering column, the pedals and the gearshift had to be relocated altogether. The benchmark 550- bhp v12 engine was prepared for 5.9 litres and tuned for 700 bhp with over 738 lb ft of torque. The final dimensions which were 5890mm long, 2140mm wide and just 1390 mm high the car was packed with a full-spec interior that included leather, neoprene, aluminium and the carnbonfibre finishes. Rapper  Bryan “Birdman” Williams, reportedly spent $8,000,000 on the one-off Maybach Exelero coupe. The rapper has a net worth of $125 million.

2. Bugatti Veyron Supersport: $2,600,000

Price: $2.6 million
Country of Origin: France
Engine: 16-cylindars, 1,200hp
0-60 mph: 2.4 seconds

The fastest and the second most expensive car is the Bugatti Veyron Supersport – what more is there to know? At a whopping $2.6 million the Bugatti Veyron Supersport is the ultimate Bugatti and a test case of how far the VW engineers can go. By getting 1,200 hp from a quad-turbo 8.0 liter w16 engine and the standard built aerodynamics help it reach to the top speed of 267.81 mph. Plus, unlike a lot of rough-around-the-edges hypercars, the Veyron will keep you in the luxury.

3. Ferrari 599XX: $2,000,000

Price: $2 million
Country of Origin: Italy
Engine: 700hp V12
0-60 mph: 2.9 seconds

Have a Ferrari 559 and then turn it into a race only supercar and you get the 599XX. It is being powered by a 700-hp model of the factory V12 engine as there are no turbos or the superchargers here. Moreover you can accelerate to 60 mph in just 2.9 seconds. As a follow up to the Ferrari FXX this model was built in a few numbers for the much pampered Ferrari owners who are welcomed to speed drive their cars at the exclusive track events. Here the debate is centered on whether the car has better looks or better sound. Although Ferrari is yet to announce the price but it is rumored to be more than $2 million.

4. Zenvo ST1: $1,800,000

Price: $1.8 million
Country of Origin: Denmark
Engine: 1,250hp V8
0-60 mph: 2.9 seconds

Then comes the Zenvo ST1 from Denmark. With the help of this the Danes can add super cars to the litany of things that they are known for which includes Carlsberg beer and the stories narrated by Hans Christian Andersen. It makes 1,250 horsepower with the help of a turbocharged and the supercharged 7.0 liter V8 engine. The cost of this car is 1.8 million and along with it a free $50,000 watch is there for the offing.

5. Koenigsegg Agera R: $1,711,000

Price: $1.7 million
Country of Origin: Sweden
Engine: 1,115hp, 5.0-liter V8
0-60 mph: 2.9 seconds

Packed with a twin-turbo 5.0 liter V8, the Agera R by Swedish supercar maker Koenigsegg produces the horsepower of 1,115 while running on E85 ethanol. Priced around $1.5 million for the usual Agera and if you want to earn a R badge you may have to give an additional $211,000.

6. Lamborghini Reventon $1,600,000

Price: $1.6 million
Country of Origin: Italy
Engine: 6.5 L (400 cu in) V12
0-60 mph: 2.9 seconds

The mid-engined sports car, Lamborghini Reventon, which debuted at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor show ranks as one of the most powerful and most expensive Lamborghini cars ever made.

7. Aston Martin One-77: $1,400,000

Price: $1.4 million
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Engine: 750hp, 7.3-liter V12
0-60 mph: 3.7 seconds

The Aston Martin One-77 which is one of world’s full carbon-chassis vehicle which is dramatically styled too. The new crown jewel machine from the well renowned sports car maker is powered by a mammoth 7.3 liter v12 engine generating a 750 Horse Power. It also comes with a not-so-common pushrod suspension mechanism which is very much like the ones used in the Formula 1 cars. The price is fixed at$1.4 million as only 77 have been made and that is why they have earned the name.

8. Maybach Landaulet: $1,400,000

Price: $1.4 million
Country of Origin: Germany
Engine: 620hp 12-cylindar
0-60 mph: 5.2 seconds

The Maybach Landaulet could be a bargain as it is priced at $1.4 million. Because of the fact that it is quite rare and the decision taken by the Mercedeze-Benz, recently, to cut the penultimate luxurious brand it is destined to become a classical and a future Pebble Beach rarity. Designed on the 625 model the Landaulet is energized by a twin-turbo v12 engine generating 543 horse power. Its convertible rear, color-coded cabin and the divided driver and passenger areas make it really original.

9. Pagani Huayra: $1,300,000

Price: $1.3 million
Country of Origin: Italy
Engine: 700hp Mercedes-Benz-made V12
0-60 mph: 3.5 seconds

The most well known and yet unpronounceable and giving the appearance of a catfish, the Huayra is the second supercar made by Pagani. Being next in line to the Zonda, which is considered to be the best looking car ever, the Huayra is powered by a 700-hp twin-turbo Mercedes v12 engine and can reach to a top speed of over 230 miles per hour.

10. Hennessey Venom GT: $1,000,000

Price: $1 million (1,200hp edition)
Country of Origin: United States
Engine: 6.2-liter supercharged V8
0-60 mph: 2.5 seconds

Best known for making twin-turbo dodge vipers and other high tech machines, the Venom GT is the first car built by Hennessey Performance. However it would not be fair enough to call it as an original one as the chassis is being donated and then stretched by Lotus Elise Platform. Giving the car the power is a supercharged 6.2 liter GM sourced V8 engine making 1,200 horse power and is priced at $ 1 million.

11. SSC Tuatara: $970,000

Price: $970,000 (estimated)
Country of Origin: United States
Engine: 1,350hp 6.8-liter V8
0-60 mph: 2.5 seconds

The SSC Tuatara, which is being priced at $970,000 is a successor to the super sports car Aero. The new model is set to go on sale during 2012. Making about 1350 horse power, its engine is powered by a 7.0 liter twin-turbo V8. It weighs around 2,654 pounds, the SSC proudly says that it is just ahead of the present speed record holder the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport (which is also on the list).

12. Porsche 918 Spyder: $845,000

Price: $845,000
Country of Origin: Germany
Engine: 500hp 3.4-liter V8 with three electric motors delivering 218hp
0-60 mph: 3.1 seconds

Porsche’s upcoming crown leader, the 918 spyder, priced around $845,000 is at the 10^th place as it is expected to arrive later this year. It is packed with a powerful v8 engine which generates more than the 500 horse power conjoined with a built in hybrid system which adds up to 218 horse power. Its maker, Porsche, claims a 0-60 miles in just 3.1 seconds at a whopping 78 mpg rating.

Top 10 fastest cars in the world in 2012.

Many costly and expensive high-end Super cars are going to hit the road in 2012.We had selected the best of the best super cars in 2012. But keep in mind these are mostly limited editions and have a very high price tag usually near and above the million dollar range.These cars are sometimes built for money-making or for Automobile companies showing supremacy over other cars and thus improving the Brand value.Here goes the  list of 2012 super cars..These cars may can be used on road but are mostly meant for high speed racing on the race circuit and less frequent in day to day life.

10.Ferrari 458 Spider

The Ferrari has stunning looks

The car is powered by a V-8 engine with a 90 degree angle.The engine produces a massive 560 Horsepower and reaches a top speed of 199 miles per hour which equals to 320 kilometres per hour.The engine can rev up to 9000 RPM and the car accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds.The car is the Roadster version of the popular Ferrari 458 Italia.The total body work is made from Carbon fibre.The car has stunning looks and has unmatched brand value the Ferrari carries with them.The car is priced at$ 257,000.

9.Falcon F7

It has a 7 Litre (7,000 cc)V-8 configuration engine and churns out 620 hp and revs up to 6600 rpm.The car accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds.Given the large displacement the engine ha s a great potential for tuning.The toal weight of the car is 2,785 lbs.The total body is made from Carbon-fibre.The car has a starting price at $ 195,000.

8.Citroen GT

This car looks muscular

It was a car first appeared in a play station 3 game Gran Tourismo and later went into production with limited availability and the price of the car was rumoured to be $ 2.1 million.It is the second most expensive carin the world after Bugatti Veyron.It uses a Ford v-8 petrol engine which produces 646 hp and the total weight of the car is 1400 kgs (3,086 lbs).Only six cars are built.It is the most exotic looking sports car.The top speed is estimated in excess of 320 km/h.

7.Mclaren MP4-12C

It is mostly derived from Formula 1 cars technology and the emphasis on the car is done more on weight savings.The car has atop speed of 330 km/h.The engine is of V-8 configuration twin turbo charged with 3.8  l (3,800 cc) displacement.The car accelerates from 0-60 in 3.3 seconds.The car is priced at$ 229,000.

The car is derived from Formula 1 technologies

6.Aston Martin one-77

This looks like a Batman car

As the name suggests only 77 cars are produced and the limited edition car was priced at $ 1.4 million and becomes the fourth most expensive car in the world.There are still 10 cars left for sale in 2012.The engine is a V-12 with a total of 48 valves and the car uses a special camshaft which is called alloy quad over head cam shaft (Quad means four).The total displacement of the car is 7312 cc. It is  the worlds most powerful naturally aspirating engine with a power output of 750 hp.as it is a naturally aspirating engine it doesn’t have turbo charging or super charging.The car has a top speed of 347 km/h.

5.Pagani Zonda Cinque

It is priced at $ 1.9 million making it the third most expensive car.The car has a Carbon-Titanium body and only five are produced and the acceleration from 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 3.4 seconds and it has a top speed of 350 km/h.The Mercedes Benz AMG engine used on this car produces 678 hp.The weight of the car is 1,200 kg.

This car has a character for itself 

4.Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4

One could hardly find the differences between this and Other Lamborghini cars

It has a v-12 engine the engine blocks are banked at 60 degree angle and the total displacement of the car is 6,500 cc.The engine produces 700 ps @ 8,250 rpm.It has a fuel tank capacity of 90 litres.It accelerates from 0-60 Mph in 2.9 seconds.The top speed of the car is 350 km/h.The car is priced at    $ 379,700.

3.Koenigsegg Agera R

The Swedish Super car is priced at $ 1.35 million.It is the fifth most expensive car on the list.The 5.0 litre (5,000 cc) displacement V-8 engine with Double Over Head Camshafts produces a massive 1115 hp at 6,900 rpmand the engine has a red line at 7,250 RPM.The car accelerates from 0-60 mph in2.9 seconds and has a top speed of 418 kilometres per hour.

2.Bugatti Veyron Super  Sport

world's fastest and expensive car

With a price tag of $ 2.2 million it is the world’s most expensive car and also the world’s fastest production car in the world andSSC Tuatara when comes into production can beat Buagtti Veyron in top speed and acceleration.The engine is a specially configured W-16 engine and the total displacement of the car is 8,ooo cc.The engine produces 1,184 hp and the car accelerates from 0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds.The top speed of the car is 431 km/h.

1.SSC Tuatara

The car is aimed at Bugatti Veyron Super Sport to take the crown as the world's fastest production car.

The Shelby Super Cars (SSC) from America is the main competitor for Bugatti Veyron once the previous model of SSC ultimate Aero TT was successful in the mission to dethrone Bugatti Veyron as the fastest production car in the world then Veyron Super sport had arrived and it has out done the SSC ultimate Aero TT.The new Tuatara want to take on the Veyron Grand Sport to become the worlds fastest production car.The car has a projected top speed of 450 Kilometres per hour and accelerates from 0-60 Miles per hour in 2.5 seconds.The engine produces a massive 1350 hp and the engine red line s at 9000 rpm.The price details and the total units of production are not yet known.