Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Top 10 Cars That Only Billionaires Can Afford

Luxury dream cars are oftentimes associated only with the wealthiest class. These super expensive cars come from different manufacturers and companies and in reality, one will need a large amount of money in order to buy these cars. Well, as the saying goes, “if you have to ask, then you probably can’t afford it”. Surely, the majority of the world’s population will never see these cars upfront, let alone own one. However, this does not prevent one from admiring some of the finest pieces of cars that the world has to offer. So, here are the top ten most expensive cars in the world that only billionaires can afford.

10. McLaren F1 – $1,000,000

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Despite the fact that it has been over a decade since its debut, the McLaren F1 still remains as one of the fastest cars ever created. It was designed to have an unbelievable speed of 240 mph, reaching around 60 mph in just 3 seconds. Aside from its speed, McLaren F1 is also one of the most expensive cars on the globe. It is worth $1 million and is often referred to as a supercar featuring seating for three persons and packed with luxury amenities. One more thing about the F1 is that it is very rare, with only 106 units produced.

9. McLaren P1 – $1,100,000

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The McLaren cars are known to be among the most luxurious in the world. The McLaren P1 is also included in our list of the most expensive cars that only billionaires can afford. The P1 is a very impressive car, featuring an electric motor that is attached at the back of a 3.8-liter twin turbo V8. This motor creates 903 horsepower, and has a speed of 217 mph. With this speed, the P1 can reach 60 mph in less than three seconds. Like the F1, the P1 is also rare. There were only 375 units made in its manufacturing history. This luxury car is worth $1.1 million.

8. Hennessey Venom GT  – $1,100,000

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Hennessey Performance Engineering is known for producing cars that are speed-slashers, just like their Venom GT Spyder. This car features 1,500 horsepower and a 7.0 liter twin turbo V8 engine. The Hennessey Venom GT is so fast that it can reach 60 mph in just two seconds. It has a top speed of 287 mph and is worth $1.1 million.

7. Zenvo ST1 – $1,200,000

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Denmark may not have been known for its automobiles but the Zenvo ST1 gives the country a mark on the map as a producer of high-end luxury cars. The Zenvo ST1 has a 7.0 liter V8 engine that is both supercharged and turbocharged. The engine powers the car to run 233 mph, reaching 60 mph in just three seconds. It is sold for $1.2 million as the company only produces three units of this car annually.

6. Maybach Landaulet – $1,200,000

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Among the sleek and most expensive supercars, the slowest is the Maybach Landaulet. It is a 4-door limousine-like vehicle that features a convertible roof. Whoever owns this car is recommended to have his/her own driver. It features an automatic partition between driver and passenger, an intercom system between the front and rear, hand-polished champagne flutes and a rear-seat refrigerator that would add to its $1.3 million price tag.

5. Ferrari LaFerrari – $1,300,000

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The next in line in the Enzo supercar is Maranello’s $1.3 million Ferrari LaFerrari. It is described by many as very stunning and sometimes, words are not enough to describe the beauty of the car. This Italian stallion releases a powerful 789 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. With an electric motor that powers the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS), the power output of this car can increase up to 950 hp and 664 lb-ft torque. It is a rare model and there are only 499 units produced for the market.

4. Koenigsegg Agera R $1,600,000

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The Koenigsegg Agera R is one of the fastest cars ever made. This $1.6 million car runs on a 5.0 liter twin-turbo V8 engine, has a maximum output of 885-lb ft and an astounding 1,115 horsepower. This car only takes less than three seconds (2.9) to race from 0-60 with an ultimate top speed of 260 mph. The owners of the Agera R must first sign a waver for the Swedes to unlock and increase the speed limit to 270 mph.

3. Lamborghini Reventon – $1,610,000

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The $1.6 million Lamborghini Reventon is the third most expensive car and originates from Sant’Agata Bolognese. It gets its name from a prized Spanish fighting bull that fought during the 1940′s. It features a 6.5-liter v12 engine that makes 650 hp and 478 lb-ft of torque. The top speed is estimated at 211 mph while the sprint to 60 mph takes 3.4 seconds. The manufacturers of this car only made 20 units, which is why it comes at such a high price tag.

2. W Motors Lykan Hypersport $3,400,000

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Middle East’s first supercar is the W Motor’s Lykan Hypersport, which is sold for $3.4 million. It has a top speed of 245 mph, thanks to its turbocharged 6-cylinder engine. Amazingly, it can reach 60 mph in just 2.7 seconds. Aside from its nerve-racking speed, it also has gold-stitched leather seats, LED lights coated with diamonds, and a holographic interface. These features made the Lykan Hypersport the first ever sports car to have such catchy aesthetics.

1. Lamborghini Veneno – $4,000,000

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Lamborghini has always been known for producing fancy and luxurious cars. Every car they launch seems to be jaw-dropping, just like their Lamborghini Veneno. The Veneno was made as a celebration for its 50 years in service. The car features a 6.5 liter V12 engine that produces around 750 horsepower. Its speed can get up to 221 mph, reaching 60 mph in only 2.8 seconds. However, only three units of the Veneno have ever been produced.

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