The 10 Most Expensive Cars In The World

1. Maybach Exelero: $8 Million

As the most expensive Maybach vehicle, the ever so sleek Exelero is unique and at the pinnacle of luxury. Its 700-horsepower, 6-litre twin-turbo V-12 engine can produce a ravaging top speed of 218 miles per hour and hit 60 miles per hour in 4.4 seconds. Another special aspect of this car is its Fulda Tires, which can withstand the high-performance drive. This modern concept was inspired by its legendary predecessor, a smooth-running sports car of the 1930′s. Driving it is not just about the speed and its performance, however, but also about the exclusive experience one has driving it.

2. Lamborghini Veneno Roadster: $4.5 Million

Originating from Italy, this beauty takes the cake with its roaring 750-horsepower, 6.5-litre, 12-cylinder engine. In a mere 2.9 seconds it can reach 62 miles per hour, and its top speed is 221 miles per hour. For a starting price of $4.5 million dollars, nine special upper-crust rich people will be able to own the Veneno Roadster, as Lamborghini only plans on building a handful or two of them. Its lightweight design is especially intriguing, with its substantial use of carbon fibre-reinforced polymer, amid a variety of other novelties.

3. W Motors Lykan Hypersport: $3.4 Million

Along with its hefty price tag, W Motors is making sure that the seven lucky owners of the Lykan Hypersport will enjoy the luxury of its jewels and precious metals that are incorporated throughout much of its design and technology. This world class super car even includes an interactive holographic display system inside its plush cabin. The Hypersport can dash to 60 miles per hour in 2.8 seconds with its turbocharged 3.7-litre 750-horsepower flat-six engine and has a top speed of 245 miles per hour.

4. Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse: $2.5 Million

If it is “vitesse” that you want, the Vitesse is sure to give it to you. The French masterminded this 1,200-horsepower, 8-litre, 16-cylinder beast. In 2.6 seconds, it can hit 62 miles per hour out of its maximum 255.5 limit. For a starting price of $2.5 million dollars a pop, motorists will be driving around in the world’s fastest roadster. Since the Veyron’s initial launch in 2005, it has been making its mark worldwide, having sold its 400th model as of December 2013.

5. Lamborghini Sesto Elemento: $2.2 Million

For those with a couple of extra millions lying around and in need of a thrill, especially the thrill of being one out of twenty to own an exclusive sports car, the Sesto Elemento might just be the car you have been looking for. To begin with, the masterpiece is made out of an exceptionally rare and expensive carbon fibre and is as light as a feather, or at least as light as any Lamborghini has ever been. Powered by a 570-horsepower V10 engine, this powerhouse can accelerate to 60 miles per hour in a zippy 2.6 seconds and has a top speed of 217 miles per hour. Its state of the art engineering will provide an experience that is out of this world.

6. Koenigsegg CCXR: $2.173 Million

Another Swedish masterpiece, these underdogs engineered a sports car that can reach 62 miles per hour in 2.9 seconds in the most comfortable, stylish, and superior way possible. Like no other Hypercar, the CCXR can maintain a fantastic hold over its drive and performance, no matter the road surface conditions. This car can absorb so much shock and keep great stability due to its remarkable chassis and suspension capabilities, it will leave you in awe. Its aluminium 4.8-litre twin-supercharged flex fuel V8 engine can produce a forceful 1018-horsepowers, which will surely demonstrate its ruthless capabilities.

7. Ferrari 599XX: $2 Million

In less than 2.9 seconds, this high-performance Ferrari can take you as far as 60 miles per hour. Twenty-nine very rich people have the privilege of owning the 599XX. Its 720-horsepower is revved up by a 6.0-litre V12 engine and has a top speed that is restricted to 196 miles per hour. Apart from the usual engine and performance piques, this vehicle pushes boundaries and expresses its true self-worth through its swift and lightweight speed.

8. Aston Martin One-77: $1.8 Million

With just 77 units of this model in existence, the stylish Aston Martin One-77 is a jaw-dropper in its fantastic design. With a top speed at just over 220 miles per hour, this baby can hit 62 miles per hour in a brisk 3.7 seconds. If its angles, curves, and long and low body are not appealing enough, under the hood lies a 7.3-litre 750-horsepower V12 engine that is sure to sweep you off your feet.

9. Koenigsegg Agera R: $1.6 Million

Koenigsegg has really displayed its capacity to go fast and win the hearts of drivers without being a big named brand like its competitors, Ferrari and Lamborghini. Its speedy performance will have you bending through space and time. The Agera R packs a mean 1140-horsepower twin-turbo 5.0-litre V8 engine that sounds heavenly, yet acts beastly. It can hit 60 miles per hour in a mere 2.8 seconds flat, and can put a Bugatti Veyron to shame on a race track. While its ultimate top speed has not been put to the test, it is estimated that it can reach 273 miles per hour.

10. Koenigsegg Agera S: $1.52 Million

The Agera S was built by the Swedish car manufacturing company, Koenigsegg. This monster is an exclusive member of the 1,000-horsepower (and up) club and comes fully loaded with a twin-turbo, 5.0-litre V8 engine. In 2.9 seconds, it can reach 62 miles per hour. For those who are not faint of heart, this speedster can also hit approximately 188 miles per hour in a little under 23 seconds. All that for a starting price of $1,520,000 dollars.