The Most Expensive Cars in the World

America's famous primetime talk show host, James Douglas "Jay" Leno is currently the biggest car hobbyist. His collection of more than 70 motorcycles and over 80 cars is parked in Burbank, California. This type of leisure pursuit is not for all and luxury is the name of the game. There are several trade shows in different countries for car enthusiasts to see what's hip and what's hot. The International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) is a huge organizer of international auto shows. Time and money spent on collecting cars are beyond measure. Collecting cars is huge venture to undertake. Here is some information about the most expensive cars in the world.

Who says that the toys for the boys aren't going to be pricey? Covering the automotive industry news update, Automotoportal and Supercars have reviewed that the most luxurious street legal car in the world for 2009 is the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 amounting to $1,700,000. Its name was derived from Grand Prix motor racing driver and champion of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Pierre Veyron who magnificently steered the Bugatti Type 57 in the famous endurance race in 1939. No wonder it was labeled the world's second fastest car going behind SSC Ultimate Aero.; in view of the fact that its maximum speed goes above 250 mph. It is also superbly regarded as the fastest accelerating car as it can hit 0 to 60 km/h in 2.3 seconds. Its unique technology is called Electronic Stability Program (ESP) guarantees quick shifting movement at any speed. It prides itself with a W16 engine which was manufactured by the subsidiary of Bugatti, Volkswagen AG.

The second most expensive car is Lamborghini Reventon with a length of 4,700 mm and 6-speed e-gear transmission. This mid-engine sports car assembled in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy has mechanical specifications duplicated from Lamborghini Murciélago. Taking pride for its 211 mph maximum speed and sleek exterior, this sports car costs $1,600,000.

McLaren F1 is the third most luxurious production car which is a two doors coupe. Showing off with 627 brake horsepower at 7400 revolutions per minute (rpm), V12 engine, 6064 cc capacity, 107 wheelbase and 240 mph maximum speed, this Chief Engineer Murroy's concept car is sold at a whopping price of $970,000.

Ferrari Enzo is positioned as 4th place for the most expensive car. Possessing a carbon fiber body composition, aerodynamic subsystems, 485 lb-ft torque, 660 brake horsepower and 6-speed semi-automatic transmission; this sports car amounts to $670,000.

Launched in the year 2008, Pagani Zonda F has remarkable braking system starting from 180 going down to 0 mph. Its Italian producer Pagani Automobili S.p.A. first displayed this sports car during 2005 Geneva auto show. Certified with a 215 mph maximum speed and acceleration of 3.5 from 0 to 60 km/h drive, Formula One winner Juan Manuel Fangio is highly accredited for its engineering style. It is sold at a towering price of $667,321.

Want to be an owner of the fastest street legal car worth $654,400? SSC Ultimate Aero beats the most expensive car Bugatti Veyron with its premier speed of 257 mph. Manufacturer Shelby SuperCars promises car enthusiasts with a smooth drive offering 1287 brake hp, 7200 rpm, 7000 cc displacement and twin-turbo v8 engine.

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-Pierre Veyron - Bugatti
Article Resource: Anna Olalia