The 10 most expensive cars ever

Oct 9
09:02

2010

Neil Turner

Neil Turner

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In this article we discuss the most expensive rides on the planet.

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If you ever dreamed about riding the streets in a Mercedes-Benz or an Aston Martin,The 10 most expensive cars ever Articles you better have a fat wallet. These are two of the ten most expensive cars ever that are legally road worthy. Following is a list of the 10 cars from least expensive to most expensive.10) Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster - $495,000This sleek convertible can reach speeds of 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. This car can reach speeds up to 208 mph. The entire interior is covered with leather. It comes with automatic transmission and the body is made from carbon-fiber.9) Saleen S7 - $580,000This is an unusual design as the engine is in the middle of the auto, making room for luggage in the front and the back. This car is stated to have so much down-force that it could drive upside down at high speeds. This car is also set apart from the rest because instead of having a rear-view mirror, it has rear-mounted camera and a monitor on the dash.8) Ferrari Enzo - $653,000These cars were produced from 2002 to 2004. All 349 Enzos that were made were sold before production ever began. The seats and floors are made of carbon-fiber. The Enzo is no longer made and can sell for a steep $1 million at auctions.7) SSC Ultimate Aero - $740,000 This sleek aero-dynamic speedster hold the Guinness World Record for being the fastest car ever made. This car can punch from zero to sixty in 2.78 seconds. There is no power steering nor a plush interior. With this car it is the engineering and what is under the hood that counts. 6) Leblanc Mirabeau - $792,000 This car was designed to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This race car is street legal. This car has a 700 horsepower engine and can reach speeds up to 220 mph. The body is made of carbon-fiber.5) Aston Martin One-77 - $1.4 millionThe name One-77 represents the amount of cars ever made. The car is made out of one large piece of carbon-fiber. This is known as a monocoque design. The suspension of the vehicle is not fine-tuned until it is delivered to the owner. 4) Lamborghini Reventon — $1,454,400This speed demon can accelerate from zero to 60 in 3.4 seconds. It has an interior resembling a fighter-jet cockpit. This vehicle contains three interior display monitors including a G-force meter with a 3-dimensional grid. This car is very rare because only 20 were ever made. 3) Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster — $1,882,920This car is almost specifically designed for the consumer as only 5 are ever going to be made. This car just became road legal in 2009. It has a carbon-fiber detachable roof and a leather interior. 2) Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport — $2,027,760Although this car had just made its debut in 2006, it dates back to the 1930s. It was named after Peirre Veyron, who won the 1939 24 Hours of Le Mans. This car is one of the fastest on the road. This car has a 1001 horsepower engine that can power the car at speeds up to 253 mph. 1) Koenigsegg CCXR — $2,173,950These cars are hand-built. Another speed demon, it hits speeds of zero to 60 in 2.9 seconds and reaches speeds of 250 mph. A few of the features of this beauty are carbon ceramic brakes, Formula One-style traction control and a carbon fiber and aluminum honeycomb chassis.Although these cars are only affordable for the well-to-do, it would be a rush to ride in one some day.Find out more here:Number Plates

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