#1. Bugatti Veyron 16.4
Country of Origin: France
Price: $1,192,057 (RM 4,168,228)
The Veyron uses a 16-cylinder, 1001-hp motor.
With
its notorious production delays finally over, Bugatti's Veyron is now
on sale in Europe--and the company wants to bring it to the U.S.
#2. Pagani Zonda Roadster F C12S 7.3, Clubsport version
Country of Origin: Italy
Price: $667,321 (RM 2,669.284)
Pagani is a boutique automaker that builds radical-looking race cars. This version of its Zonda flagship has 650 hp
This expensive new model has helped the Zonda remain in second place on our list, where it ended up last year
#3. SSC Ultimate Aero
Country of Origin: U.S.
Price: $654,500 (RM 2,618,000)
The
most expensive American car is also the fastest. Automaker SSC
estimates this vehicle is capable of hitting 260 to 273 mph on the
track.
The Ultimate Aero uses a 1,046-hp V-8.
#4. Leblanc Mirabeau
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Price: $645,084 (RM 2,580,336)
Leblanc
is ramping up production of its new Mirabeau supercar. The company
hopes to make the vehicle street-legal for the U.S. by the end of 2006
or early 2007.
The Mirabeau is a mid-engine race car that can put out over 700 hp
#5. Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
Country of Origin: U.S.
Price: $637,723 (RM 2,550,892)
Saleen's
S7 Twin Turbo has fallen to fifth place from first last year, because
all four nameplates ahead of it in this year's ranking are new. But the
S7 remains one of the more recognizable (that's a relative term here)
models on the list.
The S7 uses a 750-hp V-8. It can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in under three seconds.
#6. Koenigsegg CCR
Country of Origin: Sweden
Price: $545,568 (RM 2,182,278)
Koenigsegg's CCR uses an 806-hp V-8.
At the recent Geneva Motor Show, Koenigsegg unveiled the CCX, a derivative of its CC family that is street-legal for the U.S.
#7. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Country of Origin: Germany
Price: $452,750 (RM 1,811,000)
A
mainstay on our lists of the world's fastest and most expensive cars,
the delightful SLR McLaren is about as comfortable and sophisticated as
a street-legal race car can be.
The SLR is a collaboration between Mercedes and legendary British race car builder McLaren.
#8. Maybach 62
Country of Origin: Germany
Price: $448,153 (RM 1,792,612)
Maybach's
62 ultra-luxury sedan is made by Mercedes-Benz, which has shocked us by
proving that a car that is this expensive to build can turn a profit.
While
the European-spec Maybach 62 is more expensive than the European SLR
McLaren, the U.S. version of the SLR is more expensive than any Maybach.
#9. Porsche Carrera GT
Country of Origin: Germany
Price: $440,000 (RM 1,760,000)
Some
automotive publications claim Porsche has stopped selling its Carrera
GT supercar. But at press time, Porsche confirmed that its $440,000
flagship convertible is still available in the U.S.
The Carrera GT uses a ten-cylinder engine--a type of power plant that is rarely seen outside of racing.
#10. Maybach 57 S
Country of Origin: Germany
Price: $430,355 (RM 1,721,420)
Maybach's new model, the 57 S, is designed to be a sportier alternative to its other cars, the 57 and 62.
The 57 S has more power than the 57 or 62, 604 hp versus 543
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