This is an exclusive club of cars beyond the comprehension of most people. The common trait of supercars is their very limited production runs, handcrafted quality and heart-melting beauty. They have more in common with sculpture than they do with transportation. One of the least expensive, but most popular supercars is the Ferrari Enzo. At only $670,000 US, it screams performance with its extremely low profile and large rear air scoops. It will reach more than 340 km/h — if you want to risk the jail time. For a classic sports car look, you may want to dig a little deeper and pay the
L–R TOP–BOTTOM Lamborghini Veneno, Lamborghini Reventon and Bugatti Veyron
$970,000 price tag for the gull-winged McLaren F1. But for real eye-popping reactions, check out the Lamborghini Veneno. Like something out of a future Batman movie, the car costs $3.9 M and requires a purgatorial stint on a waiting list, as only three are produced each year.
Get behind the wheel For those who yearn to experience the world’s best automobiles, but have limited financial resources, there is a temporary remedy. GTA Exotics in Toronto (gtaexotics.ca) offers a variety of packages that allow members of the public to test drive Ferraris, Lamborghinis and other elite vehicles. At about $400-per-hour it’s an expensive treat, but promises to create fun memories.
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One of its most popular offerings is the chance to drive six exotic cars all in one day for $699. Another package offers the chance to drive a police car in high-speed pursuit on a racetrack. But be warned, your 1999 minivan probably won’t ever feel right after that day!
World’s Most Expensive Cars Here is a composite list of supercars as judged by the websites digitaltrends.com and thesupercars.org. The list does not include rare vintage vehicles — which may fetch more at auction — nor does it include concept cars or one-off projects. These are rare cars, but are, or will be, available to collectors with a fat enough piggy bank.
Most ExpEnsivE Cars in thE World 1. Lamborghini Veneno $4M 2. W Motors Lykan Hypersport $3.4M 3. Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse $2.6M 4. Aston Martin One77 $1.8M 5. Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster $1.8M 6. Lamborghini Reventon $1.61M 7. Koenigsegg Agera R $1.6M 8. Maybach Landaulet $1.3M 9. Ferrari Laferrari $1.3M 10. Pagani Huayra $1.3M 11. Zenvo ST1 $1.2M 12. McLaren P1 $1.1M 13. Hennessey Venom GT Spyder $1.1M 14. McLaren F1 $970,000 15. Ferrari Enzo $670,000 16. Pagani Zonda C12 F $667,321