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carS of the week For the super rich, a car is an extension of their wealth. Here, we reveal four of the most expensive cars that money can buy. Get ready to feel envy, says Kate Ginn 1. Lamborghini Veneno
RO1.5 million
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esigned for Lamborghini’s 50th anniversary, the Veneno is simply jawdropping. The price provokes a similar reaction. Suffice to say, you need to be seriously rich to afford this supercar. Some say it’s not the most beautiful car, but it’s certainly the coolest – the name means “poison” in Spanish. Under the bonnet is a V12 engine hammering out 750 horsepower. In other words, it goes like lightning, streaking to 100kmh in just 2.8 seconds. There’s a convertible version, too, capable of hitting 322kmh, but that will set you back another RO192,500. Good luck with getting a bank loan. 046
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2. W Motors Lykan Hypersport
RO1.3 million
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o, we didn’t know that Lebanon had a car industry either until it unveiled this prototype model at the International Qatar Motor Show last January. Established in Beirut in 2012, W Motors is said to be the first Arabian manufacturer of sports cars. Officially limited to just seven units, it could be one of the most expensive and exclusive luxury cars ever built. The Lykan was also showcased in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Powered by a six-cylinder, 3.7-litre twin-turbo engine, it has a top speed of 395kmh. Luxury touches include LED lights that are encrusted with diamonds and sapphires.
3. Ferrari LaFerrari
RO500,500
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he Ferrari the Ferrari. Perhaps the name is not so spectacular, but everything else is. The Italian Stallion roars with a throbbing V12 engine under the bonnet, belting out 789 horsepower. It’s so light that it will screech to almost 200kmh in less than seven seconds. Most cars can’t reach 100kmh in that time. There are only 499 LaFerraris available, so if you haven’t received a personal call from Ferrari to buy one, it’s the second-hand market for you, where you could also opt for collector’s favourite, the 6.0 litre Enzo (RO1.1 million).
4. McLaren F1
Up to RO3.8 million
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ith only 106 ever built, this supercar remains one of the most sought-after vehicles among the world’s sporting billionaires. In January 2013, a British car dealer sold his rare F1 for RO1.3 million, setting a world record for the most modern supercar ever sold. However, a Japanese collector is said to have an F1 with zero miles on the clock, which could fetch up to RO3.8 million when sold. It’s a beast of a car that can reach an unbelievable 391kmph with the rev limiter removed. Celebrity owners – with very deep pockets – include the Sultan of Brunei (who reportedly owns eight), David Beckham and Ralph Lauren. Can’t afford the price tag? Try the new McLaren P1, a less crazy baby version of the F1 with a 3.8-litre engine to whip you to 349kmh and a snip at RO423,500.