THE 10 MOST EXPENSIVE CARS IN THE WORLD
The megawealthy are more than willing to pay crazy prices for these hot, sexy machines
When it comes to the world’s most expensive cars, the prices just seem to climb higher and higher. It may be hard to believe that there are cars in this world that cost more than a small island, but they exist. Not only do they demand exorbitant amounts of money to purchase, but many of these vehicles sell out before they debut to the public. The megawealthy people of the world are just so willing to pay ridiculous prices for exclusive, high-power, and super luxurious cars, automakers keep charging more and more — and people are still lining up to buy them. It’s actually a tricky task to determine the top 10 most expensive cars in the world, mainly because the automakers tend to keep the prices of these cars private and reserved for potential customers only. In other words, we can’t get a straight answer from some of these companies because we clearly don’t have the means to purchase one. So, keep in mind that some of these prices are estimated, but it doesn’t really matter, considering you’ll run across these cars on auction sites and prestigious dealerships asking for even more. (Note: all prices are in U.S. dollars.)
Lamborghini Veneno Roadster: $4.5 million
Lamborghini stole the show in Geneva in 2013, surprising everyone with the debut of the wild and crazy Lamborghini Veneno. The Italian automaker followed it up with the Veneno Roadster, asking $4.5 million for each of the nine units produced, making it the world’s most expensive car. Really, the Veneno Coupe should also be on the list since it sold for around $3.9 million new, but only three units were made. The problem with the Veneno Coupe — and even the Veneno Roadster — is that they’ve been fetching a whole lot more on the market, with one going for $11 million.
McLaren P1 LM: $3.6 million
Technically speaking, the McLaren P1 LM isn’t a production car, and that’s because it doesn’t come straight from McLaren. But it’s way too awesome to not add to the list. It’s basically a street-legal version of the track-only McLaren P1 GTR. The conversion is done by British firm Lanzante, which created the F1 LMs. Not only does it boast 986 hp, but the P1 LM is actually 60 kilograms lighter than the P1 GTR. It’s rare and it’s expensive, with reported pricing all over the place, averaging out at about $3.6 million.
There was a time when the Fast and Furious movies featured Toyota Supras, Mitsubishi Eclipses, and other “10-second” cars. These days, the cast is flying out of towering buildings in a Lykan Hypersport that costs $3.4 million. Produced by W Motors, based in the U.A.E., the Lykan Hypersport is powered by a 3.7-litre twin-turbo flat-six engine with 780 hp and 708 lb-ft of torque. And, yeah, of course there’s one in the Abu Dhabi Police Force.