MOST EXPENSIVE CARS

10. Maybach 57 S - $367,000

Maybach 57 S features a V12 Bi-Turbo engine that can produce 612 HP and reach 170 mph/275 km/h top speed.57 S is Maybach's new model which was designed to be a sportier and more powerful version of its other cars, the 57 and 62.Maybachs are made in Germany.

9. Maybach 62 - $385,250

Maybach 62 features a 12 Cylinder, SOHC, 5.5 liter engine that can produce 543 horse power.62 is an ultra-luxury sedan (made by Mercedes-Benz), which shockingly proves, that even such expensive cars to build, can turn into profit for car-makers.Due to the fact that we list U.S. prices, Maybach 62 took 9th place. However the European version of Maybach 62 is more expensive than SLR McLaren (7th place) in Europe, while the retail price of U.S. version of the SLR is higher than any Maybach. It may have been more interesting not to include two such similar models from the same manufacturer, but we have decided to stick with the official Forbes list of the most expensive cars.

8. Porsche Carrera GT - $440,000

Engine: V-10, DOHC 5.7 liter. Its ten-cylinder engine produces 600hp - the type of power that can rarely be seen outside the racing world.Although some well known auto portals claim that Porsche has stopped selling its Carrera GT supercar. But currently (2006 Dec), Porsche confirms that its $440,000 famous convertible is still available for sale in the U.S. market, thus the car qualifies to be in this list.Made in Germany.

7. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren - $452,750

Engine: 5.5 liter Supercharged V-8.Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren has been on world's fastest and most expensive cars lists for quite a while now. This car is a fascinating result of a collaboration between two well known car brands: Mercedes and British race car legend McLaren. The delightful SLR McLaren is probably the most sophisticated and comfortable of all street-legal race cars to date. In 2007 most expensive car list this supercar is most likely going to be replaced by its successor Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 Edition.

6. Koenigsegg CCR - $545,570

Koenigsegg's CCR engine: an 806 HP Aluminum 90 Degree, Supercharged V-8 (with Dry Sump Lubrication).Regretfully CCR is not a street-legal supercar, however Koenigsegg is already working on the solution to this problem. At the recent Geneva Motor Show, they unveiled the Koenigsegg CCX, a derivative of its CC family which is street-legal supercar for the U.S. roads.Made in Sweden.

5. Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo - $555,000

The Saleen S7 uses a 7 liter 750 HP V-8 engine. It is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds.Saleen's S7 Twin Turbo has fallen to the 5th place from last years first spot in most expensive car list. Mainly because all four nameplates ahead of it are new. However, the S7 still remains to be one of the more recognizable supercars on the list.Made in U.S.

4. Leblanc Mirabeau - $645,080

Leblanc Mirabeau features a mid-engine that can output over 700 HP and is capable of reaching 230 mph / 370 km/h top speed.Leblanc is rapidly ramping up the production of its new Mirabeau supercar, which, with its power and potential, should belong to a race track. Hopes are to make this powerful supercar street-legal for the U.S. roads by the end of 2006 or early 2007.Made in Switzerland.

3. SSC Ultimate Aero - $654,500

SSC Ultimate Aero uses a 1,046 HP V-8 engine.This is not just the most expensive, but it is also the fastest American car. Automaker SSC has estimated that this supercar is capable of reaching 260 to 273 mph on the racing track. And apparently its not the end of Ultimate Aero capabilities. SSC has already announced the Ultimate Aero TT model, which features an even more powerful engine.Made in U.S.

2. Pagani Zonda Roadster F C12S 7.3, Clubsport version - $667,320

This Pagani Zonda features an engine that puts out 650 HP, which makes it more powerful than its predecessor Pagani Zonda F and much more powerful than the older Pagani Zonda C12 S.Pagani is a boutique Italian race car maker that specializes in building radical-looking sports cars. This expensive new model has helped the Zonda remain in 2nd place on the most expensive car list, where it ended up in year 2005.Made in Italy.

1. Bugatti Veyron 16.4 - $1,192,060

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 uses a 16-cylinder, 1001 HP engine.With its incredibly powerful engine, acceleration times and price, Veyron isn't just most expensive, but also most fascinating car in terms of performance and luxury. With its notorious production delays finally over, Bugatti's superstar Veyron is now already for sale in Europe and the company is working hard to bring it to the U.S. market.Made in France.

SPORT CARS

BUGATTI VEYRON 16.4

The name “Bugatti” has become synonymous with speed, luxury and performance. Ever since the introduction of the first 1920s and 1930s, Bugattis have attracted the attention of car enthusiasts worldwide. The 2006 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 was first introduced in Sicily, the city renowned for its famous Targo Florio motor race. This remarkable vehicle features an unbelievable 1001-hp and is the world’s fastest production car every produced. Unfortunately, the price tag of this amazing supercar is almost as amazing – a whopping $1.5 million! This means that most people reading this will have to resort to daydreaming about driving such an exclusive vehicle.

History of the Bugatti

The first vehicle was created by Ettore Bugatti in 1901 where it debuted at the Milan international exhibition. The French Automobile Club awarded the vehicle with the T2 price for its well-made construction. The racing tradition of Bugatti’s began in 1910 when Ernest Fridrich, one of Ettore’s assistants, entered his first race. At the 1921 Voiturettes Grand Prix held in Brescia, Italy, the Bugatti team placed a remarkable first, second, third and fourth! Bugatti designed the longest car in the world in 1929 which cost an incredible $30,000. He continued to design cars until his death in 1947. Even the models that date back as far as the 1930s can outrun the majority of present-day vehicles.

W16

EngineOne of the most notable features of the 2006 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is the innovative 8.0-litre W16 quad-turbo engine. In fact, this particular model gets its name from the 16 cylinders and 4 turbochargers used in the Bugatti engine. The air intakes and large top-mounted intercoolers are exposed in this lightweight engine which is no larger than a regular V12 engine. Thanks to its innovative construction, it weights a mere 400 kilos. The cylinder banks are arranged in a unique W configuration, with two slim VR8 blocks set at 90 degree angles and joined to form one engine. Lightweight materials are utilized for the engine’s power unit, resulting in a power-to-weight ration that is very low, as well as an instant response to the internal masses of this compact engine.In addition to the 1001-hp, this vehicle produces an impressive 922 lb-ft of torque at 2200 to 5500 rpm. The vehicle features a standard seven-speed sequential-shift manual transmission. The 16-cylinder Bugatti engine enables this car to reach a mind-blowing 400 km/h! A mere 2.5 seconds are required for the Veyron 16.4 to reach 0 to 62 mph and 16.76 seconds to accelerate to 186 mph.

Water Circuits

The engineers of the Veyron 16 had to devise a way to deal with the approximately 2000 horsepower of heat energy required to generate 1000 horsepower. The result was two water circuits that are used to keep the engine of this exclusive vehicle running at operating temperature. The front section of the car contains three coolers, the larger contains 40 liters of water, and the second circuit includes a separate water pump and 15 liters of water. They can cool the heated air expelled during compression in the turbochargers by as much as 130 degrees.

ABOUT BUGATTI

General Info
price: $800,000
Miles Per Gallon: --- mpg
Curb Weight: --- lbs
Layout: Mid-Engine/AWD
Transmission: 7-Speed Sequential
Engine

Type: Quad-Turbo W16
Displacement: 7993 cc
Horsepower: 1001 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 922 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Redline: --- rpm
Performance
0-60 mph: 3 sec
0-100 mph: --- sec
Quarter Mile: --- sec @ 112 mph
Skidpad: ---
Top Speed: 252 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph: --- ft
Slalom Speed: --- mph

LUXURY CAR

KOENIGSEGG CCR

Koenigsegg CCR is better known as the 'record-breaker'. Yes, the CCR beat the The McLaren F1 supercar, the fastest production car ever built, at Italy's Nardo Prototipo on February 28th 2005, with a breath-taking performance at 387.87 km/h, a 15 km/h increase from the later's past record.Koenigsegg is an exclusive manufacturer of super sports cars, the latest being the Koenigsegg CCX with a performance speed of 403 km/h. The CC (Competition Coup) led by Koenigsegg is unlikely to be defeated in the near future. The McLaren F1 and Ferrari Enzo supercars still have to come a long way to prove superior in the squad of Production cars. The performance speed of McLaren F1 is 372 km/h and that of Ferrari Enzo is 355 km/h as per the results at Nardo/Prototipo.

Koenigsegg CCR is synonymous with speed. The engineering and design of this sports car substantiate this fact. The aerodynamic body and the lightweight chassis display the main purpose of the vehicle, the speed. The front bumper reminds you the cutting shark with pointed face and deep nostrils. The materials of the body are the lightweight carbon fiber compounds reinforced with Kevlar and aluminum honeycomb. These features ensure the complete safety along with the super speed even in extreme driving conditions. A feather-touch driving experience from Koenigsegg!

Koenigsegg CCR is specially designed considering the tastes of the sporty car customers. The low and broad appearance of the body adds a pleasant feeling of safety; added to this is the fashionably designed semicircular windscreen and organically shaped rear hood. Under roofless driving conditions, the hardtop can be turned to fit under the front bonnet. The whole chassis can be exposed when the hoods and the roof are open; this adds a lot of convenience while inspecting the body.The most important feature of any sports car is the design of its body. Koenignsegg CCR's body is perfectly symmetrical adding a sense of equilibrium while driving. The gear lever is located at the center point of the supercar. All other important mechanisms are mounted around the steering so as to have a good control over them, and these instruments are visible from the upper spokes of the wheel avoiding unnecessary acrobatics while driving.A lot more technological additions, such as the cutting edge brakes, new racing shock absorbers, CCR advanced throttle, a monocoque carbonfibre intake plenum, and 19" front wheels, etc., are applied to make Koenigsegg CCR the choice of the leaders.

Thanks to Joachim Nordwall, the designer who made the racing car CCR a champion on the roads. He is fascinated by its compelling 'predator' look with the diamond-shaped eyes searching for the prey.