There has always been a list of cars that are so overpriced that they are only available to an elite group of individuals. Although I will never be able to afford one of these cars listed here today, there is absolutely nothing wrong with admiring them. After all, we are allowed to dream and we will continue doing so for years to come.
Buggatti Veyron: With a price tag of $1,7 million, this is the most expensive car in the world today. This is also the 2nd fastest car in the world, capable of reaching a top speed of 407 km/h (253 mph). This is definately not for those who are faint at heart. The car is named after Pierre Veyron who won the 1939 Le Mans 24 hr Endurance race whilst racing for the original Buggatti company. Only 200 units have been built since it’s release in 2005. Most people would probably call this a sports car, but its definately in a class of its own, a true supercar.
Lamborghini Reventón: This mid-engine sports car made its debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show in Germany in 2007. It has the ability to reach a top speed of 340 km/h (210 mph). With a pricetag of $1.6 million it’s the 2nd most expensive car in the world today. According to an Official Lamborghini press release, only 20 of these cars are to be released to the public. In true Lamborghini tradition this car is named after a fighting bull which belonged to the Don Rodriquez family. This particular was most famous for killing a bull fighter in 1943. In Spanish Reventón means “explosion” or “burst” when used as a noun. The Lamborghini Reventón is also the most expensive Lamborghini ever released. I’ve always been quite a fan of the Lamborghini brand.
Mclaren F1: This car was released in 1994. This car was named as the world’s fastest production car when it achieved a top speed of 386 km/h (240 mph) back in 1998. With a price tag of $970,000 it’s the 3rd most expensive car in the world. Even though this car was released 15 years ago, it still outperforms the supercars of today. Only 100 units of this elite powerhouse have been built over the years.
When I look at cars like these I can do nothing but dream. These cars completely outside my budget limit. Guess I’ll have to find a much cheaper car in the classifieds or possibly sneak into some elite person’s mansion and hide in the boot of one these babies (just kidding).
