The topic of this article will be the top most expensive cars in the world. Recall that, according to the ratings of 2014, the most expensive car Zenvo ST1 has been recognized in the world. Its cost amounted to about 3 million dollars. Followed him the most expensive brand cars in the world as of 2015. It's about the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Supersport. By the way, the cost of this car last year was a little more than $ 2.5 million (specifically 2.6).
Many sources currently make ups like “The 10 Most Expensive Cars in the World”. However, this article will not look like this. We will slightly change its format, in contrast to the previously mentioned sources. And let's start, perhaps, with the most expensive car as of the current year, which is gradually approaching its logical conclusion, 2015. Important: collectible cars, as well as rare cars will not be mentioned in the text.
Bugatti Veyron Supersport
So how much is the most expensive car in the world? We answer the question: at present, the cost of this car falls in the range from 3 to 3.4 million euros. A lot, right?
What is a Bugatti Veyron? This is a hypercar manufactured by a company of the same name. It should be noted immediately that the Bugatti company itself is nothing more than a concern to the well-known Volkswagen company. Officially, the car was introduced to the general public back in 2005. Veyron was recognized as the fastest car that got into mass production until 2013. As of now, the production of the Super Sport and 16.4 line has already been discontinued. When the closure of the remaining modifications will take place, it is now unknown. You can find out how much the most expensive car in the world costs in rubles, by multiplying the previously mentioned price by the current euro rate.
In the summer of 2010, Super Sport set a new world record for developing maximum speed for a production car. The bar was raised to 431 kilometers per hour. Car rides were held on July 4. It is worth noting that the race was two-way. During the first, which was conducted from south to north, the car showed a speed of 427.9 kilometers per hour. In the opposite direction, the speed reached 434.2 kilometers per hour. The car lost its title in 2013. Then it became known to specialists that there was no speed limiter on the model. It usually works on production vehicles when it reaches a speed mark of 415 kilometers per hour. Accordingly, the cars being compared were not identical, which was the reason for depriving the car of its title. Recall again that the price of the most expensive car in the world is from 3 to 3.4 million euros as of 2015.
Interesting facts about the Bugatti Veyron
The engine is saved from overheating immediately 10 radiators. Some songwriters mention the model in their works. For example, Bugatti Veyron is mentioned in the songs of Lana Del Rey. The hip-hop artist’s track under the name Ace Hood has the same name. If someone watched the movie Need For Speed, then he remembers that the Bugatti Veyron participated in the final race.
Absolutely in all Veyron models there is not only a standard ignition key, but also an additional one. It serves to transfer the hypercar from one mode called “Transport” to “Speed” mode. This is done to achieve maximum speed. At the same time, the clearance drops to 65 millimeters. In GTA 5 there is a fictional supercar, which is based on just Veyron. The car, by the way, is in the service of police departments in the emirate of Dubai. Thus, the answer to the question of what is the most expensive car in the world, we gave.Now we begin to consider the next model, which takes second place in the international ranking.
Ferrari enzo
The question “What is the most expensive car in the world?” Was answered earlier. Now it’s time to talk about the model, which follows the leader of the rating.
Ferrari Enzo is a two-seater supercar. It was produced by the eponymous automobile company of Italian origin for only 2 years: from 2002 to 2004. The Enzo model, which is characteristic, was designed in honor of the man who founded, without exaggeration, the legendary company. It's about Enzo Ferrari. The initial performance took place at the Paris Motor Show in 2002. In two years of production, almost four hundred cars rolled off the assembly lines. Up to a round figure there was not enough just one copy.
Body Ferrari Enzo
A model was built around an ordinary racing car. Here, both the “shovel” and the “beak” are pronounced. They are known to be often present in racing cars. There are also side air intakes equipped with special filter systems. Of the remaining structural elements, it is worth highlighting, perhaps, only the brakes and the radiator.
The material from which the body is made is carbon fiber. In fact, the whole car is simply riddled with bells, which are necessary for air intakes. A similar design is needed so that the air is distributed. At the same time, the downforce increases. Increased and effective engine cooling. In this case, aerodynamic losses are practically absent. Doors are made in the style of “butterfly wings”. They rise vertically. The maximum lift level is 45 degrees.
Engine Ferrari Enzo
This is a 12-cylinder V-shaped unit. Its volume is almost 6 thousand cubic centimeters (5998, to be exact). Each cylinder has 4 valves. The diameter of the piston is about 92 millimeters. The power of the unit is almost 5 hundred kilowatts.
Salon Ferrari Enzo
It is simply impossible to call the interior design of this car otherwise than sports. It includes a number of options. Among them - climate control, power accessories and high-quality, thought-out audio system. The seats for the Ferrari Enzo were made individually. That is, each customer passed a special test that determines the physique.
Green leather upholstered buckets of seats, as well as inserts in the doors. Steering wheel, panel - these elements are made of carbon fiber. The upper part of the steering wheel is quite flat. It has LEDs. They allow the driver to monitor the operation of the gearbox. She's an Ferrari Enzo automatic. You can change gear using the steering wheel paddles.
Pagani Zonda C 12 F
To the question of what is the price of the most expensive car in the world, we answered at the very beginning of the article. Now it's time to close the top three. And this opportunity rightfully remains for the “Pagani Probe C 12 F”.
This is a mid-engined supercar. The car was created by a company of Italian origin. The first model debuted in 1999. Production of models in serial flow continued until 2011. About 10 cars left the assembly lines of the plants annually. As of 2011, around 210 models were in operation around the world.
It’s worth mentioning right away that the “Pagani Probe” was initially produced in two variations at once. The first type is a coupe, the second is a convertible. Both body types were designed for two seats: one driver, the second - passenger. All the main elements of the car are made of an alloy of plastic and carbon.
Juan Manuel Fangio took part in the development of the machine. He was the champion of Formula 1. From the very beginning, it was supposed to name the model in his honor. But in 1995, the driver died, and the name of the car was changed. Many of the machine models developed by Pagani are related in one way or another to the winds. And the “Probe” laid the foundation for this tradition.
Koenigsegg CCX
This is a supercar made by Koenigsegg. The abbreviation for the model, in English stands for Competition Coupe X.The letter X indicates that 10 years have passed since the creation of the first model - CC. By the way, the company's debut car was released in 1996. The car was designed taking into account exclusively American requirements, since it was developed (as intended) initially only for the American market.
Currently, the company has released a modification to the CCX - CCXR. The difference lies in the principle of operation of the engine, which is based on the use of biofuel. Car settings have been changed not only in terms of engine. Therefore, the model compared to its predecessor has become more powerful by 25 percent.
Engine Koenigsegg CCX
The 4700 cubic centimeter V8 engine is made of pure aluminum. It is reinforced by the introduction of centrifugal superchargers. Engine power has a maximum rating of 806 horsepower. In equivalent, it is about 600 kilowatts. Torque reaches 920 N * m.
Body Koenigsegg CCX
Designed for two people: a passenger and a driver. The body has two doors. It is made of carbon fiber. In places there are reinforced Kevlar inserts. Specially for the roof, a lightweight material made using the appropriate technology was developed.
Suspension, brakes Koenigsegg CCX
Both front and rear suspension are equipped with double levers. Gas-hydraulic type shock absorbers are set separately. The clearance is regulated electronically. The width of the brakes is 32 millimeters. An advanced control system has been adapted to the design.
Porsche carrera gt
This car belongs to the category of mid-engined supercars. It was produced only 3 years, from 2003 to 2006. The manufacturer is a Porsche company located in Germany, the city of Leipzig.
The history of the Porsche Carrera GT
The car made its debut at the exhibition, which was held in 2000 at the Geneva Automobile Salon. It was a real premiere. However, the serial car became only a few years later. To be more precise, after 4 years. In fact, the history of the Carrera GT is much longer than is commonly believed.
It all started back in 1992, when a motor was developed specifically for the McLaren racing team. At that time, Porsche had financial difficulties that caused the closure of the project. After some time, the engine was altered specifically for the regulation of another type of racing. However, the device was not brought to mind, they forgot about it again. Only with the entry into the development of the Carrera GT project was the motor determined its final place. Which, by the way, he took.
Motor
In essence, this is a 10-cylinder V-type engine. Its volume is 5.7 liters, and the maximum power value reaches 612 horsepower.
