Forbes’ Top 10 Most Expensive Cars of 2012
Published on September 17, 2012 in Top 10 by Gilles Olivier
10 - Porsche 918 Spyder ($845,000). This super-fast rechargeable hybrid boasts 718 horsepower and can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds.
9 - SSC Tuatara ($970,000). Shelby Super Cars, a small American outfit, has only been offering this futuristic car for a short time. It’s powered by a 7.0-litre V8 that unleashes 1,350 horsepower and can sprint to 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds.
8 - Hennessey Venom GT ($1 million). Built on the Lotus Exige’s base, this ultra-high performance car is equipped with a 6.2-litre V8. The engine’s 1,200 horses can charge to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds.
7 - Pagani Huayra ($1.3 million). Dubbed by many as the “Other Italian Car,” this little wonder is powered by an AMG 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12 that delivers 700 horsepower. It can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds.
6 - Maybach Landaulet ($1.4 million). Even though the production of Maybachs has come to a halt, this Landaulet is still for sale. Under the hood lies a 630-horsepower 6.0-litre V12.
5 - Aston Martin One-77 ($1.4 million). With just 77 units made, this is the brand’s most expensive model – and the most powerful Aston Martin ever. Its 7.3-litre V6 produces 750 horsepower and can run from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds.
4 - Koeniggseg Agera R ($1,711,000). This highly ambitious small Swedish automaker designs made-to-order supercars. The Agera R is equipped with a 5.0-litre twin-turbo V8 that generates 1,115 horsepower. It can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds.
3 - Zenvo ST1 ($1,800,000). This Danish car manufacturer caters to an affluent crowd. This elegant sport coupe features a 7.0-litre V8 whose output is 1,250 horsepower. It can reach 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds.
2 - Ferrari 599XX ($2 million). Derived from the celebrated Ferrari Enzo, this is essentially a race car that has received permission to drive on the highway. Its 6.0-litre V12 offers 700 horsepower and can propel the car to 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds.
1 - Bugatti Veyron Super Sport ($2.6 million). For the second consecutive year, this is the world’s most expensive car. It’s the only vehicle to come equipped with a 1,200-horsepower W16 engine. It can reach 100 km/h in 2.4 seconds.