Selasa, 18 Desember 2007

Expensive Cars Crash Too

I found this Youtube video of an amazing car crash at 300 km/hour. It isn't a Mclaren (as the title implies)...I'm pretty sure it is a Porsche, but either way it'll be one very expensive insurance claim:

Expensive Cars Crash Too

I found this Youtube video of an amazing car crash at 300 km/hour. It isn't a Mclaren (as the title implies)...I'm pretty sure it is a Porsche, but either way it'll be one very expensive insurance claim:

10 Most Expensive Cars of 2008

I found this YouTube video with pictures of the 10 most expensive cars of 2008.



Maybe someday I'll upgrade from my Subaru Forrester...which most definitely didn't make the luxury list!

Here is the Forbes list from 2006...now these cars look like a discount!
Most Expensive Cars, 2006:

Rank
1. Bugatti Veyron, $1,192,057
2. Pagani Zonda Roadster F C12S, $667,321
3. SSC Ultimate Aero, $654,500
4. LeBlanc Mirabeau, $645,084
5. Saleen S7 Twin Turbo, $637,723
6. Koenigsegg CCR 545,568
7. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, $452,750
8. Maybach 62, $448,153
9. Porsche Carrera GT, $440,000
10. Maybach 57S, $430,355

Source: Forbes.com

10 Most Expensive Cars of 2008

I found this YouTube video with pictures of the 10 most expensive cars of 2008.



Maybe someday I'll upgrade from my Subaru Forrester...which most definitely didn't make the luxury list!

Here is the Forbes list from 2006...now these cars look like a discount!
Most Expensive Cars, 2006:

Rank
1. Bugatti Veyron, $1,192,057
2. Pagani Zonda Roadster F C12S, $667,321
3. SSC Ultimate Aero, $654,500
4. LeBlanc Mirabeau, $645,084
5. Saleen S7 Twin Turbo, $637,723
6. Koenigsegg CCR 545,568
7. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, $452,750
8. Maybach 62, $448,153
9. Porsche Carrera GT, $440,000
10. Maybach 57S, $430,355

Source: Forbes.com

Senin, 17 Desember 2007

The Aston Martin Vanquish, Number 10 on the list of most expensive cars in the world

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You may recognize this car from the James Bond movie, Die Another Day. Unfortunately it was discontinued in 2007 and the automotive world has to wait till the 2010 model year to see another Vanquish.

The Aston Martin Vanquish, Number 10 on the list of most expensive cars in the world

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You may recognize this car from the James Bond movie, Die Another Day. Unfortunately it was discontinued in 2007 and the automotive world has to wait till the 2010 model year to see another Vanquish.

Lamborghini, consistently in the top 10, among the most expensive cars in the world

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Rumor has it that Kobe Bryant bought a Murcielago for his wife Vanessa and then had it converted into an automatic transmission because she couldn't drive stick shift. I don't know, that just seems wrong to me...

The Murcielago has a long tradition, with over 42 years of history in the Lamborghini line. This is one of the classic brands in the top 10 list.

Lamborghini, consistently in the top 10, among the most expensive cars in the world

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Rumor has it that Kobe Bryant bought a Murcielago for his wife Vanessa and then had it converted into an automatic transmission because she couldn't drive stick shift. I don't know, that just seems wrong to me...

The Murcielago has a long tradition, with over 42 years of history in the Lamborghini line. This is one of the classic brands in the top 10 list.

Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

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This is the type of luxury car that you expect to see in a top 10 list. Rolls Royce has used the brand name "phantom" a number of times. The most recent addition to the Phantom line is the Drophead Coupe. From what I've read so far, it sounds like an amazing vehicle.

The Drophead is a convertible that got released in January 2007. It is similar to other Phantom models and features all of the luxury components that Rolls Royce is known for.

Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

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This is the type of luxury car that you expect to see in a top 10 list. Rolls Royce has used the brand name "phantom" a number of times. The most recent addition to the Phantom line is the Drophead Coupe. From what I've read so far, it sounds like an amazing vehicle.

The Drophead is a convertible that got released in January 2007. It is similar to other Phantom models and features all of the luxury components that Rolls Royce is known for.

The Mayback, ultra luxury, ultra expensive car

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Well, the Maybach does look like a luxury ride, but everyone is really waiting for the newest model in the line. Maybach-Motorenbau GmbH announced that they'll soon launch a "Landaulet" convertible like the older historical Maybachs.

But for now, the Maybach is still ranked among the 10 most expensive cars in the world.

The Mayback, ultra luxury, ultra expensive car

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Well, the Maybach does look like a luxury ride, but everyone is really waiting for the newest model in the line. Maybach-Motorenbau GmbH announced that they'll soon launch a "Landaulet" convertible like the older historical Maybachs.

But for now, the Maybach is still ranked among the 10 most expensive cars in the world.

Mercedes SLR McLaren, one of the 10 most expensive cars in the world

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The SLR is part supercar and part GT. It was built as a collaboration between Mercedes and McLaren Autos. The SLR has a hand-built, 5.4-liter V8 engine.

Check out McLaren Automotive's official SLR McLaren website for additional specs and a couple of cool pics.

Mercedes SLR McLaren, one of the 10 most expensive cars in the world

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The SLR is part supercar and part GT. It was built as a collaboration between Mercedes and McLaren Autos. The SLR has a hand-built, 5.4-liter V8 engine.

Check out McLaren Automotive's official SLR McLaren website for additional specs and a couple of cool pics.

Expensive Cars Guide to the Porsche Carrera GT

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The Carrera GT has a pure carbon fiber monocoque and subframe, dry sump lubrication and inboard suspension. The Carrera GT radiator is about five times the size of a 911 turbo's.

Porsche claims that over 75 technology patents have been filed from development of the Carrera GT. Maybe that's how they justify the price tag, at just under half a million dollars - putting the GT in the list of the top 10 most expensive cars in the world.

Expensive Cars Guide to the Porsche Carrera GT

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The Carrera GT has a pure carbon fiber monocoque and subframe, dry sump lubrication and inboard suspension. The Carrera GT radiator is about five times the size of a 911 turbo's.

Porsche claims that over 75 technology patents have been filed from development of the Carrera GT. Maybe that's how they justify the price tag, at just under half a million dollars - putting the GT in the list of the top 10 most expensive cars in the world.

Minggu, 16 Desember 2007

Koenigsegg CCX, among the most expensive cars in the world

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The CCX was introduced in early 2006 at the Geneva Motor Show. It's gotten a lot of attention, not only for its speed but also for its price tag (the Koenigsegg CCX is one of the top 10 most expensive cars in the world). This thing can accelerate from 0 to 60 is about 3 seconds.

Koenigsegg CCX, among the most expensive cars in the world

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The CCX was introduced in early 2006 at the Geneva Motor Show. It's gotten a lot of attention, not only for its speed but also for its price tag (the Koenigsegg CCX is one of the top 10 most expensive cars in the world). This thing can accelerate from 0 to 60 is about 3 seconds.

Pagani Zonda, one of the 10 most expensive cars

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These cars are Juan Fangio's pride and joy. There are less than 100 in the world, and the price tag hurts, but these are amazing vehicles. Originally people thought that the car would be called the Fangio F1, but the name got switched to the Zonda at the last minute.

The Zonda R Clubsport was introduced to the world this year at the Geneva Motor Show.

Pagani Zonda, one of the 10 most expensive cars

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These cars are Juan Fangio's pride and joy. There are less than 100 in the world, and the price tag hurts, but these are amazing vehicles. Originally people thought that the car would be called the Fangio F1, but the name got switched to the Zonda at the last minute.

The Zonda R Clubsport was introduced to the world this year at the Geneva Motor Show.

Ferrari Enzo, Second Most Expensive Car

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Ferrari does have flare, and with these doors (and this car) you're sure to get noticed. The Ferrari Enzo is the top of the Ferrari line, selling for a cool million bucks. What do you get for a million dollars, aside from some very cool doors and a cure to any mid-life crisis... you get a Berlinetta body, 6.0 liter engine, and F-1 style sequential shift transmission. You'll probably get a lot of speeding tickets too.

Ferrari Enzo, Second Most Expensive Car

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Ferrari does have flare, and with these doors (and this car) you're sure to get noticed. The Ferrari Enzo is the top of the Ferrari line, selling for a cool million bucks. What do you get for a million dollars, aside from some very cool doors and a cure to any mid-life crisis... you get a Berlinetta body, 6.0 liter engine, and F-1 style sequential shift transmission. You'll probably get a lot of speeding tickets too.

Bugatti Veyon, top of the most expensive cars list

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The Bugatti Veyron is the most expensive car in the world (well, most expensive new car). It was produced by Volkswagon AG's subsidiary, Bugatti SAS. This thing is a rocket ship...it is about as fast and powerful as you can have on the street.

The Veyron is powered by a 987 horsepower W16 engine and has been clocked at over 250 miles per hour.

Unfortunately this car sells for $1,700,000. That's a lot of zeros...

Bugatti Veyon, top of the most expensive cars list

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The Bugatti Veyron is the most expensive car in the world (well, most expensive new car). It was produced by Volkswagon AG's subsidiary, Bugatti SAS. This thing is a rocket ship...it is about as fast and powerful as you can have on the street.

The Veyron is powered by a 987 horsepower W16 engine and has been clocked at over 250 miles per hour.

Unfortunately this car sells for $1,700,000. That's a lot of zeros...

A list of the 10 most expensive cars

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These are some sweet rides... here is the first list I've found of the 10 most expensive cars in the world:

Bugatti Veyron $1,700,000

Ferrari Enzo $1,000,000

Pagani Zonda C12 F $741,000

Koenigsegg CCX $600,910

Porsche Carrera GT $484,000

Mercedes SLR McLaren $455,500

Maybach 62 $385,250

Rolls-Royce Phantom $320,000

Lamborghini Murcielago $279,900

Aston Martin Vanquish $255,000

A list of the 10 most expensive cars

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These are some sweet rides... here is the first list I've found of the 10 most expensive cars in the world:

Bugatti Veyron $1,700,000

Ferrari Enzo $1,000,000

Pagani Zonda C12 F $741,000

Koenigsegg CCX $600,910

Porsche Carrera GT $484,000

Mercedes SLR McLaren $455,500

Maybach 62 $385,250

Rolls-Royce Phantom $320,000

Lamborghini Murcielago $279,900

Aston Martin Vanquish $255,000