10 Most Expensive Cars In The World

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No amount of corner-cutting and rummaging down the back of the sofa for loose change will help you here. Cars, new and rare or old and interesting, pique the imagination of collectors, in turn, ramping up their values. It's a fact that carmakers are all too aware of, especially when it comes to supercars. Lamborghini plays this game regularly, by tweaking and fettling their designs and then lowering the production numbers. We could fill the top 10 based on rare Sant A'gata specials in the past two decades alone.

Is the super expensive car market solely focused on fast cars alone? Not by a long way. Head over to the luxury segment, and if you have enough cash, diamond encrusted interiors adorn the interiors of Rolls-Royce's finest. Even then, bespoke trims are nothing compared to the Flying Lady's rarest cars.

And yet, the most expensive car is not fresh off the assembly line. Roll back the clock 60 years, and Ferrari's rare 250 GTO held the record at auction fetching $70 million. Even this piece of history has lost its crown as the most prized. Curious to know the most expensive car? Read on!

2021 Aston Martin Valkyrie​

Estimated Value: $3.2 Million​

At the cheaper end of the most expensive cars comes the Aston Martin Valkyrie. In recent times, the UK carmaker has unveiled several high-performance machines. None yet are quite as focused as this one. Under the composite body lays a hybrid-assisted Cosworth V12 engine, kicking out a combined 1,139 hp.

But it's the bits tucked out of sight that make the Valkyrie so special. Go-faster F1 KERS systems add to the drivability and explosive performance. Race tech also features underneath where venturis glue the Valkyrie to the road as speeds climb. All these elements combine to make the Valkyrie one of the fastest cars ever.

Performance​

0-60 mph	2.5 seconds
Top speed	250+ mph
Curb Weight	2,987 lbs
Horsepower	1,139 hp
Torque	682 lb-ft
Layout	Mid-engine / RWD

2014 W Motors Lykan Hypersport​

Estimated Value: $3.4 Million​

Fast and Furious? More like the fastest and, for a time, the most expensive production car. The Hypersport's reputation for speed is well deserved, with a claimed 245 mph top speed. That stunning performance comes courtesy of a Ruf Porsche engine cranking out 740 hp. As for the price? Despite being an unknown, W Motors perfectly judged the market, combining performance with exclusivity. Just seven Hypersports exist.

Many gearheads think the Lykan is of Middle East origins. But in reality, the Hypersport is an international affair. Both the engine and body come from Germany, all coming together for final assembly in Italy.

Performance​

0-60 mph	2.9 seconds
Top Speed	245 mph
Curb Weight	3,042 lbs
Horsepower	740 hp
Torque	708 lb-ft
Layout	Mid-Engine / RWD

RELATED: 10 Things You Didn't Know About W Motors Lykan Hypersport

2023 McLaren Solus GT​

Estimated Value: $3.5 Million​

The McLaren Solus GT promises to deliver F1 levels of speed and grip for a cool $3.5 million asking price. A bargain compared to the insane figures F1 racing costs. So, what's the catch? Well, there are a few. The Solus GT is a single-seater, removing the chance to scare passengers witless using the 5.2-liter V10 engine's 829 hp.

Perhaps the biggest drawback is the car's road legal status. Buying one of these requires access to a track whenever you're in the mood for some adrenalin-pumping action. Possibly with deeper pockets and a trip to McLaren's MSO division, someone might come up with a fix.

Performance​

0-60 mph	2.5 seconds
Top Speed	200+ mph
Curb Weight	2,205 lbs
Horsepower	829 hp
Torque	479 lb-ft
Layout	Mid-Engine / RWD

2024 Koenigsegg CC850​

Estimated Value: $3.65 Million​

Build it, and buyers will flock in their droves to splash out $3.65 million. Koenigsegg designed the CC850 as a birthday gift to owner Christian Von Koenigsegg limiting numbers to 50 cars. But, demand for the fast Swede outstripped supply, encouraging Koenigsegg to extend production. Call us cynics, but we suspect the extra $70 million in revenues might have played a part.

More than just a self-indulgent birthday gift, the CC850 is set to be the fastest track car with a manual transmission. Obviously, for Koenigsegg that is a simple task. Borrowing the twin-turbocharged V8 from the Jesko would be a good starting point. How fast and powerful from here on in gets a little hazy. Running different fuels yields different figures. Buyers with access to E85 get the full 1,366 hp versus 1,189 hp on regular pump gas. Either way, the CC850 is on target for a top speed beyond 280 mph.

Performance​

0-60mph	2.7 seconds
Top Speed	280+ mph
Curb Weight	3,053 lbs
Horsepower	1,189 / 1,366 hp
Torque	1,022 lb-ft
Layout	Mid-Engine / RWD

2013 Lamborghini Veneno Roadster​

Estimated Value: $4.5 Million​

The raging bull badge has adorned some of the fastest and most expensive road cars in the past 60 years. Like every other supercar maker, the more outrageous and exclusive, the higher the sticker price. Launched in 2013, the Veneno is no exception, first appearing as a coupe and then a roadster. Oddly for Lamborghini, the follow-up roadster exists in larger numbers. Not that thirteen cars (four coupes and nine roadsters) are plentiful. As for pricing? $4 million is all you need to join the Veneno club.

Crazily, the Veneno is nothing more than a redressed Aventador with more slats and grilles added on for good measure. As for the legendary V12 engine, the Veneno in both bodies boasts a 6.5-liter of naturally aspirated goodness, cranking out 740 hp.

Performance​

0-60 mph	2.9 seconds
Top Speed	221 mph
Curb Weight	3,197 / 3,285 lbs (Roadster/Coupe)
Horsepower	740 hp
Torque	509 lb-ft
Layout	Mid-Engine / AWD

RELATED: 10 Things We Just Learned About The Lamborghini Veneno

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2021 SP Automotive Chaos Earth Edition​

Estimated Value: $6.4 Million​

The world's first ultracar? Maybe. Despite the self-proclaimed niche title, SP Automotive Chaos certainly lives up to its name. More so if you opt for the range-topping model with an incredible, 3,065 hp from a 4-liter turbocharged V10. Naturally, the more power you crave, the deeper your pockets need to be. Listed for $6.4 million for the base model, prices stretch to an eye-watering $14.4 million.

The question you should be asking yourself is, do I really need 3,000+ hp? After all, there is only so much grip the sticky rear tires can handle. And if grip wasn't an issue, surely a 0-60 mph time of 1.9 seconds should get your pulse racing. Just in case you're wondering, the Chaos Gravity Edition reduces this figure to 1.55 seconds.

Performance​

0-60 mph	1.9 seconds
Top Speed	310 mph (est.)
Curb Weight	2,839 lbs
Horsepower	2,048 hp (Earth Edition)
Torque	1,024 lb-ft
Layout	Mid-Engine / RWD

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2022 Pagani Codalunga​

Estimated Value: $7.4 Million​

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A worrying trend in Pagani's model lineup past and present is knowing when to end production. Starting with the Zonda, final edition after final edition emerged, accompanied by bigger prices. In 2022, Pagani was at it again, offering the limited edition Codalunga as a final hurrah of the Huayra. Weirdly, for the Codalunga, Horacio Pagani paid homage to the Porsche 917. Squint a little and maybe you'll see the influences.

Cosmetic changes aside, the $7.4 million asking price bags you the same turbocharged V12 as the Huayra. This means any performance gains are solely due to a more slippery shape rather than an increase on the 840 hp you got in the Huayra.

Performance​

0-60 mph	2.7 seconds
Top Speed	238 mph
Curb Weight	2,121 lbs
Horsepower	840 hp
Torque	811 lb-ft
Layout	Mid-engine / RWD

2019 Bugatti La Voiture Noire​

Estimated Value: $12.8 Million​

In a who's who line-up of expensive cars, there are several Bugatti candidates. Yet sitting at the top of the pile is the one-of-one, La Voiture Noire. Built to commemorate Bugatti's racing heritage, in particular, the Type 57SC driven by Jean Bugatti. The new 'black car' debuted in 2019 with a list price of $12.8 million + undisclosed taxes.

Eagle-eyed gearheads will spot Le Voiture Noire is closely related to the Chiron. That close connection includes the chassis, drivetrain, and much of the bodywork. It's only the revised light clusters that sets this apart from its cheaper siblings. Worse still, the W16 8-liter engine remains unchanged and cranks out 1,500 hp.

Performance​

0-60 mph	2.4 seconds
Top Speed	260 mph
Curb Weight	4,409 lbs
Horsepower	1,500 hp
Torque	1,180 lb-ft
Layout	Mid-Engine / AWD

RELATED: 10 Crazy Facts About The Bugatti La Voiture Noire

2021 Rolls-Royce Boat Tail​

Estimated Value: $28 Million​

The finest motor cars in the world were how Henry Rolls and Charles Royce promoted their first cars. Now more than a century later and the brand has taken another step toward being the best car ever. Unveiled in 2021, the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail is the stuff of dreams, with an asking price of $28 million. The question you have to ask yourself is, is it worth it?

If exclusivity is your thing, then it's a resounding yes. Rolls-Royce produced just two examples. Justifying the asking price comes with the most luxuriously appointed convertible bodies ever. You are unlikely to mistake the Boat Tail for anything else. Weighed down by acres of wood and leather, you would think speed was the last thing Rolls-Royce considered. But despite its bulk, thanks to a turbocharged V12, the Boat Tail reaches 60 mph in 5.8 seconds.

Performance​

0-60 mph	5.8 seconds
Top Speed	155 mph
Curb Weight	Undisclosed
Horsepower	563 hp
Torque	627 lb-ft
Layout	Front-Engine / RWD

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut​

Estimated Value: $143 Million​

Rarity sells cars like hotcakes. The chance of owning something few other gearheads can also own increase their value. In the new car market, million dollar rides are becoming increasingly popular. But it is older cars where record-breaking prices reach record levels. The Mercedes 300 SLR is recognizable the world over for its race car-inspired design and gull-wing doors.

This example is different. While the 300 SLR story is well known, attracting collectors of all ages, two of the original nine cars are even rarer. This duo never left Mercedes, one of which became the personal car of designer Rudolph Uhlenhaut. Is it worth $143 million? We'll let you decide, but remember there are nations whose GDP is smaller.

Performance​

0-60 mph	6.8 seconds
Top Speed	180 mph
Curb Weight	2,463 lbs
Horsepower	310 hp
Torque	229 lb-ft
Layout	Front-Engine / RWD