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Mercedes-Maybach, Rolls-Royce or Ferrari, the name already promises great things and buyers rightly expect performance and luxury. So what do they look like, the most expensive cars in the world? And what exactly makes these icons among motor vehicles so unique and desirable?
Well, not so long ago that the cheapest new car for less than 10.000 euros was searched for on behalf of a well-known car and motorsport magazine on television. An exciting challenge that held one or two surprises in store. But there is also the other end of the price scale. Sports car worth a spacious family home. Premium touring sedans or luxury SUVs, in which not only the nobility, but also those who can afford it, go on tour in style.
Extremely sporty or rather dignified?
For example in the Rolls-Royce, which has always been the vehicle for royalty and lovers of exclusive British automobiles in this world. The legendary Rolls-Royce Phantom IV was manufactured in manageable numbers - and exclusively for kings and presidents. Therefore, today there are just a dozen of these noble and impressive vehicles.
The radiator mascot, commonly known as Emily, is also legendary, a valuable collector's item that is unfortunately also very popular with thieves. It therefore disappears into the body of modern models as soon as the vehicle is parked.
The Mercedes-Maybach – limited luxury
The Maybach is also a luxury car to float along, at least that's what "Die Welt" called it. An even more refined Mercedes S-Class, which is also available as 4MATIC, for example.
Here too, with these dignified touring limousines, the acceleration is impressive. So the engines catapulted the passengers both when Mercedes-Maybach S650 convertible 4,1 km/h in 100 seconds. The luxury convertible is limited to 300 vehicles. Funny gimmick, when the doors are opened, the Maybach logo is projected onto the street. Cost of the Mercedes-Maybach S-650 convertible, around 357.000 euros.
The most expensive cars in the world - Bugatti & Co.
Porsche has always presented itself less than a typical touring sedan, but instead fast and sporty. Here, for example, connoisseurs snap at the Porsche Spyder 918 with the tongue. Because the street-legal racing car accelerates from zero to one hundred in less than 3 seconds (!) and, with a list price of around 850.000 euros, is also comparatively “inexpensive”.
The basic version already costs 2,65 million euros
Because more expensive is always possible. The basic version costs one Bugatti Chiron already 2,65 million euros and that was the price from 2016. But for that you get the fastest road-legal racing car ever. A horsepower monster with 16 cylinders and an eight-liter four-turbocharged engine. In addition, a top speed of just over 400 kilometers per hour.
A speed that even the Italian super sports car Pagani Huayra, 764 HP strong and around 370 km/h fast, is quite clearly missed. It is also one of the most expensive cars in the world. The basic price for him was “cheap” 2,28 million euros. Newer models should now be located at over three million euros.
Most expensive super sports car made in Germany
One of the most expensive super sports cars from Germany is also starting this year. The Mercedes AMG One, becomes the prestige object of the Affalterbach car manufacturer. And it tops the previous base prices from Bugatti & Co. At a price of up to three million euros, customers get a road racer with a V6 1,6 liter engine and three electric motors. This plug-in hybrid super sports car, limited to 275 copies, has 1054 hp and is said to be faster than 350 km/h.
Expensive and strictly limited Cavallino Rampantes
Ten years ago, on the occasion of its anniversary, 60 years of Ferrari sports cars, Ferrari even released one of its vehicles in a strictly limited special edition. The Ferrari F60 was only built ten times (!). Today it is one of the most expensive cars in the world. A real bolide with an output of 740 hp and a top speed of 340 km/h. It is logical that the cars, despite the "modest" selling price of 2,5 million dollars each, sold like hot cakes.
Noble off-roaders and luxurious SUVs
But of course there are also off-road vehicles that have both their fans and a high price. For example the Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G65 for over 200.000 euros or the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, which is listed with a purchase price of a good 150.000 euros.
Of course, the most expensive cars in the world should not be without the Lamborghini Governance, the Bentley Bentayga and the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. All supplied with sufficient power, which is distributed to all four drive wheels. The Urus is more the noble lifestyle SUV. So if you've always wanted to blast through the dunes with the power of a Huracán like a son of a desert, the nimble Taurus is the right choice for you. Depending on the desired equipment, its price is around 210.000 euros.
The most expensive Bentley in the world
The delivers British understatement when hunting Bentley Bentayga. It's not the most expensive Bentley in the world. Nevertheless, it is one of the most luxurious SUVs you can buy. With him you sit relaxed on the fold-out seat at the rear and enjoy the rut of the deer in your hunting ground with a cold non-alcoholic drink.
Its V8 engine delivers 550 hp and chauffeurs its occupants like in a sedan chair. Despite its 2,4 ton weight, it sprints to 4,5 km/h in 100 seconds.
There are (almost) no upper price limits for the SUVs either, which is the crown of the luxury SUV, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan proves It is currently the most expensive production SUV in the world. Float through the area with Emily like in a sedan chair, both on- and off-road.
At a starting price of 315.000 euros, you won't be missing anything, we're quite sure of that!