The 10 most expensive cars in the world

Take out that third mortgage. You're going to need it to afford these rare and excessively powerful beauties

In life, you get what you pay for. And for some very wealthy gearheads, forking over the big bucks means getting ludicrous amounts of speed, industry-leading technology and a whole lot of prestige. Hit the track in any one of these supercars and you’ll quickly understand why these vehicles cost as much as they do.
Take a look at the 10 most expensive cars in the world below (all figures in USD).

Pagani Huayra — $1.3M

There is nothing ordinary about the Pagani Huayra

Named after Huayra-tata, a god of the winds that was worshipped by the Inca people, the Pagani Huayra certainly does fit the bill with its wind-swept body. The Italian supercar is propelled by a twin-turbo Mercedes-AMG V12, six-litre engine which produces 730 horsepower and 740 lb.-ft. of torque. It has a top speed of 372 km/h and can accelerate from rest to 100 km/h in only 3.3 seconds.

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McLaren P1 — $1.35M

 

The 375th McLaren P1 is finished in an orange similar to the final McLaren F1 ever built

The McLaren P1 is the epitome of hybrid insanity. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V8 engine paired to an electric motor, the P1 pumps out a whopping 903 horsepower. After debuting as a concept at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, the first P1 hit the road in September 2013. Since then, a total of 375 McLaren P1s have been produced, with the last rolling off the assembly line in December 2015. When it comes to sheer hybridized power, the P1 may very well stand in a class all its own for a while to come.

Ferrari LaFerrari — $1.6M

2015 LaFerrari

Ferrari‘s first hybrid supercar comes packed with track-tested technology. The La Ferrari is capable of a combined 950 horsepower, when taking into account its 6.3-litre, V12 engine that produces 789 horsepower and a 161-horsepower electric motor; all of this amounts to a 40 per cent decrease in fuel consumption. Ferrari says the car has a top speed exceeding 350 km/h, reaching 100 km/h in less than three seconds.

Aston Martin One-77 — $1.6M

Aston Martin One-77: A flagship car, or “halo” car, represents the very best an auto brand has to offer – whether it be in looks, technology, or prestige. As far as flagships go, the Aston Martin One-77 has all three in spades and stands as one of the most beautiful cars in history. First appearing at the 2008 Paris Motor Show to much adoration, production started in 2009 and lasted until 2012, with only 77 being built (hence the supercar’s name). 

Arguably one of the most beautiful cars of all time, only 77 copies of the supercar were ever built (hence the name). The award-winning One-77 features a naturally aspirated 7.3-litre V12 engine that produces 750 horsepower. The top speed is estimated to be around 320 km/h and it’s capable of going from zero to 100 km/h in about 3.5 seconds.

Ferrari F60 America — $2.5M

Ferrari F60 America

Ferrari decided to commemorate 60 years in North America with this rear-wheel-driven, V12-powered, 730-horsepower supercar, and is it ever a rare beauty. Based on the F12 Berlinetta, only 10 F60 Americas were slated to be produced when it was announced in October 2014, and, not surprisingly, all 10 copies found deep-pocketed buyers very quickly. The F60 America differentiates itself from the F12 Berlinetta with bolder styling, an open roof and a gussied-up red interior.