The 20 cars in the world, when you think about this, the first thing that comes to any ones mind is speed, money and luxury. The fastest, most good looking cars in the world must have one of these three things if not all.
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to cruise the open road in the epitome of automotive excellence? Picture yourself behind the wheel of a machine engineered to perfection, effortlessly blending speed, luxury, and brand prestige into a symphony of automotive prowess.
As enthusiasts worldwide embark on their quest for automotive perfection, one question echoes across continents: which cars truly reign supreme?
In a world where innovation knows no bounds and automotive marvels continually push the limits of engineering, the pursuit of automotive perfection has never been more exhilarating. From the cobblestone streets of Europe to the bustling highways of Asia and beyond, the world stage is set for an electrifying showdown of speed, luxury, and prestige. But amidst the sea of automotive marvels, which elite few rise to claim their place among the top 20 cars in the world?
Intriguing right? We haven’t started lets embark on a journey through the fast-paced world of automotive excellence.
The top most purchased cars have been listed below for your perusal. First on the list is:
PAGANI HUAYRA
Pagani cars aren’t built for the faint of heart. They’re the embodiment of automotive purist dreams where artistry and passion collide, from the impeccable aerodynamic styling to the raw V-12 engine rumbling within.
The Pagani Huayra is a mid-engine sports car produced by Italian sports car manufacturer Pagani, succeeding the company’s previous offering, the Zonda. It is named after Wayra Tata, the Quechua (indigenous South American) god. The Huayra was named “The Hypercar of the Year 2012” by Top Gear magazine.
On 11 February 2015 it was reported that the Pagani Huayra has been sold out. The Huayra was limited to just 100 units as part of Pagani’s agreement with engine supplier Mercedes-AMG.
The Huayra has a top speed of about 383 km/h (238 mph) and it has a 97 km/h (60 mph) acceleration time of 2.8 seconds. Using Pirelli tyres, the Pagani Huayra is capable of 1.66 g of lateral acceleration. The Pagani Huayra uses a seven-speed sequential gearbox and a single disc clutch.
First released in 2011, the Pagani Huayra price was $1.4 million for the base model. In the resale market, a Pagani Huayra for sale is typically priced anywhere from $2 million to $4 million.
Argentine-Italian businessman Horacio Pagani is the brain behind Pagani cars. His love for engineering and the automotive industry started at a young age in Argentina, building his first F3 racer by age 20.
THE BUGATTI CENTODIECI
The Bugatti Centodieci (Italian for “110”) is a limited production mid-engine sports car produced by French automotive manufacturer Bugatti. The car is a homage to the Bugatti EB 110 and a celebration of the Bugatti marque’s 110th birthday.
The Centodieci is 20 kg lighter than the Bugatti Chiron, and has an 8,000 cc (8.0 L; 488.2 cu in) quad-turbocharged W16 engine, rated at 1,176 kW (1,600 PS; 1,578 hp) at 7,000 rpm. Production of the Centodieci was limited to 10 units priced at €8 million (approximately $10 million at the 2019 exchange rate) each.
The Centodieci is capable of accelerating from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.4 seconds, 0-200 km/h (124 mph) in 6.1 seconds and 0-300 km/h (186 mph) in 13.1 seconds with a top speed electronically limited to 380 km/h (240 mph) and has a curb weight of 1,976 kg (4,356 Ib).
ASTON MARTIN
The Aston Martin Valkyrie (also known by its code-names as AM-RB 001 and Nebula) is a limited production hybrid sports car collaboratively built by British automobile manufacturers Aston Martin, Red Bull Racing Advanced Technologies and several others.
Its top speed is intended to be higher than the road car, at 402 km/h (250 mph). The car’s exhaust will have very minimal parts to silence the engine.
The price of the 2024 Aston Martin Valkyrie is expected to start around $3,500,000 and go up to
$4,000,000 depending on the trim and options. The Valkyrie is sold in the U.S. under the NHTSA’s Show and Display exemption, which limits Owners to 2500 miles of operation per year.
THE BUGATTI CHIRON
The Bugatti Chiron, one of the top 20 cars in the world has topped the Guinness World Records as the latest car in the world.
The Bugatti Chiron is a mid-engine two-seater sports car designed and developed in Germany by Bugatti Engineering GmbH and manufactured in Molsheim, France, by French automobile manufacturer Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. The successor to the Bugatti Veyron, the Chiron was first shown at the Geneva Motor Show on 1 March 2016. The car’s design was initially previewed with the Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo concept car unveiled at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show.
That quad-turbo W-16 power plant produces 1,500 horsepower and will charge from O-60 mph in 2.3 seconds. Deliberately limited by the manufacturer to a top speed of 261 miles per hour, the Chiron’s speed testing topped out at 304 mph in the hands of a professional racing driver.
The price of the 2021 Bugatti Chiron starts at $2,990,000 and goes up to $3,900,000 depending on the trim and options. People who choose cars such as the Chiron do so because they want a vehicle that makes a jaw-dropping impact on the boulevard or at the valet stand-or in front of the Casino in Monte Carlo.
KOENIGSEGG CCXR TREVITA
The special edition CCXR got the name ‘trevita’ because of the special, proprietary white carbon fibre weave. In the early days of carbon fiber manufacturing, weaves only came in black. It wasn’t until Koenigsegg was able to develop this new type of weave, producing a silvery-white sheen. ‘Trevita’ is Swedish for ‘three whites’, originally intended for a production of three white CCXR. Due to the complex production and the extensive time required to create the white carbon fiber weave, only two examples were built making the Trevita one of the most exclusive Koenigsegg created.
Inside the Trevita lies a terrifying Swedish brute. Developed in-house, the CCXR Trevita has an all-aluminum 4.8L dual-overhead cam V8 engine, with twin superchargers bolted on, producing an eye-popping 1018bhp @ 7000rpm on E85 fuel. The torque figure is equally as scary, producing 796ft/lb of torque. With a top speed of 410+kph (254+mph), the Trevita can reach 0-100kph (0-62mph) in 2.9 seconds!
Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita ($4.8 million; 2 made in total) (5/10) Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita is the most expensive car in the world that can legally be driven on public roads. It is powered by a 4.8-liter double V8, thewith 1,004 hp and an estimated top speed of 254 mph.
FERRARI PININFARINA SERGIO
The Pininfarina Sergio is a concept car produced by the Italian design house Pininfarina. It was presented at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show as a tribute to the former chairman of the company and automotive designer, Sergio Pininfarina, who died on 3 July 2012. The car is a coach built barchetta which is based on the mechanical underpinnings of the Ferrari 458 Spider.
BUGATTI VEYRON SUPER SPORT
The Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4 is a mid-engine sports car, designed and developed in Germany by the Volkswagen Group and Bugatti and manufactured in Molsheim, France, by French automobile manufacturer Bugatti. It was named after the racing driver Pierre Veyron.
• Length175.7 in
• Wheelbase106.7 in
• Height45.6 in
• Max Width78.7 in
• Curb Weight4,167.0 lbs
This car sold for $1.9million was recognized Guinness World Records as the world’s fastest street-legal production car with a top speed of 267 mph, however, that record was recently broken by the Chiron.
Ferrari LaFerrar
It’s not shocking that this car would make the list of the top 20 cars in the world.The production of Ferrari La Ferrari started in June 2013 and ended in August 2018 with a total of 710 units produced worldwide. La Ferrari was codenamed F150, the hybrid supercar is a limited-production mid-engine hybrid sports car produced by the Italian giants Ferrari. We will be writing about the history, units produced, MSRP, specifications, and price of Ferrari La Ferrari in Nigeria. Ferrari considered nine conceptual design studies for the V12 hybrid flagship in 2011, by April 2011 it was reduced to five. La Ferrari means “The Ferrari” in Italian language, meaning this is supposed to be the definitive Ferrari.
Ferrari states that the car has a top speed of 352 km/h (218 mph). In terms of acceleration, it can go 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 2.6 seconds, 0–200 km/h (0–124 mph) in under 6.9 seconds, and 0–300 km/h (0–186 mph) in 15 seconds were announced by Ferrari. However, the 0–300 figure was later debunked by multiple sources.
The Koenigsegg Jesko
The Jesko model range is named after Jesko von Koenigsegg, the father of company Founder and CEO, Christian on Koenigsegg.
They feature a redesigned 5.0 litre twin-turbo V8 engine producing 1280 hp on standard gasoline and 1600 hp on E85 biofuel (in some markets) alongside the revolutionary new 9-speed Koenigsegg Light Speed Transmission (LST) system. Advanced aerodynamics offer
over 1000 kg of downforce, making it the
ultimate track weapon.
The fastest commercially produced car in the world is the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut, which can hit a top speed of 330 mph / 531 kph with a 0-60 mph time of 2.6 second.
The price of the 2021 Koenigsegg Jesko starts at $3,000,000. Koenigsegg’s Jesko is offered in two flavors: a base model built for road use and a track-only variant.
MERCEDES-BENZ MAYBACH EXELERO
The Exelero is powered by a twin turbo V12 engine made by the defunct Maybach (now a part of the Mercedes-Benz division of Daimler AG), and mounted at 60º.
Each cylinder has 3 valves, and a compression ratio of 9.2:1. The engine produces 700 PS (690 hp; 515 kW) at 5000 rpm and 752 ft⋅lb (1,020 N⋅m) of torque at 2500 rpm. It is mated to a 5G-Tronic automatic transmission.
The Exelero has a theoretical top speed of 351 km/h (218 mph) and a 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration time of 4.4 seconds.
The Mercedes Maybach Exelero is able to reach a top speed of 351 km/h (218 mph) and can accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in just 4.4 seconds.
Exelero costs about $8 million, which makes it world’s most expensive car, and which puts away any other car light years away, when it comes to price.
BUGATTI DIVO
Another intriguing car that made the list of top 20 cars in the world is the Bugatti Divo, a mid-engine track-focused sports car developed and manufactured by Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. The car is named after French racing driver Albert Divo, who raced for Bugatti in the 1920s winning the Targa Florio race twice.[3] It was revealed on 24 August 2018 at “The Quail – A Motorsports Gathering“ in California, United States.
The car includes a redesigned exhaust system featuring quad exhaust pipes, a 1.8 metre wide fixed rear wing (23% wider than the retractable wing on the Chiron), a NACA duct on the roof that channels air to the rear of the car on a central fin and ultimately on the rear wing for improved downforce, a large front chin spoiler, more refined side skirts, larger air intakes on the front, new head lamps and tail lamps, a vent in the bonnet for improved radiator cooling and vents on the front wheel arches to cool the brakes.
The lateral acceleration of the Divo has been boosted to 1.6 g. Its maximum speed is limited to 380
km/h (236 mph). The Divo can lap the Nardò handling circuit in
southern Italy eight seconds faster than the Chiron.
The price of the 2020 Bugatti Divo starts at $5,800,000.
LAMBORGHINI VENENO
The Lamborghini Veneno is a limited production high performance sports car manufactured by Italian automobile manufacturer Lamborghini. Based on the Lamborghini Aventador, the Veneno was developed to celebrate Lamborghini’s 50th anniversary. It was introduced at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.
When introduced, it had a price of US$4,000,000, making it one of the most expensive production cars in the world.
The engine is a development of the Aventador’s 6.5-litre V12 and generates a power output of 750 PS (552 kW; 740 hp) at 8,400 rpm and 690 N⋅m (509 lb⋅ft) of torque at 5,500 rpm. The increase in power was achieved by enlarging the air intakes and modifying the exhaust system.
The Veneno is Lamborghini’s interpretation of a racing prototype built for the road.
It has a top speed of 356 km/h (221 mph) and has a 0–97 km/h (0–60 mph) acceleration time of 2.9 seconds. The car has a braking distance of 30 m (98.0 ft) from 97–0 km/h (60–0 mph), and can produce 1.41 G while cornering.
As you might expect, exclusivity comes at a price. The Lamborghini Veneno Carbon Fiber Edition commands a price tag that exceeds $10 million, making it one of the most expensive and sought-after supercars in the world.
ROLLS ROYCE SWEPTAIL
The Sweptail may seem like a bargain to the others, coming in at a price of $12.8 million, but it’s just as unique. The Sweptail is a coachbuilt Rolls, inspired by prewar machines, but it’s powered by a modern 6.75-liter V12 making 453 hp and 392 lb-ft of torque.
The Sweptail is not only visually stunning, but it also boasts impressive performance with a 6.6 V-12 engine producing 453 horsepower, reaching 60 mph in just 5.6 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph. However, with Rolls-Royce’s plan to go all-electric by 2030, the Sweptail will become even more iconic.
LAMBORGHINI SIAN
The Sián FKP 37 is the first super sports car powered by a V12 engine and hybrid technology based on supercapacitors. Its powerful V12 engine, coupled with electric boost, creates an unrivaled gem of engineering and technology. Sián—lightning in Bolognese—is a name that captures the car’s true character, foremost its speed, which exceeds 220 mph (350 km/h).
This hybrid system delivers instant torque and lightning-fast acceleration, propelling the car from 0 to 62 mph in just 2.8 seconds. Moreover, the Sian can reach a top speed of 217 mph, making it one of the fastest cars on the road.
It is a limited production mid-engine hybrid sports car produced by the Italian automotive manufacturer Lamborghini. Unveiled online on 3 September 2019, the Sián is the first hybrid production vehicle produced by the company.
The small series of the Lamborghini is limited to 63 cars, all of which have already been sold to wealthy customers for the hefty price of $3.6 million (3.26 million euros) each.
McLaren P1LM
The McLaren P1 is a sports car produced by British marque McLaren Automotive. It is a plug-in hybrid with a mid-engine layout. It was first shown at the 2012 Paris Motor Show,[5] with sales of the P1 beginning in the United Kingdom in October 2013 and all of the limited run of 375 units sold by November 2013. Production ended in early December 2015. The United States accounted for 34% of the units and Europe for 26%.
The P1 has a mid-engine, rear wheel drive design that used a carbon fibre monocoque and roof structure safety cage concept called MonoCage, which is a development of the MonoCell first used in the MP4-12C and then in subsequent models. Its main competitors are the LaFerrari and the 918 Spyder. They are all similar in specifications and performance, and in a race around Silverstone circuit they were all within half a second of each other, the P1 finishing first at 58.24 seconds and the LaFerrari finishing last at 58.58 seconds; the 918 was in-between with 58.46 seconds.
The P1 LM has a total power output of 1,000 PS (735 kW; 986 hp) and 1,050 N⋅m (774 lb⋅ft) of torque, with 800 PS (588 kW; 789 hp) being delivered at 7,250 rpm and an additional 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) from its electric motor. The top speed is limited to 345 km/h (214 mph).
I For those who might be surprised, one McLaren P1 GTR was priced at $7,000,000, with a co-signer attached! Several years since it was discontinued, Wellington and Boca Raton can still expect to pay upwards of $1,000,000 for a pre-owned P1 if they’re available.
W Motors Lykan HyperSport
The Lykan HyperSport is a Lebanese limited-production sports car manufactured by W Motors, a United Arab Emirates-based company, founded in 2012 in Lebanon with the collaboration of Lebanese and Italian engineers.
It is the first sports car to be designed indigenously in the Middle East; however, the bodywork, chassis and engine were all produced in Germany and assembled in Italy.
The Lykan HyperSport was available with either a 6-speed sequential manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission. The transmission is paired with a limited-slip differential and is mounted longitudinally at the rear of the car.
The manufacturer claims a top speed of 395 km/h (245 mph), depending on the gear ratio setup. The car has claimed acceleration times of 2.9 seconds for 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) and 9.6 seconds for 0–200 km/h (0–124 mph),[citation needed] though no independent tests have been conducted. There was a demonstration of the car by W Motors in 2013 in Dubai, in which they claim to have recorded the car’s performance.
Getting Into the bespoke supercar is done via its suicide doors where you’re immediately greeted by a holographic display system, carbon fiber, titanium, and precious stones like rubies and diamonds. Starting to see where your $3.4 million goes to one of the few Lykan Hypersports was purchased by the Abu Dhabi Police. We do not know why the Abu Dhabi Police would need such a rare and expensive supercar, but if you’re a criminal, you better hope you don’t end up in a high-speed chase with them.
Only one Lykan HyperSport remains. Strangely, more HyperSports were produced as stunt cars than actual road cars, as only seven of those were sold.
Ferrari F60 America
To celebrate its business success across North America, Ferrari decided to introduce an extremely bespoke supercar exclusive to the market called the Ferrari F60 America. This is not something new and Ferrari has done it in the past with the Superamerica 45.
Introduced in 2014, the Ferrari F60 America was a $2.5 million supercar limited to just 10 units. With the car being sold out even before it was unveiled, the F60 was Ferrari’s way of commemorating 60 years of selling vehicles in America.
F60 America is powered by a variation on the 731 horsepower 6.3-liter V12 of the F12berlinetta, mounted front-mid-engine. With all that power shooting through a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, F60 America should run past 60 MPH in about three seconds, and beyond 100 MPH in just over seven seconds.
The F60 America has a total speed of 306.2 mph/493.0 km/h at MAX+PRO with a Tuning Kit, the same as the Rezvani Beast Alpha and SIN R1.
This owner hasn’t heard much of the engine because the F60 has only covered 110 miles (177 kilometers). As you’d expect with a Ferrari with some little mileage, the interior and exterior appear immaculate. Ferrari sold each F60 for $2.5 million.
HENNESSEY VENOM F5
The Hennessey Venom F5 is a sports car developed and manufactured by the American vehicle-manufacturing company Hennessey Special Vehicles which was established in 2017.
Hennessey has contracted with Delta Motorsport of Silverstone, England for the development of the vehicle, which will be the company’s first all new proprietary vehicle as an accredited titled manufacturer.
Delta Motorsport also produced all of the previous generation Venom GT cars for Hennessey at its facility in England.
Initiall reports had the Venom F5 powered by a completely bespoke and proprietary 7.4 L twin-turbocharged V8 engine; later it was revealed that while being still in development, the engine is to have an even larger capacity of 8.0 liters but the final displacement of the engine was revealed to be 6.6 liters.
The engine is confirmed to have a power output of 1,817 hp (1,355 kW; 1,842 PS) and 1,193 lb⋅ft (1,617 N⋅m) of torque. The Venom F5 will have a bespoke iron block engine.[14] The top speed is claimed to be 301 mph (484 km/h) through a V-MAX speed-tracking system. Hennessey predicts the car will accelerate from 0–186 mph (0–300 km/h) in under 10 seconds and from 0–249 mph (0–400 km/h) in a time of about 20 seconds.
The top speed is claimed to be 301 mph (484 km/h) through a V-MAX speed-tracking system. Hennessey predicts the car will accelerate from 0–186 mph (0–300 km/h) in under 10 seconds and from 0–249 mph (0–400 km/h) in a time of about 20 seconds.
At $3 million, the price of the 2023 Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster places it alongside the Bugattis and Koenigseggs of the world.
Koenigsegg Agera RS
“The Koenigsegg Agera RS is the ultimate in road and track versatility. It offers extreme
performance and is fully road-legal,
complying with safety standards,
emissions and homologation
requirements worldwide. It uses
advanced technology developed during
our Koenigsegg One:1 program while
maintaining all the functionality of
previous S and R models.”
The Koenigsegg Agera is a mid-engine sports car produced by Swedish car manufacturer Koenigsegg. It is a successor to the CCX/CCXR. The name comes from the Swedish verb ‘agera’ which means “to act” or in imperative form “(You) act!”.
In early development, the car was fitted with a 4.7-litre V8 engine with fixed-vane twin-turbochargers, but the engine was replaced with an in-house developed 5.0-litre V8 engine and fitted with twin-turbochargers which generates a maximum power output of 706 kW (960 PS; 947 hp) at 6,900 rpm and 1,100 N⋅m (811 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 4,000 rpm. The total weight of the engine is only 197 kg (434 lb) due to a carbon fibre inlet manifold and aluminium construction. The transmission is a specially developed CIMA 7-speed dual-clutch with paddle shifters.
Rimac Nevera
The Rimac Nevera is an all-electric sports car designed and manufactured by the Croatian automotive manufacturer Rimac Automobili.The first production prototype car was released in August 2021.Nevera production has been limited to 150 vehicles Having completed crash testing for homologation, Rimac planned to deliver the Nevera to customers in mid-2022. The first production spec Nevera was delivered in August 2022. Deliveries to the United States started in June 2023
The Nevera is manufactured in the same factory and at the same rate (of roughly 1 per week) as the Pininfarina Battista, which is based on the same platform.
Nevera’s inner workings are made for the specific purpose of high performance.
Acceleration 0-100 km/h / (0-62mph)
1.81 sec
*one foot roll-out
Acceleration* 0-300 km/h
9.22 sec
*one foot roll-out
¼ mile time (0-402 m)
8.25 sec
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As for performance, the Nevera can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 1.74 seconds, has a quarter mile pace of 8.25 seconds, and can breach a top speed of 412 km/h (256 mph).
The price of the 2024 Rimac Nevera is expected to start around $2,200,000 and go up to $3,000,000 depending on the trim and options.
