Bugatti Veyron Super Sport:
The latest edition of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is the Super Sport -- a record-smashing, 1200-HP monster (that's 199 HP more than the base Veyron, if you need reminding). You might think that this makes the Super Sport special, but obviously the mere fact of holding the world record for production cars is not special enough. What this car needs is a special edition limited to five cars: the World Record Edition.
Aston Martin One-77:
Knowing the amount of engineering and craftsmanship that must have gone into the Aston Martin One-77, you're probably wondering how many of these cars will ever grace the planet. The answer is right in front of you: 77 total. Ever. In all countries. Before worrying too much about how you're going to get your hands on one, make sure to have the one-million-pound price tag covered. That's about $1.8 million in U.S. money, depending on the exchange rate.
Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster:
A Hong Kong Pagani dealer made a request for "the most extreme road-legal Zonda ever created," and the boys in Modena took him up on the challenge. The Pagani Zonda Cinque debute in 2009 at Geneva (a roadster followed the next year), with modifications from the race-ready Zonda R. It carried a wider front splitter, the adjustable rear wing, and a flat bottom for better aerodynamics. There were new air intakes on the roof and engine cover to cool the engine and the brakes both, and the shock absorbers were created in titanium.
Inside, the Zonda Cinque was a bit more sophisticated than the weight-saving Zonda R had been. It has leather seats with 4-point belts with race-inspired controls. "Cinque" being Italian for "five," you might guess that there were only five of these cars built, with five more Zonda Cinque roadsters in 2010.
Koenigsegg Agera:
Before there was the Koenigsegg Agera, there was the Koenigsegg CC series, which encompassed some of the fastest, most expensive, most technologically advanced super cars in the world. But all good things must come to an end, and no door closes without another opening, and on and on. And thus, the Agera and Agera R. Company founder Christian von Koenigsegg was specifically inspired by the movement of dolphins through water when spawning the Agera's design, and the car is designed to slip through the air in a simlar fashion.
The name Agera comes from the Swedish for "to take action," which probably made the engineers happy, but it also is short for "ageless" in Greek, which probably made the designers happy, since the Agera will likely be the basis for all Koenigsegg cars for the next decade or so.
On September 2, 2011, the Agera made it into the Guinness World Records with a run of 0-300 kph (that's 186 mph for us Americans) in 14.53 seconds. It did 0-200 mph in 17.68 seconds. It only seems appropriate and safe, then, that the Agera also set braking records from both 300 kph and 200 mph.
Lamborghini Reventon:
The Lamborghini Reventon was inspired by fighter jets inside and out, from its hi-tech in-dash display to the greenish, militaristic Grey Barra paint. The Reventon is even the only Lamborghini with a G-force meter -- a necessary gauge in a car with a 0 to 62 mph time of 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 211 mph. The car's sharp, aerodynamic angles were designed entirely in-house at Lamborghini HQ in Sant'Agata, Bolognese, Italy. And, like Lambos that have come before, the Reventon is named for a famous Spanish fighting bull.
Maybach Landaulet:
With the open-top landaulet, Maybach has re-enlivened the great art of building majestic automobiles. True to the tradition of exclusive landaulets, the roof can be opened fully at the rear, while the chauffeur's compartment remains completely enclosed. The passengers are then able to enjoy the clear, blue sky above.
Zenvo ST1:
The Zenvo ST-1 supercar, which we had earlier talked about this year, has finally gone on sale with a price tag of $1.8 million for each unit. Produced in a limited number of just 15 cars, these cars will be entirely created out of the company outlet in Denmark, which has currently released just 3 editions for the United States. The distribution shall be undertaken by Emporio Motor Group, who reportedly is facing an aggressive pursuit of these 3 cars.
Mclaren F1:
The concept for the McLaren F1 began in 1988, when McLaren's top brass and designer Gordon Murray decided to use what they'd learned in Formula 1 racing to build a road going supercar -- regardless of cost. The results of their brainstorm, the first car to use a carbon fibre chassis, debuted as a prototype during the 1992 Formula 1 race weekend in Monaco. Interested buyers could order a McLaren F1 built to their specifications -- and wait another two years for it to be hand-built and delivered.
From 1994 to 1998, McLaren produced 107 total F1s, 65 of which were street cars sold to customers. Depending on the exchange rate between dollars and British pounds, the car cost about one cool million when it was new. In 1995, the F1 scored a victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and to commemorate the event McLaren built five LM edition F1s. These extremely rare cars have 691 HP, more down force, improved handling, larger radiators, and a more open exhaust system.
Ferrari Enzo:
The Ferrari Enzo was named for the company's founder, Enzo Ferrari. It was introduced in 2002, and only 399 were ever built, making it one of the most exclusive supercars -- even for a Ferrari. Italian design firm Pininfarina did the pen work for the body's striking curves and intakes, while Ferrari's own Formula 1 experiences came into play for the power plant.
Pagani Zonda C12 F:
In 1999, former Lamborghini designer Horacio Pagani brought forth his first ever solo supercar, the Pagani C12, at the Geneva Motor Show. Pagani had been responsible for much of the bodywork on the Countach and Diablo of the 80s and 90s. He used his technical expertise to create the Pagani Zonda C12, as the first car was known. The car carried a 12-cylinder Mercedes-Benz AMG with 394 hp, but it also carried a design influenced heavily by Mercedes' "silver arrows" on the track.
The Zonda S 7.3, a full-fledged supercar, came to Geneva the next year. It went on sale in 2002 with a larger 7.3-litre 12-cylinder from Mercedes. The front was designed to withstand bumps and dings, with all the important stuff set back behind the carbon-fibre seats. The six-speed transmission used a conventional stick shift -- no paddles. A topless Zonda S roadster became available in 2003, with a grand total of 40 ever produced.
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