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It is almost everyone’s dream to own a flash car, but only the super wealthy can own the flashest. This is a list of the ten most expensive cars in the world. You may be surprised to know that Rolls Royce is not on the list, nor is Bentley, Ferrari, or Lamborghini. Exclusions from the list are cars that exist as prototypes or special one-off makes. Ratings are based on US dollars.

10. Maybach 57 S $367,000

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DaimlerChrysler revealed the Maybach 57 S at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It uses a 6.0 L version of the V12 engine manufactured by Mercedes-AMG. Power output is 604 hp (450 kW) and 738 ft·lbf (1000 N·m), providing a sub-5 second sprint to 60 mph (97 km/h). It also rides 0.5 in (13 mm) lower on 20 in (508 mm) wheels. The North American unveiling was at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January 2006. The S stands for “special” and not for “sport”.

9. Maybach 62 $385,250

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The Maybach 62 includes many luxury features such as fully-reclining rear seats, Maybach 4 zone climate control, tinted, infrared-reflecting laminated glass all round, AirMATIC dual control air suspension, display instruments in rear roof liner (showing speed, time and outside temperature), folding rear tables (left and right), BOSE Surround Everywhere sound system and a refrigerator compartment.[1] The Maybach 62 also includes an array of additional features such as Cockpit Management and Navigation System (COMAND), which includes DVD navigation, CD changer in rear seats, DVD players and TV tuners front and rear, two rear LCD TV screens including remote control and two sets of headphones, automatic closing doors.

8. Porsche Carrera GT $440,000

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The development of the Carrera GT can be traced back to its successors, the 911 GT1-98 and LMP1-98 racing cars. The Carrera GT is powered by an all-new 5.7 litre V10 engine producing 612 DIN (605 SAE) horsepower (450 kW) whereas the original concept car featured a 5.5 litre version rated at 558 hp (416 kW). Porsche claims it will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62.5 mph) in 3.9 seconds and has a maximum speed of 330 km/h (205 mph), although road tests indicated that in reality the car could accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds and 0-100 mph in 7.0 seconds. The interior is fitted with soft leather. BOSE audio system and navigation systems are available as options. In typical Porsche fashion, the ignition is to the left of the steering wheel.

7. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren $457,250

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The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is a German supercar jointly developed by Mercedes-Benz and McLaren Automotive. It is assembled at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England. DaimlerChrysler owns 40% of the McLaren Group. Classified as a supercar and compared to cars like the Porsche Carrera GT and Ferrari Enzo, the presence of the automatic gear box, front mid-engined arrangement and its driving characteristics lead some commentators to classify the SLR McLaren as a Super GT whose closer rivals are the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish and Ferrari 599 GTB. One of the goals of the SLR was to combine both supercar and GT characteristics.

6. Koenigsegg CCR $545,568

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The Koenigsegg CCR is an automobile and supercar made by Koenigsegg. Designed and manufactured in Ängelholm, Sweden, it debuted at the 2004 Geneva Auto Show. It briefly held the world speed record for a production car. The CCR took the record from the McLaren F1, which held the record for over 12 years of 386.7 km/h, set on the 9 km straight track at the VW Ehra facility in Wolfsburg, Germany. The CCR ran on the Nardò/Prototipo track, a circular track with a circumference of 12.5 km. This means that the car is driven in a constant turning motion, which makes the exercise and speed even more impressive. The steering wheel at this speed is kept at around 30 degrees of constant angle, a fairly sharp angle for the speed. On the same track, the F1 managed an unofficial record of 372 km/h.

5. Saleen S7 Twin Turbo $555,000

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The Saleen S7 is a limited edition, hand built coupe developed jointly by Saleen, Hidden Creek Industries, Phil Frank Design and RML, and produced solely by Saleen in Irvine, California. It is the first car produced by Saleen not based on an existing design and is considered to be the first true American production certified supercar. The S7 debuted on August 19, 2000 at the Monterey Historic Races. At this time the car was normally aspirated with 550 horsepower. In 2005, the S7 was replaced by the S7 Twin Turbo, which featured a more powerful twin-turbo system that boosted engine power to 750 horsepower (760 PS/559 kW) and the top speed to an estimated 250 mph (402 km/h).

4. LeBlanc Mirabeau $645,084

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Mirabeau is the newest car from Wysstec GmbH and Leblanc cars. It’s a new proposal for a racecar and prepared to FIA/Le Mans standards .The fact that it is street legal, is almost unbelievable. To reach the maximum of lightweight building and race feeling the car interior is optimized for maximum of speed and acceleration. There are some special options, including leather interior and a sequential gearbox. Power comes from Koenigsegg’s V8, the same engine found in the CCR. It is equipped with a Lysholm Screw Compressor, which has several advantages to the common centrifugal compressor.

3. SSC Ultimate Aero $654,400

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The American-built SSC Aero TT is a supercar built by Shelby Super Cars (SSC) in order to rival the new Bugatti Veyron with speeds of over 250 mph (400 km/h) and a 0-60 mph time of just 2.78 seconds (for the Ultimate Aero TT version). The company and vehicle are the brainchilds of Jerod Shelby, who spent over seven years designing the Aero. The car is the world’s fastest production car at 255.83 mph (411.707 km/h), a speed reportedly achieved on September 13, 2007 in West Richland, WA. The results of this test, if verified by Guiness World Records, will give the SSC Aero the world’s fastest production car title. The Aero’s styling includes the use of flip doors similar to the ones found on the Mercedes-McLaren SLR, and the Ferrari Enzo, to name a few. It uses carbon fiber and titanium extensively throughout the car, keeping the weight down to 1233 kg (for the standard Aero). For the Ultimate Aero, weight is further reduced to 1179 kg by marking the navigation system, 10-speaker audio/CD/DVD system, video/DVD screen, and back-up camera as optional equipment; and removing air-conditioning and any trunk space altogether.

2. Pagani Zonda Roadster F C12S 7.3 $667,321

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The Pagani Zonda is a supercar produced by Pagani in Italy. It debuted in 1999 and continues through the present, with production proceeding at roughly 25 cars per year. As of December, 2005, 60 Zondas had been built. It is a mid-engined 2-seat coupe and convertible. Construction is mainly of carbon fiber. The Zonda Roadster F debuted at the 2006 Geneva show. It is similar to the coupe, but with a removable carbon fibre roof and canvas side curtains weighing just 11 lb (5 kg). Production of the Roadster F is suggested at 25 units. The Roadster F is able to maintain chassis rigidity without any gain in curb weight by eschewing conventional thinking by not strengthening the sills – a process which would have needed more than 35 kg of reinforcement. Pagani instead uses racecar thinking, materials and construction techniques, strengthening the firewall structure of the chassis tub together with billet alloy braces that connect the points where the roof rails would have joined. The windscreen is also strengthened for safety reasons. These techniques enable the Roadster to have virtually the same weight as the coupe – 1230 kg (2712 lb).

1. Bugatti Veyron 16.4 $1,192,057

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The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is currently the most expensive street-legal full production car in the world, with in excess of 1001 horsepower, in either the metric or SAE scale, with its top speed of 253.81 mph (408.47 km/h). The Bugatti Veyron reached full production in September 2005. The car is built by Volkswagen AG subsidiary Bugatti Automobiles SAS in its Molsheim (Alsace, France) factory and is sold under the French Bugatti marque. It is named after French racing driver Pierre Veyron, who won the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1939 while racing for the original Bugatti firm. After the release of the car, it has been reported that while each Veyron is being sold for $1.2 million, the production costs of the car are approximately £5 million per vehicle. This is not the price to produce one vehicle, but rather the cost of the entire Veyron project divided by the number of vehicles produced at that time. As Bugatti, and therefore Volkswagen, are making such a loss, it has been likened by automotive journalist Jeremy Clarkson and his Top Gear programme team in their story on it to the Concorde, in that both were huge achievements, but the car will probably, like the plane before it, be discontinued after proving to be an economic failure.

Sources: Forbes, Wikipedia

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10 Cars Made into Classics by Cinema https://listorati.com/10-cars-made-into-classics-by-cinema/ https://listorati.com/10-cars-made-into-classics-by-cinema/#respond Sat, 08 Apr 2023 03:03:02 +0000 https://listorati.com/10-cars-made-into-classics-by-cinema/

Often in films and TV shows, the setting or certain props can be so impactful that they become characters in and of themselves. Think of the ruby slippers in The Wizard of Oz. Or the location of war-torn Vietnam in Apocalypse Now. Sometimes, these things become so iconic that they provide a quick reminder of the film without much effort.

If you’ve ever watched a movie and said, “Wow, I want that car” or “That car is out of this world,” then this is the list for you. Here, we focus on ten cars from famous movies that we wish would jump from the screen into our driveways.

Related: Top 10 Behind-The-Scenes Stories From The Best Action Movies

10 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

First on our list is the Burt-Reynolds-and-Sally-Field-carrying super speeder known to most as the Trans Am. A goliath in the iconic car industry, this muscle car broke expectations when featured in the action comedy Smokey and the Bandit. Within two years (1977-78), sales of this gorgeous racer skyrocketed by 30,000 units and then another 24,000 in 1979. It’s safe to say that the responsibility of the massive overhaul in production was due to the lovable charm of the two main actors as they attempted to haul much-needed alcohol to a truck show with a dastardly tail—Sheriff Buford T. Justice, played by Jackie Gleason.

Many most likely wanted to relive the movie magic—minus the immediate dangers—as Bo and the hitchhiker Carrie willed their way through the tough landscapes of southern America. It also helped that this vehicle was packing a T-top roof, beautiful starlight black colorway, and an engine said to be quicker and better to handle than the Corvette of its time. Burt Reynolds sold his Trans for $495,000 at the Barrett-Jackson Auction, bringing the known value to half a million in value. Good luck getting your hands on this one, all you collectors out there. [1]

9 1981 Delorean DMC-12

Not nearly as fast as our last entry, but just as iconic, speeding through timelessness at exactly 88 mph, is the Delorean DMC-12. This futuristic stainless steel icon burned flames across hearts all over the world as we watched Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) and Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) go on a three-part misadventure traveling through time itself. Quite different from most of its contemporaries, this space-inspired sports car took the metal for one of the slowest sports cars of its age.

Although beefed with a V8 for the film, DMC originally packed the Delorean with a 2.85-liter Peugeot-sourced V6 that only managed to produce 130 horsepower and 153 pounds of torque. Giorgetto Giugiaro, the designer of this tame beast, might not have enjoyed the speed, but he poured his heart into the design. With beautiful gull-winged doors, wedge shape, and sleek features from Back to the Future’s time machine, it’s impossible to leave this off our list.[2]

8 1970 Dodge Charger R/T

Although many iterations of this stunning muscle car tore through our theaters and television screens, we had no choice but to crown the king to our favorite; Vin Diesel as (Dominic Torretto) in Fast and Furious. Following the notoriety of its 1969 bright orange counterpart of 30 years prior, the General Lee of Dukes and Hazard, the Fast and Furious team set themselves apart by upping the unimaginable stunts and raising the cool factor all around.

In this revamped image, Dom’s wild ride sported a pitch black finish with an intimidating supercharger bursting through the hood that screamed for a challenge. Although fantastical in its depiction, the final bout of this racing flick found Dom and O’Brien not only leaping past a train as doom came chugging down the tracks but also leaping into our hearts. This cemented its way to fame and definitely earned its spot on our list. [3]

7 1994 Ford Explorer XLT UN46

Dino toys deserve a Dino car. We may have driven off the beaten trail from your above average high-paced high-action sports cars but never say we let go of the thrills. Join us as we embark on one of the most iconic explorations and biomechanical miracles to ever roar its way onto the big screen. Don’t be confused with the Jeep look-alikes. This self-promoting tour guide is fully prepared to keep you breathing as it dies in style under thousands of pounds of pressure from that sneaky T-rex’s chomp.

Based in the science fiction world created by Micheal Crichton, the novel Jurassic Park had no trouble spawning a number of sequels and reboots. Each had its own all-terrain vehicles, but none were as iconic as this beauty. Equipped with mounted bumpers and lights, this festive-colored vehicle explored its way into an early grave when it came in contact with genetically engineered dinosaurs. Rest in peace, you beautifully designed marvel. May you live forever in car glory.[4]

6 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor

Even with the passing of the late and great Harold Ramis, we know his legacy will live on. To show how much his beloved performance in Ivan Reitman’s Ghostbusters touched us, we included the wacky car that needs no introduction. The Ectomobile is a character of itself. Originally designed by Steven Dane, this ambulance-esque limo-styled behemoth of a vehicle had enough room for all of our childlike wonders.

Strap on your proton packs and join us in the fight against ghosts and save the world. Just a recreated shell of this iconic car sold for an astonishing $200,000D at the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction.[5]

5 1985 Modena GT Spyder California

Please, guys, if you buy this one, make sure to lock your garage. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off featured this crimson beauty. Although production wanted to feature the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California, movie magic gets a pass with this one because it’s just so drop-dead gorgeous.

Rather than spending a whopping $300,000 on the real thing, production customized this mock-up with a variety of featured parts, including a steel tube subframe, Ferrari-influenced fiberglass bodywork, and a V8 engine. Knowing the inevitable fate of this beautiful automobile, it would have been a shame to waste the real thing. Thus the Modena GT Spyder chiseled its way into our iconic list.[6]

4 1963 Volkswagen Beetle Model 117

Equipped with a deluxe sunroof, racing stripes, and unforgettable headlights for eyes, this “Love Bug” named Herbie made the world wish their cars would come alive. After sharing bouts of will and tenacity with its viewers, this race car has triumphed in the hearts of generations since its debut in 1968. Watching the original film, you might notice the absence of any Volkswagen insignias. This was, of course, due to the automotive behemoth censoring the usage of their brand’s titular logos.

It wasn’t until the film received massive success—multiplying its budget at the box office by 10—that Volkswagen cosigned the usage in the film’s successor, Herbie Rides Again.” With comedic fun for the whole family and countless spin-offs and reboots, this rusty bug lives as an icon in the hearts of millions.[7]

3 1975 Ford Gran Torino

Join us as we revisit a starlight look at the dynamic duo between detective crime-fighters Starsky and Hutch. Their streetwise meets conventional intellect charisma took the small screen by storm in this hit classic from the mid to late ’70s. All they needed was a just-as-classic car to match their undeniable chemistry, and that’s exactly what they got. The 1975 Gran Torino sported a white stripe, tomato-skinned paint job, and a 351 Windsor V8 engine capable of 435 horsepower.

The vinyl upholstered front bench caused havoc on set during chase scenes thanks to its slippery nature and eventually had to be replaced with more functional bucket seats. You can tell handling in this vehicle was more of an art than science the way production went through ten cars in only a four-year run, but that didn’t stop viewers from pining over this classic racer. Ford produced 1100 replica models just for the fans. This devotion earns its spot on this iconic driveway of fame.[8]

2 1964 Aston Martin DB5

It’s impossible to forget the world’s greatest covert operative in a list of iconic cars. Every Bond has a girl, and every Bond has a car, so it was hard to narrow down the most influential of the bunch. Through the stiff competition over the past 70 years of Bond iterations, the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 speeds past them all in boisterous acclaim. Featured in the classics Goldfinger, Thunderball, Goldeneye, and Skyfall, there’s a reason this silver beauty lives rent-free in the aspirations of millions of car enthusiasts.

Sporting a unique silver birch, now part of Aston Martin’s iconic colorway thanks to the success of Goldfinger, this once prototype became one of the world’s most valuable collectible cars, valued at over 3 million dollars. Outfitted with a DOHC straight-6 4.0 L engine, this transforming spy car was recently built to fit the exact specifications Q entailed.

Twenty-five models now contain mock gunners mounted under the hood, a propellable roof, and other various Bond gadgets matching the cinematic version. All except the ejector seats. With this classic car becoming as big of an icon as its driver, it’s hard to ignore its palpable effect on the world. It’s gonna be hard to get your hands on this one. All 25 are spoken for.[9]

1 1967 Shelby GT 500 “Eleanor”

Don’t let this DuPont pepper gray hotrod fool you; it’s as unbelievable as the Aston. Originally a 1967 Ford Mustang fastback, this beauty of a vehicle was transformed into the fictional “Shelby GT500 Eleanor” that fought a race against time in the film Gone in 60 Seconds (2000). The “Eleanor” was named after the original movie, Gone in 60 Seconds (1974)”, by H.B Halicki, who directed the original as well as acted and did stunts. The car from the original film was a ’73 Mustang fastback.

Sadly H.B Halicki passed away in a stunt accident while filming the sequel leaving the rights to his wife Denice Halicki. An original “Eleanor” was sold at auction for 1 million dollars in 2013. Although he did not get to complete the sequel he always wanted, we honor his action-thriller classic by making his treasured name the last in a long list of iconic cars that touched the lives of millions.[10]

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