Top 10 Most Expensive Cars for 2012

According to Forbes, the top 10 most expensive cars of 2012 are:
10. Porsche 918 spyder–$845,000: 
The guys from Germany have made it into the list of the most expensive supercars this year featuring a neat machine powered by a 3.4L V8 engine that can send this Spyder clocking in at 200 mph tops. But it’s not only speed that makes this supercar remarkable; Porsche has plugged in a hybrid propulsion system into this car, featuring three electric motors that deliver an additional 218 horsepower.
 • 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds
• 3.4-liter V8 with 3 electric motors pushing forth 218 horses

9. 2012 SSC Tuatara–$970,000: 
The Americans got a shot this year with the SSC Tuatara nearly breaching the $1M mark. Shelby SuperCars took inspiration from a Kiwi lizard called Tuatara, but there’s nothing slimy about this supercar. It’s a luxury machine powered by a twin-turbo V8 engine producing 1350 horsepower. The lizard has a top speed of 276 mph and features carbon ceramic disc brakes because driving is not all speeding, but breaking effectively, too.
 • 0-60 sprint in 2.5 seconds
 • 6.8-liter V8 with 1,350 horses

8. Hennessey Venom GT–$1 million: 
Only ten units per year are being churned out by Texas-based Hennessey Performance Engineering for this supercar. It’s powered by Chevrolet LS2 V8 engine that delivers 1,200 horsepower. It has a top speed of 272 mph, but occasionally it is meant for slow driving for everyone to gawk at it and the guy (you!) behind the wheels. Venom GT welcomes buyers to the class of million-dollar supercars.
 • 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds
• Packs a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine producing 1,200 horses. Yessssss.

7. Pagani Huayra–$1.3 million: 
It’s a sleek machine designed with one thing in mind: tease onlookers. This sexy Italian car was launched last spring highlighting its cutting edge carbon-titanium monocoque that supports the supercar’s weight via its external shell, much like an eggshell. The application of composite materials and newer technologies makes the Huayra—it means a South American wind god—one of the sleekest and fastest machines on the road today. Powered by a Mercedes M158 AMG V12 engine with a 738 horsepower, the supercar can reach 233 mph.
• 0-60 sprint in 3.5 seconds
• Packs a 700 horsepower Mercedes-Benz V12

6. Aston Martin One-77–$1.4 million: 

This elegant supercar created a media blitz of late for being entirely handcrafted using a liberal amount of carbon fiber for superior aerodynamics. Combined with its 7.3L V12 engine, the One-77 can reach a top speed of 220 mph and 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds. If you thought you’ve seen this car somewhere, perhaps in you’ve played it in the popular video games, “Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit and Forza Motorsport 4.

 • 0-60 in 3.7 seconds 

• Special 7.3-liter V12 kicks out 750 horsepower

5. Maybach Landaulet–$1.4 million: 

It’s the car of the super millionaires, the symbol of opulent driving if not being driven. It’s luxury combined with power featuring a Mercedes-AMG engine that delivers 612 horsepower with five automatic transmission. It can reach 0-60 mph in a little over five seconds, but this supercar is really built for a luxury ride, rather than speed. Daimler even plopped in a private jet-like reclining rear passenger seats to make sure you get a comfy ride while listening to the music courtesy of the Bose Dolby surround system. 

• Hits the 0-60 marker in 5.2 seconds 

• Features a 12-cylinder 620 horsepower engine…not exactly a track car here.

4. Koenigsegg Agera R–$1.7 million: 

This elegant supercar created a media blitz of late for being entirely handcrafted using a liberal amount of carbon fiber for superior aerodynamics. Combined with its 7.3L V12 engine, the One-77 can reach a top speed of 220 mph and 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds. If you thought you’ve seen this car somewhere, perhaps in you’ve played it in the popular video games, “Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit and Forza Motorsport 4. • Nails the 0-60 sprint in 2.9 seconds…whiplash! 

• 5.0-liter V8 engine with 1,115 horses in the stable 

 • For just $270,000, or the price of a new Lamborghini, you can nab the carbon fiber edition!

3. Zenvo ST1–$1.8 million: 

The Vikings are at it again, this time the Danish Zenvo has built one supercar that glides smoothly on the race track as it does on city streets. Using steel space frame to make it lighter and faster, the ST1 is powered by a 7.0L V8 engine that churns out 1104 horsepower. It has a six-speed manual transmission that can speed as much as 233 mph. Only 15 models are in production, making this supercar one of the rarest and most exclusive designed for a lucky few. 

• 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds 

• 1,250 horsepower V8 engine…yes, please.

2. Ferrari 599XX–$2 million:

Breaching the two million-dollar mark is the name synonymous to supercars. Ferrari launched this year its latest serving, the 599XX powered by a 6.0 L Tipo F140C V12 engine for a 750 horsepower. If you’re dreaming to drive this around your city, forget it; the 599XX is designed for the race tracks only. It can reach up to 196 mph and accelerate 0-60 mph just under three seconds. 

• Another 0-60 in 2.9 seconds car 

• 700 horsepower V12  

• Rumors say that a replacement for this exclusive car (sale by invite-only), may hit the Geneva Show in 2012 under the name 599XX EVO).

1. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport–$2.6 million: 

The cream of the crop, this year’s most expensive supercar clocks over at an eye-popping two and a half million dollars. Its 16-cylinder engine delivers 1200 horsepower with a 7-speed DSG sequential transmission. Its maximum speed is believed to be 267 mph, but is limited to “just” 258 mph to protect the tires.

 • 0-60 in 2.4 seconds, the current fastest car on the planet 

• 16-cylinders of raw pain producing 1,200 horses.