10 KERETA TERMAHAL DUNIA

10 kereta termahal dalam dunia ...

1. Bugatti Veyron 16.4Country of Origin: FrancePrice: $1,192,057 (RM 4,168,228)The Veyron uses a 16-cylinder, 1001-hp motor.Withits notorious production delays finally over, Bugatti's Veyron is nowon sale in Europe--and the company wants to bring it to the U.S.

2. Pagani Zonda Roadster F C12S 7.3, Clubsport versionCountry of Origin: ItalyPrice: $667,321 (RM 2,669.284)Pagani is a boutique automaker that builds radical-looking race cars. This version of its Zonda flagship has 650 hpThis expensive new model has helped the Zonda remain in second place on our list, where it ended up last year



3. SSC Ultimate AeroCountry of Origin: U.S.Price: $654,500 (RM 2,618,000)Themost expensive American car is also the fastest. Automaker SSCestimates this vehicle is capable of hitting 260 to 273 mph on thetrack.The Ultimate Aero uses a 1,046-hp V-8.

4. Leblanc MirabeauCountry of Origin: SwitzerlandPrice: $645,084 (RM 2,580,336)Leblancis ramping up production of its new Mirabeau supercar. The companyhopes to make the vehicle street-legal for the U.S. by the end of 2006or early 2007.The Mirabeau is a mid-engine race car that can put out over 700 hp

5. Saleen S7 Twin TurboCountry of Origin: U.S.Price: $637,723 (RM 2,550,892)Saleen'sS7 Twin Turbo has fallen to fifth place from first last year, becauseall four nameplates ahead of it in this year's ranking are new. But theS7 remains one of the more recognizable (that's a relative term here)models on the list.The S7 uses a 750-hp V-8. It can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in under three seconds.

6. Koenigsegg CCRCountry of Origin: SwedenPrice: $545,568 (RM 2,182,278)Koenigsegg's CCR uses an 806-hp V-8.At the recent Geneva Motor Show, Koenigsegg unveiled the CCX, a derivative of its CC family that is street-legal for the U.S.

7. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarenCountry of Origin: GermanyPrice: $452,750 (RM 1,811,000)Amainstay on our lists of the world's fastest and most expensive cars,the delightful SLR McLaren is about as comfortable and sophisticated asa street-legal race car can be.The SLR is a collaboration between Mercedes and legendary British race car builder McLaren.

8. Maybach 62Country of Origin: GermanyPrice: $448,153 (RM 1,792,612)Maybach's62 ultra-luxury sedan is made by Mercedes-Benz, which has shocked us byproving that a car that is this expensive to build can turn a profit.Whilethe European-spec Maybach 62 is more expensive than the European SLRMcLaren, the U.S. version of the SLR is more expensive than any Maybach.

9. Porsche Carrera GTCountry of Origin: GermanyPrice: $440,000 (RM 1,760,000)Someautomotive publications claim Porsche has stopped selling its CarreraGT supercar. But at press time, Porsche confirmed that its $440,000flagship convertible is still available in the U.S.The Carrera GT uses a ten-cylinder engine--a type of power plant that is rarely seen outside of racing.

10. Maybach 57 SCountry of Origin: GermanyPrice: $430,355 (RM 1,721,420)Maybach's new model, the 57 S, is designed to be a sportier alternative to its other cars, the 57 and 62.The 57 S has more power than the 57 or 62, 604 hp versus 543