The Most Expensive Car In The World

[Tree Monkey]

THE MOST EXPENSIVE CAR IN THE WORLD -5MILLION POUND-(DUBAI)

Owner: Sheikh Mohammads Son, Sheikh Rashid Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum – UAE

This car is worth 5 million pounds…

Bugatti Veyron in Dubai

This is an awesome machine

V16 engine 1000bhp with 9 radiators

Top speed 405km/hr

No one can beat this car in a drag race

Probably the most expensive car in the world with the most expensive number plate in the UAE

Here are some snaps of it parked at MALL OF THE EMIRATES.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/891310/top_g...yron_drag_race/

Edited 03/04/08 07:05 AM by Dagabond

[animalxr6t]

they are a sexy machine that's for sure but 5 mill. I guess if money is no object then ehy the hell not. surprised by the top speed. ud think it would go faster than that depending on the gearing I spose. is that wat it cuts out at or is that on the edge

[SCRIBR]

but there are two better versions of the Veyron now.. so that's the 'crap' version.

Good to see it's being driven too.....

Nice colour though!

Edited 03/04/08 06:31 AM by SCRIBR

[TOM1111]

why is that one so expensive??

I thought they were selling cheaper then that

[Dagabond]

I was thinking that myself...being a sheik it's probably got gold leaf on every nut and bolt....

[jsmith]

they are a sexy machine that's for sure but 5 mill. I guess if money is no object then ehy the hell not. surprised by the top speed. ud think it would go faster than that depending on the gearing I spose. is that wat it cuts out at or is that on the edge

The top speed is "only" 405kph due to them weighing like 2.2tonne. To get there I believe the body shape will actually deform to create less drag and also create a light amount of lift.

Also heard that the tyres only last approx 15mins at top speed. But that's okay because a full tank of fuel gets used in 12mins

That's kinda scary.

[Felix]

Ummm think there is a misquote there, that car is worth 4.3 million AED, which is about AU $1.3million. Bugatti Veyron Pegaso Edition. The plates that were purchased along with C 2 through to C 12 would be worth alot more.

Urban legend story attached to the pics...

hes a russian guy who lives in burj al arab. he hangs out with/works with sheikhs as far as I know. his collection of cars are the following (correct me if im wrong - and im sure there are some I havent mentioned): red on white pegaso edition bugatti veyron (plate C 1), white mclaren mercedes slr special edition (plate F 12), yellow pagani zonda F (plate F 13), white maybach 62, black benz G55, red ferrari f430, white lambo murcielago, a 760, a hummer H2 and probly loads more..

. The man, who happens to actually live in Dubai's Burj Al Arab seven-star hotel, snagged himself a Bugatti Veyron and then decided it was necessary to spend a little bit more money with some pimper of autos who's recycling the name of an old Spanish coachbuilder that worked with Alfa Romeo and Ferrari during the 1950's to boost the output on the machine by an extra 200 horses. That brings the final number to an absolutely ree-dic-u-luss 1200 HP, and we're thinking may even pop that top speed well over the 250 MPH+ mark it's already at — unless of course it just explodes. But really, our only question here is — does the man wipe himself on the toilet with hundred dollar bills, or does he pay someone to do that for him? Oh yeah, and the going price we're assuming is significantly more than the $1.2 million for the standard Veyron.

There was a 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe that sold for $8,700,000 in the 80's.

Felix

[animalxr6t]

ah ok I see. I dont knw jack about these hi end cars. im still coming to terms with the info on my t lol

[tig]

Ummm think there is a misquote there, that car is worth 4.3 million AED, which is about AU $1.3million.

Well, if it is only $1.3 million. Was waiting for the new FG T Ute but seeing it's so cheap should just get one of them. Dont know where the hell I will put all my work gear though. I will just check the Bugatti site, might be able to option a towbar for a trailer.

Cheers,

Geoff

[Venom XR6]

The top speed is "only" 405kph due to them weighing like 2.2tonne. To get there I believe the body shape will actually deform to create less drag and also create a light amount of lift.

Also heard that the tyres only last approx 15mins at top speed. But that's okay because a full tank of fuel gets used in 12mins

That's kinda scary.

Weight doesn't really effect top speed, its power and aero that matter. I think the Bugatti is limited to 405 due to the tyres only being rated to that speed, and its not recomended to stay at that speed for anymore than a couple of minutes unless you want the tyres to let go. Not exactly sure how long it is though, I've read it somehwere but can't remember, but outside of a high speed bowl where could you find the room to do it anyway, and it drains the tank at full speed in 12 minutes.