Super cars are exclusive jewelry on four wheels, the great classics. The ranking of the most expensive cars of 2014 that has been compiled by Forbes is a riot of luxury and speed. The cars have been selected by the prestigious magazine based on their cost and their performance for a rundown that will delight all fans. A lot of new models have gotten in the special list of the most exclusive cars: in many cases they are limited editions produced in small numbers for the most fortunate. The one to win the title of most expensive car of the year is the  Lamborghini Veneno Roadster, a jewel on wheels of $ 4.5 million.

First place: Lamborghini Veneno Roadster

First place: Lamborghini Veneno Roadster

The Forbes focuses on the latest models created by the most important and famous car manufacturers. Scrolling through the names we encounter brands that have made the history of luxury cars , from Ferrari to Lamborghini , through the Rolls -Royce and Aston Martin.

It is precisely the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster has been placed in the first place with a cost of 4.5 million dollars. We are talking about large sums though very distant from those costs for one of the most expensive cars in history,  the Ferrari 250 GTO of 1963 that was sold for $ 52 million. The model of the house of Taurus is a blend of beauty and power: built in just 9 pieces , thanks to the 750 hp V12 engine exceeds 355 km /h.

Second place went to the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse of $ 2.5 million. The model is defined by the automaker as “the fastest production roadster in the world ” and was able to touch the 410 km /h limit. Production is limited to 450 copies: last December Bugatti announced that it has sold the 400th car, which leads to a total of 50 still available.

Second place: Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse

Second place: Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse

In third place is the Koenigsegg Agera S $ 1.5 million, a luxury sports car  that can go from 0 to 100 km /h in 2.9 seconds thanks to the twin turbo V8 engine from 5.0 liters and 1,030 horse power that leads to a maximum speed of 440 km / h.

Third place: Koenigsegg Agera S

Third place: Koenigsegg Agera S

Another luxury car that is super fast in fourth place of the most expensive cars of 2014 is Hennessey Venom GT with the 1.2 million dollars, able to score the speed record at 435.31 km / h. The thing is that only 29 models have been made ​​for customers all over the world including five in the United States.

Fourth place: Hennessey Venom GT

Fourth place: Hennessey Venom GT

 

By +Nikos Kontorigas