Most Expensive Fast & Furious Luxury Cars 2006

March 10, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Fast & Furious Cars at 12:59 pm |

I know, I know- I’ve been on a ‘most expensive’ kick lately; but I think I’ll end it this week with a bang. Here are the most expensive luxury cars of 2006, put out by Forbes this week. Enjoy the true eye candy!

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#10: Maybach 57 S

Maybach’s new model, the 57 S, is designed to be a sportier alternative to its other cars, the 57 and 62. Cost, $367,000.

Porsche.bmp #9: Porsche Carrera GT

Some automotive publications claim Porsche has stopped selling its Carrera GT supercar. But at press time, Porsche confirmed that its $440,000 flagship convertible is still available in the U.S. Cost, $440,000.

Maybach.bmp #8: Maybach 62

Maybach’s 62 ultra-luxury sedan is made by Mercedes-Benz, which has shocked us by proving that a car that is this expensive to build can turn a profit. Cost, $385,250.

Mercedes.bmp #7: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

A mainstay on our lists of the world’s fastest and most expensive cars, the delightful SLR McLaren is about as comfortable and sophisticated as a street-legal racecar can be. Cost, $452,750.

Koenigsegg.bmp #6: Koenigsegg CCR

Koenigsegg’s CCR uses an 806-hp V-8. Cost, $545,568.

Saleen.bmp #5: Saleen S7 Twin Turbo

Saleen’s S7 Twin Turbo has fallen to fifth place from first last year, because all four nameplates ahead of it in this year’s ranking are new. But the S7 remains one of the more recognizable (that’s a relative term here) models on the list. Cost, $637,723.

Leblanc.bmp #4: Leblanc Mirabeau

Leblanc is ramping up production of its new Mirabeau supercar. The company hopes to make the vehicle street legal for the U.S. by the end of 2006 or early 2007. Cost, $645,084.

SSC.bmp #3: Ultimate Aero

The most expensive American car is also the fastest. Automaker SSC estimates this vehicle is capable of hitting 260 to 273 mph on the track. Cost, $654,500.

Pagani.bmp #2: Pagani Zonda Roadster

Pagani is a boutique automaker that builds radical-looking racecars. This version of its Zonda flagship has 650 hp. Cost, $668,000

And the Number 1 Most Expensive Luxury Car of 2006 is (drumroll please)…….

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#1: Bugatti Veyron

With its notorious production delays finally over, Bugatti’s Veyron is now on sale in Europe–and the company wants to bring it to the U.S. Cost, $1.2 million.

Now that you’ve probably picked out your favorite, my recommendation is to call a billionaire on the top 2006 list and beg for one!