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10 Most Expensive Yachts Ever Built


Ice

 

IcePrice: Undisclosed

Belonging to Russian billionaire, Suleiman Kerimov, the Ice is one of the greenest yachts on the water with 8 electric generators and a built-in wastewater management system.

 

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Lady Moura

 

Lady MouraPrice: $210 million

Nasser al-Rashid, advisor to the Saudi royal family, takes things to a whole new level with his onboard beach. The yacht comes with a sand-covered hydraulic platform that can be adjusted to sit right at the waterline.

 

8

Al Mirqab

 

Al MirqabPrice: $250 million

You know what they say about people with big names…big yachts. Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al-Thani, Prime Minister of Qatar, owns this quarter billion dollar monster.

 

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Dilbar

 

 DilbarPrice: $256 millionMet

Owned by yet another Russian mafioso *ahem* sorry, businessman, this yacht is often used by Alisher Usmanov to pay visits to his private islands.

 

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Al Said

 

Al SaidPrice: $300 million

Not much is known about one of the most private yachts in the world except that it’s owned by Said al Said, the Sultan of Oman, and that it has a concert hall big enough to house a 50 piece orchestra.

 

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Superyacht A

 

Superyacht APrice:$323 million

When you are Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko you can name your yacht whatever you want, including your first initial. And just in case you were wondering about the interesting design, it’s so that he can cut through ice bergs like a boss.

 

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Dubai

 

DubaiPrice: $300 million

Owned by Shiek Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, this floating city is appropriately named.

 

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Streets of Monaco

 

Streets of MonacoPrice: undisclosed

It’s essentially an entire country on a boat. Complete with roads, mini cars, and even an “airport”, Nigel Gee’s floating city is in a league of its own.

 

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Eclipse

 

EclipsePrice: $800 million

Going back to pay our friend Roman Abromavich a visit we might find him aboard his nearly billion dollar mega yacht, the Eclipse. We’re still not really sure what sets it apart more though – the anti-missile defense system or the paparazzi zapping laser that scans the horizon for cameras and fires beams of light into their lenses destroying them completely.

 

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History Supreme

 

History SupremePrice: $4.8 billion

It almost hurts doesn’t it? Made with over 100,000 kg of gold and decorated with everything from T-Rex bones to miniature meteorites this unfortunate case of what-the-heck-do-I-do-with-5-billion-dollars is owned by an anonymous Malaysian businessman, probably Robert Kuok.

 


Source: 25 Most Expensive Yachts Ever Built.

Most Expensive Cars In The World: Top 10 List 2012-2013


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What is the most expensive car in the world? The 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe was sold for $8,700,000 in 1987. However, that car and many alike will not be included in this list because it is not available on the market today. It is hard to imagine someone would actually spend 8 million dollars on a car instead of using it for something more productive. However, if you had the money and opportunity, you would probably spend a small fraction of it on a collection of supercars for your private garage. You might even opt for car mods such as Turbochargers K03 vs K04 Turbo to spice up your ride even more than it already is.

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Here are the 10 most expensive street legal production cars on the market (at least 2 available); we will not include concept cars.

World’s Most Expensive Cars:

1. Bugatti Veyron Super Sports $2,400,000. This is by far the most expensive street legal production car available on the market today (the base Veyron costs $1,700,000). It is the fastest accelerating car reaching 0-60 in 2.5 seconds. It is also the fastest street legal car when tested again on July 10, 2010 with the 2010 Super Sport Version reaching a top speed of 267 mph. When competing against the Bugatti Veyron, you better be prepared!

Bugatti Veyron: Most Expensive Car in The World

There is a tie for #2!

2. Aston Martin One-77 $1,850,000. The name “One-77” says it all: beauty and power in One, limited to 77 units. With 750 hp, it is able to travel from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and reaching a maximum speed of 220 mph.

Very expensive and sexy car

2. Pagani Zonda Clinque Roadster $1,850,000. One of the most exotic cars out there is also one of the most expensive. It can go from 0-60 in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 217 mph.

We have another tie for 3rd place:

3. Lamborghini Reventon $1,600,000. The most powerful and the most expensive Lamborghini ever built is the third on the list. It takes 3.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and it has a top speed of 211 mph. Its rarity (limited to 20) and slick design are the reasons why it is so expensive and costly to own.

Lamborghini Reventon side view

3. Koenigsegg Agera R $1,600,000. The Agera R can burn 0-60 in 2.8 seconds, reaching a maximum speed of 260 mph. It has the parts to reach 270 mph, but the supercar is electronically capped at 235 mph. With the completion of certain paperwork, the company will unlock the speed limit for one occasion.

4. Maybach Landaulet $1,380,000. The Landaulet is the most expensive sedan on the market and it can reach from 0-60 in 5.2 seconds. Probably the most luxurious car ever made with a convertible roof that can open fully at the rear. This car is made especially for those CEOs and Executives who have their own personal driver.

5. Zenvo ST1 $1,225,000. Able t o reach 60 mph in 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 233 mph. The Zenvo ST1 is from a new Danish supercar company that will compete to be the best in speed and style. The ST1 is limited to 15 units and the company even promised “flying doctors” to keep your car running.

6. Hennessey Venom GT $1,100,000. What makes the 2013 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder is its price tag, a compelling 1.1 million dollars. Quite frankly, there is no convertible in the world today that can match this car. Not to mention that it goes from 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds.

7. McLaren F1 $970,000. In 1994, the McLaren F1 was the fastest and most expensive car. Even though it was built more than 15 years ago, it has an unbelievable top speed of 240 mph and reaching 60 mph in 3.2 seconds. Even today, the McLaren F1 is still top on the list and outperforms many other supercars.

McLaren F1 Orange with doors open

8. Ferrari Enzo $670,000. The most popular supercar ever built. The Enzo has a top speed of 217 mph and reaching 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. Only 400 units were produced and it is currently being sold for over $1,000,000 at auctions.

Ferrari Enzo track run front view

9. Pagani Zonda C12 F $667,321. Produced by a small independent company in Italy, the Pagani Zonda C12 F is the 8th most expensive car in the world. It promises to delivery a top speed of 215 mph+ and it can reach 0-60 in 3.5 seconds.

Pagani Zonda C12 F: 2nd Most Expensive Car in the World

10. SSC Ultimate Aero $654,400. Don’t let the price tag fool you, this American made car is actually the 3rd fastest street legal car in the world with a top speed of 257 mph+ and reaching 0-60 in 2.7 seconds. This baby cost less than half as much as the Bugatti Veyron, yet has enough power to compete against the most expensive car. It is estimated that only 25 of this exact model will ever be produced.

SSC Ultimate Aero 3rd most expensive car in the world


via Most Expensive Cars In The World: Top 10 List 2012-2013.

Texas artist Scott Wade who creates incredible works of art on the rear windows of dirt encrusted cars


Don’t wash your dirty car! Take inspiration from Texas artist Scott Wade who creates incredible works of art on the rear windows of dirt encrusted cars. Wade began drawing cartoon characters with his finger on dirty cars and eventually progressed to using paintbrushes. He’s recreated famous works of art like the Mona Lisa, as well as celebrities from around the world. But the best part of his mobile art is that it discourages wasting water to wash cars, and eventually it washes off in the rain to create a fresh canvas for a new work.


Scott Wade, known as the “Dirty Car Artist” or the “Da Vinci of Dirt”, creates his works of art on the rear windows of cars – sometimes his own and sometimes strangers. The artist either waits for the cars to accumulate enough dirt to draw into or sometime he adds his own. Wade uses paintbrushes, his fingers, and pencils to create his masterpieces. He has recreated famous works of art from the likes of Da Vinci, Van Gogh, Michelangelo, Vermeer, and also drawn celebrity portraits like Albert Einstein, Will & Kate, and famous athletes. He has worked on ad campaigns, music videos, drawn at festivals, and for the pure pleasure of creation.

Most of Wade’s works can be seen on the back of his and his wife’s cars – a Mini Cooper, Mazda 3, Toyota Yaris, and Honda Fit (all small vehicles with a pretty good fuel efficiency to boot). While Wade’s works are completely temporary and rain will wash away his work, on the plus side, those lucky enough to get an original Wade probably won’t want to wash their car — a good way to save water.


Lamborghini of Newport Beach Brings Sesto Elemento for Grand Opening

Following the events of Pebble Beach, Lamborghini of Newport Beach, California, took hold of the world’s only Sesto Elemento in order to ring in the grand opening of their brand new showroom.

The Sesto Elemento, as you may remember, is a concept that previews a forthcoming production model that will cost around $2.2 million (€1.75 million) with only 20 examples to be built.

The Italian supercar weighs in at only 2,000 lb (999 kg) and features a 570bhp V10 engine, good enough for a 2.4 second sprint to 60 mph (100 km/h).

So what a better way for the only factory authorized dealer in all of Southern California to celebrate a new showroom than with a special appearance by Lamborghini CEO himself Stephen Winkelmann and the current rarest model in the world?

After what we assume to be a strenuous unload from the delivery truck due to its extremely low ride height, the Sesto Elemento was placed on a platform under a veil and revealed to attendees later that night.

Although the Sesto Elemento only bowed on stage for one night in Costa Mesa, the rare model did manage to pull some celebrity faces and possible future buyers into the door.

By Jeff Perez

See the full photo gallery of the event and video below.

via Lamborghini of Newport Beach Brings Sesto Elemento for Grand Opening [w/Video] – Carscoop.

Lamborghini Marks 45 Years in Japan

Lamborghini have celebrated their 45th anniversary in the Japanese market with a very lavish party thrown in Tokyo, featuring plenty of classic and brand new Lambos, from the Countach to the 400GT all the way to the latest Aventador.

To reward their loyalty, the Italians thanked their Japanese customers with a special edition of the Gallardo called the Bianco Rosso. The name pretty much means White Red and perfectly describes this car of which only 10 are to be built exclusively for Japan.

The Bianco Rosso features a stunning red engine cover that contrasts with the body. Mechanically, it’s just an LP560-4. But if that’s not enough for you, you can still get a 570-4 Super Trofeo in Japan.

But the Bianco Rosso still carries with it a 5.2 liter V10 engine that delivers a total of 552 HP at 8,000 rpm and a peak torque of 398 lb-ft. The seats are also pretty special, using black alcantara for the seat and back center while the sides use red leather.

via Lamborghini Marks 45 Years in Japan [Video] – autoevolution.

No Bull: Lamborghini Is Building a 600HP SUV

The weeping, wailing and gnashing of teeth you hear is the collective agony of the supercar cognoscenti freaking out about this: the Lamborghini Urus. It’s an all-new SUV from Sant’Agata, and despite Lambo’s claims that it’s strictly a concept, expect to see the Urus on roads within the next few years.

While the idea of a Lamborghini crossover might be surprising to anyone who wasn’t poring over car mags in their misspent youth, this isn’t Lamborghini’s first ‘ute. That illustrious distinction goes to the LM002 (pictured below). Disaffectionately referred to as the “Rambo Lambo” for its propensity to appear in ’80s-era B-class action flicks, Lamborghini only managed to offload around 300 LM002s to coke-addled movie execs and oil-rich Middle Easterners before the finicky, unreliable off-roader was killed in 1992.

Let’s be clear: The Urus is not an LM002 redux.

Instead, it’s a play by Lamborghini to get Aventador and Gallardo owners to trade in their Porsche Cayenne Turbos, BMW X5 Ms and Mercedes-Benz G63s for something just as ostentatious and even more powerful. In other words, Lambo wants to keep these people in the family by appealing to families.

To do that, Lamborghini fitted the Urus with four seats, a right-sized luggage compartment and a touchscreen entertainment system to keep the kiddies in back at bay. And partnered with a variable height suspension setup for boosted ground clearance and command-view seating, along with Lamborghini’s permanent all-wheel drive system, the automaker claims the Urus can “be used by a household as its primary car … to meet all the demands of everyday mobility.”

But being a Lamborghini requires the injection of a certain amount of insanity, and that starts with power — 600 horsepower, to be precise.

Lamborghini isn’t divulging exactly what powerplant lives underneath that pointed, angular hood, but considering the automaker claims that the Urus will boast the lowest CO2 emissions of any vehicle in its class, we suspect that some manner of turbocharging will be applied to Lambo’s V10. Getting that power to all four wheels will be a dual-clutch gearbox, controlled by a pair of paddle shifters on the multifunction steering wheel which nixes the traditional turn signal and windshield stalks for an array of buttons.

The other key aspect of keeping emissions and fuel economy down is through the use of lightweight components. The carbon fiber and aluminum treatment of past Lamborghinis has made its way inside, with seats, dashboard components and assorted structural bits created through a new process dubbed “Forged Composite” and originally seen on the Sesto Elemento concept.

Lambo wants to keep these people in the family by appealing to families

Aerodynamics is another influencer in the Urus’ design, ranging from an array of active aerodynamics that shift position depending on speed and load, to Lamborghini’s decision to pull the side mirrors and replace them with two small cameras feeding live images to TFT displays mounted on either side of the cockpit.

It doesn’t come as a surprise that Lamborghini chose the Beijing Motor Show for the debut. The automaker estimates that it could sell around 3,000 Urus SUVs each year, primarily in the United States and U.K., along with the conspicuous consumption capitals of the world: Russia, the Middle East and China.

If given the green light, the Urus should go on sale by the end of 2014, and all indications point to Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, and the execs at Lambo’s Volkswagen parents doing just that based on how the SUV is received.

So consider the Urus is a return to Lamborghini’s roots, which started humbly enough when Ferruccio Lamborghini got into the mobility business with his first product: a tractor.

via No Bull: Lamborghini Is Building a 600HP SUV | Autopia | Wired.com | mobile auto detailing waterless car wash headline restoration.

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