30 Januari 2015

The incredible supercars of Qatar

They are the extravagant playthings of multi-millionaires usually seen roaring along streets in oil-rich Arab nations or locked away in the garages of the mega wealthy.
New pictures have emerged of a stunning fleet of supercars in Qatar, including a one-of-a-kind Bugatti Veyron with an eye-watering price tag of £1.76million.
Some of the other pricey and powerful vehicles include a Lamborghini Aventador, a Ferrari 458 Italia and a McLaren P1, which have a collective price tag of over £1million.
The images are indicative of how the luxury car culture fuels the lifestyle of young rich men in Qatar, a country known for its oil wealth.
Last summer, similarly glamorous vehicles were reported on the streets of Knightsbridge in London as Qataris, Saudis and Kuwaitis migrated - complete with their cars - to Britain to escape the Middle East's baking mid-summer months. 

Luxurious: Three expensive Lamborghini Aventadors are lined up with their doors open alongside a Maserati Quattroporte in a car park in Qatar
Luxurious: Three expensive Lamborghini Aventadors are lined up with their doors open alongside a Maserati Quattroporte in a car park in Qatar
Glamorous: One of the world's most expensive and powerful cars, the Bugatti Veyron. The Vitesse Lang Lang edition sets back owners an eye-watering £1.76million
Glamorous: One of the world's most expensive and powerful cars, the Bugatti Veyron. The Vitesse Lang Lang edition sets back owners an eye-watering £1.76million
High octane: A red, white and blue trio of Ferraris are positioned side-by-side in an otherwise empty parking area in oil-rich Qatar
High octane: A red, white and blue trio of Ferraris are positioned side-by-side in an otherwise empty parking area in oil-rich QatarNeed for speed: Some of the other pricey and powerful vehicles in the video include this stunning black and white McLaren P1
Need for speed: Some of the other pricey and powerful vehicles in the video include this stunning black and white McLaren P1
Supercars are a common sight in Arab nations, including in Qatar. Pictured is a luxurious red Lexus LFA on display in a car showroom
Supercars are a common sight in Arab nations, including in Qatar. Pictured is a luxurious red Lexus LFA on display in a car showroom
Luxury lifestyle: Qatari men look far and wide to secure their dream vehicles. Pictured is a white Ferrari 458 Italia Speciale
Luxury lifestyle: Qatari men look far and wide to secure their dream vehicles. Pictured is a white Ferrari 458 Italia Speciale
Living the high life: Two BMW M5 cars gleam in the Qatari sun last year against a backdrop of palm trees
Living the high life: Two BMW M5 cars gleam in the Qatari sun last year against a backdrop of palm trees
Ready to fly: A yellow McLaren P1 sits with its doors open as a passer-by admires some of the glamorous vehicles parked up nearby
Ready to fly: A yellow McLaren P1 sits with its doors open as a passer-by admires some of the glamorous vehicles parked up nearby
Glamorous: An orange Lamborghini Aventador is pictured alongside more ordinary vehicles parked on one of Qatar's streets at night
Glamorous: An orange Lamborghini Aventador is pictured alongside more ordinary vehicles parked on one of Qatar's streets at nightSupercars are a regular sight on the roads in Qatar. In this picture a racing spec Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, painted in classic red, is taken for a desert drive
Supercars are a regular sight on the roads in Qatar. In this picture a racing spec Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, painted in classic red, is taken for a desert drive
Eye-catching: Crowds assemble in a parking area in Qatar to admire a range of classic cars including this distinctive orange Ford GT
Eye-catching: Crowds assemble in a parking area in Qatar to admire a range of classic cars including this distinctive orange Ford GT
Sparkling: Polished and ready to go, a racing spec Nissan GTR - complete with over-sized wheel arches - goes on display at another event
Sparkling: Polished and ready to go, a racing spec Nissan GTR - complete with over-sized wheel arches - goes on display at another event
Under starter's orders: A fleet of expensive Ferraris, including a 458 Italia Speciale, are lined up before being driven around a circuit in Qatar
Under starter's orders: A fleet of expensive Ferraris, including a 458 Italia Speciale, are lined up before being driven around a circuit in Qatar
Keeping cool: A proud driver smiles and holds his arm out of the window of his Aston Martin as the powerful vehicle roars down a road 
Keeping cool: A proud driver smiles and holds his arm out of the window of his Aston Martin as the powerful vehicle roars down a road 
License to thrill: Young wealthy men are prepared to part with huge sums for the right car. Pictured is a classic-looking Aston Martin One-77 
License to thrill: Young wealthy men are prepared to part with huge sums for the right car. Pictured is a classic-looking Aston Martin One-77 
Glamorous: A fluorescent green Lamborghini Huracan sits alongside a Ferrari F12 Berlinetta as drivers gather in the car park
Glamorous: A fluorescent green Lamborghini Huracan sits alongside a Ferrari F12 Berlinetta as drivers gather in the car park
One for the desert? A six wheel drive Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG SUV 6x6 makes an appearance in Qatar as a guard signals to the driver
One for the desert? A six wheel drive Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG SUV 6x6 makes an appearance in Qatar as a guard signals to the driver
This Porsche GT spyder is an example of one of the slightly more affordable supercars among those pictured on the streets in Qatar in 2014
This Porsche GT spyder is an example of one of the slightly more affordable supercars among those pictured on the streets in Qatar in 2014

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