5 Sports Cars That Even A Millionaire Couldn't Afford

Sure, the standard Veyron ‘only’ costs about $1.4 million, but think about it, if a millionaire is only just a millionaire; let’s say they have around $2 million in the bank, the likelihood is that they’ll never buy such an expensive car as it would pretty much bankrupt them. The Veyron might be expensive, but it is also one of the finest machines ever made. With an 8.0-litre W16, four-turbocharged engine, the 253mph beast is one of the true icons in the motoring world.

The handling might be a bit suspect, but its luxurious cabin, exquisite attention to detail and brain cell popping speed will convince anyone with a heartbeat.

Ok, so it’s another Bugatti, but it’s worth it. Why? Well, the Veyron SuperSport is a special version of the already fairly special standard Veyron. It was designed for one reason and one reason only – to take back the Guinness World Record for production car top speed.

The Americans took the title from the standard car a few years ago and with the SuperSports’ revised engine providing almost 200 bhp more than the 987 bhp in the standard Veyron; it certainly delivers its promise.

So you want one, right? You’d better make sure your bank balance in order, as the SuperSport costs an ego-crushing $2.4 million.

Why would a millionaire struggle to afford a McLaren F1? After all, in 1994, Woking’s finest cost about $805,000. Well, times have moved on a bit since then, and if you want one now, you’re looking at upwards of $2 million.

That’s right, over $1.5 million for a car that is close to 20 years old. Still, you could justify it if you were so rich even your toilet seat is made from goat’s teeth. It is, after all, the most legendary supercar ever made. It held the title of world’s fastest car for so long most manufacturers gave up.

It may be expensive, it may not be the best looking supercar and it may not be luxurious, but it is bloody quick – and for that, you have to respect it.

Sold in 1987 for a “Christ, I need a sit down after that” $8.7 million, the 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe is one of the most expensive cars ever sold at auction. Just think what you could buy with $8.7 million – several Persian rugs, the entire Primark chain (probably) and a nice house next to Liz Hurley.

But aspirations aside, this Bugatti is one that is out of the reach of most millionaires. How anyone could justify such a large pay out on a car that pre-dates the invention of the microwave is baffling. Sure, it’s nice, but is it really worth that much?

Another old en, the Ferrari 250 Testarossa sold for a biblical $12.8 million back in May 2009. The black and red 250 is as beautiful today as it was the day it left the factory, and while the owner must obviously be quite rich, it’s debatable if it was a ‘bargain’.

There have been quite a few old Ferraris sold over the past few years for insane amounts of money. Some are rare and therefore justified, but some are just special editions that are a bit weird, to be honest

Robert Guelpen wants a buyer for his $4.8 million scale model car

Since 1999, Robert Guelpen, an engineer who spent eight years developing motors for Mercedes, has been making incredibly detailed, luxurious scale model cars. Now, the engineer has plans to create something so special that will outshine all his earlier creations. Robert Guelpen is looking for a buyer for his most expensive model at an auction in either New York or Dubai, and the minimum bidding price is a whopping $4.8 million. He says…

The material costs alone amount to about $2.7 million. They include components made of platinum, gold, sterling silver and lots of precious stones. I want to create something unique, something that has never existed before.

Presently, Guelpen wants some carmaker to provide him with one of its luxury cars to attract bids. He has already sent proposals to some luxury car firms. After a luxury car is put at his disposal, he will create a stunning model of the car, which will later hit the auction block. The highest bidder can further go for design changes like different wheel caps or steering wheel. The lucky fellow will receive the most expensive model car in the world three months later inside a bulletproof display case.

Guelpen is quite optimistic of finding a buyer in one of the rich Gulf states, such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Qatar, where he already done good business. If Guelpen manages to get a buyer for the world’s most expensive scale model car, he will donate $700,000 of the proceeds to charity

Get glittering with world's most expensive manicure worth $51,000

If you think a bling tooth worth $10,000 or the most expensive stilettos for $150,215 are passé, and still believe “Diamonds are girl’s best friend,” then here is some news for you! A company called Cherish…ME has offered the world’s most expensive “Diamond Manicure.” The manicure will include an arrangement of exclusive cut diamonds of 10 carats, but not everyone can afford this since it is worth $51,000.

A few days ago famous celebrity Katy Perry was seen with her embellished diamond nails on Twitter that looked just stunning, and seems the pricey manicure is catching up with celebs, and it’s all the more obvious because this expensive nail art is affordable to the people with heavy pockets.

If you think $51,000 for a manicure is a bit expensive, you can also go for the second best option, which is for $32,000 done by Leighton Denny owner of Day Spa and Saloon in London. This embellishment is offered in diamonds, sapphire and ruby as well.

M. Nasir, Ramli MS dapat Datuk

M. NASIR (kiri) bersalam dengan Ramli MS di Istana Abu Bakar, Pekan semalam.

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PEKAN - Dua selebriti, M. Nasir dan Ramli MS semalam dianugerahkan Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (DIMP) yang membawa gelaran Datuk sempena ulang tahun hari keputeraan ke-80 Sultan Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah.

Penyanyi dan pencipta lagu, M. Nasir atau nama penuhnya, Mohd. Nasir Mohamed dan konduktor muzik, Ramli MS atau nama penuhnya, Ramli Mohamed Salleh adalah antara 124 penerima darjah DIMP pada satu istiadat di Balairung Seri, Istana Abu Bakar di sini.

Turut menerima anugerah tersebut ialah pegawai kanan polis Jabatan Petugas Khas/Counter Terrorism Bukit Aman, Senior Asisten Komisioner Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay.

Seramai 148 orang menerima anugerah darjah kebesaran sempena ulang tahun keputeraan Sultan Pahang itu

Gadis Kelantan cedera terjun tingkat 3

DETIK-DETIK mencemaskan ketika seorang gadis cuba terjun dari tingkat tiga pusat beli-belah KB Mall di Kota Bharu semalam.

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KOTA BHARU – Pusat beli-belah KB Mall di sini yang pernah gempar ekoran tragedi kereta ‘menjunam dari langit’ pada tahun 2009 sekali lagi menjadi tumpuan semalam apabila seorang gadis cuba terjun disyaki untuk membunuh diri dari tingkat tiga bangunan tersebut.

Kejadian pada pukul 3.30 petang itu menarik perhatian ramai apabila mangsa yang berusia 20 tahun dikatakan berdiri di birai bangunan sambil memegang sebilah pisau dan sebuah telefon bimbit.

Sesekali gadis yang bekerja di pusat beli-belah Wakaf Che Yeh dekat sini itu dilihat cuba mengacu dan meletakkan pisau pada lehernya.

Mangsa yang berasal dari Kampung Gaung di sini dipercayai bertindak demikian kerana tertekan dengan masalah keluarga dan cinta.

Pasukan bomba yang tiba di tempat kejadian mengambil masa kira-kira sejam untuk memujuk gadis tersebut.

Ketua Operasi Balai Bomba Kota Bharu, Shahrin Yusman Mat Yusof berkata, cubaan pihaknya untuk menarik mangsa gagal apabila gadis itu terlepas daripada genggaman anggota bomba dan terjatuh ketika dia meronta-ronta untuk terjun.

Bilik jadi akuarium

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NOTTINGHAM - Tidak ramai yang sanggup menukarkan bilik bawah tanah kediaman mereka menjadi sebuah akuarium besar tetapi itulah yang dilakukan oleh seorang lelaki di Britain, Jack Heathcote, lapor sebuah akhbar semalam.

Heathcote, 37, membina akuarium persendirian itu dengan kos £5,000 (RM24,603) di rumahnya di sini dan memenuhinya dengan beberapa spesies hidupan air tawar eksotik.

Akuarium gergasi itu yang berukuran 3.8 meter x 3.9 meter x 2.1 meter terletak di bawah ruang tamu kediaman lima biliknya.

"Hobi saya bukan sekadar menguasai hidup saya tetapi ia juga menguasai rumah saya," katanya.

Lelaki itu yang bekerja sebagai guru turut memberitahu, tiada televisyen di rumahnya kerana dia lebih gemar melihat ikan-ikan peliharaannya itu berenang. - Agensi

Porsche 918 Spyder Heading to Production for $845,000

At the Geneva Motor Show last year, Porsche wowed the crowds with the 918 Spyder. A conceptual successor to the Carrera GT, the 918 Spyder showed what a hybrid could be in the extreme. Greeted by positive reactions, Porsche approved the model for production, and has now announced that it is accepting early orders.

The production version packs a 4.0-liter V8 engine and a pair of electric motors, working in unison to deliver 718 horsepower for a 3.1-second sprint to sixty and an impressive 78 miles per gallon. Only 918 examples will be offered, each fetching $845,000.

It will take Porsche a few years to build and deliver the supercar to its buyers around the world, and to keep buyers satisfied in the meantime, the German automaker is offering a special edition of its current performance flagship. The 911 Turbo S Edition 918 Spyder (available in coupe or convertible) is essentially the same as the existing model -- right down to the $160k starting price -- but features some unique touches inspired by the new Spyder.

Coachbuilt Italian Corvettes to Debut at Top Marques Monaco

Each year, the Top Marques show in Monaco brings out some of the finest pieces of craftsmanship, from cars to watches. And this year's event is sure not to disappoint. Among the many debuts scheduled for the Monte Carlo exposition are a pair of custom supercars crafted in Italy and based on the Chevrolet Corvette.

The art of transforming the Corvette by Italian coachbuilders goes back for decades, and has recently been revived. At Top Marques Monaco this year, two new models will debut. One is the Soliel Anadi, designed by Ugur Sahin (pictured above). The car features a uniquely Italian take on the Corvette's styling, with enhanced performance upgrades to make it even faster.

Alongside the Anadi will be a new version of the Spada Codatronca. Styled by a former Zagato designer and his son, the Codatronca debuted at the Top Marques show several years ago, but a new version called the Monza -- focused for use on the race track and anticipated to feature an open roadster body-style -- is tipped to debut at this year's show as well.

Audi R8 GT Coming to America for $200K

Exclusive. Fast. Stylish. Few cars are as eminently desirable as the Audi R8. More desirable still is the V10-powered R8 5.2 FSI. But at the top of the heap is the R8 GT. Unveiled at the Paris Auto Salon last year, the R8 GT packs the same V10 engine, but tuned to 560 horsepower and with 180 fewer pounds to drag around, it's that much faster.

Only 90 examples of this raw performance machine will be coming to the United States, each carrying a price tag of $196,800, making it the most expensive car Audi offers, and probably the most expensive it ever has