This jaw-dropping collection of around 80 supercars worth in excess of £50million shows the incredible rise of the rich in China.
The supposed 'People's Republic' is one of the fastest growing markets for premium UK car makers such as Bentley, Jaguar and Rolls-Royce.
But these British beauties wouldn't have attracted a second glance at Shanghai's F1 track on Sunday when the Unique Motorsport Club Superclub Challenge took place.
Orient excess: A jaw-dropping haul of more than 80 supercars worth around £50million lines up on the starting grid of Shanghai's F1 track
Ultra-wealthy petrolheads from across the country showed up at the racetrack with their 200mph-plus supercars for an annual parade.
On the front row of the grid were five cars worth around £18million between them - including three Bugatti Veyron Super Sports which cost in excess of £4million each.
Making up the front five were a Swedish-built Koenigsegg Agera and track-only Pagani Zonda R.
Incredibly, the standard Bugatti Veyron, which has 1,001bhp and a top speed of 253mph, wasn't deemed good enough for the front row and was relegated to the second tier.
Parked alongside the bog standard Bugatti were two Ferrari Enzos worth £1 million each and a Pagani Zonda Cinque, which would have set its owner back more than £2 million.
Money spinners: A £4million Bugatti Veyron Super Sport and a £2million Pagani Zonda Cinque lead the dizzying array of supercars around the Shanghai F1 track
Wheely special: A £1million Ferrari Enzo followed by a black Bugatti Veyron Super Sport and a white Ferrari 599 GTO. 1,600 supercars were sold in China last year - a 100 per cent increase on 2010
These stunning photographs were taken by Yang Yunfei, who was lucky enough to be invited to the exclusive event.
He said: 'It was amazing to see all of the world's exotic supercars in one place at the same time. I couldn't believe my eyes, it was like a dream.'
Supercar sales are still relatively small in China, with around 1,600 sold last year - a 100 per cent increase on 2010.
Double trouble: Two Bugatti Veyron Super Sports each capable of a staggering 268mph and worth a combined £8million lead a a Pagani Zonda, Koenigsegg Agera, Ferrari Enzo, Ferrari 599 GTO around the track
Photocall: Ultra-wealthy petrolheads from across the supposed communist state showed up at the track with their dream machines. On the front row of the grid alone were five cars worth a combined £18million
This figure is expected to rise to 2,000 this year with the likes of Lamborghini and Ferrari both announcing record sales.
It was revealed earlier this year that the average Lamborghini buyer in China is 20 years younger than in Europe.
Italian and German car companies made up the bulk of the cars but there were a number of Aston Martins representing Brand Britain.
The Gaydon-based car maker plans to open 11 dealerships across China this year alone.
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