There are cars; then there are luxury cars. They may all have the four wheels but do not think for a moment that they belong to the same class. The prices alone are proof enough that there is a wide berth between regular cars and luxury cars.

Luxury cars can be defined as rare and costly cars that have been made using the best materials. They have been crafted with extra care and attention to detail. You will never miss high-end cars in motor shows in Nevada. Luxury car companies here use the services of Las Vegas trade show booth builders who make customized booths to showcase their brands.

While the prices vary from market to market and from time to time, below is a list of some of the most expensive luxury cars with prices that will blow your mind: 

Ferrari Pininfarina Sergio

Cost: $3 million

The machine was introduced at the 2013 Geneva motor convention as a concept car. It was created in remembrance of Sergio Pininfarina, a long time designer who had died in 2012. The car’s build was based on another Ferrari model, the 458 Spider. As of today, there are only 6 of these in the world, all of them in the hands of some super-rich individuals.

Aston Martin Valkyrie

Cost: $3.2 million

What makes the Aston Martin Valkyrie unique is the fact that it is a combination of two major car brands. A rarity in the luxury car industry. Aston Martin, a British carmaker, collaborated with other manufacturers, among them Red Bull, to create this beast.

The car has a 6.5-liter engine with 1,130 horsepower. Only 150 of them were ever made.

Bugatti Veyron

Cost: $3.3 million

Among the most famous luxury cars, thanks to popular culture. The Bugatti Veyron is one of the swiftest cars on the planet. It packs a massive 8-liter engine that has 1,200 horsepower. It can hit speeds of over 235 mph. The car gained so much popularity in the last decade as it got featured in music videos all over the world.

Lykan Hypersport

Cost: $3.4 million

When Lebanese and Italian engineers came together once, the Lykan Hypersport was born. The sleek car was the first one ever to have diamond-encrusted headlights. It has a 3.8-liter twin-turbo engine that produces about 780-horsepower. 

The car has made appearances in famous movies like the Fast and Furious 7. It can hit maximum speeds of 240 mph.

McLaren P1 LM

Cost: $3.6 million

Inspired by the race track McLaren P1 GTR, this speed monster has a V8 engine with speeds reaching 214 mph. It is owned by Lanzante, a British firm that converted a P1GTR into this. Only 6 of them were made. Five of those are in private hands, while the sixth one is used for testing.

Lamborghini Veneno Roadster

Cost: $4.5 million

Veneno is Spanish for venom, and that is what describes this car in both appearance and ability. It was designed based on the Lamborghini Aventador and officially launched at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. Its unique appearance has led people to speculate that it could be an alien spacecraft. They cannot be blamed; the car is stunning from every angle.

The car can reach 60 mph in 2.9 seconds.

Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita

Cost: $4.8 million

The Koenigsegg was intended to be a limited edition, with only three units made. But the cost of manufacturing it was so high that the company decided to make only 2. It has brakes made out of carbon ceramics, a double carbon re3ar wing, and a diamond finish interior. It can hit speeds of up to 254 mph.

Bugatti Divo

Cost: $5.8 million

This sports car by the Bugatti company was named after Albert Divo, a French racer from the 1920s. Only 40 units were ever made, with most of them being sold off even before manufacturing started. It has a top speed of about 236 mph.

Mercedes Benz Maybach Exelero

Cost: $8 million

The first appearance of a Mercedes car on the list. The car has one of the most beautiful exteriors in the motor world. Despite its delicate appearance, it is a performance monster. It has a V12 twin-turbo engine and can clock speeds of up to 213 mph.

Rolls Royce Sweptail

Cost: $13 million

Royalty on wheels, nothing else can describe the elegance exuded by this car. The Rolls Royce Sweptail is a product of Rolls Royce Motor Cars, a British company known for its high-end cars. Only a single unit was made in 2013 for an individual whose identity has never been revealed.

Other Notable Mentions

Aside from direct sales, luxury cars often are acquired through auctioned bids. These events see cars getting sold off at prices you cannot begin to imagine. To that end, the most expensive car to ever be auctioned off include the following:

• A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. It was auctioned for $48.5 million in 2018.
• A 1957 Ferrari 335 S that fetched $38 million in 2016. 
• A 1954 Mercedes Benz W196 was sold off at an auction for $32 million. 
• A 1956 Ferrari 290 MM went for $30 million in 2015.
• A 1967 Ferrari Spider brought in about $28 million in 2013.

Most of them are supercars that can only be found on race tracks. It is very rare to spot them on the road without cause.

Bottom Line

Luxury cars are beyond the affordable range of the majority of people. In fact, many will be lucky to ever get into one, let alone physically spot one. They have their target market. The reason behind their manufacture is pure pride. Every major car brand makes it their business to have at least one luxury car in its roster.

With a very high cost of manufacturing them and a limited market, they are very few in the world. If you ever get the chance to be in one, savor that moment adequately.