Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Most Beautiful And Expensive Ferraris Pictures Gallery

Most Beautiful And Expensive Ferraris Pictures Gallery. As we knows that Ferrari of one of the leading cars manufactures in the work,  it is most favorite amongst those who love speed, and Ferrari occupies a special position in this category. The rare versions of this automotive marvel come in designs which set them apart from their time, and are generally a collector’s item. The list includes the most expensive pegged at $16 million.

1. 1963 GTO 250

Price: $ 16 million

The GTO 250 version of the Ferrari has always been a rarity, because it was produced in limited numbers between 1952 and 1964, after production was. A masterpiece in its design, the 250 GTO generated maximum power of 302 HP, with the capability to reach from 0-100 km/ph in barely 5.8 seconds! If figures are to be believed, only 39 of these exist in the world today.

 

2. 1957 Testarossa250

Price: $12 million

Setting a record in auction prices, a rare 1957 Testarossa was sold at a price of $12 million at an auction from RM Auctions. The V12 mean machine was famous as an award winning race car, during the late 1950s and 60s, in multiple countries like Brazil, Cuba and Portugal.
 

3. 1959 GT SWB 250

Price: $ 7 million


One of the most famous racers of its time, the 1959 GT SWB 250 was built with 2 kinds of bodies: aluminum and steel. It had won many accolades, including the Constructor’s Championship in 1961. One of the main specialties of this vehicle was the short length (2400 mm), which enabled it to be handled well during sharp turns at ultra high speeds.
 

4.1958 412 S

Price: $5.61 million

The 412 S remains one of Ferrari’s greatest inventions, to grace the racing circuits. Created with the shape of a cockpit, this car won many accolades during its years in production, competing with the best cars in America. However at the RM Auctions held recently, estimates for the car’s price went up to $6.5 million, but was grabbed for a modest $5.6 million by a private collector. Now, that’s one happy man!
 

5. 2006 P 4/5 Competizone

Price: $4 million

Built exclusively for stock exchange magnate and movie director Jack Glickenhaus, the P4/5 Competizone was designed on the lines of P series Ferraris of the 1960’s. With an ability to zoom from 0-100 km/ph in 3 seconds, the car has a top speed of 350 km/ph.

 

6. 2006 China 599

Price: $1.77 million

Originally launched in the year 2006, a China version of the Ferrari 599 has recently been sold at an auction for $1.77 million. Handpainted by Chinese artist Lu Hao, this car is fitted with a 6 cylinder petrol engine, and has a capacity of 6000 CC. The time taken from speed 0-100 Km/ph is a mere 7.4 seconds.

 

7. Ferrari FXX Evoluzione

Price: $1.8 million

Though 30 exclusive pieces of the FXX model was made, only 3 of them went to become the Evoluzione versions. 1 of them has beenretained for an unspecified European client, while the other 2 pieces are being shipped to Hong Kong to collectors of rare vehicles. The car is empowered with a 6.3 litre, V12 engine with a displacement of 6262 CC, and power generation capability of about 860 BHP.
 

8. 2011 Ferrari Enzo

Price: $600,000- 1,000,000

Named after the owner of Ferrari, this version of the car is known for its comparative light weight carbon-fiber body. Equipped with a V12 (4 valves a cylinder) engine, it can produce a maximum power of 660 BHP. The time taken to reach 100 km/ph mark is around 3.4 seconds, with the top speed of the vehicle being a blazing 350 km/ph.
 

9.2009 Superfast Aperta P540

Price: Custom built

Built exclusivelyfor a private collector, the superfast Aperta P540 is one of the best examplesof the customizations from the house of Ferrari. This car was built on the sidelines of the 599 GTB Fiurano, with a similar chassis, and took a total of 14 months to complete. Powered with 6-litre V12 engine, the total displacementof the engine was pegged at 5999 CC. Made exclusively from carbon fibers, the weight of the car severely reduced in production, enabling it to zoom at high speeds of over 200 Km/ph.
 

10. 2011 Superamerica 45; Ferrari Superamerica custom built

Price: Custom built

Another example of the exclusive treatment that Ferrari’s elite customer gets, the Superamerica 45 version of the car wascreated as an exclusive vehicle, for real estate magnet Peter Kalikov. Made entirely from carbon fiber, this Ferrari sported rotating rooftop, new A-pillars brushed with Aluminum, wing mirrors and chrome front grille. Other specialties would be the body coloured wheels, with darker side-skirts, front splitter and rear diffuser.

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