SSC Ultimate Aero - Most Costly Cars - Latest Luxury Cars

SSC Ultimate Aero - Most Costly Cars - Latest Luxury Cars

SSC Ultimate Aero

Price: $740,000, plus $31,200 for the carbon ceramic brakes

Horsepower: 1,287 bhp

0-60 mph: 2.7 seconds

Engine: Twin-turbocharged SSC billet aluminum block V8

Top Speed: 270 mph

The Aero owns the title of Guinness-certified world's fastest production car, which it set in 2007. The Guinness record is for 256.15 mph, held by the 2008 Ultimate Aero.

After increasing power in the engine and adding carbon fiber louvers to brace the side intakes, SSC says the 2009 Ultimate Aero will be able to hit 270 miles per hour. Only 50 models will be made from 2007 to 2010.

Leblanc Mirabeau - Most Expensive Cars - Latest Luxury Cars

Leblanc Mirabeau - Most Expensive Cars - Latest Luxury Cars

Leblanc Mirabeau Cars

Price: $861,798 (including $76,000 semi-automatic shifting option)

Engine: 4.7-liter V8 Supercharged

Horsepower: 700

Top Speed: 230 mph

The layout uses carbon fiber monocoques for ultra-high rigidity and security. Other parts of the chassis are made with titanium or magnesium.

Some would argue that the fact that this Swiss stunner is street-legal makes the price tag worth it--most cars of its caliber are ready only for the racetrack. But be prepared for a sparse interior