Sunday, August 1, 2010

World’s Most Expensive Porsche

According to New York’s Luxury Institute, who surveyed 500 households with incomes over $200,000 in 2006, Porsche is the most prestigious brand of automobiles. While some may argue in favor of Bugatti or Rolls-Royce, that is still high praise indeed.

World's Most Expensive Porsche - Porsche Carrera GT
Porsche Carrera GT

The most expensive Porsche currently avaialable is the Porsche Carrera GT at $440,000. With a top speed of 205+ mph and the capability to accelerate from 0 to 60 in 3.9 seconds, it’s certainly fast enough to justify its price.

World's Most Expensive Porsche - Porsche 918 Spyder
Porsche 918 Spyder

Their new concept car, the Porsche 918 Spyder, may just be the German company’s next most expensive car. The 918 Spyder is a two-seater convertible with a 500 hp V8 engine. It has a top speed of 199 mph and can accelerates from 0 to 60 in under 3.2 seconds. Its electric drive-systems allow it to run 15 miles on electric power and it consumes fuel at a rate of 78 miles per gallon.

This fantastic new Porsche is likely to have an MSRP of $630,000.

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