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Top Six Unknown Fastest Cars in the World

We have all heard of the elegant cars from Mercedes-Benz, Rolls-Royce, Maybach, Jaguar and even BMW. These are familiar names that can help quickly recall their style, features, and design. They are famous all over the world and possessing one of them is a matter of pride for every Indian. When one thinks about fast cars, Porsche, Ferrari, Aston Martins are the name comes to mind. But these names are not the end of the world. There are cars designed for a niche market. The manufacturers restrict their numbers to a handful in order to protect their exclusivity. These cars are bold, good looking, and fast.

These names are seldom heard in car enthusiasts circle in India. Many of them would never even have heard these names. These obscure autos span across the globe with cars coming from places like Zeewolde from Netherlands, Bairo from Italy, Wetzikon from Switzerland and Shanghai in China. These are exquisitely designed or are hyper designed to stand out in a crowd, while a rare bunch of lucky cars.

Let’s check out some of these exclusive cars of the world:

Spyker C8 Aileron

The Dutch boutique car manufacturer Spyker C8 Aileron has been around for a couple of years. The Dutch maker manufactures Spyker in limited edition. Though the power is not abundant as in other cars, it has a striking appearance that can put other super cars to shame. The Audi sourced 4.2-litre engine delivers 400 bhp. It has a top speed of 300 km/h. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 in 4.5 seconds. The electrically operated, single hinge tilting doors can be operated with remote control. It has one of the most reliable tires fitted on 19-inch wheels, which look massive for the low floor car. The general theme of Aileron has been to replicate the turbine engines found in classic airplanes. The turbine theme extends to air intakes, lighting, exterior vents and even the gorgeous multi-spoke wheels. Full leather upholstery and a leather lined boot add luxury like no other car in its class.

It is only manufactured in Zeewolde, Netherlands. The prices start from $246,000 U.S. dollars (Rs 1.2 Crore) and upwards. Spyker C8 Aileron is headed to India and is available to niche customers who love the feel of a supercar.

Fisker Karma

The Karma is the first vehicle from Fisker Automotive Company. It was showcased for the first time at the 2008 North American International Auto Show. The car features a unique Q-Drive technology- which means that it uses no petrol for the first 50 miles (80 kms) and then runs on hybrid engine for the full distance of the drive. It can go from 0-60 km/h in 5.8 seconds. It has a top speed of 201 km/h. It will be available in American markets in early 2010 year, if all goes as planned. Fikser Karma is manufactured in Irvine California. It will be available to consumers for a price of$87,900 U.S. dollars or Rs 43 Lakh.

Koenigsegg CCXR

It is the fastest hybrid in the world. This Swedish car manufacturer of high performance sports car has to its credit one of the fastest cars CCX which has a top speed of 402 km/h (250mph). The company was founded in 1994 by Christian von Koenigsegg with the sole intention of producing world class super cars. The CCXR is the first green car from the manufacturer. The CCXR is a look alike super car but is powered by the alternative fuel- E85 and E100. It 4.5 litre twin supercharged engine can deliver 1018bhp. It can go from 0-62 in 3.1 seconds and it as a top speed of 402 km/h just like its sibling. According to critics, CCXR is so powerful that its lateral G-forces hit more than 1,4G, a score few can claim to have achieved. The Koenigsegg CCXR is available at an approximate price of $2.4 million U.S. dollars. The CCXR is the most powerful homologated production car in the world, faster than Bugatti Veyron by 17 hp.

Pininfarina Hyperion

Pininfarina S.p.A is a famous Italian auto designer that has designed a wide variety of high end automobiles sold across the world since 1930s. It has also built many Indian cars, while also being responsible for the designs of Ferrari, Maserati, Rolls Royce, Cadillac, Jaguar, Volvo, Alf Romeo and Lancia. The Pininfarina Hyperion is the custom built car based on the Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead coupe. It debuted at the 2008 Concours D’elegance at Pebble Beach, a prestigious competition for classic and historical cars in the world. The Hyperion body is completely made of carbon fibre, except for the hood cover and door compartments that are made of solid wood by specialists. A gold Girard Perregaux watch comes affixed on the dashboard of the car. Most parts of the car are hand built by master craftsmanship. The price of the car is undisclosed.

Tramontana R

Only twelve of them are hand built every year. Tramontana is a Spanish single of two seater sports car. Tramontana R is created at its workshop in Girona, Spain. Tramontana design is inspired by open wheel racing car, like the F1, It was launched as a concept car at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. The car gains speed from a V12 engine that delivers 720bhp and the body that is covered by exclusively made ultra-lightweight carbon fibre. The twenty inch wheels are a mix of carbon fibre and magnesium, which enhance stability and speed. It has a maximum speed of 200 mph (321 km/h) and accelerated from 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. Only 12 piece of the car are built to maintain its exclusivity. The minimum price on the car starts from $ 511,126 U.S. dollars. (Rs 2.5 Crore)

Leblanc Mirabeau

This sensational car takes the cake away from other for its cos. Price start form $703,000 U.S. dollars (Rs3.4 Crore). Manufactured in Wetzikon Switzerland it is a jet like car calibrated to FIA/Le Mans standards. It is street legal to ride this on European roads. Leblanc makes highly modified high performance automobiles. Very few people ever get to own it. The company has just set its eyes on the lucrative American market, after having started its operations in 90s. The Mirabeau belongs to the racing track.

The powerful V8 engine offers 700bhp and it has a top speed of 370 km/h. It has wide open side cavities and an open top make like a F1 sports car that give it a distinctive look. The car can seat only two lucky persons.

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