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While there are all types and models of cars in the world, only few are supercars. Manufacturers of top-end vehicles are ramping up production as demand for these truly magnificent beasts sees a sharp jump, especially in emerging economies.
Let's take a look at some of the most expensive supercars of 2013.
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Best of 2013: 10 most expensive supercars of the year
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Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse
Company: Volkswagen Group
Engine: 16 cylinders, 1,200 hp
Speed: 2.4 seconds - 0-60mph
Price: $2.6 million
Overall rank: 1
Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse, which set the world record for fastest speed on a road when it hit 408.84 km/h in April 2013, has won praise for its design, power and raw speed.
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Best of 2013: 10 most expensive supercars of the year
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Ferrari 599XX
Company: Ferrari
Engine: V12, 700 hp
Speed: 2.9 seconds - 0-60mph
Price: $2 million
Overall rank: 2
Ferrari 599XX, which carries on the illustrious legacy of its manufacturer, goes 0-60mph in less than 3 seconds.
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Best of 2013: 10 most expensive supercars of the year
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Zenvo ST1
Company: Zenvo
Engine: V8, 1,250 hp
Speed: 2.9 seconds - 0-60mph
Price: $1.8 million
Overall rank: 3
Zenvo ST1, which is a high performance sports car, offers keyless entry, satellite navigation, power telescoping steering wheel, and electrically adjustable racing seats.
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Best of 2013: 10 most expensive supercars of the year
Photographs: Valentin Flauraud/Reuters
Koenigsegg Agera R
Company: Koenigsegg
Engine: 1,115 hp
Speed: 2.9 seconds - 0-60mph
Price: $1.7 million
Overall rank: 4
Koenigsegg Agera R, which is manufactured by Swedish company Koenigsegg, has a price tag of more than $1.7 million.
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Best of 2013: 10 most expensive supercars of the year
Photographs: Vivek Prakash/Reuters
Aston Martin One-77
Company: Aston Martin
Engine: V12, 7.3 litre, 750hp
Speed: 3.7 seconds - 0-60mph
Price: $1.4 million
Overall rank: 5
Aston Martin One-77, which is manufactured by British company Aston Martin, has a price tag of more than $1.4 million.
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Best of 2013: 10 most expensive supercars of the year
Photographs: Arnd Wiegmann/Reuters
Maybach Landaulet
Company: Daimler
Engine: V12, 620hp
Speed: 5.2 seconds - 0-60mph
Price: $1.4 million
Overall rank: 6
Maybach Landaulet, which is manufactured by German company Daimler, can reach 0-60mph in 5.2 seconds.
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Best of 2013: 10 most expensive supercars of the year
Photographs: Valentin Flauraud/Reuters
Pagani Huayra
Company: Pagani
Engine: V12, 700hp
Speed: 3.5 seconds - 0-60mph
Price: $1.3 million
Overall rank: 7
Pagani Huayra, which is manufactured by Italian company Pagani, comes with a price tag of $1.3 million.
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Best of 2013: 10 most expensive supercars of the year
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Hennessey Venom GT
Company: Pagani
Engine: V8, 1,200hp, 6.2 litre supercharged
Speed: 2.5 seconds - 0-60mph
Price: $1 million
Overall rank: 8
Hennessey Venom GT, which is manufactured by American company Hennessey Performance Engineering, comes with a price tag of $1 million.
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Best of 2013: 10 most expensive supercars of the year
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SSC Tuatara
Company: SSC North America
Engine: V8, 1,350hp, 6.8 litre supercharged
Speed: 2.5 seconds - 0-60mph
Price: $970,000
Overall rank: 9
SSC Tuatara, which is manufactured by American company SSC North America, comes with a price tag of $970,000.
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Best of 2013: 10 most expensive supercars of the year
Photographs: Source, press.porsche.com
Porsche 918 Spyder
Company: Porsche
Engine: V8, 500hp, 3.4 litre supercharged
Speed: 3.1 seconds - 0-60mph
Price: $845,000
Overall rank: 10
Porsche 918 Spyder, which is manufactured by German company Porsche, comes with a price tag of $845,000.
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