BRUSSELS, Feb. 13 -- Global Financial Crisis taking it all...The auto industry of both Europe and the United States has been greatly impacted by the global financial crisis.
The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) said sales of new cars in Europe dropped down by 27 percent in January year-on-year.
ACEA said 958,500 new cars were sold across the continent in January 2009, the lowest level in 20 years,
New car sales dropped 26.5 percent to 891,505 in Western Europe
Iceland faced the deepest fall of 88.1 percent in new car sales, because of financial crisis, followed by Ireland with 66.5 percent, Spain fell by 41.6 percent, Italy by 32.6 percent and Britain by 30.9 percent,Germany 14.2 percent..
France performed the best, falling 7.9 percent
In Eastern Europe, sales was down about 50 percent, while in the Czech Republic saw a drop of 12.3 percent.
Sales of new cars in Europe have dropped down for nine months in a row.
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Top 10 World's Most Expensive Cars 2008
10. MAYBACH 57 S ($367,000)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Manufacturer Maybach
Model Maybach 57 S - 4 Passenger, High Performance
Sedan
Wheels front 8.5J x 20 ET 67
rear 8.5J x 20 ET 67
Tyres front 275/45 R 20
rear 275/45 R 20
Fuel capacity 110 litres 24.2 UK Gal 29.1 US Gal
Bore × stroke 82.60 mm × 93.00 mm (3.25 in × 3.66 in)
Cylinders V-12 in 60.0° vee
Displacement 6 litre
5980 cc
(364.922 cu in)
Type Single overhead camshaft
Maximum power 612.4 PS (604.0 bhp) (450.4 kW)
@ 4800-5100 rpm
Maximum torque 1000.0 Nm (738 ft·lb) (102 kgm)
@ 2000-4000 rpm
Performance 0-60 mph = 5.0 secs
Top speed 172 mph
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.89
Unitary capacity 498.33 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type 2 turbochargers
9. MATBACH 62 ($385,250)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Manufacturer Maybach
Model Maybach 62 - 4 Passenger, Extended Length Sedan
Wheels front 8J x 19
rear 8J x 19
Tyres front 275/50 R 19
rear 275/50 R 19
Fuel capacity 110 litres 24.2 UK Gal 29.1 US Gal
Bore × stroke 82.0 x 87.0(3.23 in × 3.43 in)
Cylinders V-12 in 60.0° vee
Displacement 5.5 litre
5513 cc
(336.424 cu in)
Type Single overhead camshaft
Maximum power 550.5 PS (543.0 bhp) (404.9 kW)
@ 5250 rpm
Maximum torque 900.0 Nm (664 ft·lb) (91.8 kgm)
@ 2200-3000 rpm
Performance 0-60 mph 5.30 sec
Top speed 155 mph
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Unitary capacity 459.42 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type 2 turbochargers
8. PORSCHE CARRERA GT ($440,000)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Manufacturer Porsche
Model Carrera GT (Sedan)
Wheels front 9.5 J x 19
rear 12.5 J x 20
Tyres front 265/35 ZR 19
rear 335/30 ZR 20
Fuel capacity 92 litres
Bore × stroke
Cylinders 10
Displacement 5.7 litres
Type Double overhead camshaft
Maximum power 605 hp (SAE) (612 bhp) at 8,000rpm
Maximum torque 435 lb ft (590 Nm) at 5,750 rpm
Performance 0-60 mph 3.8 secs
Top speed 205 mph
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Unitary capacity NA
Aspiration NA
Compressor type NA
7. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren ($457,250)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Model Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Wheels front 9.0 J x 18 ET 45
rear 11.5J x 18 ET 44
Tyres front 245/40 ZR 18
rear 295/35 ZR 18
Fuel capacity 97.6 litres 21.5 UK Gal 25.8 US Gal
Bore × stroke 97.00 mm × 92.00 mm (3.82 in × 3.62 in)
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displacement 5.4 litre
5439 cc
(364.922 cu in)
Type Single overhead camshaft
Maximum power 625.6 PS (617.0 bhp) (460.1 kW)
@ 6500 rpm
Maximum torque 780.0 Nm (575 ft·lb) (79.5 kgm)
@ 3250-5000 rpm
Performance 0-100 km/h = 3.80 ses
Top speed 334 km/h (208 mph)
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 1.05
Unitary capacity 679.88 cc/cylinder
Aspiration NA
Compressor type NA
6. KOENIGSEGG CCR ($545,568)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Manufacturer KOENIGSEGG
Model KOENIGSEGG CCR
Wheels front 9.5 x 19
rear 12.5 x 20
Tyres front Sport 245/40 x 19
rear Sport 335/30 x 20
Fuel capacity 80 litres 17.6 UK Gal 21.1 US Gal
Bore × stroke NA
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displacement 4.7 litre
Maximum power 805 PS (794.0 bhp) (592.1 kW)
@ 6900 rpm
Maximum torque 920.0 Nm (679 ft·lb) (93.8 kgm)
@ 5700 rpm
Performance 0-100 km/h = 3.20 sec
Top speed 245 mph
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio
Unitary capacity 587.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration S/Charged
Compressor type NA
5. Saleen S7 Twin Turbo ($555,000)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Manufacturer Ford
Model Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
Wheels front 9.5 x 19
rear 13 x 20
Tyres front 275/30 19
rear 355/25 20
Fuel capacity 72 litres
Bore × stroke 104.80 mm × 101.60 mm (4.13 in × 4 in)
Cylinders V-8
Displacement 7litre
7011 cc
(427.837 cu in)
power 750 bhp @ 6300 rpm
torque 700 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
Performance 0-62 mph ses
Top speed NA
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 1.03
Unitary capacity 876.38 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type NA
4. LeBLANC MIRABEAU ($645,084)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Manufacturer Leblanc
Model Mirabeau
Wheels front 19" x 10.5"
rear 19" x 12.5"
Tyres front NA
rear NA
Fuel capacity NA
Bore × stroke NA
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displacement 4.7 litre
4700 cc
(286.812 cu in)
Type Double overhead camshaf
Maximum power more than 700 bhp
Maximum torque more than 850 Nm
Maximum rpm 7600 rpm
Performance NA
Top speed NA
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio NA
Unitary capacity 587.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration S/Charged
3. SSC ULTIMATE AERO ($654,400)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Manufacturer Chevrolet
Model Ultimate Aero
Wheels front Forged 3-Piece Alloy 19x9-1/2"
rear 20x13"
Tyres front Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 235/35 YR 19
rear Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 335/30 YR 20
Fuel capacity NA
Bore × stroke 4.125 x 3.620"
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displacement (387.2 cu in.)
Type Overhead valves(Block and Heads (V-8))
Maximum power 1183 bhp @ 6950 rpm
Maximum torque 1094 ft-lbs @ 6150 rpm
Performance 0-60 mph: 2.78 sec
Top speed 257.41 MPH / Official Average: 256.15 MPH
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio NA
Unitary capacity 793.63 cc/cylinder
Aspiration NA
Compressor type NA
2. PAGANI ZONDA ROADSTER F C12S 7.3 ($667,321)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Model ZONDA ROADSTER F C12S 7.3
Wheels front NA
rear NA
Tyres front Michelin Pilot 255/40 x 18
rear Michelin Pilot 345/35 x 18
Fuel capacity NA
Bore × stroke 91.50 mm × 92.40 mm (3.6 in × 3.64 in)
Cylinders V-12 in 60.0° vee
Displacement 7.3 litre
7291 cc
(444.924 cu in)
Maximum power 554.6 PS (547.0 bhp) (407.9 kW)
@5900 rpm
Maximum torque 750.0 Nm (553 ft·lb) (76.5 kgm)
@ 4050 rpm
Performance NA
Top speed NA
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99
Unitary capacity 459.42 cc/cylinder
Aspiration NORMAL
Compressor type NA
1. BUGATTI VEYRON 16.4 ($1,192,057)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Manufacturer Bugatti
Model Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Wheels front NA
rear NA
Tyres front 265-680 R 500 A 99Y
rear 365-710 ZR 540 A 108Y
Fuel capacity 100 litres
Bore × stroke 86.00 mm × 86.00 mm (3.39 in × 3.39 in)
Cylinders W-16 in 15.0° vee
Displacement 8 litre
7993 cc
(487.763 cu in)
Type Double overhead camshaft
Maximum power 1000.7 PS (987.0 bhp) (736 kW)
@ 6000 rpm
Maximum torque 1250.0 Nm (922 ft·lb) (127.5 kgm)
@ 2200-5500 rpm
Performance 0-100 km/h: 2.70 sec
Top speed 407 km/h (253 mph)
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 1
Unitary capacity 499.56 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type 4 turbochargers
TECHNICAL DATA
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Manufacturer Maybach
Model Maybach 57 S - 4 Passenger, High Performance
Sedan
Wheels front 8.5J x 20 ET 67
rear 8.5J x 20 ET 67
Tyres front 275/45 R 20
rear 275/45 R 20
Fuel capacity 110 litres 24.2 UK Gal 29.1 US Gal
Bore × stroke 82.60 mm × 93.00 mm (3.25 in × 3.66 in)
Cylinders V-12 in 60.0° vee
Displacement 6 litre
5980 cc
(364.922 cu in)
Type Single overhead camshaft
Maximum power 612.4 PS (604.0 bhp) (450.4 kW)
@ 4800-5100 rpm
Maximum torque 1000.0 Nm (738 ft·lb) (102 kgm)
@ 2000-4000 rpm
Performance 0-60 mph = 5.0 secs
Top speed 172 mph
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.89
Unitary capacity 498.33 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type 2 turbochargers
9. MATBACH 62 ($385,250)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Manufacturer Maybach
Model Maybach 62 - 4 Passenger, Extended Length Sedan
Wheels front 8J x 19
rear 8J x 19
Tyres front 275/50 R 19
rear 275/50 R 19
Fuel capacity 110 litres 24.2 UK Gal 29.1 US Gal
Bore × stroke 82.0 x 87.0(3.23 in × 3.43 in)
Cylinders V-12 in 60.0° vee
Displacement 5.5 litre
5513 cc
(336.424 cu in)
Type Single overhead camshaft
Maximum power 550.5 PS (543.0 bhp) (404.9 kW)
@ 5250 rpm
Maximum torque 900.0 Nm (664 ft·lb) (91.8 kgm)
@ 2200-3000 rpm
Performance 0-60 mph 5.30 sec
Top speed 155 mph
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Unitary capacity 459.42 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type 2 turbochargers
8. PORSCHE CARRERA GT ($440,000)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Manufacturer Porsche
Model Carrera GT (Sedan)
Wheels front 9.5 J x 19
rear 12.5 J x 20
Tyres front 265/35 ZR 19
rear 335/30 ZR 20
Fuel capacity 92 litres
Bore × stroke
Cylinders 10
Displacement 5.7 litres
Type Double overhead camshaft
Maximum power 605 hp (SAE) (612 bhp) at 8,000rpm
Maximum torque 435 lb ft (590 Nm) at 5,750 rpm
Performance 0-60 mph 3.8 secs
Top speed 205 mph
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Unitary capacity NA
Aspiration NA
Compressor type NA
7. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren ($457,250)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Model Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Wheels front 9.0 J x 18 ET 45
rear 11.5J x 18 ET 44
Tyres front 245/40 ZR 18
rear 295/35 ZR 18
Fuel capacity 97.6 litres 21.5 UK Gal 25.8 US Gal
Bore × stroke 97.00 mm × 92.00 mm (3.82 in × 3.62 in)
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displacement 5.4 litre
5439 cc
(364.922 cu in)
Type Single overhead camshaft
Maximum power 625.6 PS (617.0 bhp) (460.1 kW)
@ 6500 rpm
Maximum torque 780.0 Nm (575 ft·lb) (79.5 kgm)
@ 3250-5000 rpm
Performance 0-100 km/h = 3.80 ses
Top speed 334 km/h (208 mph)
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 1.05
Unitary capacity 679.88 cc/cylinder
Aspiration NA
Compressor type NA
6. KOENIGSEGG CCR ($545,568)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Manufacturer KOENIGSEGG
Model KOENIGSEGG CCR
Wheels front 9.5 x 19
rear 12.5 x 20
Tyres front Sport 245/40 x 19
rear Sport 335/30 x 20
Fuel capacity 80 litres 17.6 UK Gal 21.1 US Gal
Bore × stroke NA
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displacement 4.7 litre
Maximum power 805 PS (794.0 bhp) (592.1 kW)
@ 6900 rpm
Maximum torque 920.0 Nm (679 ft·lb) (93.8 kgm)
@ 5700 rpm
Performance 0-100 km/h = 3.20 sec
Top speed 245 mph
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio
Unitary capacity 587.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration S/Charged
Compressor type NA
5. Saleen S7 Twin Turbo ($555,000)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Manufacturer Ford
Model Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
Wheels front 9.5 x 19
rear 13 x 20
Tyres front 275/30 19
rear 355/25 20
Fuel capacity 72 litres
Bore × stroke 104.80 mm × 101.60 mm (4.13 in × 4 in)
Cylinders V-8
Displacement 7litre
7011 cc
(427.837 cu in)
power 750 bhp @ 6300 rpm
torque 700 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
Performance 0-62 mph ses
Top speed NA
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 1.03
Unitary capacity 876.38 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type NA
4. LeBLANC MIRABEAU ($645,084)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Manufacturer Leblanc
Model Mirabeau
Wheels front 19" x 10.5"
rear 19" x 12.5"
Tyres front NA
rear NA
Fuel capacity NA
Bore × stroke NA
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displacement 4.7 litre
4700 cc
(286.812 cu in)
Type Double overhead camshaf
Maximum power more than 700 bhp
Maximum torque more than 850 Nm
Maximum rpm 7600 rpm
Performance NA
Top speed NA
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio NA
Unitary capacity 587.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration S/Charged
3. SSC ULTIMATE AERO ($654,400)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Manufacturer Chevrolet
Model Ultimate Aero
Wheels front Forged 3-Piece Alloy 19x9-1/2"
rear 20x13"
Tyres front Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 235/35 YR 19
rear Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 335/30 YR 20
Fuel capacity NA
Bore × stroke 4.125 x 3.620"
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displacement (387.2 cu in.)
Type Overhead valves(Block and Heads (V-8))
Maximum power 1183 bhp @ 6950 rpm
Maximum torque 1094 ft-lbs @ 6150 rpm
Performance 0-60 mph: 2.78 sec
Top speed 257.41 MPH / Official Average: 256.15 MPH
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio NA
Unitary capacity 793.63 cc/cylinder
Aspiration NA
Compressor type NA
2. PAGANI ZONDA ROADSTER F C12S 7.3 ($667,321)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Model ZONDA ROADSTER F C12S 7.3
Wheels front NA
rear NA
Tyres front Michelin Pilot 255/40 x 18
rear Michelin Pilot 345/35 x 18
Fuel capacity NA
Bore × stroke 91.50 mm × 92.40 mm (3.6 in × 3.64 in)
Cylinders V-12 in 60.0° vee
Displacement 7.3 litre
7291 cc
(444.924 cu in)
Maximum power 554.6 PS (547.0 bhp) (407.9 kW)
@5900 rpm
Maximum torque 750.0 Nm (553 ft·lb) (76.5 kgm)
@ 4050 rpm
Performance NA
Top speed NA
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99
Unitary capacity 459.42 cc/cylinder
Aspiration NORMAL
Compressor type NA
1. BUGATTI VEYRON 16.4 ($1,192,057)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Manufacturer Bugatti
Model Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
Wheels front NA
rear NA
Tyres front 265-680 R 500 A 99Y
rear 365-710 ZR 540 A 108Y
Fuel capacity 100 litres
Bore × stroke 86.00 mm × 86.00 mm (3.39 in × 3.39 in)
Cylinders W-16 in 15.0° vee
Displacement 8 litre
7993 cc
(487.763 cu in)
Type Double overhead camshaft
Maximum power 1000.7 PS (987.0 bhp) (736 kW)
@ 6000 rpm
Maximum torque 1250.0 Nm (922 ft·lb) (127.5 kgm)
@ 2200-5500 rpm
Performance 0-100 km/h: 2.70 sec
Top speed 407 km/h (253 mph)
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 1
Unitary capacity 499.56 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type 4 turbochargers
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