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While the rich surely don't worry about $4 a gallon gas like the rest of us, the fallout from the credit crisis is having a stifling effect on luxury car sales. Sales of Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Bugattis and Bentleys are reported to have slowed around the world, although spikes have been noted for slightly less ostentatious models, including Maseratis, Mercedes and BMWs.

Even many of the superrich have decided, apparently, to take a wait-and-see approach on restocking their garages. But once the desire for an exotic sports car or luxury sedan gets too much to resist, they'll find a growing array of incredible cars at uber prices waiting for them.

Here's video of some of the world's most expensive cars:
Bugatti Veyron Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
Koenigsegg CCX/CCXR Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
Pagani Zonda Ferrari 430 Scuderia
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG
Maybach 62 S Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG
Rolls-Royce Phantom Mercedes Benz SL65 AMG
Ferrari 430 Scuderia Watch video

This no-nonsense speed merchant is more at home on the race track than on public streets. Even its front end evokes the famed "shark nose" found on the Ferrari Formula 1 racers. Where the 612 Scaglietti is luxurious, the 430 Scuderia is all business. There is no carpet in the interior, for starters. Instead, the door panels are carbon fiber and the floor is stark aluminum, all to save a few ounces here and there.

Price: $265,306 (convertible $236,297)
Style: Two-door coupe/convertible
Engine: Eight-cylinder, 4.3-liter, 510 horsepower
Performance: 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds, 198 mph top speed
 

-- Posted: Aug. 4, 2008
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