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What Makes a Car Worth 1.2 Million USD?

06/01/2006 11:45 AM

Maserati has announced it's new MC12 Corsa. The price tag? Only $1.2 million USD. The really odd thing is that its only available in blue. For that much cash I should be able to get it in whatever color I want. Even I have to admit that it look gorgeous.

But to be fair here are it's stats:
Chassis:carbon-fibre monocoque
Gearbox: Cambiocorsa
Brakes: Brembo steel and carbon (no ABS)
Rims: 18'' race version
Front Tyres: 14x18
Engine: V12
Power output: 755/8000
Dry weight (kg):1,150
Weight/power ratio(kg/hp):1.52

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$1.2 million car

06/02/2006 8:53 AM

Its a race car. And Italian.

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$1.2M. Auto

06/04/2006 2:57 PM

Veblen, in his 'Conspicuous Consumption` said it all.

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