FX.co ★ One name for two: autos named after famous people

In the photo: Pagani Huayra BC.

The last letters in the name of the model are the initials of Benny Caiola, the first person to buy the car of this Italian brand. The man was a true fan of this manufacturer, as well as a close friend of the founder of the Pagani Avtomobili company - Horacio Pagani.

The supercar, named after Benny Caiola, has excellent aerodynamics, and its engine power reaches 800 horsepower. The car weighs 132 kg less than its predecessors.

It is known that the novelty from Pagani will be released in 20 copies. The cost of the model is 2.3 million euros. All two dozen of Huayra BC have already found their owners - wealthy people, without thinking twice, have made pre-orders.

In the photo: Acura NSX Alex Zanardi Edition.

The car is named after Alessandro Zanardi, who was the pilot of Formula 1 and several times became the winner of the race. In the world, there are only 50 such cars.

The bright coupe, glorifying the name Zanardi, is a light version of Acura NSX. The unique model has unusual wheel disks, a fixed top and gear lever made of titanium. Since the car was created for the rider, the steering booster is missing.

In the photo: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Makinen Edition.

The standard Evolution version appeared in 1999. The manufacturer has dedicated the release of the car to the rider Tommi Mäkinen. Four times this sportsman became the winner of the WRC, driving a car by Mitsubishi.

The car differed from the standard model with a modernized steering mechanism, turbine made of titanium, and front bumper.

In the photo: the Bertone Nuccio conceptual auto.

The car, created in 2012, is named after Nuccio Bertone, the son of the founder of the bodywork atelier. This man had been at the head of the company for more than 50 years. Authors of the idea say that they tried to create a sports car from the 70s, but with a modern design.

It is known that the project took 15 thousand hours. The car was estimated at several million euros.

In the photo: Bugatti Veyron Ettore Bugatti.

This version of the famous car was the sixth in a row. The whole series of unique machines was dedicated to individuals who influenced the work of the French brand. It was this Bugatti that was created in honor of Ettore Bugatti, the founder of the company.

The body of the car was manually polished by the masters of Bugatti. This version was based on the Bugatti 1932 model.

In the photo: Ferrari Enzo.

The model bears the name of the creator of the brand Enzo Ferrari. For the first time, the car was shown to the public in 2002. A total of about 400 such machines were produced.

The coupe is equipped with a V12 engine. In a few seconds, the car accelerates to 100 kilometers per hour, in 10 seconds - to 200.

In the photo: Pininfarina Sergio.

This car was created in honor of Sergio Pininfarina, the father of the company's board chairman. A total of six such machines were produced.

The cost of each of the six Pininfarina Sergio - 3 million euros. Note that the sports car accelerates to 100 kilometers per hour in three seconds.

In the photo: Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni.

An improved version of the classic model was named in honor of the test pilot of the brand Valentino Balboni. This man tested the strength of the Lamborgini machine for several decades.

The unique model weighs 120 kilograms less than its predecessor. The car is equipped with a reduced to 550 horsepower motor V10 and converted shock absorbers.

In the photo: Maserati Alfieri.

The car bears the name of the creator of the brand - Alfieri Maserati. It is known that the model will be produced serially. The design of this futuristic coupe refers to the standard of the brand - Maserati A6 GCS.

The auto is equipped with LED technology and Brembo brakes made of carbon-ceramic.