Prized Maserati is prime attraction at supercar show

Abu Dhabi: A Maserati costing 1.8 million euros (Dh9.78 million) is the prime attraction of a supercar Show.

The show, the first of its kind in the city, features about 30 luxurious cars.

The Private Drive Supercar Show was officially opened on Saturday evening in the presence of Shaikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Emirates Palace Hotel.

The show ends on Monday.

Maserati's MC 12 Corsa (2007) is the star. "It is one among nine in the world," said Adel Euza who owns the car.

"The car's top speed is 480 kmph and it has been used in international races. You cannot order it from the company anymore," said Adel who is displaying five cars in the show.

Maserati's MC 12 (2005) costing one million euros (Dh5.43 million), meant for city roads is the another attraction at the show.

"It is one among the 25 cars in the world and its market value goes up to one million euros," said Salem Buharoon, of Golden Class Rent a Car, one of the organisers.

"This model with a speed of 420 kmph is one of two cars in the UAE", said Salem who is displaying his Ferrari 612 which holds the Abu Dhabi number plate ‘612', purchased from an auction.

Three models of Rolls–Royce displayed by Abu Dhabi Motors are also attracting visitors.

An armoured Rolls Royce EWB Phantom VR 7 costing Dh 5 million is the major attraction among them.

"Considering the increasing demands, we have made a strategy to avoid the waiting time of about 5 months for delivery", said Kadhim.H.H. Al Heili, Brand Manager of Abu Dhabi Motors.

"We make a concept which suits the taste of customers in the country as per a market study and get them in our show rooms so that customers need not to wait for five months to get it delivered with their specifications", said Heili.

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe costing Dh 2.5 million is another attraction.

Keeping up the Rolls Royce theme, there is also a Phantom-Special Edition with exterior colour of Carrera White costing Dh 1.7 million on display.

A prominent visitor told Gulf News that expensive cars are not just a luxury but a good investment. "It not only shows the buying capacity of our people, but a good business opportunity also", said Ahmed Shabeeb Al Daheri, First Deputy Speaker of the Federal National Council.

"The investment on such cars is protected as they hold very good demand", said Al Daheri.

A separate stall of distinguished number plates, including number 1, set up by Emirates Auction is also luring a large number of visitors.

The stall displays some of the most sought after car number plates including number 1 and 100 which will go under the hammer on February 16, said Abdullah Mattar Al Mannaie, Managing Director of Emirates Auction.