They call them the exotics.
They cost $300,000 and higher.
They are loaded in horsepower.
High-end vehicles are on display at the Pittsburgh International Auto Show, which runs through Monday at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.
In an area called Galleria Exotica, there are three Ferraris, a Porsche, two Lamborghinis and a McLaren. They are worth approximately $3.5 million combined.
“It’s an opportunity for people to get up close to these exotic cars,” said Cody Heron, of Squirrel Hill, who owns one of the Lamborghinis. “They are exotic hand-built cars, and the owners who drive them have a passion for these cars. When we rev the engines people are lined five and six deep.”
Gregg Peterson, of Cranberry, owns the other Lamborghini.
“We love talking to people about these cars,” Peterson said. “We love to see people smile when they see these cars. Each car tells you something about the individual. Your car represents your personality.”
There are two McLaren models for sale –one is a track model — from McLaren Philadelphia—the closest dealership to Pittsburgh.
Michael Romano, who works for McLaren Philadelphia,
said he has sold 20 to 25 McLarens in Pittsburgh.
“Owners can choose everything from the color to the stitching on the interior,” he said as he pointed to the $384,000 720S Spider in Napier green. “It goes from 0 to 60 miles per hour in three seconds. It has a unique hydraulically controlled suspension. The suspension is a game changer.”
