The Fastest Cars in the World
Hennessey Venom F5
The Hennessey Venom F5 has achieved an astonishing speed of 301 mph, making it the fastest car in the world to date. This remarkable vehicle features a carbon fiber body and boasts a 7.4-liter engine capable of producing 1600 horsepower. It can accelerate from 0 to 249 mph in less than 30 seconds.
SSC Tuatara
Manufactured by Shelby SuperCars, the SSC Tuatara aims to reach a top speed of 300 mph. It is equipped with one of two engines produced by the company: the first is a 5.9-liter ethanol engine with a horsepower output of 1750, while the second one is a 1350-horsepower engine that runs on octane. This immense power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a seven-speed automatic transmission. The company plans to produce only 100 units of this exclusive model.
Koenigsegg Agera
The Swedish Koenigsegg Agera has recorded a speed of 278 mph, powered by an engine that delivers 1160 horsepower.
Hennessey Venom GT
Produced by Hennessey in Texas, the Hennessey Venom GT utilizes components sourced from various manufacturers. This meticulously hand-built car features a body made with care and is powered by a 7-liter twin-turbo V8 engine. The Venom GT reached an impressive speed of 270 mph.
Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport set a Guinness World Record with a speed of 268 mph. Although the car lost its title due to modifications that included the removal of the speed limiter, it was later confirmed that the limiter did not affect the car’s performance. Therefore, the Veyron was awarded the title of the fastest car in the world in 2010.
Bugatti Chiron
The Bugatti Chiron has achieved a notable speed of 261 mph. Named after the famed French racer Louis Chiron, this luxury vehicle features a powerful 1500-horsepower engine and boasts an exquisitely designed interior, with a price tag that can reach up to $3 million. The production run is limited to just 500 units.
Rimac
The Rimac supercar, powered by four electric motors, generates a breathtaking 1914 horsepower and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 1.85 seconds. With a top speed of 258 mph, its specialized 120kWh batteries enable a range of 404 miles. Set to be released in 2020, the Rimac will be produced in a limited run of only 150 units, with a price that may reach $1 million.
Other Notable Fast Cars
The remaining fastest cars can be ranked according to their speeds as follows:
- SSC Ultimate Aero – 256 mph.
- Aston Martin Valkyrie – 250 mph.
- Tesla Roadster – 250 mph.
- Milan Red – 249 mph.
- Saleen S7 – 248 mph.
- Koenigsegg CCR – 242 mph.
- McLaren F1 – 241 mph.
- Pagani Huayra BC – 238 mph.