One of the greatest measures of a car’s performance is its speed. That is why throughout history, mankind has competed for the most coveted automobile title of fastest cars in the world. With records constantly being set, matched, and broken we provide you with a comprehensive, and conclusive list of the world’s fastest cars. This should leave no room for doubt anymore as to who amongst the popular and lesser-known speed cars in the world ranks top.
10: Aston Martin One-77
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With a top speed of 220mph, this is one of the fastest cars in the world. This vehicle’s aesthetics bears similarity to any other Aston Martin car you may see on the road. Yet this beast of a vehicle has some impressively distinct features. On top of it, all is its 7.3-liter V-12 engine. This is capable of producing 750 horsepower and 800lb-feet torque. This car is one of the fastest speed cars in the world as it can accelerate from 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds. Only 77 of these cars have been produced so far. It is noteworthy that this position can also be occupied by the Lamborghini Veneno and the Apollo Arrow, which have a similar top speed
9. Pagani Huayra BC
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At 238mph, the Pagani Huayra is one of the world fastest cars. This hypercar manufactured in Italy has developed a reputation in a very short period of time. This also bodes well for the future thanks to its remarkable speed and unique design. It doesn’t come cheap either gulping almost a million dollars from your budget. A lot of other speed cars in the world are within this speed range. Amongst these are the Zenvo TS1 which also has every right to be ranked among the world’s fastest cars.
8. McLaren F1
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Once upon a time, with a top speed of 241mph, the F1 was number one amongst the fastest cars in the world. It still remains the fastest naturally aspirated car in the world. This attempt by racing car manufacturer McLaren to make a road car was by no means an amateur effort. The F1 also proved itself to be an excellent racing car as well.
7. Koenigsegg CCR
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Swedish car manufacturer has had an incredible history of making the fastest cars in the world. They have some of the most impressive speed cars in the world. It is worth mentioning that only Koenigsegg could beat McLaren’s 8 year hold on the title of fastest production car in history. The CCR has a top speed of 242mph.
6. Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
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Another contender for world’s fastest cars within this category is the Saleen S7 Twin Turbo which has a top speed of 248mph. This car combines exotic styling and noteworthy history. This mid-engine supercar was America’s first. More incredible was the fact that it could hit 60mph in 2.8 seconds. However, Saleen stopped production of this car in 2009.
5. SSC Ultimate Aero
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Formerly known as Shelby SuperCars, SSC North America is the producer of this hypercar. This was the Guinness fastest production speed cars in the entire world from 2007 – 2010 until the Bugatti took the title away. The SSC Ultimate Aero has a top speed of 256mph.
4. 9FF-GT9R
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9FF, a German company produced the GT9 on the legendary Porsche 911. With a top speed of 257mph, this car can go toe to toe with the fastest cars in the entire world such as the Bugatti Veyron. What is even more special are the customization features available which ensure that no two vehicles are ever alike in the entire world.
3. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
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The first-ever production car to cross the 250mph speed limit, the Veyron Super Sport was the fastest speed car in the entire world for years. This car has a maximum speed of 268mph and is capable of going from 0-60 in 2.4 seconds. This car has always stood out for its luxurious nature and is the reason why the $1.6 million price tag has not prevented this car from being one of the bestselling supercars of all time.
2. Hennessey Venom GT
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At a speed of 270mph, it overtakes the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport by 2mph. Yet despite being relatively a new name in the hypercar industry, Hennessey has generated an immense amount of buzz within a short period of time. This car is simply terrifying.
1. Koenigsegg Agera- R
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It might not be a household name amongst the supercars, like its Bugatti compadre but it stands out with an incredible 273mph as the fastest car in the entire world.
These are the world’s fastest cars. Many of these supercars cost a lot but they certainly are worth it. Do comment, like, and share. We appreciate the love.
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