The 10 Fastest Cars in the World Right Now
When you think of the world’s fastest cars, you probably imagine sleek sports cars with powerful engines, right? That’s because those are the types of vehicles that most commonly show up in lists like this one. But there’s a lot more to being fast than just having an engine with lots of horsepower, or even one with multiple turbochargers and other attachments designed to give it extra speed. Here are 10 of the fastest cars you can buy today, and how they’re capable of such blistering speeds.
Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4
At 700 HP and just over $400,000, it’s one of the most expensive cars on this list. However, it’ll also be one of the fastest. With a top speed of 217 MPH and a 0-60 MPH time of 2.8 seconds, this is one car that you don’t want to be caught speeding in.
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (997)
Many people will not be surprised to see a Porsche 911 on this list, but what may surprise many is that there are two of them. The first is the Porsche 911 GT3 RS (997), which has a top speed of 205 mph and can go from 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds. This car was manufactured by Porsche in 2006 and is one of their most popular models.
Ferrari F12berlinetta
Powered by a 740-horsepower 6.3-liter V12 engine, this Ferrari is not only one of the fastest cars in the world, but also one of the most expensive with a starting price of $314,888. The F12berlinetta can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in less than three seconds and has a top speed of 211 mph.
Koenigsegg Agera R
#1. Koenigsegg Agera R – 0-62 mph: 2.9 seconds, 0-100 mph: 6.8 seconds, 1⁄4 mile time: 9.92 seconds @ 153 mph, Top Speed: 273 mph
This Swedish made car is one of the fastest cars on earth, with a top speed of 273mph and an unbelievable acceleration of 2.9 seconds to 62mph it is truly a race car for the road.
Pagani Huayra
Featuring a twin-turbo V12 engine, this rare vehicle is able to produce 730 horsepower and 700 lb-ft of torque. Top speed is estimated to be somewhere between 230-250 mph.
Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport is the current world’s fastest production car with an electronically limited top speed of 268 mph and it can accelerate from 0-62 mph in 2.5 seconds which makes it one of the fastest cars on this list. The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport has a quad-turbocharged W16 engine that produces 1,200 hp and 1,106 lb/ft torque which results in a lot of power!
Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series
With a top speed of 197mph and 671bhp, this German supercar is not messing around.
The Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series is one of the fastest cars ever made. It’s so powerful that it can go from 0-60mph in 3.2 seconds on its way to reaching a top speed of 197mph. The Black Series has a very sleek design that makes it stand out from other Mercedes cars, which are usually rather boxy.
Hennessey Venom GT Spyder
One of the newest supercars to hit the market, this car is known for its unbeatable speed. The spyder was able to reach speeds of 270 mph during testing and can outrun nearly any other car on this list.
McLaren MP4-12C
Named after a Formula 1 racing car, the McLaren MP4-12C is designed to be one of the fastest cars in the world. The car’s carbon fiber body makes it light and strong and its gas-electric hybrid drivetrain means it can achieve speeds up to 220 mph. The MP4-12C was released in 2011 with a price tag of $1 million.
Dodge Challenger SRT8 Hellcat
The Dodge Challenger SRT8 Hellcat is a high-performance version of the Dodge Challenger. The Hellcat engine has 707 horsepower and a speed of 204 miles per hour. This car can accelerate from zero to sixty miles per hour in 3.5 seconds and has a top speed of 204 miles per hour. It also has an eight-speed automatic transmission, rear wheel drive, and comes with a six-speed manual transmission for $1,000 more.