The fastest cars in the world – what are they? Here we’ve gathered the TOP 15 models with the greatest speeds.
Autocar compiled the list of the fastest cars that are currently produced and are more or less available to customers. We’ve selected the fifteen top-speeders of them, with over 200 miles per hour, ranked in ascending order.
15. Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing – 200 mph (322 km)
The sedan offers up to 668 hp from a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that sends power to the rear wheels. The 0-60 mph sprint happens in just 3.4 seconds; a top speed is around 200 mph. A 6-speed manual transmission comes as standard, a 10-speed automatic transmission is available too.
14. Lotus Evija – 200 mph
The battery-powered car is focused more on handling and lightweight rather than high speed. Nevertheless, it is able to achieve 200 mph. The model has 4 electric motors, and they generate a total of 1972 hp. This is the lightest EV hypercar on sale (1680 kg) with a claimed range of 215 miles of a single charge.
13. Maserati MC20 – 202 mph (325 km)
The car is powered by the brand’s first in-house Nettuno twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 mated to a 9-speed dual-clutch gearbox. It produces 621 hp at 7500 rpm. The car needs 2.9 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph.
12. Mercedes-Benz: Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe Black Series – 202 mph
This version has a top speed of 202 mph and cracks 0-62 mph in 3.2 seconds thanks to a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine producing 720 hp. The Black Series comes as standard with a track-ready roll cage.
11. Audi R8 V10 Performance – 205 mph (330 km)
A mid-engined V10-powered R8 is the fastest model in the Audi lineup with a top speed of 205 mph in the Performance variant. This version’s 5.2-liter engine makes 611 hp delivering power to four wheels. The car accelerates from zero to 62 mph in 3.1 seconds.
10. Porsche 911 Turbo S – 205 mph
It’s the fastest car in Porsche’s range good for 205 mph and able to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 2.7 seconds with the Sport Chrono Package. Its 3.7-liter flat-six engine delivers 641 hp.
9. Bentley Continental GT Speed – 208 mph (335 km)
This is the fastest version of the Bentley Continental able to speed up in 3.5 seconds from a standstill to 60 mph. Its turbocharged 6.0-liter W12 engine produces 650 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque.
8. Aston Martin: DBS Superleggera – 211 mph (340 km)
This car’s twin-turbo 5.2-liter V12 engine produces 715 hp and allows gaining the speed up to 211 mph. The 0-62 mph acceleration takes 3.4 seconds.
7. Ferrari SF90 Stradale – 211 mph
The SF90’s hybrid powertrain produces up to 986 hp: 770 hp from a gasoline V8 engine and the rest from a trio of electric motors. The car has a top speed of 211 mph and accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 2.5 seconds. It offers 154g/km of CO2 emissions and 39.2 mpg of combined fuel economy.
6. Lamborghini Aventador SVJ – 217 mph (349 km)
The top speed is 217 mph thanks to a 759-hp 6.5-liter V12 engine which is not supercharged or turbocharged and is one of the last of its type. The 0-60 mph sprint takes just 2.9 seconds.
5. Pagani Huayra – 238 mph (383 km)
The Italian hypercar’s top speed is 238 mph achieved thanks to Mercedes-AMG’s 6.0-liter twin-turbo 720-hp V12 engine. The vehicle needs just 2.2 seconds for 0-60 mph acceleration.
4. McLaren Speedtail – 250 mph (402 km)
The Speedtail develops a top speed of 250 mph thanks to a total of 1055 horsepower from the gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain.
3. Bugatti Chiron Supersport 300+ – 305 mph
With 1578 hp of power, the car sets a record of 305 mph top speed making Bugatti the first production carmaker to break a 300 mph mark.
2. Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut – 305 mph (491 km)
The hypercar has a top speed of 305 mph; its 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine delivers 1280 hp, can rev to 8500 rpm, and produces up to 1600 hp if runs on E85 fuel.
1. Hennessey Venom F5 – 311 mph (500.5 km)
The fastest car on Earth develops a maximal speed of 311 mph. Under the hood, it has a twin-turbo 6.6-liter Fury V8 engine that delivers unthinkable 1817 horsepower.
Upper picture: Lotus Envija
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