Top 10 Fastest Cars in the World
2. Koenigsegg Agera RS
Top speed: 447 km/h
The Koenigsegg Agera reached an all-time high in 2015 with the RS variant, which temporarily held the title of the world’s fastest production automobile. Now, the honour goes to…
10. Saleen S7
Top speed: 399 km/h
Tuning specialist Saleen built its first car from 2000-2004. The Saleen S7 had a 7.0-litre V8 engine that could reach 320 km/h. In 2005, with a twin-turbo unit delivering 1,000 horsepower, it was able to increase that number to 399 km/h.
9. McLaren Speedtail
Top speed: 403 km/h
Featuring unique aerodynamics and a twin-turbo 4.0-litre hybrid powertrain, the 1,036-horsepower Speedtail has become the fastest car ever built by McLaren. It sprints from 0-100 km/h in 13 seconds and flies all the way to 403 km/h.
8. Bugatti Veyron
Top speed: 407 km/h
Introduced in 2005, the Bugatti Veyron revolutionized supercars at the time. Equipped with a quad-turbo 16-cylinder engine, it became the first production automobile to exceed 250 mph (402 km/h).
7. SSC Ultimate Aero
Top speed: 412 km/h
For a brief period in 2007, the SSC Ultimate Aero was the king of speed, faster even than the Bugatti Veyron. It relied on a twin-turbo 6.3-litre V8 engine rated at 1,183 horsepower.
6. Koenigsegg Agera R
Top speed: 418 km/h
After launching the Agera in 2010, Swedish automaker Koenigsegg went a step further with the Agera R, limited to just 18 units. This supercar had a twin-turbo 5.0-litre V8.
5. Bugatti Chiron
Top speed: 420 km/h
Heir to the Veyron, the Bugatti Chiron can reach a breathtaking top speed of 420 km/h, which is limited electronically for safety reasons. Don’t worry, a faster Chiron model is coming in just a few clicks…
4. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
Top speed: 431 km/h
The Super Sport was the fastest Veyron ever made, using its 1,184 ponies to top the 430 km/h mark.
3. Hennessey Venom GT
Top speed: 435 km/h
Based on a Lotus Exige, the Venom GT was motivated by a GM-sourced 7.0-litre V8 engine. The upcoming Hennessey Venom F5 should easily break the mark set by its predecessor.
2. Koenigsegg Agera RS
Top speed: 447 km/h
The Koenigsegg Agera reached an all-time high in 2015 with the RS variant, which temporarily held the title of the world’s fastest production automobile. Now, the honour goes to…
1. Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+
Top speed: 489 km/h
With the Super Sport 300+, the Chiron became the first production car in the world to officially exceed 300 mph (480 km/h). After all, it boasts a 16-cylinder engine rated at 1,578 horsepower.
How long before Bugatti, Hennessey, Koenigsegg or some other automaker reaches 500 km/h?
