Top 10 Fastest Cars in the World
Every year, automakers keep pushing the limits of performance and speed with ultra-powerful and aerodynamic supercars.
Here you will find a ranking of the 10 fastest cars in the world as of July 2020.
Please note that only production models can appear on this list. Some manufacturers claim to be able to achieve record-breaking speeds, but these have yet to be confirmed.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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?