There was once a time when the Mercedes 35 HP was the fastest car in the world. With a max speed of just over 53 miles per hour, it was the world’s fastest car the year it debuted in 1901. It’s nearly 125 years later, and now the fastest cars can reach astonishingly swift speeds over five times that amount. The limit keeps getting pushed as to how fast a car can go. If you’re a car enthusiast who loves cars that reach amazingly high speeds, keep on reading.
The online automotive news publication, Top Speed, has ranked the Fastest Cars In the World based on their record-high speeds. 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the list and has added supplemental information from TopSpeed on details such as price, horsepower, type of engine, and zero-to-60 miles per hour acceleration time.
You’ll find familiar favorites on the list, such as Bugatti and McLaren. However, you’ll also find some powerful lesser-known brands made the cut as well. Don’t expect to see major brands, such as Ford or Dodge on this list. These cars are expensive, boutique brands, with most costing in the millions of dollars. Unsurprisingly, it takes a great deal of engineering and technology to design cars this powerful, and they aren’t for the average car buyer.
According to TopSpeed data, the title of the world’s fastest automobile currently belongs to the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut. This hypercar was originally revealed in 2020 and boasts a twin-turbo V-8 engine, an aerodynamic profile finely tuned through computational fluid dynamics, and lightweight carbon fiber construction. It reaches an incredible top speed of over 300 mph.
Let’s not count out the French-made Bugatti Bolide, which as the third-fastest car is not far behind in this race. This Bugatti easily breaks the 300-mph barrier with its 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16 engine delivering 1,825 horsepower. Unsurprisingly, this car is not cheap and generally goes for roughly $4.3 million. (Here are the most outrageous car collections in the world.)
Here is a look at the fastest cars in the world.
Why We’re Writing About the World’s Fastest Cars
It wasn’t very long ago that people believed achieving a speed of 300 miles per hour was impossible. Today, the fastest car has surpassed that. The automotive industry continues to transform at a rapid pace, with each brand trying to outdo the other. Additionally, the global sports car market is big business, projected to reach USD 80,990 million in 2024. And finally, autophiles who are fascinated with the latest innovations must keep up with the changing landscape.
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26. Bugatti EB110 SS Dauer Lightweight
The Bugatti EB110 SS Dauer Lightweight has a top speed of 230 mph with a 705-horsepower, 3.5-liter quad-turbo V-12 engine. Selling for $1.15 million, it can go from 0-60 mph in 3.14 seconds.
25. Mercedes CLK GTR Super Sport
The Mercedes CLK GTR Super Sport has a top speed of 232 mph with a 711-horsepower, 7.3-liter V-12 engine. Selling for $1.5 million, it can go from 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds.
24. Pagani Huayra R
The Pagani Huayra R has a top speed of 238 mph with an 850-horsepower, 6.0-liter V-12 engine. Selling for $2.9 million, it can go from 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds.
23. McLaren F1
The McLaren F1 has a top speed of 241 mph with a 618-horsepower, 6.1-liter V-12 engine. Selling for $20.5 million, it can go from 0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds.
22. Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
The Saleen S7 Twin Turbo has a top speed of 248 mph with a 750-horsepower, 7.0-liter V-8 engine. Selling for $555,000, it can go from 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds.
21. Aspark Owl
The Aspark Owl has a top speed of 249 mph with a 2,012 horsepower engine that is comprised of four permanent magnet synchronous motors. Selling for $2.8 million, it can go from 0-60 mph in 1.69 seconds.
20. Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro
The Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro has a top speed of 250 mph with a 1,000-horsepower, 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V-12 engine. Selling for $4.2 million, it can go from 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds.
19. McLaren Speedtail
The McLaren Speedtail has a top speed of 250 mph with a 1,035-horsepower, twin-turbo, 4.0-liter V-8 hybrid engine. Selling for $2.2 million, it can go from 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds.
18. Bugatti Veyron
The Bugatti Veyron has a top speed of 254 mph with a 987 horsepower, quad-turbo, 8.0-liter W-16 engine. Selling for $1.7 million, it can go from 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds.
17. Koenigsegg Regera
The Koenigsegg Regera has a top speed of 255 mph with a 1,500 horsepower, 5.9-liter V-8 twin-turbocharged + three electric motors engine. Selling for $1.9 million, it can go from 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds.
16. SSC Ultimate Aero
The SSC Ultimate Aero has a top speed of 256 mph with a 1,183 horsepower, twin-turbo, 6.3-liter V-8 engine. Selling for $600,000, it can go from 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds.
15. Rimac Nevera
The Rimac Nevera has a top speed of 258 mph with a 1,914 horsepower, four-electric motor engine. Selling for $2 million, it can go from 0-60 mph in 1.85 seconds.
14. Koenigsegg Agera R
The Koenigsegg Agera R has a top speed of 260 mph with a 1,124 horsepower, twin-turbo, 5.0-liter V-8 engine. Selling for $2 million, it can go from 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds.
13. Bugatti Chiron
The Bugatti Chiron has a top speed of 261 mph with a 1,479 horsepower, quad-turbo, 8.0-liter W-16 engine. Selling for $3 million, it can go from 0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds.
12. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport has a top speed of 268 mph with a 1,184 horsepower, quad-turbo, 8.0-liter W-16 engine. Selling for $2.7 million, it can go from 0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds.
11. Hennessey Venom GT
The Hennessey Venom GT has a top speed of 270 mph with a 1,244 horsepower, twin-turbo, 7.0-liter V-8 engine. Selling for $1.2 million, it can go from 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds.
10. Koenigsegg One:1
The Koenigsegg One:1 has a top speed of 273 mph with a 1,341 horsepower, twin-turbo, 5.0-liter V-8 engine. Selling for $2.85 million, it can go from 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds.
9. Koenigsegg Agera RS
The Koenigsegg Agera RS has a top speed of 278 mph with a 1,341 horsepower, twin-turbo, 5.0-liter V-8 engine. Selling for $2.5 million, it can go from 0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds.
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7. SSC Tuatara
The SSC Tuatara has a top speed of 295 mph with a 1,750 horsepower, 5.9-liter flat-plane crank V-8 engine. Selling for $1.6 million, it can go from 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds.
6. Koenigsegg CC850
The Koenigsegg CC850 has a top speed of 300 mph with a 1,385 horsepower, twin-turbo 5.0-liter V-8 engine. Selling for $3.65 million, it can go from 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds.
5. Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+
The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ has a top speed of 304 mph with a 1,578 horsepower, quad-turbo, 8.0-liter W-16 engine. Selling for $3.8 million, it can go from 0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds.
4. SP Automotive Chaos
The SP Automotive Chaos has a top speed of 310 mph with a 3,065 horsepower, twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-10 engine. Selling for $14.4 million, it can go from 0-60 mph in 1.8 seconds.
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2. Hennessey Venom F5
The Hennessey Venom F5 has a top speed of 311 mph with a 1,817 horsepower, twin-turbo 6.6-liter V-8 engine. Selling for $2.1 million, it can go from 0-60 mph in 3 seconds.
1. Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut
The Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut has a top speed of 330 mph with a 1,600 horsepower, twin-turbo 5.0-liter V-8 engine. Selling for $2.8 million, it can go from 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds.
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