World’s Fastest Production Cars

Performance is the benchmark to measure the relevance of most things today. It is the same for cars. If you love the thrill of high speeds, you must have wondered about the world’s fastest cars, haven’t you? If you have, then look no further than this article.

With further adieu, let’s take a close look at the top nine fastest cars currently in existence and briefly review each.

Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut (330 MPH)

Being a performance beast, Jesko is the car with raw power and brilliance. The Swedish automaker Koenigsegg defined standards and beat world records with its release. It is the fastest car in the world right now. No other car has reached, surpassed, or even challenged the Jesko Absolut. It has a twin-turbocharged 5.0 liter V8 engine with an output of 1,600 HP on E85 fuel and 1,200 on regular gasoline and a torque of 1,106 pound-feet. 

Hennessey Venom F5 (311 MPH)

The speed of 311 is another impressive milestone breached by the Hennessey Venom F5, powered by a rear-mid-mounted 6.6-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that churns out 1817 horsepower and 1,193 lb-ft of torque. Unfortunately, the Venom F5 was produced in limited numbers of 24 units, so that may be out of your reach! 

Buggati Bolide (310 MPH)

After Chiron Super sport 300+, one of the world’s fastest hypercars, Buggati returned to the table and produced Bolide, which was even faster! Under the hood is an 8-liter quad-turbocharged W16 engine that produces 1,825 hp and 1364 lb-ft of torque. The low suspension makes it quick, with an acceleration time of 2.17 seconds. 

Buggati Chiron Super Sport 300+ (305 MPH)

The Buggati Chiron was a pioneer in crossing the 300 mph threshold. It set the tone for the coming time and higher speed. It has a monstrous 8-liter quad-turbocharged W16 engine that produces 1,600 hp and 1180 lb-ft of torque. In some ways, it is still better than the Bolide because it takes only 2.03 seconds to reach 60 mph from a standstill point. 

SSC Tuatara (283 MPH)

The Shelby Supercar company has its poster car – The Tuatara. To this day, it remains one of the world’s strongest supercars or hypercars. It has a 5.9-liter flat-plane crank twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which helps it produce a best-in-class 1,350 hp when on 91 octane fuel and up to a whopping 1m750 hp when running on E85 ethanol. The car can quickly speed up from 0 to 60mph in just 2.5 seconds.

Bugatti Veyron Super Sport (268 MPH)

The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport is yet another pioneer from the house of Volkswagen. The hypercar has an 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16 engine that produced an insane 1,200 hp and 1,106 lb-ft of torque at 3000-5000rpm. It entered the Guinness World Record as the fastest street-legal production car, with a top speed of 268 mph. 

Rimac Nevera (258 MPH)

With the world pushing for more electric vehicles to be produced, it’s fascinating to see an electric supercar as one of the fastest cars in the world. With a top speed of 258 mph and 0-60 mph acceleration time of 1.85 seconds, the Rimac Nevera has proven that electric vehicles have as much chance as gas-powered vehicles to race fast. This car comes with four electric motors that help produce 1,914 hp and 2,300 lb-ft of torque and will set you back by $2.4 million if you own one.

Aston Martin Valkyrie (250 MPH)

Aston Martin is synonymous with performance. Automakers like Bugatti and Hennessey are part of an exclusive group that also houses the famous British automaker. The Valkyrie served as a break-in cycle for the manufacturer who formed a reputation for producing great vehicles but not performance supercars. However, this hypercar is the collaborative effort of Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing, the company’s Formula One partner. Under the hood is a 6.5-liter Cosworth-sourced V12 engine mated to a hybrid system that cranks out 1,160 horsepower and 663 lb-ft of torque. Apart from having a top speed of 250 mph, the Aston Martin Valkyrie can also speed up to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds from a standstill.

McLaren Speedtail (250 MPH) 

Unlike several automakers on this list, McLaren has been in the hypercar business for a while, so it’s safe to say the brand knows what it takes to manufacture record-breaking supercars. The Speedtail is a Formula One legend, and it was the fastest car in the world at some point. Some may argue that at $2 million, the vehicle is overpriced, and rightly so. There are quicker and more powerful options with lesser price tags, but the reputation this vehicle has built over the years is why it continues to be listed amongst the fastest cars in the world. 

The McLaren Speedtail is a three-seater vehicle with a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged engine with a power output of 1,036 hp and 848 lb-ft of torque. This supercar can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds, and with a top speed of 250 mph (403 km/h), it will remain one of the fastest production cars in the world.

Summary

Technology has brought us far with these significant innovations. We can only wait in bated breath to see what is in store next and which manufacturer tops the list. For now, it is Jesko Absolut that holds the record. A few decades ago, reaching the speed limit of 200 mph was difficult, and now we are gunning for 350mph. The only way from here is onward and upward.