Top 10 Fastest Cars in the World

So here we are, the list of the top 10 fastest production cars in the world, ranked by top speed. All the cars you would expect are on the list, ranked from fastest to slowest (though calling any of these cars slow is blasphemy.) We start the list with the king of fast. Keep in mind this list only includes production cars. I’ve had a lot of comments mentioning faster cars, which aren’t actually in production.

Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

Top Speed: 267.8 mph

1200 Horsepower

Not to let SSC’s Ultimate Aero supercar keep Bugatti in second place for long, the French supercar company slapped bigger turbos and intercoolers on their previous world record holding Veyron to produce a seriously impressive 1200 horsepower. The Veyron SS still houses the same 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16 engine, but now produces 200 more horsepower. To handle the extra speed and power, Bugatti also had to revise the chassis and suspension. Only 30 Veyron Super Sport models are expected to be produced. Interestingly, the 30 cars sold to the public will be electronically limited to “only” 258 mph.

Hennessey Venom GT

Hennessey Venom GT

Top Speed: 265.7 mph

1244 Horsepower

The relative newcomer from Texas-based car tuner-made-manufacturer Hennessey is an impressive machine, to say the least. Sporting a twin turbo 7.0-liter V8 producing a massive 1,244 hp, the Venom GT beat a world record set by the Koenigsegg Agera R in February as being the fastest accelerating production car in the world when it did a run from 0-300 km/h in 13.63 seconds. That’s fast. Technically, the Venom GT is faster than the Bugatti Veyron above, because the production version of the Bugatti is limited to 258 mph from the factory, but since what’s official is official, we still have to put the Venom below the Veyron. But only for now; Hennessey claims that given a longer track (this one was 2.9 miles long and Bugatti had 5.6 miles to hit their speed,) the Venom GT can hit over 275 mph. Plus, if you have $1.2 million, a Venom GT can still be yours.

SSC Ultimate Aero

SSC Ultimate Aero TT

Top Speed: 256 mph

1183 Horsepower

Boutique supercar maker Shelby Super Cars (SSC) unleashed the Ultimate Aero in 2007, destroying the more expensive Bugatti Veyron’s top speed record. The car in question was a 2007 model – since then, SSC has upgraded the Aero to include an all-new twin-turbo V8 engine (half the size of the Veyron,) producing 1287 hp, giving the car a theoretical top speed of 290 mph. Nope, that’s not a typo. It’s also theoretical. SSC says given a long enough road, they could get the car up to 270 mph. That would break the Veyron’s record again, but let’s see if they ever get around to it.

 

Koenigsegg CCXR

Koenigsegg CCXR

Top Speed: 250 mph

1018 Horsepower

Although the Koenigsegg CCR broke the top speed record in 2005 on a totally unfair circular track, the updated CCXR has a better engine, aerodynamics, and, well, pretty much everything else. I’d love to see the Swedish company get this out on the VW test track, which is the same track on which the Veyron was tested (and a straight line, not a circle.)

Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo

Saleen S7 Twin Turbo

Top Speed: 248 mph

750 Horsepower

Saleen’s first car not based on an existing model, the S7 supercar grabbed a lot of attention when it was released in 2000. An updated Twin-Turbo model followed shortly afterward, providing 750 hp and a 248 mph top speed. Saleen offers a competition package increasing power to 1000 hp, which brings the top speed up to a rumored 260 mph. Interest has dropped for the S7, but if they can come back and claim a top speed close to Bugatti and SSC, we might see some more of Saleen’s supercar in the near future.

McLaren F1

McLaren F1

Top Speed: 240.14

627 Horsepower

Can you believe this? The McLaren F1 was made in 1994, and it’s still one of the fastest cars in the world. This happens to be the first car on this list I would purchase if I had the cash. Produced from 1993 to 1998, the F1 still sells for well over $1 million each, and I have a feeling it will only appreciate over the years. This is a timeless car and will remain on the all-time greatest car list for decades to come. Even though it’s no longer the fastest production car in the world anymore, it’s still the fastest naturally-aspirated road car in the world, sporting a special 6.1-liter V12 capable of biting your head off.

 

Ferrari Enzo

Ferrari Enzo

Top Speed: 226 mph

651 Horsepower

Ferrari’s most recent mega-car seems to have people crashing it left and right, but the drivers always walk away fine (physically.) With only 400 Enzos ever made, the value of the car goes up with each wreck. Sporting a naturally-aspirated 6.0-liter V12, the Enzo is beginning to show its age, but remains one of the fastest cars in the world. Until Ferrari’s next mega-ultra-super-duper-car, of course.

Aston Martin One-77

Aston Martin One-77

Top Speed: 220 mph

750 Horsepower

The newest entry in our list, the Aston Martin One-77 is a very limited edition (only 77 made, who’d have thought?) supercar. Originally the top speed was estimated at a relatively paltry 200 mph but later tests confirmed a top speed of 220.007 mph. The 3,307 lb car can rocket from zero to sixty in 3.5 seconds thanks to its 750 horsepower, 7.3-liter V12 engine and six-speed automated manual gearbox.

Pagani Zonda F Clubsport

Pagani Zonda F

Top Speed: 215 mph

640 Horsepower

Powered by a 7.3-liter AMG-built V12, the 640 horsepower Pagani Zonda F Clubsport created ripples in the car community when it lapped the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife test track in only 7:24.7 seconds. A very impressive car – I’m actually confused as to why it’s not higher on the list, although Pagani claims that without the car’s aerodynamic equipment (added to increase cornering ability,) the Zonda F Clubsport would have a top speed of 220 mph.

Jaguar XJ220

Jaguar XJ 220

Top Speed: 213 mph

549 Horsepower

Even older than the McLaren F1, the Jaguar XJ220 has been on this list since 1992. Sporting a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6, the XJ220…wait…a 3.5-liter V6? 217 mph in 1992? That’s some seriously impressive engineering. Be sure to check out the Pininfarina version as well.

Pushed off the Top 10 List:

Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SV213 mph
Porsche Carrera GT209 mph
McLaren Mercedes SLR207 mph



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  1. Satyajit Mahalabish says:

    Good car,

  2. Craig says:

    You really need to update this web site .. the Veyron is no the fastest car

  3. aravind singh says:

    yes, its a good and fastest car

  4. William says:

    what’s better lambo m lp640 or lanbo m lp670-4 sv

  5. damarioe says:

    well that vcar need to step he's game up because the buggatti…… sssssssssssssssssssssssuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucccccccccccccccckkkkkkkkkkkkssssssssssssss

    GO V-CAR

  6. brendan says:

    the ssc ultimate areo is the fastest car in the world at 257 mph beating the bugati veyron at 253 mph.

  7. Gavynn says:

    You all are wrong Bugatti Veyron is not the fastest car neither is the SSC Ultimate Aero.The new fastest car is Bugatti Veyron Super Sport with a top speed of 268 mph achieved on the Volkswagen proving grounds of Ehra-Lesien.The engine just has enlarged turbos and intercoolers to give 1200 Hp and also this version has shredded a lot of weight.

  8. Alright everybody the list has been updated. Sorry it took so long. New pictures, new stats, new info, and current data.

    Enjoy!

  9. abhi says:

    tht's called a fastest car

    Bugatti veryon i love u

  10. ZACEIEY says:

    bugatti veyronss is crazy fast (im only 7)

  11. jeremy c says:

    bugatti is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy faster than captin slow at hi fastest speed record

  12. fastest car in the world says:

    Ferrari Enzo…mmmmm..great car.

  13. viper says:

    ok so the hennessey venom gt is the fastest car in the world. top speed at 272mph! with a zero-60 of 2.3 seconds F the Veyron freakin ugly crap oh and the hennessey venom 2000 is faster than the veyron with a top speed of 270mph and zero-60 at 2.4sec

  14. Tires says:

    I myself prefer the Saleen S7

  15. knightrider says:

    buggati veyron super sport is d fastest car . its proved man!!!!!!!! it reaaallllyyyyy……………………….

    sssssssssuuuuuuuuccccccccccckkkkkkkkkkkkkksssssssssss…..

    dude

  16. ($jordan$) :) says:

    fastest cars i've ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  17. astonmartinone77 says:

    How come the Aston Martin One 77 isn't on the list it can do 220.007 mph????

  18. David P.Curcione says:

    1. The Dagget Gt #1 The second Fastest Supercar Model is on market too! The Top Speed is (300) Miles Per Hour too! Top Speed is 310 Miles Per Hour too! Maxium Speed too! The Code 1 Will Limit the Speed of Dagget Gt #1 to (190 Miles per hour too! The Second Code in Computer speed Controll to maxium Limit of 310 Miles Per Hour too! true! Thankyou,

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  20. andrew says:

    nice list, good work!

  21. jason says:

    I got to say bugatti veyron is really very fast but if they can put saleen 27's style i would like it even more

  22. Roshan says:

    Bugatti company are really popular

  23. LEEHENYUE says:

    Bugatti is the fastest

  24. Nellie Nantz says:

    My spouse and i surely need to think far more in that direction to see things i can do regarding this.

  25. David P.Curcione says:

    The Second Fastest Car is Dagget Gt is a 2000 Horse Power Engine too! Top Speed is 314 Miles Per Hour too! It is Street Legal to On Roads Or Highways too! Or Salt Flats in Navada State too! True Rated Second Place of the Fastest Supercars Record top Speeds to true!! The Record Code is Limited up top Speed in the U.S. is 200 Miles Per Hour too! Secord Code Is for Maxium Peak Speed of 314 Miles Per Hour too! True!!!

  26. David P.Curcione says:

    1. 4th Fastest Supercar is the Bugutti Vernon Hit Speed of 268 Miles Per Hour to top Speed:Too! 4th Place of the top 10 Fastest Supercar Records Stands today too! It street Legal too!

  27. the motoring says:

    I like jaguar coz it goes very fast with in few seconds.
    http://themotoring.com/UsedCarsForSale.aspx

  28. Tim says:

    Koenigsegg Agera R is the fastest car in the world with a top speed of 273 mph.

  29. damcy says:

    Guys those fantastic CARS were all 9ice but i lov bugatti veyron most. Like Veyron

  30. Sandeep says:

    super cars of the world!!!!!!! superb

  31. bugatti lover says:

    i think bugatti is the most expensive cars all of cars and i like bugatti it is very fast and it speed is 268 mph this is my dream car i want o buy it i learbed very well and hard working for do i buy it hehehehhehe i hope so.

  32. aydan says:

    Thrust SSC most super car in the world….faster than sound,,,,

  33. kendel p says:

    the bugati ss hat not yet been tested on road so nothn can be said

  34. bugatti lover says:

    hahahahaha your right but i like it

  35. don says:

    i feel like stealing all these car.

  36. jennifier says:

    cool…
    very impressive…
    stylish …
    hot looking cars..

  37. Elizabeth says:

    OK so wich is realy the fastes car in the world?
    Please I’m curious!

  38. the very best cars.

  39. these cars r very best.

  40. Shelly Sandy says:

    thes car are are the best I love this.

  41. David says:

    1. New Bugatti Vernon Super Sport Second New #2: the Speed rcord 462 KL/N Per Hour to; or 286.44 Miles Per Hour too! Fastest Legal Supercar in the 50 States too!

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