The 7 Fastest Cars of All Time

Speed is one of the most thrilling aspects of driving a car. Whether it's on a racetrack, a highway, or a drag strip, there's something exhilarating about pushing a machine to its limits and feeling the adrenaline rush. But which cars are the fastest of all time? How do they achieve such incredible speeds? And what does it take to own one of these speed demons? In this article, we'll answer these questions and more as we rank the 7 fastest cars of all time based on their verified or claimed top speeds. We'll also look at some of the features, specs, and stories behind these amazing vehicles. Let's get started!

7. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport - 268 mph

The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport was once the fastest production car on Earth, with a quad-turbocharged W16 motor that produces 1,183 horsepower. It set a Guinness World Record in 2010 by reaching 268 mph on Volkswagen's Ehra-Lessien test track in Germany. The Veyron Super Sport has a sleek aerodynamic design, a carbon-fiber body, and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Only 30 units were made, each costing around $2.4 million.

6. Hennessey Venom GT - 270 mph

The Hennessey Venom GT is a modified version of the Lotus Exige, with a twin-turbocharged 7.0-liter V8 engine that delivers 1,244 horsepower. It achieved a top speed of 270 mph in 2014 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, but it was not officially recognized by Guinness because it only ran in one direction and did not meet the production criteria. The Venom GT has a lightweight carbon-fiber body, a six-speed manual gearbox, and an adjustable rear wing. Only 13 units were built, each selling for $1.2 million.

5. Koenigsegg Agera RS - 278 mph

The Koenigsegg Agera RS is a Swedish hypercar that broke the world record for the fastest production car in 2017 by hitting 278 mph on a public road in Nevada. It has a twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V8 engine that generates 1,160 horsepower. It also has a carbon-fiber and aluminum chassis, a seven-speed paddle-shift transmission, and an active rear spoiler. The Agera RS is limited to 25 units, each costing around $2.5 million.

4. SSC Tuatara - 282 mph

The SSC Tuatara is an American supercar that claimed the title of the fastest production car in 2020 by reaching 282 mph on a closed road in Nevada. However, the validity of this claim was disputed by some experts and media outlets due to inconsistencies in the video and GPS data. The Tuatara has a twin-turbocharged 5.9-liter V8 engine that produces 1,750 horsepower on E85 fuel. It also has a carbon-fiber body, a seven-speed automated manual transmission, and a drag coefficient of 0.279. The Tuatara is expected to have a production run of 100 units, each priced at $1.9 million.

3. Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ - 304 mph

The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ is the first production car to break the 300 mph barrier, achieving a top speed of 304 mph in 2019 at Volkswagen's Ehra-Lessien test track in Germany. It has an upgraded version of the W16 engine that powers the Veyron Super Sport, with four turbochargers and 1,578 horsepower. It also has a longer and more aerodynamic body, a modified suspension system, and specially designed Michelin tires. The Chiron Super Sport 300+ is limited to 30 units, each costing around $3.9 million.

2. Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut - >330 mph (estimated)

The Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut is the latest contender for the title of the fastest car in the world, with a projected top speed of over 330 mph according to the manufacturer. It has a twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V8 engine that delivers up to 1,600 horsepower on E85 fuel. It also has a revolutionary nine-speed multi-clutch transmission, a carbon-fiber monocoque, and a low-drag design. The Jesko Absolut is expected to have a production run of 125 units, each costing around $3 million.

1. Hennessey Venom F5 - >311 mph (claimed)

The Hennessey Venom F5 is the successor to the Venom GT, and it claims to be the fastest car in the world with a top speed of over 311 mph. It has a twin-turbocharged 6.6-liter V8 engine that pumps out 1,817 horsepower. It also has a carbon-fiber chassis, a seven-speed single-clutch transmission, and a drag coefficient of 0.33. The Venom F5 is planned to have a production run of 24 units, each selling for $2.1 million.

These are the 7 fastest cars of all time, as of now. Of course, speed records are constantly being challenged and broken, so this list may change in the future. But for now, these are the cars that have pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering and performance to the extreme. Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!