In the world of automobiles, speed is a major part of the equation. It all depends on what you want to use the car for, but style, design, and maximum speed are the three key players. This of course begs the question what is the fastest car in the world?
The easy answer would be to feature something in the concept stages. Or maybe we could show you a car that has more custom parts that stock ones. We could just throw a few tanks of NOS on it and call it a day, but we’re about more than that here at Auto Car Brands. We like to show you something real, something you can have with the right amount of capital.
That being said, let’s take a look at the ten fastest cars that are currently available, street legal, and unmodified. These have been tested in real world settings to ensure that the speeds are real, not some theoretical number somebody came up with. So, without further adieu, let’s see what’s out there!
The Top 10 Fastest Cars in the World
10 – The Noble M600
The Noble M600 bucked the trends of other cars on the market by taking a simplistic approach that didn’t reflect the sleek and futuristic designs of other modern super cars. It first made an appearance in June of 2011, and even this was a small reveal. The manufacturer isn’t known for their big reveals, so this one was kept low key.
The car has since gained popularity for its high speeds and widely positive reviews from users. Here are the stats that brought it to our list:
- 0-60 in 3.7 seconds
- Top speed of 225 mph
- V8 twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter engine with 650 horsepower
- Base price of $330,000
9 – The Pagani Huayra
Coming to us from the Italian manufacturer Pagani, this is the model to supersede their first masterpiece known as the Zonda. Just like the car before it, this new model is named after a South American wind which is fitting because the car’s design most certainly has an aerodynamic feel that plays into the engineering of the vehicle as well.
Only 20 of these are made each year, so let’s see what put it on our list:
- Top speed of 230 mph
- 0-60 in 3.0 seconds
- Twin TurboCharged 6.0 liter V12 engine
- Seven speed auto-manual transmission
- Starting price of $1,273,500
8 – The Zenvo ST1
This is the first super car manufactured by Zenvo automotive, a Danish sports car company who prides itself in cars with speed and style. Only fifteen of these are made and the company promises something they call “flying doctors” to keep yours up and running with all the maintenance it requires.
Let’s see what earned this car a place on our list, shall we?
- Top speed of 233 mph
- 0-60 in 2.9 seconds
- Twin-Charged 7.0 liter V8 Engine with 1,104 horsepower
- Starting price of $1,225,000
7 – The McLaren F1
McLaren put themselves on the map with this super car. The concept was simple: create something that was light, sleek, and filled with proprietary technology that others would take years to catch up to. For the longest time, this was considered the fastest car in the world and to this day it’s still recognized as a major stepping stone for the industry.
Let’s see what helped this legendary vehicle make our list:
- Top speed of 240 mph
- 0-60 in 3.2 seconds
- 60 Degree V12 Engine with 627 horsepower
- Starting price of $970,000
6 – The Koenigsegg CCX
This beautiful super car comes from yet another Swedish manufacturer. This model is a modification of the successful CC/CCR models the company made in the past. They wanted to create a car that could enter the world market, the United States especially. They showed this new model at the Geneva Motor Show in 2006.
The changes made to this new model were all focused on making it street legal and compliant. The bumper and body were modified along with additional headroom and a new engine to fill the emissions standards and common fuel usage. Here are the stats that brought it to our list:
- Top speed of 245 mph
- 0-60 in 3.2 seconds
- Starting price of $545,568
5 – Saleen S7 Twin-Tubro
Yet another car with a hefty reputation preceding it. The original S7 model from Saleen was one of the most advanced super cars ever to grace American soil. At the time, it’s 500 horsepower was beyond anything currently on the market. Time passed though and it quickly became apparent that a new model was needed. Enter the S7 Twin-Turbo
Changes to the outer design and the engine ensured that this new model wouldn’t be left to the wayside. Here’s what it’s packing:
- Top speed of 248 mph
- 0-60 in 2.8 seconds
- Twin Turbo Aluminum V8 engine with 750 horsepower
- Starting price of $555,000
4 – The 9FF GT9-R
This beauty of a vehicle was limited to only 20 units worldwide. It is based on the Porsche 911 in design, but the exterior is customizable for each owner. Let’s see what specifications brought it to our list, shall we?
- Top speed of 257 mph
- 0-60 in 2.9 seconds
- 4.0 Liter Twin-Turbo Engine with 1120 horsepower
- Starting price of $695,000
3 – The Koenigsegg Agera R
It’s no secret amongst automotive enthusiasts that Koenigsegg is one of the top manufacturers in the industry. This model from then, the 2011 Agera R is quite the machine. The car debuted at the Geneva Motor show and it was reported that the Royal Family of Oman was able to have one before it was revealed.
With specifications like these, it’s no wonder that Koenigsegg is creeping up on Bugatti’s throne for the fastest cars in the world:
- Top speed of 260 mph
- 0-60 in 2.9 seconds
- 5.0-liter V8 engine with 1099 horsepower
- Starting price of 1,600,000
2 – Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
This car once held the record for the fastest car. When production started in 2010, the first five cars were sold as “World Record Editions” that were priced at $2.4 million per. These editions were a replica of the Bugatti vehicle that came in at 267.9 miles per hour at the Volkswagens Ehra-Lessien test track in Germany.
Check out these specifications:
- Top speed of 268 mph
- 0-60 in 2.4 seconds
- 8 Liter W16 engine with 1200 horsepower
- Held the title of “Fastest Car” from 2010 to 2014
1 – Hennessy Venom GT
This is the fastest car in the world as of 2014. It was tested on February 14, 2014 at the NASA runway in Florida. The track was a mere 3.22 miles long and the car clocked in at the highest speeds currently seen from cars of this kind. Here are the specifications:
- Top speed of 270 mph
- 0-60 in 2.5 seconds
- 7.0 liter LS7 Turbocharged V8 Twin Turbo engine with 1244 horsepower
