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Top 10 Fastest Cars In The World

The pursuit to be top speed has been the race for some time now, while manufacturers are building the fastest car in the world.

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2 years ago

July 18, 2022

Oluwafemi Afolayan

The pursuit to be top speed has been the race for some time now, while manufacturers are building the fastest car in the world. Everyone is moving to be the fastest in the game from supercars to sports cars.

Over the last century, the race began to build the fastest, even more, faster than horses, capable of reaching over 100mph (miles per hour) i.e 160kph (kilometer per hour) or 44.4mps (meter per seconds). This means 200,000 steps which will take a month to achieve a car will reach this speed in an hour.

Getting cars to go faster has been a great concern even for engineers, to break the hallmark and achieve true speed. Although the Mclaren the famous automaker broke the hallmark by launching the iconic McLaren F1 that breached 240mph. This came at a time when people couldn’t handle such speed.

Fastest Cars In The World

After the launching of the McLaren F1, others like Veyron came to the scene in 2005 to surpass the record, overtaking the former with a 13mph increase which makes the Veyron speed 253mph. Then Bugatti came again which was the initial maker of the Veyron car to break the limit again by building the Veyron Super Sport in 2010 which cracked 267mph.

Ever since there’s been all manner of cars that claim to be faster. Bugatti itself replaced the Veyron with the even faster Chiron, and the target shifted to a nice round number: 300mph.

Not satisfied with the hallmark Bugatti did manage to break the 300mph in 2019 with a lightly modified Chiron Super Sport 300+

Because of growing public safety concerns, as well as the safe speed limits of tyres and other components, it has been and still is to be seen if anyone will ever be able to buy a car that can reach 300mph out of the box in production form. Still, here’s a rundown of the fastest cars in the world today.

Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut

Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut is no no doubt the fastest car in the world today. It was launched in 2022 by legendary Swedish hypercar maker Koenigsegg Automotive.

The Jesko Absolut is powered by a twin-turbo V8 (this means 8 cylinders that increase air and fuel intake nearly twice as much as the same engine would without a turbocharger) that can produce “at least” 1,600PS(horsepower) on E85 fuel(85% ethanol fuel and 15% gasoline or other hydrocarbons by volume.).

Well, how fast are we talking about here 310mph, although there’s a projection it might exceed this mark by the company’s simulations department.

Hennessey Venom F5

hennessey venom f5

Hennessey has spent the last 30 years modifying everything from Ferraris to pickup trucks to Dodge Vipers. But it’s dived into full vehicle production twice now: first was with the Lotus-derived 2011 Venom GT (capable of 270mph) and now with the Venom F5. it has a 6.6-liter twin-turbo V8 and claimed to put out more than 1,800PS

The Venom F5 is a carbon-bodied hypercar(very lightweight and moves beyond its performance) with an in-house platform.

Although it hasn’t attempted its full speed yet, it is very hopeful of reaching or exceeding 311mph. This assertion is given due to its capability of reaching 0-186mph in just 8.4 seconds. Just 24 are being made at a pre-tax price of £1.58m. Venom F5 is one of the fastest cars in the world and second on this list.

Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+

It is a general and popular saying that no list of fastest cars in the world is complete without the automaker Bagatti. Apart from being one of the foremost pioneers in the race to build the fastest cars in the world, they’ve launched a few updates and are consistent with their updates. The ‘standard’ Chiron, like the Veyron before it, is a mind-blowing piece of engineering, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be bettered.

The Chiron Super Sport 300+ is a modified version of the special Chiron Super Sport, which has become the first hypercar to reach the 300mph mark, though the electronically tested speed is capped at 273mph. The manufacturer has given permission to owners to attempt their own high-speed.

It has a 1600PS(horsepower) quad-turbo 8.0-liter W16 engine, a longer, aerodynamically-optimized body, and extensive weight-saving measures. Currently, 30 are being built, priced at £3.1m each.

SSC Tuatara

SSC is quite a big name though many people may not have heard about this monster of a car in the 2000s they held the world Guinness record for fastest car production for 3 years streak.

Now with the release of SSC Tuatara, it’s a comeback for them. The SSC Tuatara is a hypercar that has a 750PS with a highly tuned 5.9-liter V8 twin-turbo. SSC sparked controversy in 2020 when it claimed its production car recorded 316mph but reported inconsistencies in the measurement made it not to be recognized.

In 2021, using specialist measuring gear monitored by engineers. The data they provided showed the Tuatara hit 286mph and averaged nearly 283mph on both runs, enough to smash the record held by Koenigsegg since 2017. Further attempts will be made as SSC wants to try and crack the 300mph barrier.

Rimac Nevera

Rimac Nevera has come to change the narrative that electric cars can break the speed limit. Although, it is well known that electric cars a super fast but have a mark which they can reach. This is what Rimac Nevera has come to disprove.

The EV hypercar is capable of reaching a 258mph flat-out speed limit, putting it right up there with the very fastest petrol-powered cars.

It has a combined 1900PS from four electric motors powering each individual wheel, while it can also accelerate from 0-62mph in under two seconds and cover a quarter mile in 8.6 seconds.

The Nevera offers more technical innovation than just raw speed, with extremely clever torque vectoring and a sizable 120kWh battery with a claimed range of 340 miles. It also has the most powerful regenerative braking system of any EV, with a power output of up to 300kW.

McLaren Speedtail

The truth is Mclaren remains one of the makers of the world’s fastest cars. The fastest and most aerodynamically efficient McLaren to date, it’s been shown to be able to hit 250mph.

The Mclaren Speedtail uses a hybrid powertrain, with a long-used 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbo with a 312PS electric motor for a total output of 1050hp.

Although it may seem lesser than many other cars on this list, the Speedtail is designed to be a ‘hyper GT’ that’s usable and comfortable in everyday driving. It’s half a ton lighter than a Bugatti Chiron.

That incredible long body and active sleek are designed specifically to improve airflow. The Speedtail’s futuristic interior also features a central driving position, just like the record-breaking McLaren F1 of the 1990s.

Aston Martin Valkyrie

The Aston Martin Valkyrie has been a long time coming, as it was shown in concept form back in 2016. The first customer car was delivered in early 2022, showing the immense technical challenges the company has had to overcome.

Aston’s vision of the ultimate road car, the Valkyrie uses a 6.5-litre naturally-aspirated Cosworth V12 that can rev to an incredible 11,000rpm (revolution per minute) and produces 1160PS. With a kerbweight of around 1130kg (barely more than a Ford Fiesta) the Valkyrie produces more than 1PS for every kilogram it weighs.

Although its shapely body is designed primarily for downforce, Aston claims the track-focused AMR Pro version will manage over 250mph.

Koenigsegg Gemera

Yes, another Koenigsegg, but this one is unique in that it is the only true four-seater on this list. The Gemera was designed to be a comfortable, everyday GT car capable of incredible speeds, but it also has some mind-bending engineering under the skin.

It’s powered in part by a 2.0-litre, three-cylinder engine that sounds a little underpowered for a Koenigsegg. However, because it employs ‘Freevalve’ technology, it generates 600PS on its own. It can also run on ethanol and methanol, which are more environmentally friendly.

That highly effective little engine is paired to three electric motors, bringing the total power output to 1,700PS. The Gemera is claimed to reach 250mph with all-wheel drive, or 186mph with rear-wheel drive and only electric power. This isn’t your typical hybrid. 300 Gemeras will be built. It will be priced starting at around £1.4 million; however, customer deliveries will not begin until 2023. This is pretty much a great car and it will stand among the fastest cars in the world.

Koenigsegg Regera

This will be the third Koenigsegg on the list, this shows that they are a leader in the world of making the best quality cars. Meanwhile, Koenigsegg is one of the pioneers of making the fastest cars in the world today.

The Regera uses a 5.0-litre twin-turbo V8 as the previous Koenigsegg’s. Unlike other times, this time its paired to a three electric motors and a special ‘Direct Drive’ gearbox that’s lighter and more efficient than a traditional gearbox. Producing a 1500PS, and being constructed from carbon fibre and Kevla(in other words it is light and relatively strong).

According to the manufacturer, it holds the record for fastest time from 0-249mph and back to zero in 31.49 seconds.

Apark Owl

Aspark Owl will be last of our list of world fastest cars. Well, many may not be family with Apark and its Owl hypercar.

Apark is a Japanese engineering firm has been in conception since 2014, and customer deliveries are apparently commencing soon.

Apark Owl is the second electric car in this list. It is claimed toproduce an astonishing 2,012PS through it four electric motors – much like the Rimac Nevera, only even more powerful. Built on a carbon chassis (which means it is light too), while its 64kWh battery it can travel comfortably for 280 miles without charging.

Aspark claims the top speed is limited at 248.5mph, and the Owl has the ability to go from 0-60mph in just 1.69 seconds. We’ve yet to see it run, but apparently around half of the 50 models to be built have been sold, at a price of around £2.4m.

This brings us to end of the list of the Top 10 fastest cars in the world