Human beings are naturally curious. This virtue (or defect, as the case may be) has led mankind to push certain limits on time. One of the fields where this happens is the automotive industry. A large percentage of the vehicles on the market do not stand out for their performance. Rather, they are practical choices that get people from one point to another. But the engineers of some of the most prestigious car brands in the world, who are also curious people, ask themselves time and time again what is the maximum speed we will be able to reach.
From this recurrent doubt born this list of the fastest cars in the world. An exclusive selection where few cars are selected. In Techidence, we have compiled the fastest models, the beasts of the motor world that can exceed 400 km/h. Do you want to know them? stay with us!
10. McLaren Speedtail
We start with the McLaren Speedtail, which was presented in 2019. With Formula 1 car DNA, it features a three-seat design where the driver is in the center. Its engine is a 4-liter hybrid V8, a differential fact with respect to the rest of the cars included in this list. The maximum speed capable of reaching is about 402 km/h. For the moment, that is the figure given by the brand, although no tests have been published. We will have to, in this case, trust McLaren.
| McLaren Speedtail | |
|---|---|
| Motor | Twin-turbo Displacement: 4.0 liter V8 hybrid |
| Power | 1,035 hp |
| Motor torque: | 1149.7 nM |
| Time 0-100 km / h | 2.5 seconds |
| Maximum speed | 402.34 km / h |
| Price | $2.2 million |
| Units produced | 106 |
9. Bugatti Veyron
Bugatti is another supercar brand that is usually present in this type of rankings. The Veyron has the honor of being the first production car to exceed 250 mph, or what is the same, 400 km/h. It has an 8-liter V8 engine. In April 2005, it achieved a record of 408 km/h.
| Bugatti Veyron | |
|---|---|
| Motor | Quad-turbo Displacement: 8000 cc W16 |
| Power | 987 hp |
| Motor torque: | 1250.03 nM |
| Time 0-100 km / h | 2.8 seconds |
| Maximum speed | 408.77 km / h |
| Price | $1.7 million |
| Units produced | 178 |
8. SSC Ultimate Aero
The SSC Ultimate Aero is a car that was able to steal the limelight from the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport. In 2007 it achieved the mark of almost 412 km/h. In 2013, this model was discontinued, although the brand is already working on a new model. Surpassing the Bugatti Veyron was possible thanks to its 6300cc V8 engine with two turbos.
| SSC Ultimate Aero | |
|---|---|
| Motor | Twin-turbo Displacement: 6300 cc V8 |
| Power | 1,183 hp |
| Motor torque: | 1483.22 nM |
| Time 0-100 km / h | 2.7 seconds |
| Maximum speed | 411.99 km / h |
| Price | $600,000 |
| Units produced | Unknown |
7. Koenigsegg Agera R
The Koenigsegg Agera R was in production for 3 years, between 2011 and 2014. The engine used in this case was a 5-liter V8 with which it reached 885 hp. With it, the Koenigsegg Agera R managed to exceed 418 km/h, a truly spectacular figure, especially considering that it had a lower performance engine than other rivals in this list.
| Koenigsegg Agera R | |
|---|---|
| Motor | Twin-turbo Displacement: 5000 cc V8 |
| Power | 885 hp |
| Motor torque: | 1199.87 nM |
| Time 0-100 km / h | 2.7 seconds |
| Maximum speed | 418.43 km / h |
| Price | $2 million |
| Units produced | 18 |
6. Bugatti Chiron
We warned you that we were going to mention Bugatti a few more times. The Chiron is a car with an 8-liter twin-turbocharged W16 engine. It manages to reach 100 km/h in just 2.6 seconds. The top speed recorded is 420 km/h. Only half a thousand units have been produced. Its owners will have enjoyed 1479 horsepower and a torque of almost 1600 nm.
| Bugatti Chiron | |
|---|---|
| Motor | Twin-turbo Displacement: 8000cc W16 |
| Power | 1,479 hp |
| Motor torque: | 1599.82 nM |
| Time 0-100 km / h | 2.6 seconds |
| Maximum speed | 420.04 km / h |
| Price | $3 million |
| Units produced | 500 approximately |
5. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
The Veyron has been around for more than three lustrums since it was introduced. However, the Italian firm has reinforced it to achieve a spectacular figure of 431 km/hour. This is the case of the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, which was specially built for the World Record Edition race.
| Bugatti Veyron Super Sport | |
|---|---|
| Motor | Quad-turbo Displacement: 8000cc W16 |
| Power | 1,184 hp |
| Motor torque: | 1499.49 nM |
| Time 0-100 km / h | 2.5 seconds |
| Maximum speed | 431.3 km / h |
| Price | $2.7 million |
| Units produced | 30 |
4. Hennessey Venom GT
Venom GT is the name of the car capable of reaching 435 km/h. This mark was reached in February 2014 and it was thanks to its 1244 hp. Its engine has two turbochargers, has a displacement of 7000cc, and is a powerful V8. Only 13 Venom GT have been built in the world.
| Hennessey Venom GT | |
|---|---|
| Motor | Twin-turboC engine: 7000cc V8 |
| Power | 1,244 hp |
| Motor torque: | 1565.93 nM |
| Time 0-100 km / h | 2.7 seconds |
| Maximum speed | 434.52 km / h |
| Price | $1.2 million |
| Units produced | 13 |
3. Koenigsegg Agera RS
We return to Koenigsegg to tell you, in this case, about the Agera RS. This is nothing more than an upgraded version of the Koenigsegg Agera R of which only 25 units were manufactured. The top speed recorded for this car does not exceed 450 km/h by a little. This record is possible thanks to its 5000cc displacement, its V8 engine, and its 1341 hp.
| Koenigsegg Agera RS | |
|---|---|
| Motor | Twin-turbo Displacement: 5000cc V-8 |
| Power | 1,341 hp |
| Motor torque: | 1572.7 nM |
| Time 0-100 km / h | 2.6 seconds |
| Maximum speed | 447.4 km / h |
| Price | $2.5 million |
| Units produced | 25 |
2. Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+
Bugatti is back with another of its automotive masterpieces. The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ managed to reach 489 km/h thanks to its 8-liter W16 engine and 1578 hp.
| Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ | |
|---|---|
| Motor | Quad-turbo Displacement: 8000cc W16 |
| Power | 1,578 hp |
| Motor torque: | 1599.82 nM |
| Time 0-100 km / h | 2.6 seconds |
| Maximum speed | 489.24 km / h |
| Price | $3.8 million |
| Units produced | 30 |
1. SSC Tuatara
We come to the fastest car on this list. The SSC Tuatara has the honor of topping the ranking with a mark that exceeds 500 km/h. Only 100 units have been produced of this model that with its 5.9-liter engine reaches 1750 hp. To get your hands on it, all you need to do is save $1.6 million.
| SSC Tuatara | |
|---|---|
| Motor | Flat plane cranck Displacement: 5900cc V8 |
| Power | 1,750 hp |
| Motor torque: | 1735.4 nM |
| Time 0-100 km / h | 2.5 seconds |
| Maximum speed | 508.55 km / h |
| Price | $1.6 million |
| Units produced | 100 |
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