Looking for the fastest cars in the world? You’re in the right place…
If you’ve got the need for speed, and a healthy bank balance, you might be in the market for the fastest car you can get your hands on. But what are the fastest cars in the world right now?
There are plenty of cars out there which will break the 250mph barrier these days, and even some which can touch 300mph. There’s some incredible engineering which goes into making cars achieve these bonkers top speeds including massive engines, aerodynamic trickery and electrical assistance.
The fastest cars in the world
Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut
Bugatti Chiron Supersport 300+
SSC Tuatara
Hennessey Venom F5
Rimac Nevera
McLaren Speedtail
Koenigsegg Regera
Aston Martin Valkyrie
Pagani Huayra
Lamborghini Revuelto
1. Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut – over 310mp
he Jesko Absolut is set to be the most insane offering yet. It uses a twin-turbocharged V8 engine which pushes 1,600hp when running on race fuel, and it’ll do 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds.
Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut
The Swedish brand also says that this car will do over 310mph, however this does come with a caveat. You see the Jesko Absolut has never actually hit this top speed in real life, these predictions are based on computer simulations, so time will tell if it can actually live up to these wild expectations.
2. 300+ – 304 mph Bugatti Chiron Supersport
The world’s fastest car is likely associated with the venerable Bugatti Veyron for those who grew up in the 2000s. The Bugatti Chiron Supersport 300+, an 8.0-liter, quad-turbocharged, 1,600 horsepower mega machine that can reach speeds of over 300 mph, is the result of carrying over the essence of that particular automobile.
Over 300+ Bugatti Chiron Supersport
At Volkswagen’s Ehra-Lessien test track, the French company tested it, and it achieved a speed of 304 mph. Since the Chiron 300+ could only complete the run in one direction, it does not now hold the official world record. For some reason, Bugatti chose not to shatter the record by doing it twice in opposite directions. Perhaps since the Chiron will soon be replaced,While the Bugatti Chiron’s complicated W16 engine is mightily impressive, sometimes you just can’t beat a whopping great V8 with a couple of turbos strapped to it. The SSC Tuatara (Too-ah-ta-ra) has a twin-turbocharged V8 which puts out up to 1,750hp when it’s running on ethanol, however there is some controversy You see, SSC claimed the Tuatara actually managed 331mph in October 2020 to make it the world’s fastest car — but later admitted to a GPS error that depicted that speed wrongly. Tests in early 2022 saw the car hit an actual top speed of 295mph, not exactly slow.around the official toThe folks in the USA are smashing the top speed game recently, with fourth place going to another all-American supercar. The Hennessey Venom F5 has a 6.6-litre twin-turbocharged V8 with 1,817hp and 1,617Nm of torque.
p speed.That’s enough to launch it from 0-60mph in 2.6 seconds, and it’ll go onto a top speed of 272mph – for now. Hennessey wants to get even more out of the F5, with the firm targetingElectric cars offer instant acceleration thanks to the torque from their electric motors, however the added weight of the batteries can limit them in terms of top speed. This isn’t the case for the Rimac Nevera though.
a top speed of over 300mph in 2024This ballistic EV hypercar has four electric motors, producing a whopping 1,914hp and 2,300Nm of torque. That’s enough to launch it from 0-60mph in just 1.9 seconds, and it can go on to a top speed of 256mph. It’s made almost entirely out of carbon fibre to keep the weight down, but this isn’t just some stripped-out drag racer. The interior is a lovely place to be and you still get all the luxuries you’d expect of a car that costs £2 million.That’s faster than its last three-seat car — the legendary McLaren F1. Its super-slippery bodywork lacks drag-inducing wings and means it looks like something ripped straight from a futuristic cyberpunk film. Just think about carrying two of youMatching the Speedtail is the Koenigsegg Regera, the second car on this list from the Swedish brand. It touts a twin-turbo V8 engine and an electric motor that produce a total of 1,500hp.r mates at that speed…Unlike any other car on this list, the Regera can go from 0-250mph using just one gear. Yep, no matter if you’re cruising at 30mph or aiming to hit its 250mph top speed (on a closed course, not the M1) you’ll be in the same gear. Seems a little bonkers.Mounted behind the driver is a 6.5-litre hybrid V12 with 1,160hp, capable of pushing this F1 inspired road-racer from 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds. Not really surprising when you realise that it weighs just over a tonne.The Pagani Huayra is a fantastic looking car. Every detail is exquisite, and it’s more than just a pin-up as well. It has an AMG derived twin-turbocharged V12 engine putting out 730hp and 1,000Nm of torque, enough for a top speed of 238mph.In a world of downsizing and forced induction, the lunatics at Lamborghini have stuck with a naturally aspirated V12 for its new flagship Revuelto. That’s not to say it’s completely unassisted, as you also get three electric motors to boost the power.
New Lamborghini Revuelto
Specifically, you get a combined 1,015hp, more than any road-going Lamborghini ever made. 0-60mph is dealt with in 2.5 seconds, and it’ll go on to a top speed of 217mph.
2. Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio – 191mph
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Fancy a ballistic saloon car? Look no further than the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. This twin-turbo V6 saloon delivers a stonking 510hp, all of which is sent to the rear wheels only. Keep it straight and it’ll manage 191mph with enough space. And, this is in a car that you could quite easily take the kids to school in — and probably embarrass them a bit with the raucous exhaust.
For something just as capable on a track as it is crossing the continent, the BMW M8 Competition is a seriously impressive GT car. Given enough room, it’ll top 190mph if you splash out for the M Driver’s Pack. It’s not a stripped-out race car, though. It’s laden with luxury touches, has an impressive infotainment system and it’s genuinely very comfortable.If the M8 doesn’t tickle your fancy, maybe the Audi RS7 Performance will. It’s a GT car with a 4.0-litre V8 under the bonnet, just like the BMW, however it can’t quite match it in terms of top speed. Despite this, when we drag raced an RS7 against an M8 the Audi emerged victorious over the quarter mile by almost half a second.Looking for a slightly left-field alternative to the typical German GT cars? The Lexus LC500 is a gorgeous coupe with a thumping great V8 engine under the bonnet. The interior is a lovely place to eat up the motorway miles, and it’s properly rapid as well. With a top speed of 168mph, and 0-60mph taken care of in 4.6 seconds, you’re not going to be disappointed when you plant your rigIf you’re looking for an easy way to change your car, carwow is the place to go. You can sell your old car, and get a great deal on a new one, all through a network of trusted dealer and all from the comfort of your own home.ht foot.Buying your next car through carwow is just as straight forward. Configure your ideal model and our dealers will come back to you with the lowest prices, all without the hassle of haggling on the forecourts. The car can even be delivered to your door.