December 13, 2024 | Peter Kinney

The Fastest Supercars In The World


Fast And Fabulous

Get Set, Ready, Accelerate! These speed heroes bring about thrills, power, and unparalleled performance. No matter how fast you want to go, they’ve got your back. Are you ready for that adrenaline rush?

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Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+

This is an incredible hypercar that’s changed the game for automotive engineering, and here’s why. It rocks a huge 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16 engine that cranks out about 1,600 PS (1,578 hp) and has a massive torque of 1,180 lb-ft (1,600 Nm).

Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+Liam Walker, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ (Cont.)

On August 2, 2019, a Bugatti test driver named Andy Wallace hit an insane top speed of 304.773 mph (490.484 km/h) at the Ehra-Lessien test track in Germany. This epic run made it the first production car ever to break the 300 mph barrier.

Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+Andy Wallace - BUGATTI Chief Pilot by Bugatti

SSC Tuatara

The famous Tuatara is made at a special factory in Richland, Washington. It was first introduced as a concept in 2011 and started being produced in late 2019. The car has different driving modes, such as Sport, Track, and Lift.

SSC TuataraSSCNA, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

SSC Tuatara (Cont.)

Designed by Jason Castriota, this car has been in the spotlight for its crazy speed records, and why not? At Space Florida's Launch and Landing Facility, Larry Caplin's Tuatara achieved a one-way speed of 295 mph (475 km/h) across 2.3 miles (3.7 km) on May 14, 2022.

SSC TuataraWikiGenesis, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Koenigsegg Agera RS

Did you know that the name “Agera” translates to “to act” in Swedish?  The Agera series was out for action from 2010 to 2018. Under the hood, the Agera RS displays a powerful 5.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that delivers an output of 1,160 hp (865 kW).

Koenigsegg Agera RSBryan S, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Koenigsegg Agera RS (Cont.)

It can even produce up to 1,341 hp, that is, 1,000 kW, with the optional 1-megawatt package. This engine allows the car to gain a two-way maximum top speed of 447 km/h (278 mph). Hence, the Agera RS is indeed one of the fastest production cars ever made.

Koenigsegg Agera RSMr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

The Veyron Super Sport measures about 4,462 mm long, 1,998 mm wide, and stands 1,204 mm tall. The wheelbase is around 2,710 mm, and it tips the scales at around 1,888 kg, which is about 4,162 lbs. 

Bugatti Veyron Super SportSupermac1961, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Bugatti Veyron Super Sport (Cont.)

As a part of the design, you will find distinctive dihedral doors and a carbon fiber monocoque structure. The car is run by an 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16 engine, which produces about 1,200 HP and a whopping 1,500 Nm of torque. 

Bugatti Veyron Super SportAlexandre Prevot, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Hennessey Venom GT

The Venom GT can reach a crazy speed of about 270.49 mph (435 km/h). Apparently, the Venom GT Spyder even managed to reach 427.4 km/h. Besides, it possesses a mid-engine layout that includes a carbon fiber body over a modified Lotus Elise/Exige chassis. 

Hennessey Venom GTAxion23, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Hennessey Venom GT (Cont.)

This beast shows off a Ricardo 6-speed manual transmission for precise gear shifts. Its rear-wheel drive has a final drive ratio of 3.36:1. In case you didn’t know, the engine’s power can also be adjusted to three settings: 800 hp, 1,000 hp, and 1,200 hp. 

Hennessey Venom GTAxion23, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

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The Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse 

Here’s something exciting. This ride can hit a top speed of 410 km/h (255 mph) with the roof closed. But, when you let the roof down, the speed gets capped at 375 km/h (233 mph). A 7-speed dual-clutch transmission enhances the overall car performance.

The Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Axion23, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

The Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse (Cont.)

Truly “grand”, this piece pumps out a max power of 1,200 PS (around 1,183 hp) at 6,400 rpm and reaches a peak torque of 1,500 Nm (about 1,106 lb-ft) between 3,000 and 5,000 rpm.  It is said that the car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.6 seconds.

The Veyron Grand Sport VitesseAlexandre Prévot, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Rimac Nevara

The Nevera has four motors, one for each wheel, and they’re all powered by liquid-cooled electric motors that use permanent magnets. On the flip side, it puts out a massive 1,914 hp and 2,360 Nm of torque, which is like 1,408 kW and 1,741 lb-ft.

Rimac NevaraMrWalkr, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Rimac Nevara (Cont.)

It has been stated that the Rimac Nevera can be up to 80% charged in under 30 minutes if you plug it into a fast charger. Similarly, it can also handle a super-quick charging rate of about 500 kW. According to the WLTP cycle, this ride will surely take you 300 miles on a full charge.

Rimac NevaraMiroslav.vajdic, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

McLaren Speedtail 

What’s different about the Speedtail is that it has CO2 emissions of approximately 357 g/km and a fuel efficiency rating of around 15.6 liters/100 km (18.1 mpg). The vehicle’s dry weight is said to be 1,499 kg, while the curb weight is around 1,597 kg or 3,521 lbs.

McLaren Speedtail Y.Leclercq©, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

McLaren Speedtail (Cont.)

The overall length happens to be 5,137 mm, with a width of 2,000 mm and a height of 1,120 mm. The Speedtail can comfortably go from 0 to 200 km/h in approximately 6.6 seconds. This means it can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in like 3 seconds.

McLaren SpeedtailAlexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Mercedes-AMG ONE 

The “One” and only automobile produces a combined output of 1,063 PS, which is approximately 1,049 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque. The car’s maximum speed is 352 km/h (218 mph). The ride also has four electric motors that give out an additional 450 kW.

Mercedes-AMG ONE Andrew Basterfield, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Mercedes-AMG ONE  (Cont.)

The Mercedes-AMG ONE, originally called Project ONE, was introduced in 2017 as a concept car. Its production began in August 2022, and deliveries to customers commenced in the second half of 2022. Mercedes-AMG reportedly plans to produce only 275 units.

Mercedes-AMG ONEMore Cars, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Lamborghini Veneno Roadster

So, Lamborghini’s Veneno Roadster is an extraordinary hypercar produced to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary. Each unit is meticulously crafted at Lamborghini’s headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy. At the heart of the Veneno lies a 6.5-liter V12 engine.

Lamborghini Veneno RoadsterLamborghini Veneno Roadster | SBX Cars by SBX Cars

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Lamborghini Veneno Roadster (Cont.)

This engine is a beast, giving out around 750 PS, that is roughly 740 hp at 8,400 rpm. Also, it has a good 690 Nm (508 lb-ft) of torque at 5,500 rpm. The car comes with a 7-speed ISR automated manual transmission, making it super fun to drive.

Lamborghini Veneno RoadsterAlexandre Prevot, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4

Apparently, this model is said to be limited to 112 units, which is a nod to the original Countach’s legacy. The Countach LPI 800-4 possesses a 6.5-liter V12 engine, which is joined with a mild hybrid system. It generates about 531 lb-ft of torque at 6,750 rpm.

Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 (Cont.)

The Countach can move from 0 to 62 mph in nearly 2.8 seconds and top out at 355 km/h (221 mph). To add to this, the magnificent power is also transmitted through a 7-speed single-clutch ISR automated manual transmission. 

Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4MrWalkr, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Ferrari LaFerrari

The lovely LaFerrari has a 6.3-liter V12 engine paired with a KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) hybrid setup. This one can allegedly accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h, which is 0 to 62 mph in just under 3 seconds.

Ferrari LaFerrariPSParrot, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Ferrari LaFerrari (Cont.)

Its V12 engine cranks around 789 horsepower at 9,000 rpm. On top of that, there’s an electric motor that kicks in another 163 PS or 120 kW, bringing the total power to a whopping 963 PS (708 kW). Along with this is an incredible torque of 900 Nm (664 lb-ft).

Ferrari LaFerrariAxion23, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Ferrari LaFerrari (Cont.)

Here’s an interesting anecdote: Hublot made about 60 of their MP-05 “LaFerrari” watches, which are hand-wound tourbillons inspired by the LaFerrari sports car. These watches are believed to have a 50-day power reserve.

Ferrari LaFerrariHublot MP-05 LaFerrari Ferrari Watch Hands-On by aBlogtoWatch


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