Many automobile aficionados and enthusiasts dream of driving the fastest car in the world, but only a few are actually able to purchase a high-speed production street-legal vehicle. Even though that auto industry continues to advance on a yearly basis, the list of the fastest street-legal cars rarely budges since producing a car that breaks the record of the current fastest car is not an easy thing to accomplish. Therefore, considering how far the need for speed has come, here is a look at the cars that have set record examples in terms of speed specification.
List of Top 10 higher speed and faster Cars In The World
10. McLaren P1 – Top Speed: 217 mph
Almost every racer of today seems to admire the 903 hp McLaren P1 since not only is it a classy car, but it makes quite a unique style statement too. A 3.8 liter Twin-Turbo V8 engine is featured in this car that enables it to sprint out from 0 to 62 mph in just 2.8 seconds with a 217 mph top speed. Shoppers who want to own this car will have to pay almost USD1.2 million for it.
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Technical Features:
– Model years: 2014– Engine: McLaren M838TQ twin-turbo 3.8 L V8 – 903 hp (horsepower)
– Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch
– Accelerates: 62mph (100km/h) in 2.8 seconds
– Top speed: 217 mph (349.2 km/h)
– Worth: USD1.2 million
9. Ferrari LaFerrari – Top Speed: 220 mph
The Ferrari LaFerrari is an aggressive and extreme sports car with a smart look that makes it appear like a jet, while the traditional cues of Ferrari that this car showcases are more than obvious. For the first time, a hybrid system has been featured by a Ferrari, which gives the LaFerrari better performance. A 6.2 liter V-12 engine, paired with two electric motors and a HY-KERS system, collectively deliver 663 lb ft of torque and 963 horsepower. As a result, the LaFerrari offers a 220 mph top speed while accelerating from 0 to 62 mps in 2.9 seconds. The LaFerrari is available for USD1.3 million.
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Technical Features:
– Model years: 2013 – 2014– Engine: 6.3 L V12, electric motor & KERS – 963 hp (horsepower)
– Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual
– Accelerates: 62mph (100km/h) in 2.9 seconds
– Top speed: 220 mph (354 km/h)
– Worth: USD1.3 million
8. Lamborghini Veneno – Top Speed: 221 mph
The ultra fast Veneno was first offered by Lamborghini as a part of their fiftieth anniversary. High quality carbon-fiber was used by Lamborghini, while giving the Veneno an extremely sporty look and style. Lamborghini also gave the Veneno a 750 horsepower generating 6.5 liter V-12 engine that they paired up with a 7 speed automatic transmission. This is why the Veneno speeds up from 0 mph to 62 mph in just 2.8 seconds reaching a 221 mph top speed, and it comes with a USD4 million price tag.
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Technical Features:
– Model years: 2013– Engine: 6.5 L V12 – 750 hp (horsepower)
– Transmission: 7-speed semi-automatic transmission
– Accelerates: 62mph (100km/h) in 2.8 seconds
– Top speed: 221 mph (355.6km/h)
– Worth: USD4 million
7. Zenvo ST1 – Top Speed: 233 mph
A 7.0 liter Corvette V8 engine is employed this power monster that is the Zenvo ST1. In fact, the engine is upgraded to Twin-Charged as a result of 1,250 hp is generated and gets the car going from 0 to 62 mph in 3.0 seconds. Considering the fact that only 15 units of the ST1 are being produced and manufactured every year, only 15 lucky individuals who can shell out approximately USD1.25 million will be able to buy it.
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Technical Features:
– Model years: 2009– Engine: Turbocharged and Supercharged 7.0L V8 – 1,250 hp (horsepower)
– Transmission: 6-speed manual
– Accelerates: 62mph (100km/h) in 3.0 seconds
– Top speed: 233 mph (375 km/h)
– Worth: USD1.25 million
6. McLaren F1 – Top Speed: 243 mph
McLaren Automotive is the designer and manufacturer of the McLaren F1, which set the record for becoming the fastest production car in the world back in 1998. The F1 is capable of reaching a 231 mph top speed when the rev limiter is enabled and a 243 mph top speed when the rev limiter has been removed. A number of proprietary designs and technologies are featured by the car, including a 6.1 L V12 engine and a 6-speed manual, while its current sale price is approximately USD5.58 million.
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Technical Features:
– Model years: 1992 – 1998– Engine: 6.1 L S70/2 V12 – 795 hp (horsepower)
– Transmission: 6-speed manual
– Accelerates: 62mph (100km/h) in 3.2 seconds
– Top speed: 243 mph (391km/h)
– Worth: USD5.58 million
5. Koenigsegg CCX – Top Speed: 245 mph
The Koenigsegg CCX finds its place right in the middle of the list of world’s current fastest cars. A twin-supercharged V8 engine has been fitted beneath the hood of the CCX that generates 678 lb ft of torque and 806 horsepower. Consequently, the CCX is capable of sprinting from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.2 seconds reaching a 245 mph top speed. Currently, the car is being sold at a price of approximately USD5.5 million.
