The fastest cars in the world are also, unsurprisingly among the most expensive and exclusive cars you can buy. The pursuit of top speed has long captivated performance car brands, and continues to this day even as the motoring world starts to move into electric age. 100 years ago, the race to build cars the fastest car had taken cars from being barely faster than horses to being capable of well, surpassing the speed of aircrafts. Let’s take a look at some of the fastest cars in the world;
•Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut
The “fastest ever” car on sale comes with a very large caveat; its top speed is theoretical for now and based on calculations. Still, legendary Swedish hyper car maker Koenigsegg is so confident its Jesko Absolut will deliver that it vows never to make a faster series production road car than this.
The Jesko Absolut is powered by s twin – turbo V8 which can generate “a minimum” of 1,600PS on special E85 fuel. The company boss describes it as a ‘land – based rocket in record - setting pace’. Well, Koenigsegg’s own target was 310mph, but the company’s simulations suggest that it will go even faster than that thanks to the Jesko Absolut’s super slippery, low drag body. The issues will be finding a tyre that is capable of doing those speeds, and finding a long enough straight bit of tarmac to get it up there. Still, this id Koenigsegg, not some vapourware start – hyper car company, so we reckon they will do it.
•Hennessey Venom F5
Hennessey has spent the last 30 years modifying everything from Ferraris to pickup to Dodge Vipers. But it’s dipped its toe in full vehicle production twice now; first with the Lotus – derived 2011 Venom GT (capable of 270mph) and now the Venom F5. The Venom F5 is a carbon – bodied hyper car with an in - house platform and 6.6-liter twin – turbo V8 claimed to put out more than 1,800PS. Yet it weighs about the same as a Ford Focus, so performance should be pretty unhinged. Hennessey is yet to attempt a full top speed run, so its position the list sis theoretical for now, but it is very hopeful of reaching 311mph.
•Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+
The ‘standard’ Chiron, like the Veyron before it, is a mind - blowing piece of engineering, but that does not mean it can’t be bettered. This is modified Chiron is the first hyper car to crack 300mph. As well a 1600PS version of the Chiron’s quad – turbo 8.0 – liter W16 engine, the Super Sport 300+ gas gets longer, aerodynamically – optimized body and extensive weight – saving measures. I must say no ‘fastest cars’ list is complete without a Bugatti of some sort.
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