top 10 fastest cars

When it comes to cars and their performance in general, there is nothing quite enthralling and electrifying than speed. These four-wheeled tech beasts are the finest representations of human engineering and show the real fun of adrenaline pumping through your veins. So let’s talk about these fast cars and what makes them so great.

It is because of this adrenaline pumping when driving a fast car, that many car freaks and adrenaline junkies risk their lives in pursuit of reaching ever faster speeds and accelerating to new heights. Others have sadly, even given their lives in pursuit of these superlatives, such as the legendary Formula One Racer, Ayrton Senna, who will forever be remembered as one of the greatest figures in motor racing, and the famous American actor known for his role in the “Fast and the Furious” franchise, Paul Walker, whose love for cars and speed was so great he had an airplane hangar full of cars!
“Racing, competing, it’s in my blood. It’s part of me, it’s part of my life.” – Ayrton Senna
“If one day speed kills me, don’t cry, because I was smiling” – Paul Walker

However, despite the obvious and ever present danger, people still aim for the stars and put all their efforts into eclipsing past records that it almost feels like our society has an addiction for speed! Are you one of those people too? Do you crave speed? Do you feel like burning the roads? If so, then here are top 10 of the world’s fastest cars that might just make that possible. Do keep in mind you will need deep pockets to buy any of these babies as these are also one of the most expensive cars in the world.

1. Koenigsegg Agera R – 273 Mph

Koenigsegg Agera R

Although, Koenigsegg isn’t a household name in the world of supercars, like Bugatti or Ferrari, it has managed to develop quite a reputation over a short period of time, beating the best supercars in the market. And, the Agera R model is a perfect example of the brand’s might and power that blows all other supercars in the storm with a top speed of over 273 mph, faster than any other supercar you will find on the market today. This is why it’s also known as the fastest car in the world currently.

The car comes with a 5-Liter Turbocharged V8 DOHC engine with a compression ratio of 9.0:1 and is capable of generating an impressive 1200 pound-feet of torque and horsepower of 1140, hence enabling the vehicle to zoom from halt to 60 mph within less than 2.5 seconds and reach speeds from 0 to 186 mph within 11.7 seconds (a world record).
Available for a price tag of £1.1million, the Agera R is also the first vehicle in the market to feature a dual-clutch transmission in only one-input-shaft. This results in the faster shift times and acceleration, hence making the Agera R one heck of a race car! New details about the 2014 model include carbon fiber wheels, wind-in-the-hair thrills, and targa-style roof panels for high speed.

2. Hennessey Venom GT – 270 Mph

Henessey Venom

Coming second in the world’s fastest cars category is the Hennessey Venom GT, which is a relatively new name in the industry, but has generated quite a buzz in a short period of time. The car is based on a modified Lotus Exige and has a max speed of 270 mph (just 3 mph less than the Koenigsegg). As a result, the vehicle will terrify anyone upon first glance, as it is purely a beast.
Packed with a mighty 7.0 Liter Twin-Turbocharged V8 Engine, the Venom GT is capable of generating an outstanding and dazzling horsepower of 1,244 and torque of 1,155 pound-feet, hence enabling the car to fly from halt to 62 mph within 2.8 seconds only and accelerate from zero to 200 mph in 14.51 seconds (all thanks to the intercooler upgrades and single-clutch shift system to ensure faster shift times).

All this power is packaged in an overwhelming and sexy interior and exterior design that can be yours for approximately US $1.2 million. Therefore, the vehicle is relatively cheaper than the Koenigsegg Agera R and delivers a similar performance, only 3 mph less! Which one is the better vehicle? Well, that we can only find out when the two cars RACE!

3. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport – 268 Mph

Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

The Bugatti Veyron held the Guinness World Record for being the fastest supercar in the world for years and was the first ever production car to exceed the 250 mph mark. However, after facing a few technical difficulties, its title was taken over by the Koenigsegg. This is when Bugatti introduced its Super Sport model that has a max speed of 268 mph.
5 mph less than the Koenigsegg, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport comes equipped with an 8-Liter Quad-Turbo W16 Engine that is capable of generating an impressive torque of 1,106 lb-ft and horsepower 1,200 HP, enabling the car to go from zero to 60 in 2.4 seconds. The best feature of the Super Sport is it makes reaching insane speeds seem effortless. As a result, the vehicle is a breeze to drive and also comfortable and luxurious to sit in, even though it is a supercar. And, this is one of the main reasons why that despite its €1.6 million price tag, the vehicle has been selling well and the demand is high.