Most car buyers tend to pick a new vehicle based on fuel efficiency, cargo room, or safety features. But gearheads are after one thing – speed. Certain car brands are willing to indulge this craving by producing incredibly powerful cars that are capable of speeds closer to a Formula 1 race than something seen on an average highway.
These supercar brands are in constant competition, one-upping the latest speed record year after year. For most of automotive history, cars were unable to go over 200 mph. Now, there are dozens of cars that can go well over 200 mph, and a handful that have finally cracked the 300 mph barrier.
To determine the 25 fastest cars in history, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed automotive outlets such as Top Speed, Motortrend, and MotorBiscuit to compile a list of the available production cars with the highest top speed capabilities.Â
We are still not sure exactly how fast the fastest car in the world can go. It should be able to hit speeds well over 300 miles per hour, but its full capability has not yet been unleashed on the test track. The others on this list have been extensively speed tested. (On the other hand, this is the slowest car in America.)
Though the thought of having a 300+ mph supercar is appealing, it is only attainable for the super wealthy. These cars are impressive feats of engineering and are generally incredibly limited in supply. This often pushes their price tags into the millions. Even the priciest mass-market cars are nowhere near as expensive. These are the most expensive cars in America.
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25. Lamborghini Veneno
> Top speed: 221 mph
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24. Noble M600
> Top speed: 223 mph
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23. Gumpert Apollo
> Top speed: 224 mph
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22. McLaren F1
> Top speed: 231 mph
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21. Zenvo ST1
> Top speed: 233 mph
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20. Pagani Zonda
> Top speed: 238 mph
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19. Pagani Huayra BC
> Top speed: 238 mph
18. Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
> Top speed: 248 mph
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17. Koenigsegg One:1
> Top speed: 248 mph
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16. Koenigsegg Regera
> Top speed: 249 mph
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15. Koenigsegg Gemera
> Top speed: 250 mph
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14. Koenigsegg CCXR
> Top speed: 250 mph
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13. McLaren Speedtail
> Top speed: 250 mph
12. Aston Martin Valkyrie
> Top speed: 250 mph
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11. Bugatti Veyron
> Top speed: 253 mph
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10. 9ff GT9-R
> Top speed: 257 mph
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9. SSC Ultimate Aero TT
> Top speed: 257 mph
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8. Rimac Nevera C Two
> Top speed: 258 mph
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7. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
> Top speed: 267 mph
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6. Hennessey Venom GT
> Top speed: 272 mph
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5. Koenigsegg Agera RS
> Top speed: 278 mph
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4. C zinger 21c
> Top speed: 281 mph
3. SSC Tuatara
> Top speed: 283 mph
2. Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+
> Top speed: 305 mph
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1. Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut
> Top speed: 310+ mph
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