The Fastest Car in the World: Top 5 Cars. Reaching 500 km/h is no longer the limit for modern hypercars. Their design, speed, and engine power are truly mind-blowing. The automotive magazine Mintedra has compiled a ranking of the fastest cars in the world.
1. Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut
What is the fastest car in the world? According to the automotive publication Hot Cars, the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut takes the top spot. This car is claimed by the manufacturer to reach a speed of 330 mph (531 km/h).
As Hot Cars author Autumn Bowes explains, one of the key features of the Jesko Absolut is its low aerodynamic drag coefficient (0.278 Cd). The manufacturer has implemented numerous enhancements to allow it to reach unprecedented speeds.
- Weight: 1,320 kg
- Price: $2.8 million
- Engine: 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8
- Horsepower: At least 1,600 hp
- Acceleration (0–100 km/h): 2.5 seconds
This is the first hypercar in the world designed and built for a private buyer. A Koenigsegg dealer in Switzerland ordered an unpainted carbon fiber version, one of only four Jesko Absolut models produced in this style.
2. Bugatti Bolide
In 2020, Bugatti shocked the world by unveiling the Bugatti Bolide, a high-performance sports car. Developed by Bugatti Engineering GmbH in Wolfsburg, it has been produced in Molsheim by Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. since August 13, 2021.
- 40% lighter than the Chiron
- Weight: 1,450 kg
Bugatti is no stranger to breaking speed barriers:
- In 2005, the Bugatti Veyron was the first production car to surpass 400 km/h.
- In 2019, the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ became the first production car to exceed 480 km/h.
Based on the Chiron, the Bugatti Bolide runs on 110-octane fuel, allowing its 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 engine to generate an astounding 1,825 hp.
- Top speed: Over 500 km/h
- Price: $4.3 million
- Acceleration times:
- 0–100 km/h: 2.17 seconds
- 0–200 km/h: 4.36 seconds
- 0–300 km/h: 7.4 seconds
- 0–400 km/h: 12.1 seconds
- 0–500 km/h: 20.1 seconds
3. Hennessey Venom F5
Ranked third in Hot Cars’ list, the Hennessey Venom F5 is capable of reaching nearly 500 km/h. The project started in 2014, with a prototype debuting at the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The official premiere took place in 2020 at The Quail, part of Monterey Car Week in California.
Manufactured by Hennessey Performance Engineering, this American supercar succeeded the Hennessey Venom GT.
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Base price: $1.8 million
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Production: Limited to 24 units (12 for the U.S. market, 12 for international markets)
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Engine: 6.6-liter Fury Twin Turbo V8
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Horsepower: 1,842 hp
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Weight: 1,385 kg
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Acceleration times:
- 0–100 km/h: 2.6 seconds
- 0–200 km/h: 4.7 seconds
- 0–300 km/h: 8.4 seconds
- 0–400 km/h: 15.5 seconds
4. SP Automotive Chaos
This Greek hypercar is available in two versions:
- Earth Version
- Zero Gravity Version
Both versions claim to be capable of reaching 500 km/h.
- Earth Version:
- Engine power: 2,048.7 hp at 11,000 RPM
- Zero Gravity Version:
- Engine power: 3,064.7 hp at 13,000 RPM
Designed by SP Group, a Greek engineering and manufacturing company, this ultra-exclusive hypercar is built using aerospace materials and 3D-printing technology.
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Production: 100 units
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Acceleration times:
- 0–100 km/h: Earth – 1.9 sec, Zero Gravity – 1.55 sec
- 100–200 km/h: Earth – 2.7 sec, Zero Gravity – 1.7 sec
- 160–241 km/h: Earth – 2.3 sec, Zero Gravity – 1.4 sec
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Engine: 4.0-liter twin-turbo V10 with a hybrid system
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Weight:
- Earth Version: 1,388 kg
- Zero Gravity Version: 1,272 kg
5. Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+
Unlike the previous models, whose top speeds are theoretical, the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ is officially verified as the fastest car in the world.
As of November 2023, it remains the only car to have officially surpassed 300 mph.
- Production: Limited to 30 units
- Top speed (limited by electronics): 273 mph (439 km/h)
- 0–100 km/h: 2.2 seconds
- Price: $3.9 million
According to Robb Report, the Chiron Super Sport 300+ set a world record for top speed at 304.7 mph (490.3 km/h) in its pre-production version on the Ehra-Lessien test track in Germany.
- Engine: 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16
- Horsepower: 1,600 hp
- Key modifications:
- Body extended by 25.4 cm
- Lower stance
- New rear aerodynamic package
- Upgraded exhaust system
The car also features Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, which underwent X-ray inspections before installation to ensure perfect structural integrity.
Conclusion
Speed has always been a crucial factor in the automotive world, and the race for records continues. Modern engineering and technology now allow cars to reach incredible speeds while maintaining safety and efficiency.
