Top 5 Fastest Super Cars in the World (2019 Updated)
If you ask the average person what the fastest car in the world is, be prepared for answers such as “Porsche,” “Lamborghini,” and “Ferrari.” These brands have been successful in making themselves synonymous with words like fast, expensive and sexy. While they live up to their reputation and, in some cases, might be on the list of the world’s most expensive, faster cars exist. They are often limited-edition vehicles and they come with a hefty price tag. But if money is no object and you truly have the need for speed, then one of the cars on this list may be exactly what you’ve been dreaming about.
Once you’ve made up your mind that a fast car is what you want, figure out how to score a pass into the annual SEMA convention in Las Vegas, NV. SEMA was originally created around the love of speed and the desire to make high performance vehicles better and faster. The acronym used to stand for Speed Equipment Manufacturing Association, (due to issues with government regulations, it now stands for Specialty Equipment Market Association). The meeting takes place in November and when this convention comes to town, every room in Vegas is booked. Industry people from all over the world attend. It is not open to the general public, but if you have a big enough bank roll to purchase one of the cars on this list, you can certainly work your way into the SEMA show, where you will get a first hand look at the newest, sleekest, priciest and of course, fastest cars about to hit the market.
Now let’s get down to business. The following information contains the list of the 5 fastest cars in the world. Reading about these cars’ specifications will definitely fuel your desire to drive one, maybe even buy one, and push the speed limits for yourself. Consider yourself warned!
#5 – Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
Top Speed = 268 MPH
Horsepower = 1200
Weight = 4044 lbs
#4 – Hennessey Venom GT
Top Speed = 270 MPH
Horsepower = 1451
Weight = 2743 lbs
#3 – Bugatti Chiron
Top Speed = 271 MPH
Top Speed = 271
Horsepower = 500
#2 – Koenigsegg Agera RS
Top Speed = 278 MPH
Horsepower = 1160
Weight = 3075 lbs
#1 – Hennessey Venom F5
Top Speed = 301
Horsepower = 1600
Weight = 2950 lbs
When it comes down to the deciding what cars actually make this list, there can be some controversy. Many feel that if a car is only a prototype, it shouldn’t be allowed on the list. Others feel that only cars that are “street legal” should make the list. This is just one group’s take on the 5 fastest cars in the world, with top speed reached being the main criteria. Of course, there are other top finishers, such as the Tesla Roadster, the SSC Ultimate Aero and the Lykan Fenyr SuperSport that are definitely worth mentioning.
Driving down the street in any of these vehicles is sure to make you the center of attention. So if you’re looking to pick up a beautiful woman in style, or explore the hairpin turns along the historic California coastline, you’re sure to make an impression. Whether or not you’ll have the opportunity to test out the max speed limit on any of these cars just depends on how big of a thrill seeker you are and how much open road is ahead of you. Any way you look at it, these cars are made for guys who crave excitement and truly want to live life in the fast lane.
