These are the recorded fastest street legal cars as of 2011.
1. Bugatti Veyron: 268 mph, 0-60 in 2.5 seconds: After beaten by the American’s SSC Ultimate Aero in 2007 for the fastest production car record, the Germans were not pleased. Behind the closed doors of Bugatti, they built the climax of the Veyron, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport. Powered by an 8.0 liter W16 engine with 1200 hp, base price $2,600,00. It was built for one purpose only, to be the undisputed fastest production car ever made. Tested again on July 10, 2010 with the new 2010 Super Sport Version, the Bugatti Veyron once again claimed its title as the fastest car in the world at 267 mph.
Specifications:
Cylinder capacity | 7993 cm³ |
Power output | 882 KW (1200 hp) at 6400 rpm |
Max. torque | 1500 Nm at 3000–5000 rpm |
Gearbox | 7 Gear DSG |
Top speed | 268 m/h (431 km/h) |
Acceleration | |
0–100 km/h | 2.5 sec |
0–200 km/h | 6.7 sec |
0–300 km/h | 14.6 sec |
Lateral acceleration | 1.4 g |
CO2 Emission | |
In town | 867 g/km |
Extra-Urban | 348 g/km |
Combined | 539 g/km |
Fuel type | Super lead free 98 RON/ROZ |
Fuel Consumption | |
Urban | 37.2 liters |
Extra-Urban | 14.9 liters |
Combined | 23.1 liters |
2. SSC Ultimate Aero: 257 mph, 0-60 in 2.7 seconds: America no longer takes a backseat in the world of supercars. The 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero is the fastest American car on the road. Shelby Super Cars (SSC) has created the Ultimate Aero as direct competition to the new Bugatti Veyron. The Ultimate Aero is best known for its stability and endurance at speeds greater than 250 mph. In fact, it is estimated (in wind tunnel tests) that the supercar's top speed is closer to 273 mph.
Specifications:
Engine Type: SSC Designed Billet Aluminum V8 Block
Displacement: 387.2 cu.in.
Bore x Stroke: 4.125 x 3.620"
Compression Ratio: 8.975:1
Horsepower: 1287 bhp @ 6075 rpm
Torque: 1112 ft-lbs @ 6150 rpm
Redline: 7200 rpm
Fuel Injection: Electronic Sequential Port
Weight: 422 lbs.
Oil: SAE 5W/30 Fully Synthetic Racing
Oil: SAE 5W/30 Fully Synthetic Racing
Induction System: Sequential, multi-port fuel injection, Twin Turbo Chargers. Dual-Water toAir Intercoolers.
Fuel: Premium Unleaded - 91 Pump Octane
0-60 mph: 2.78 seconds
1/4 mile: 9.90 seconds at 144 mph
Top Speed (Tested): 257.41 mph (413kph)
Skidpad: 1.05g
0-100mph-0: 11.66 seconds
60mph-0 (braking): 103 feet
3. Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4: 253 mph, 0-60 in 2.5 seconds: a rear mid-engined Supercar. The Super Sport version is the fastest Designed and developed by the German Volkswagen Group and produced by Bugatti Automobiles SAS at their headquarters in Château St. Jean in Molsheim (Alsace, France), the Veyron's chief designer was Hartmut Warkuss, and the exterior was designed by Jozef Kabaň of Volkswagen, with much of the engineering work being conducted under the guidance of former Peterbilt engineer and now Bugatti Engineering chief Wolfgang Schreiber. It fell behind the SSC Ultimate Aero in 2005.
Specifications:
Cylinder capacity 7993 cm³
Power output 736 KW (1001 hp) at 6000 U/min
Max. Torque 1250 Nm at 2200–5500 U/min
Gearbox 7 Gear DSG
Top speed 253 mph (407 km/h)
Acceleration 0–100 km/h2.5 sec
0–200 km/h7.3 sec
0–300 km/h16.7 sec
CO2 Emission In town 960 g/km Extra-Urban 350 g/km Combined 574 g/km
Fuel type Super lead free 98 RON/ROZ
Fuel Consumption In town40.4 l Out of town14.7 l Combined24.1 l
4. Koegnigsegg Trevita: 250 mph+, 0-60 in 2.9 seconds: 1018 hp Koenigsegg CCXR is one of the rarest and fastest super cars in the world. Top speed is 250+ mph (400+ km/h). 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) comes in just 3.1 seconds.The Trevita was limited to only three cars hence the name Trevita, which means Three white in Swedish. The Trevita features a koenigsegg proprietary glittering silvery white carbon composite fabric. Apart from the unique compost material and the partially painted wheels it has the specification as the Special Edition CCXR.
Specifications:
Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 2.9 seconds
0-200 km/h 8.75 sec. 0-200-0 km/h 13.55 sec.
0-300-0 km/h: 27.8 Sec.
Top Speed: 400+ km/h (250+ mph) (without rear wing)
Braking distance: 32m (100-0 km/h)
Lateral G-force: 1.5 G
Fuel consumption: Highway travel: 18 l/100 km (E85 fuel),
Combined: 22 l/100km (E85)
Weight-to-power ratio: 1.26 kg/hp
Weight distribution: 45% front, 55% rear
Engine:
Koenigsegg aluminium V8, 4 valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts.
Displacement: 4800 cc
Compression: 9.2:1
Power output: 1018 Bhp at 7000 rpm
Maximum torque: 1080 Nm (796 ft/lb) at 5600 rpm
5. Koenigsegg CCX: 250 mph+, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds: It's the Swedish again with their Koenigsegg CCX that has a Supercharged V8 engine with a capacity of 4700 cc. The engine delivers an output power of 806 bhp at 6900 rpm and 678 lb-ft torque at 5700 rpm. It can reach from 0 to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds and the top speed is about 245 mph. The CCX features 6-speed Manual transmission and the gear shifts can be performed easily and smoothly even at higher loads.
Specifications:
Performance
Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mp/h) 3.2 seconds
0-200 km/h 9.8 sec, 0-200-0 km/h 14 sec
0-300-0 km/h: 29.2 Sec
Top Speed: 250 mph (402 kph)
Braking distance: 32m (100-0 km/h)
Lateral G-force: 1.3 G
Fuel consumption:
Highway travel: 13 l/100km, Combined: 17 l/100km
Weight-to-power ratio: 1.59 kg/hp
Weight distribution: 45% front, 55% rear
0-200 km/h 9.8 sec, 0-200-0 km/h 14 sec
0-300-0 km/h: 29.2 Sec
Top Speed: 250 mph (402 kph)
Braking distance: 32m (100-0 km/h)
Lateral G-force: 1.3 G
Fuel consumption:
Highway travel: 13 l/100km, Combined: 17 l/100km
Weight-to-power ratio: 1.59 kg/hp
Weight distribution: 45% front, 55% rear
Engine
Koenigsegg aluminium V8, 4 valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts
Displacement: 4700 cc
Compression: 8.2:1
Power output: 806 Bhp at 7000 rpm
Maximum torque: 920 Nm (693 ft/lb) at 5500 rpm
Carbon fbre intake manifold with optimised intake tracts.
Emission levels: Euro IV and US
Weight: 178 kg
6. Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo: 248 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds: The Saleen S7 is a limited-production, hand-built, high-performance American automobile developed jointly by Steve Saleen for the initial concept and direction, Hidden Creek Industries for resources and initial funding, Phil Frank Design for the body and interior CAD design and development, and Ray Mallock Ltd. for the chassis engineering. It was the only car produced by Saleen not based on an existing chassis. The S7 debuted on August 19, 2000 at the Monterey Historic Races. From 2000 until 2004, the S7 featured a naturally aspirated V8 engine with 550 horsepower (410 kW). In 2005, the S7 was replaced by the S7 Twin Turbo, which featured a more powerful twin-turbo system that boosted engine power to 750 horsepower (760 PS/559 kW) and the top speed 248 mph (399 km/h)
Specifications:
Displacement: 4700 cc
Compression: 8.2:1
Power output: 806 Bhp at 7000 rpm
Maximum torque: 920 Nm (693 ft/lb) at 5500 rpm
Carbon fbre intake manifold with optimised intake tracts.
Emission levels: Euro IV and US
Weight: 178 kg
6. Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo: 248 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds: The Saleen S7 is a limited-production, hand-built, high-performance American automobile developed jointly by Steve Saleen for the initial concept and direction, Hidden Creek Industries for resources and initial funding, Phil Frank Design for the body and interior CAD design and development, and Ray Mallock Ltd. for the chassis engineering. It was the only car produced by Saleen not based on an existing chassis. The S7 debuted on August 19, 2000 at the Monterey Historic Races. From 2000 until 2004, the S7 featured a naturally aspirated V8 engine with 550 horsepower (410 kW). In 2005, the S7 was replaced by the S7 Twin Turbo, which featured a more powerful twin-turbo system that boosted engine power to 750 horsepower (760 PS/559 kW) and the top speed 248 mph (399 km/h)
Specifications:
0-60 mph (97 km/h): 2.8 sec
0-100 mph (161 km/h): 5.9 sec
0-200 mph (322 km/h): 27 sec
Quarter-mile: 10.5 sec
Top speed: 248 mph (399 km/h)
Manufacturer Saleen
Production 2000–2004
Assembly Irvine, California, United States
Successor Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
Class Sports car
Body style(s) 2-door coupé
Layout Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Engine(s) 7.0 L naturally-aspirated V8
Transmission(s) 6-speed manual
Wheelbase 106 in (2692 mm)
Length 188 in (4775 mm)
Width 78 in (1981 mm)
Height 41 in (1041 mm)
Curb weight 2,750 lb (1,247 kg)
7. Koenigsegg CCR: 241 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds: Entering for the third time in our countdown is the Koegnigsegg with the CCR that is based on the Koenigsegg CC8S but is more powerful and has better performance. The more powerful engine of the prototype was made possible by the use of a Lysholm twin-screw supercharger and a titanium exhaust system. This takes the power output to a maximum of 896 hp (668 kW; 908 PS) at 6,900 rpm. Torque is also distributed evenly and peaks at 920 N·m (680 ft·lbf) at 5,700 rpm . This car was the first production vehicle to sport a horsepower gauge it has since been joined by the Bugatti Veyron.
Specifications:
8. McLaren F1: 240 mph, 3.2 seconds: McLaren F1 is the most powerful supercar produced by McLaren between the years 1994-1998, from the 100 cars: 65 are street versions, 5 are LMs (which was build to honor victory at Le Mans in 1995) and 3 are Gts (the road versions of the 1997 F1 GTR racing car) and 28 F1 GTR made for the roads. The McLaren F1 was the fastest car in the world until Bugatti Veyron was introduced. The McLaren F1's engine compartment contains the mid-mounted BMW S70/2 engine and uses gold foil as a heat shield in the exhaust compartment. No wonder its $970,000 and only few ever owned one.
Specifications:
7. Koenigsegg CCR: 241 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds: Entering for the third time in our countdown is the Koegnigsegg with the CCR that is based on the Koenigsegg CC8S but is more powerful and has better performance. The more powerful engine of the prototype was made possible by the use of a Lysholm twin-screw supercharger and a titanium exhaust system. This takes the power output to a maximum of 896 hp (668 kW; 908 PS) at 6,900 rpm. Torque is also distributed evenly and peaks at 920 N·m (680 ft·lbf) at 5,700 rpm . This car was the first production vehicle to sport a horsepower gauge it has since been joined by the Bugatti Veyron.
Specifications:
Manufacturer Koenigsegg
Production 2004–2006
Predecessor Koenigsegg CC8S
Successor Koenigsegg CCX
Class Super car
Body style(s) 2-door roadster
Layout Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Engine(s) 4.7 L Ford V8
Transmission(s) 6-speed manual
Wheelbase 2,659 mm (104.7 in)
Length 4,191 mm (165.0 in)
Width 1,989 mm (78.3 in)
Height 1,069 mm (42.1 in)
Curb weight 1,180 kg (2,601 lb)
Acceleration: 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) 3.2 seconds
Top speed: 241 mph (387 kph)
Standing quarter mile: 9.9 seconds, end speed 235 km/h (146 mph)
Braking distance: 31 m (100–0 km/h)
Specifications:
Manufacturer McLaren Automotive
Production 1992–1998(100 produced)
Assembly Woking, Surrey, England
Class Sports car
Class Sports car
Body style(s) 2-door 3-seat coupé
Engine(s) 60° 6.1 L BMW S70/2 V12
Transmission(s) 6-speed manual
Engine(s) 60° 6.1 L BMW S70/2 V12
Transmission(s) 6-speed manual
Wheelbase 2,718 mm (107.0 in)
Length 4,287 mm (168.8 in)
Width 1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Height 1,140 mm (44.9 in)
Curb weight 1,140 kg (2,513 lb)
0-60 mph 3.2 sec
Top speed 240 mph (386 kmph)
Specifications:
10. Ferrari Enzo: 220 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds: The Enzo Ferrari is a 12 cylinder mid-engine berlinetta named after the company's founder, Enzo Ferrari. It was built in 2002 using Formula One technology, such as a carbon-fibre body, F1-style electrohydraulic shift transmission, and Carbon fibre-reinforce Silicon Carbide (C/SiC) ceramic composite disc brakes. Also used are technologies not allowed in F1 such as active aerodynamics and traction control. After a downforce of 775 kg (1,709 lb) is reached at 355.6 km/h (221 mph) the rear wing is actuated by computer to maintain that downforce. The Enzo can accelerate to 60 mph (97km/h) in 3.14 seconds and can reach 100 mph (160 km/h) in 6.6 seconds. The ¼ mile (~400 m) time is 11.0 at 136 mph (219 km/h) and the top speed has been recorded to be as high as 350 kilometres per hour (220 mph). It is rated at 12 miles per US gallon (20 L/100 km; 14 mpg-imp) in the city and 18 miles per US gallon (13 L/100 km; 22 mpg-imp) on the highway.
Specifications:
Top speed 240 mph (386 kmph)
9. Gumpert Apollo: 223 mph, 0-60 in 2.7 seconds: Created by Roland Gumpert, the Apollo is a 1,100 kg (2,400 lb) to 1,200 kg (2,600 lb) (depending on options), street-legal race car. It is a mid-engined, rear wheel drive two-seater constructed on a tubular chromoly frame, with fiberglass or optional carbon fiber body panels. The manufacturers, Gumpert, claim the design of the Apollo is optimized so that the car could drive upside-down in a tunnel if driven at sufficiently high speeds (over 190 mph), though this remains to be tested.
Specifications:
Manufacturer Gumpert
Production 2005–present
Class Sports car
Layout rear-wheel drive
Engine(s) 4.2 L (260 cu in) twin-turbocharged V8
Transmission(s) 6-speed sequential manual
Wheelbase 2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length 4,249 mm (167.3 in)
Width 1,994 mm (78.5 in)
Height 1,105 mm (43.5 in)
Curb weight 1,100 kg (2,400 lb) to 1,200 kg (2,600 lb)
Top speed 360.4 km/h (223.9 mph)
0-100 km/h 2.9 seconds
0-200 km/h 8.8 seconds
10. Ferrari Enzo: 220 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds: The Enzo Ferrari is a 12 cylinder mid-engine berlinetta named after the company's founder, Enzo Ferrari. It was built in 2002 using Formula One technology, such as a carbon-fibre body, F1-style electrohydraulic shift transmission, and Carbon fibre-reinforce Silicon Carbide (C/SiC) ceramic composite disc brakes. Also used are technologies not allowed in F1 such as active aerodynamics and traction control. After a downforce of 775 kg (1,709 lb) is reached at 355.6 km/h (221 mph) the rear wing is actuated by computer to maintain that downforce. The Enzo can accelerate to 60 mph (97km/h) in 3.14 seconds and can reach 100 mph (160 km/h) in 6.6 seconds. The ¼ mile (~400 m) time is 11.0 at 136 mph (219 km/h) and the top speed has been recorded to be as high as 350 kilometres per hour (220 mph). It is rated at 12 miles per US gallon (20 L/100 km; 14 mpg-imp) in the city and 18 miles per US gallon (13 L/100 km; 22 mpg-imp) on the highway.
Specifications:
Manufacturer Ferrari
Production 2002–2004
400 produced
400 produced
Predecessor Ferrari F50
Successor Ferrari F70
Class Sports car, Racing car, Supercar
Body style(s) 2-seat Berlinetta
Layout RMR layout
Engine(s) 6.0 L V12
Transmission(s) 6-speed semi-automatic
Wheelbase 2,650 mm (104 in)
Length 4,702 mm (185.1 in)
Width 2,035 mm (80.1 in)
Height 1,147 mm (45.2 in)
Curb weight 1,365 kg (3,010 lb)
0-60 mph(97 km/h) 3.14 seconds
0-100 mph(160 km/h) 6.6 seconds
Top Speed 220 mph (354 kph)
And that concludes the greatest, most powerful and fastest cars that could take you Over The Limit. And for those who did'nt make it on our top 10, just like what James May said on Top Gear, a captain slow to you!