15 Fastest Production Cars In The World, Ranked

Every sports car manufacturer aims to win the title of the world's fastest production vehicle. As a result, the new generation of sports cars — ones that use cutting-edge technology to extract every ounce of performance from their engines, no matter the price — is born and the rivalry among them to be the best is quite a battle. In recent years, the development of the most prestigious hypercars has been fueled by a race to reach 300 mph. Once upon a time, this kind of speed was unthinkable for a road vehicle, but now it's just a stepping stone for supercars. 

Since 2019, renowned hypercar manufacturers such as Bugatti, Koenigsegg, and Hennessey have been competing each other to hit the ultimate 300 mph barrier. While a superfast rendition of Chiron achieved the feat later that year (per CNBC), the competition is still on with new contenders such as the SSC Tuatara joining the industry with promising claims. Stay with us as we compile a list of the world's 15 fastest-ever-built production vehicles.

In the wake of LaFerrari's pioneering use of hybrid technology for both environmental and performance reasons, Ferrari has been hard at work working out how it might best imitate Benjamin Franklin and harness electricity for the benefit of the supercar business. Ferrari's SF90 Stradale is a flash in the pan, ushering in a whole new phase for the performance brand that everyone else envies. Three electric engines add 217 horsepower to the 769 horsepower mid-mounted twin-turbo, 4.0-liter V8 engine, making the SF90 the most powerful Ferrari ever produced in series production. Ever. In 2.5 seconds, the car reaches 62 mph, has a top speed of more than 215 mph, and has an available electric range that can be driven in full silence.

"Hybrid" still conjures up images of sluggish, fuel-conscious vehicles that can only be used for short trips. If you're looking for speed, you can't go wrong with electric motors. It is powered by a 769 horsepower 4.0-liter twin-turbo 90-degree V8 linked to a trio of electric motors in the hybrid system of the Ferrari SF90 (generating 217 horsepower). When the dual turbo V8 and three electric motors work together, the result is a record-breaking 986 horsepower or 1,000 horsepower per liter of engine displacement. A third electric motor is positioned between the engine and transmission and two are on the front axle.

The 918 Spyder, a plug-in hybrid, has already proven to be Porsche's most ingenious invention yet. With the help of three progressive motors, this supercar is in a league of its own. The 918 Spyder's front and rear electric motors are so efficient that they leave even some of the most renowned sports vehicles trailing in their wake. They couldn't be more excited about this roaring convertible, which has been meticulously designed for speed and luxury.

Two-door Porsche 918 Spyders have 4.6L V8 gas engines that can generate 608 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque on their own. With that said, the 918 Spyder is far from finished. Fueled by a 6.8-kWh lithium-ion battery, the engine generates 129 horsepower in the front and 156 horsepower in the back. This small powerhouse has 887 horsepower and 944 lb-ft of torque stored in its cylinders. In 2.5 seconds, you can go from zero to 60 miles per hour. To emphasize the car's concentration on the driver, the 918 Spyder's interior features carbon-fiber seats with soft leather covering and drive choose knobs positioned on the steering wheel.

Even at a stop, the Porsche 918 Spyder seems like it's in motion thanks to its angular shape and strong rear shoulders. Downforce is maximized and the ride is responsive in any driving style thanks to the Porsche Active Aerodynamic system. Automatic LED headlights are standard, as are 20-inch front wheels and 21-inch rear wheels for a more muscular appearance and improved steering precision. 

The Huayra that is currently in production will be the last of its kind. Pagani has a history of allowing private collectors to request one-off or limited-edition models, so that could change. Only 30 Huayras will be built, making it a one-of-a-kind vehicle that is both unique and stunning. The heart of the car is a twin-turbocharged V-12. This engine, which comes from Mercedes-AMG, has 838 horsepower (via Car and Driver). The rear wheels are powered by a single-clutch automatic transmission with seven gears. Single-clutch transmissions are generally more lightweight than dual-clutch transmissions.

The Huayra's angular fenders and wide rear wing give the impression that it was made to race. It's designed to be as light as possible, just like a race car. For example, it's built of carbon-titanium HP62, which is both lighter and stronger than normal carbon fiber. The Huayra weighs in at a trim 2,755 pounds, making it a lightweight contender. In light of the engine's power, the 3.3-second sprint to 60 mph on our test track was no surprise to us. In terms of lateral acceleration, Pagani claims that the roadster can generate up to 1.89 Gs of continuous lateral acceleration, with peaks of 2.22 Gs. To instantly stop this hypercar, Brembo's carbon-ceramic brakes are on hand (via Pagani).

When Aston Martin launched the Valkyrie, an aerodynamic and performance-focused speed demon, the company's initial effort into the hypercar conflict. Aston's cars are distinguished by an attractive, if restrained, aesthetic, but the Valkyrie forges new ground with its garish appearance. This is the kind of vehicle that would look right at home on a futuristic racetrack or in the next Transformers movie.

The 6.5-liter V-12 and electric motor that power the Valkyrie's hybrid drivetrain are naturally aspirated. The rear wheels are powered by a seven-speed automatic transmission. An integrated battery-electric system developed by Rimac and Integral Powertrain adds an additional 160 horsepower to the V-12 engine (via Auto Blog).

A total of 1160 hp and 663 lb-ft of torque are generated by combining the two power sources. The V-12 of the Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro has been calibrated to provide more power. The AMR Pro has a lower curb weight than the road car, and Aston boasts that it can generate more downforce than its own weight. Two people can fit in the Aston Martin Valkyrie. It has a teardrop-shaped cockpit where passengers are seated with their feet elevated. Modern Formula 1 race vehicles use a similar driving posture. You can choose between a 4- or 6-point harness, depending on how much time you want to spend at the track. The car's entire switchgear is mounted on the steering wheel, and critical indications are shown on a single OLED display screen to decrease driver distraction.

The Rimac Nevera is an exhilarating vehicle to take on the open road. Rimac claims it can accelerate from a standstill to 60 mph in less than two seconds, thanks to its astounding output of 1914 horsepower and 2300 lb-ft of torque. According to Rimac, this is the world's fastest-accelerating production car. While its 120kWh battery and four electric motors may be impressive, the Rimac Nevera retains the elegant, low-slung styling that we've come to expect from high-performance exotics like this one. Scoops, vents, and intakes abound on its muscular front end, and carbon fiber can be found just about everywhere. In terms of wheel size, the 20-inch alloys may not be quite as massive as you'd think, but they look great and sit in front of some powerful carbon-ceramic brakes.

The rear of the car features even more carbon fiber (the entire body is comprised of the stuff), as well as a big spoiler that lifts and lowers depending on how swiftly you're traveling. All of this is meant to keep Nevera on the road at high speed. But it's not only a blast when you're going straight. In order to allow you to behave like a complete madman and perform massive, easily controllable powerslides on the track, Rimac included a drift mode in the engine (via Car Buzz). It's nimble and grippy on twisty roads thanks to the car's four motors, one at each wheel. This allows it to deliver its massive power with pinpoint accuracy.

Created on the canvas of the well-established Lotus Elise, Hennessey Venom GT is a high-performance supercar developed by the US-based automobile company Hennessey Performance Engineering. Essentially, the car uses a number of modified chassis components including the floorplan, cockpit, roof, doors, and windows. The HVAC system is also sourced from Lotus Exige. Interestingly, the car is registered under the name of a modified Lotus vehicle for road use. In order to reduce the overall body weight, lots of lightweight material including carbon fiber has been added to the exterior design, including the wheels. This has helped the engineers to reduce the curb weight of the supercar to 2,743 lb. 

Under the hood of the Venom GT lies a monstrous 7.0-liter twin-turbocharged  GM LS7 V8 engine. In conjunction with precision ball-bearing turbochargers and reinforced internal components, the engine architecture produces 1,244 horsepower along with 1,155 lb-ft of peak torque output. Moreover, drivers can toggle between 3 levels of power output according to the need: first at 800 horsepower, second at 1,000 horsepower, and finally at 1,244 horsepower with the engine redlining at 7,000 rpm (via Auto Evolution). The engine is further paired with a 6-speed manual transmission system from Ricardo which sends all the power and torque to the rear wheels. 

In 2013, the Venom GT set a Guinness World for the fastest road-legal car to hit the top speed of 186 mph from a standstill, with the acceleration time being 13.63 seconds. 

Unveiled in 2020, Jesko Absolute is the high-speed version of the current limited-run flagship model Koenigsseg Jesko. It was set to premiere at the Geneva Auto Show but the global coronavirus pandemic forced the Swedish manufacturer to roll out the car in an online event, which was kind of disappointing since this is not any regular hypercar but the fastest Koenigsseg production car ever built with an insane top speed of 300 mph.

Jesko Absolute has a state-of-the-art engine architecture that provides unfathomable power and one-of-a-kind performance. It equips a mighty 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine which features four valves per cylinder and a 180-degree flat-plane crankshaft unit that not only reduced the gross weight of the unit by 11 lb but also boosts the redline to 8,500 rpm. The V8 engine pumps out 1,281 horsepower along with 738 lb-ft of peak torque output on normal gasoline. When topped up with performance grade fuel such as E85 biofuel, power output exceeds up to 1,603 horsepower along with 1,106 lb-ft of insane torque (via Car Buzz).

Jesko Absolute's mighty engine is further mated with an in-house built multi-clutch transmission system that manages the terrific power output from the engine effortlessly. Known as the 'Light Speed Transmission, the 9-speed gearbox features front gear combinations with 6 fixed gears and 4 clutched gears that are directly linked to the input and output shafts of the transmission system, allowing it to effortlessly shift gears without losing any power in between.