An article about the 10 most powerful cars in the world, their features and characteristics. At the end of the article - a video of the most powerful passenger car on the planet!
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Humanity has always strived for excellence. Therefore, it is not at all surprising that annually various records are set and perfect masterpieces of human and technological thought are created. Automakers have always been at the forefront of this process. Every year they delight motorists the best cars. This article will discuss the most powerful cars to date. Their owners really understand what unlimited possibilities are.
The most powerful cars in the world
There will be no cars with a capacity of less than 1000 hp in this rating. - Such cars can no longer be called the most powerful. In the auto industry, leaders are changing very quickly. So let's get started. Cars in the TOP will be arranged in increasing order of their power.
This very powerful hypercar will be available only to six lucky people who have $ 2 million. By the way, the owner of the company Christian von Koenigsegg said that the production of one sports car is more expensive than two million dollars, however, the company goes for small losses to increase the recognition and prestige of its brand.
Most likely, the company's engineers have a good sense of humor, since the weight of the car is equal to its power. The hypercar weighs 1360 kilograms and produces 1360 hp. Only cars, dragsters and some racing or record cars can boast such power. But these cars do not have the luxury that is inherent in Koenigsegg One: 1.
By the way, the name hypercar was invented for a reason. 1360 h.p. associated with one megawatt of power, which is why the car was called One: 1.
One: 1 implements a number of innovative solutions to increase motor performance and speed. All interior elements are made of carbon fiber. The body is a carbon monocoque with a steel rear frame. There is no plastic, only steel, aluminum, titanium, carbon and other high quality materials.
Up to a hundred cars accelerates in 2.5 seconds, and the maximum speed is 430 km / h.
If it comes to Porsche tuning, it’s unlikely that anyone will be able to compete with the German manufacturer 9ff. This wonderful company created the GT9 sports car, which was shown to the public at the Essen Motor Show. All visitors were thrilled. It should be noted that the GT9 Vmax model is an updated version of the previous sports car, which was also created on the basis of the Porsche 911. But the novelty turned out to be more powerful.
The original GT9 modifications had a capacity of up to 973 “horses”, the GT9-R version generated up to 1120 hp. And the GTR9 Vmax hides a 6-liter boxer engine with a capacity of 4.2 liters under the hood, which is capable of developing 1381 hp of power.
This power drives the wheels through a 6-speed sequential gearbox. The driver can change gears using the levers located on the steering wheel. It accelerates to hundreds of cars in 3.1 seconds, and after 13 seconds the speedometer will already be 300 km / h. Top speed sports car - 437 km / h. Moreover, its weight is 1340 kg.
In this car, not only its power is impressive, but also the price. Those who want to have such a "monster" will have to fork out for 895 thousand euros.
American tuning company Hennessey Performance Engineering introduced the Venom GT Spyder sports car. This car uses a body from Lotus Exige and a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 engine. This sports car was created in honor of establishing a world speed record (February 2014). Sales began only this year. In this case, only three copies were released.
The car is equipped with a 7-liter V8 engine and two turbines. This arrangement allows you to generate power of 1400 hp The car accelerates to 466 km / h. This is the fastest serial sports car. In February 2014, in tests, the speedometer needle showed a mark of 435.31 km / h, which allowed this car to take its rightful place in the Guinness Book of Records.
At a salon in Geneva. The novelty is equipped with an 8-liter W16 engine, which easily gives out one and a half thousand “horses”. At the same time, the maximum speed of the car is 420 km / h. Up to hundreds of supercars will be able to accelerate in two seconds, so manufacturers are confident that their brainchild will become the fastest car in the world, and the exclusive kingdom of hypercars will soon receive a new king.
To ride with the breeze, the driver will have to use a special key, which activates functions that improve the aerodynamics of the car. Electronics limits the speed of the hypercar to 380 km / h. In Chiron, you can turn off cylinders and supercharging with an electric drive, which, according to the manufacturers, should reduce fuel consumption to 20 liters per 100 kilometers in a combined cycle.
The car body is made of carbon fiber. Moreover, the developers have made a number of improvements when compared with the previous model Bugatti veyron. The developers also improved the chassis of the car. It can work under different driving conditions.
In total, it is planned to release 500 copies of the Chiron, and a third have already been sold, despite the fact that the price of this car is very impressive - 2.6 million dollars.
If you want to steer a really powerful car, you need to purchase a very powerful Nissan Alpha 12 GT-R sports car tuned by AMS Performance. This car can not be called the fastest to accelerate to hundreds, but a quarter mile it passes in 8.8 seconds. Furthermore, the speed is 275 km / h.
Auto tuning company AMS Performance has long been working with Nissan cars. However, the release of the Nissan Alpha 12 GT-R can be called a real peak of excellence.
In the Alpha 12 version, the base cylinder head was replaced and the engine upgraded. The result of such transformations was a balanced racing sports car equipped with a 4-liter engine. A car with gasoline produces 1,100 hp. power, but if you inject into the tank of racing fuel, the engine power will increase to 1,500 "horses"! Up to a hundred hypercar accelerates in 2.4 seconds. And to add another hundred, it will take only 3.3 seconds. At the same time, many racing cars will only have to swallow dust from under the rear wheels of this car.
It should be noted that in the near future AMS Performance promises to upgrade the engine to 1700 "horses".
The designers equipped the Koenigsegg Regera with three electric motors, which together with a 5-liter biturbo engine produce 1509 horsepower.
To compensate for the increased weight from three electric motors, the developers removed the gearbox from Reghera. There was only the main pair with the gear ratio, which corresponds to the highest level in the traditional transmission. When driving in the city at low revs, the engine’s wheels are disconnected, so the supercar moves like a sequential hybrid.
The weight of the Koenigsegg Regera is 1628 kg, which does not prevent the hypercar from gaining 400 km / h in about 20 seconds. Up to hundreds of cars can accelerate in just 2.8 seconds.
A unique hypercar costs 1 million 890 thousand dollars. It will be released 5 years. During this time, plan to make 80 cars. This figure among the Swedes means dominance.
Tuning studio Mansory loves to experiment with Lamborghini Aventador. And now, the restless Germans introduced a new version of the hypercar, which was called the "Carbonado GT". From the engine of 6.5 liters, the developers were able to squeeze as many as 1600 "horses"!
Tuners have worked hard on the engine. They equipped the car with innovative pistons, connecting rods, crankshaft and cylinder head. Naturally, a couple of superchargers appeared and the exhaust system was improved. This is what made it possible to get an additional 900 horses, when compared with the Aventador LP700-4 model. It accelerates to hundreds in 2.1 seconds, and the maximum speed is 370 km / h.
The interior of the car is trimmed with leather in two colors and a lot of carbon fiber. Perhaps that’s why the model was called “Carbonado”.
The rating of the most powerful cars could not do without a Mercedes. The motor power of this car is 1600 “horses”. In this case, the supercar shows a top speed of 350 km / h. Up to a hundred, the car can accelerate in two seconds. Weight - 1750 kg. Becoming the owner of this luxury car can a person with two million dollars. That is how much a supercar costs.
Now the real monsters have gone. In second place is the Dagger GT. Its 9.4 liter engine runs on a mixture of gasoline, methanol and ethanol and is capable of developing a power of 2028 hp. The dynamic characteristics of the car are impressive. Acceleration to hundreds takes only 1.7 seconds, while the maximum speed is 483 km / h.
As the developers specified, the car at maximum speed can travel only 6 minutes. The reason lies not in the wear of rubber, but in fuel consumption. During this time, a full tank of fuel will fly into the pipe. With active driving, a supercar spends 20 liters. mixture per minute.
An own platform was built for this car. The frame was made of chrome steel pipes, and the body was made of carbon. The car interior is replete with chic leather trim, carbon fiber and Alcantara.
At the same time, the cost of the heavy-duty Dagger GT is quite loyal - 360 thousand euros.
What do you think, what power does the leader of our rating give out? 2500, 3000 “horses”? Do not guess! The most powerful to date a car capable of delivering exorbitant 4515 hp Such power is amazing and respectful.
The Devel Sixteen Engine Dyno was introduced at the Emirates Auto Show a couple of years ago. But so far he has been surprising motorists with his power.
Engine capacity - 12.3 liters, top speed - 560 km / h per hour, acceleration to hundreds - in 1.8 seconds. These numbers are impressive, but it is not clear where such a machine can be used in real life. Few people will be able to cope with the management of cars and curb these 4,500 “horses”. However, this particular hypercar is today considered the most powerful car on our planet. You can become the owner of the world's most powerful car for a million dollars, which, incidentally, is not so expensive.
Strength and power are admirable and addictive. Especially when it comes to cars. When a person gets behind the wheel, there comes a time when he wants to get the maximum drive from the car. And it doesn’t matter at all which car he is driving. At some point, he begins to desire more. Therefore, most likely, this TOP in the coming years will change somewhat. After all, tuning studios are not in vain eating their bread. And cars with 1000 or even 2000 “horses” can no longer be considered powerful cars.
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The most fast car in the world. Top 5 fastest cars:
5. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport - Speed \u200b\u200b431 km / h
The fifth position is occupied by the high-speed car Bugatti Veyron Super Sport - a serial supercar that can reach 431 km / h and develops a speed of 100 km / h in 2.2 seconds.
The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport has an 8-liter Quad Turbo W16 engine producing 1,200 hp.
4. Koenigsegg Agera 2016 - Speed \u200b\u200b440 km / h
In fourth place is the unique Koenigsegg Agera 2016 from Sweden.
An engine of five liters and 1115 horsepower accelerates Agera to a maximum of 440 km / h.
In 2.9 seconds, the car accelerates to 100 km / h.
3. SSC Tuatara - Speed \u200b\u200b440 km / h
Shelby continues to amaze its consumers. A striking example is the new 2017 - SSC Tuatara.
The car is equipped with a 7-liter unit, the power of which is 1350 horsepower. Such characteristics are enough to accelerate to 100 km / h in less than 3 seconds and develop a maximum speed of 440 km / h 
2. Hennessey Venom GT 2016 - 450 km / h
Acceleration to 100 km / h - 2.5 sec
Specific power - 1182 hp / t (0.85 kg per 1 hp)
Engine displacement - 7008 cm ³ - (210 hp per liter)
Probably, you can endlessly recall and list the most fast cars in the world, but we will consider only a small part of them. However, before proceeding directly to the topic, I would like to say about the role that such cars play in our lives, and something else. Of course, we will try to consider as many sports cars as possible in this article. The technical side of each of them cannot be avoided, because this or that machine, thanks to its “filling”, becomes unique.
Does he have the fastest car?
Many can say that this is a sports model with a powerful engine, and they will be right. But the motor is not the only key detail. There are cars with a larger engine capacity, but lower speed than similar cars. This is due to the fact that they are well balanced. This applies both to aerodynamic performance, which is extremely important at high speed, and to all components and mechanisms, in the construction of which the best parts and advanced technologies were used. But even this is unlikely to be enough for the car to receive the elite status of the fastest. Let's talk in more detail on this topic and start our TOP from the end, it will be much more interesting.
Tenth place: Zenvo ST1
Obviously, a sports car is not seen every day. For the most part this is due to the fact that they do not drive on a normal road, as they are not intended for this. As for Russia, a car of such a plan can only be seen where there is a good road. A small clearance does not allow cars to drive on rough asphalt.
So, Zenvo ST1 from Denmark takes the tenth place in our rating. This machine has a starting price of $ 1.8 million. Every year, the manufacturer produces only 3 copies of Zenvo ST1, which are sold in the United States at the previously noted price. Interestingly, the owner receives a watch worth $ 50,000 as a gift. A trifle, but nice. The maximum speed of the Zenvo ST1 is 374.9 km / h. The V-shaped engine for 520 horsepower (8 cylinders) allows to pick up such a speed for the car, acceleration to one hundred in three seconds, which deserves attention. Currently produced about 15 of these machines. If we talk about which cars are the fastest in the world, then it is necessary to mention Zenvo ST1. 
McLaren F1 - a sports car from the past
"Why from the past?" - you ask. The fact is that almost all fast cars are released relatively recently, at least after the year 2000. But McLaren F1 went down the assembly line back in 1990.
At that time it was the undisputed king of the roads. There were not even competitors who could come close to such indicators as the McLaren. Up to a hundred cars accelerated in about 3.2 seconds, and the maximum speed reached 391 km / h. Today, this can hardly be called surprising, but in 1990 it was something. Although the first record was set in 1998 on the track "Volkswagen". Over 6 years of production, more than 100 copies worth 980,000 thousand dollars were produced. Under the hood of the McLaren F1 is a 618-horsepower 6-liter BMW engine. In general, listing the 10 fastest cars in the world, you can not get around the McLaren F1, which occupies the 9th position.
Eighth place: Koenigsegg CCX
Koenigsegg simply cannot be missed. I would like to run a little ahead and say that this manufacturer will still be mentioned in this article. In general, the company is considered the leader in the production of high-speed machines worldwide. As for the Koenigsegg CX, this is a prime example.
The car engine immediately catches your eye. This is a 8-cylinder aluminum turbocharged engine with an engine capacity of 4.7 liters. With these indicators it produces about 807 horsepower. The carbon-fiber body and lightweight engine allow you to accelerate to 100 km in 3.2 seconds, while the car can reach a maximum speed of 394.3 km / h. The company also produces a racing version of the CCXR. It differs from the classical SSH in that it has a more powerful engine - 4.8 liters. It is capable of delivering 1008 horsepower. It is Koenigsegg CCX-R that is considered the most expensive car to date, which is approved for use on public roads. The base price of such a car is $ 4.85 million, while the SSH costs only $ 545 thousand. 
TOP fastest cars in the world: rating and something else
Currently, manufacturers are trying to improve aerodynamic performance and reduce weight to increase machine power. This is achieved through the use of special materials, such as carbon, aluminum, etc. All the fastest cars in the world, the list of which we are currently considering, must be light in weight and low in profile.
All the best ideas are implemented in the Salin S7 Twin-Turbo. The machine is capable of speeds up to 399 km / h. It accelerates to hundreds in 2, 8 seconds, which is facilitated by a 750-horsepower engine (8-cylinder). Currently, cars are not available. It went on sale from 2005 to 2009. During this time, a lot of such machines were sold, and today they are in demand.
Bugatti Veyron - one of a kind
It is worth noting that the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Bugatti is unique. The fact is that this is the only roadster that deserves the title of the fastest. The maximum speed that Bugatti develops is 408.8 kilometers per hour.
The car was first presented in 2012 at the Geneva exhibition. Even then, the car deserved the close attention of connoisseurs and collectors. Powerful 16-cylinder engine with 1,200 hp and 8 liters of volume allow you to accelerate a roadster, as already noted above, to 408.8 km / h. But on serial models an electronic limiter is installed, which is triggered when reaching 375 km / h. Up to a hundred “Bugatti” accelerates in just 2.6 seconds, which is very good. This Frenchman, no doubt, deserves attention. Its price starts at $ 2.5 million, which, of course, is a lot, but it's worth it. By the way, despite the heavy weight of 1.8 tons, this supercar is well balanced. 
SSC Ultimate Aero straight from the USA
American SSC Ultimate Aero is one of the best. The fact is that if we talk about which cars are the fastest in the world, then for some reason it is SSCUltimate Aero that immediately pops up in my memory. Perhaps because this particular car was able to challenge the legendary Bugatti. In September 2007, a new high-speed record was set - 418.2 km / h.
The appearance of the car, which is somewhat unusual, immediately catches the eye. Streamlined body, low profile and smooth bends. It was this machine for 3 long years that took first place in the world in speed, but the record was broken, and by whom - you will find out a little later. Today, they are increasingly talking about the modification of the SSCUltimate Aero TT, which develops a speed of up to 440 km / h. But these figures have not been officially confirmed. 
Overview of the fastest cars in the world
Now I would like to say a few words about such an interesting, but little-known car, like the 9ff GT9-R. The fact is that the legendary Porsche 911, which is known to everyone, was taken as the basis. Aerodynamics and power plant were modified. Engineers managed to do the impossible - squeeze 1,120 horsepower out of a 6-cylinder 4-liter engine. As for speed, the car accelerates to 100 km in just 2, 9 seconds, and the maximum speed is 413.6 km / h.
As for the manufacturer, this is a little-known company to us 9ff. Subsequently, the fastest car in the world changed its brand and was already known under a different name. It is worth paying your attention to the fact that the starting price for such a supercar is $ 650,000. Through the use of modern lightweight (composite) materials, it was possible to slightly reduce weight and increase power. 
Hennessey Venom GT
The third place in our ranking is occupied by the amazing Hennessey Venom GT in every sense of the word. Auto hit the Guinness Book of Records as the fastest in the world, which reaches a speed of 300 km / h. The car took only 13.6 seconds, which is an absolute record. As for the maximum speed, the record was set near the city of Lemur, in California, in 2013. Then the Hennessey Venom GT accelerated to 427 kilometers per hour.
It is possible that such results were achieved through the use of a twin turbocharged engine system. Thanks to this, an eight-cylinder engine of 7 liters produces about 1,244 horsepower. The price of such a luxury is 1 million US dollars. 
Bugatti veyron super sport
Without a doubt, many professionals really appreciate high-speed cars / bikes. The fastest car in the world for several years - the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport. We can safely say that this is a real masterpiece. Under the hood of this monster is a W-shaped motor with a capacity of 1,200 horsepower. The absolute record was set in 2010 on the track "Volkswagen". Then several tests were done at once, which took the average figure. The maximum speed is 430 km / h. Accelerates to hundreds in just 2.4 seconds. Serial models are equipped with an electronic power limiter, which does not allow acceleration more than 415 km / h.
This Frenchman undoubtedly deserves attention. This is a dynamic, very powerful and reliable car, which ranks second in our ranking. True, such a supercar is quite expensive - $ 2.5 million as standard. Well, we have already examined 9 out of 10 cars, which are the fastest in the world today. You are probably wondering who deserves the title of absolute leader. Now you will know about it. 
The best of the best
The absolute leader came to us from Sweden. As noted above, we will meet with the brand Koenigsegg, but hardly anyone expected that the Swiss car will take first place. However, this is so. A great sport car $ 1.6 million Koenigsegg Agera R True, at present, many manufacturers of supercars are trying to challenge the title of Agera R, since the matter did not reach the test track. But according to manufacturers, the car accelerates to 439.3 km / h.
It accelerates to hundreds of cars in 2.9 seconds, to 200 km / h in 14.53 s, and 300 takes in just 17, 4 seconds. As for the power plant, then under the hood you can see the V-shaped eight-cylinder engine, which produces about 1,140 horsepower uphill. Of course, pleasure is expensive, but elegant design, high dynamic and technical characteristics are worth it. 
So we have reviewed the fastest cars in the world, lists (top 10) are diverse. They have a huge number of supercars, nevertheless, the same models with small deviations always occupy leading positions. Such supercars are rarely seen on public roads, as they are not designed for them. Only some models can be seen in an ordinary city at ordinary times. The rest is expensive racing cars that cost a lot of money. Keeping such a vehicle is also very expensive, as they are refueled with special gasoline, and spare parts cost a lot of money. In addition, not every specialist can cope with the repair of such a machine for many reasons. In principle, this is where you can finish our top, because now you know what they are, the fastest cars in the world.
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Traditionally, in recent years, the Lamborghini company has been featured in all the tops associated with the most beautiful, fast and technical cars. Naturally, this rating was no exception, because the Italians released a new model - Aventador LP700. Accelerates to 100 km per hour in 2.9 seconds. The maximum speed is 350 km / h. The maximum power of the power plant is 700 horsepower. It works on the basis of the power plant, with a volume of 6.5 liters. Currently equipped only with a mechanical "box".
McLaren F1 is not only one of the fastest cars of 2017, but also a stylish, uncompromising standard of sports cars. It is worth noting that the line of these cars in this rating has been featured since 1993. By 2005, the model was the fastest car in the world. To date, is one of the top best in terms of speed. The latest version accelerates to 390 km / h. Under the hood, the McLaren F1 1100-odd horsepower. Moreover, the volume of the unit is 6.1 liters. Naturally, racing car It was designed to participate in sports competitions, as evidenced by the name.
Original and unique Saleen S7 model conquers rally championships since 2006. Recent vehicle updates have increased the vehicle speed to 400 km / h. The cost of the car is $ 600,000. Under the hood of this sports car, a powerful power plant for 750 "horses" is installed. American manufacturers do not plan to launch the car in mass production. In total there are several instances designed for collectors. It is assumed that in 2017 only one Saleen S7 will be sold, and then only in the framework of the auction.
401 km / h.
The fifth place in the ranking of the fastest cars of 2017 is occupied by the Koenigsegg CCXR, which managed to bypass its closest competitor by only 1 km / h. A feature of the model is the presence of various modifications. The fastest speed reaches 401 km / h. The cost of the car varies from five hundred thousand to one and a half million dollars. The engine develops over 1000 horsepower. It is based on biofuel. It is worth noting that the developers equipped the new product with environmental PR support. Consequently, the car does not release harmful toxins into the atmosphere.
Not many people know that under the acronym SSC, developers hide an intricate name - Shelby Super Cars. It is due to its unique design and powerful power plant, which includes 1183 horsepower. Currently, there are only 25 copies of the SSC Ultimate Aero TT model in the world. This vehicle accelerates to 425 km / h. The disadvantages of the model include the high cost and the fact that it is refueled only with the help of special fuel. You can buy it only in the salons of the Shelby company.
430 km / h.
Already, many have heard about the appearance of the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport. One of the fastest cars in the world in 2017 broke the record of its predecessor, accelerating to 430 km / h. Up to a hundred kilometers, the car takes acceleration in 2.2 seconds. In total, in 2017 it is planned to release 25 copies. It accelerates to 300 kilometers in just 14 seconds. These are phenomenal achievements, therefore it is not surprising that the car costs 1.8 million dollars. By the way, the car also attracts with its excellent design.
440 km / h.
The Swedish brand once again pleased fans of its activities with a unique vehicle. This time Koenigsegg Agera 2016 was introduced. Even more powerful and beautiful, even more expensive and faster. Under this slogan, the developers announced the personification of a futuristic design that can accelerate to 440 km / h. The power plant capacity is 1115 horses. At the same time, only 15 liters of fuel are required per 100 kilometers. Sparingly enough, right? It is worth adding that the model is released in a limited edition. Apparently, car developers already have a tendency to present 25 copies each.
Recently, Shelby has not ceased to amaze its consumers. A striking example is the new 2017 - SSC Tuatara. The car is equipped with a 7-liter unit, the power of which is 1350 horsepower. Such characteristics are enough for users to be able to accelerate to 440 km / h. In this case, to “hundreds” of cars takes acceleration in 3 seconds. Nevertheless, the maximum result makes the engineers admire. It is worth noting that the supercar also has an interesting design and a very comfortable interior.