Top Best Car

While most of us can only dream of owning the fastest car in the world, some will do whatever it takes to possess the most powerful speed. So, how fast are the fastest cars in the world?

Here are the 10 fastest cars available on the market (production models, as opposed to concept cars) measured by tested top speed (theoretical speeds do not count).

1. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport: 267 mph, 0-60 in 2.4 secs. Aluminum, Narrow Angle 8 Liter W16 Engine with 1200 hp, base price is $2,400,000. Although the Bugatti Veyron lost the title to SSC Ultimate Aero on March 2007, Bugatti challenge the record in Germany on July 10, 2010 with the new 2010 Super Sport Version and the Veyron once again claims the title of the fastest car in the world at 267 mph. The original Bugatti Veyron has a top speed of 253 mph, priced at $1,700,000 and equipped with 1001 hp.

#2 is a tie!

2. Hennessey Venom GT: 260 mph, 0-60 in 2.5 seconds, has a 6.2-liter LS9 Turbocharged V8 Twin Turbo V8 Engine producing 1200 hp, has a price tag of $950,000. The Venom GT has yet to be tested and proven, but could possibly hit a top speed of 275 mph. This might just be the Veyron Super Sport's closest competitor!

2. Koenigsegg Agera R: 260 mph, 0-60 in 2.9 secs. 5.0-liter V8 Engine with twin turbo’s, housing 1099 hp. Base price is $1,600,000. If you're into snow sports, the Agera R can be fitted with a Ski Box as well as winter tires, not that I would take one on a ski trip or anything like that. While the Agera R has a massive theoretical top speed, the current tested top speed is 260 mph. Expect this snow car to be the Bugatti's arch enemy for the next 5 years.

3. SSC Ultimate Aero: 257 mph, 0-60 in 2.7 secs. Twin-Turbo V8 Engine with 1183 hp, base price is $654,400. Tested in March 2007 by Guinness World Records, The SSC Ultimate Aero was the fastest car in the world from March 2007 to July 2010. On March 2011, the Koenigsegg Agera R also surpassed it, forcing this American made car to the #3 spot. Shelby SuperCars will continue their quest to reclaim the fastest car title, and their new SSC Tuatura might do the job (we'll just have to wait).

4. Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo: 248 mph, 0-60 in 2.8 secs. Twin Turbo All Aluminum V8 Engine with 750 hp, base price is $555,000. Smooth and bad-ass. It will make you want to show it off non-stop.

5. Koenigsegg CCX: 245 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 secs. 90 Degree V8 Engine 806 hp, base price is $545,568. Made in Sweden, it is the older brother of the Agera R, only losing to 4 other supercars in the world.

6. McLaren F1: 240 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 secs. BMW S70/2 60 Degree V12 Engine with 627 hp, base price is $970,000. The fastest car in the 20th century with doors that looks like bat wings. Maybe Batman needs to order one and paint it black

7. Gumpert Apollo: 224 mph, 0-60 in 3.0 secs, 4.2 liter V8 Engine that houses 650 hp. Base price: $450,000. Gumpert claims that the Apollo was designed such that it could drive upside-down in a tunnel with speeds at 190 mph or above. Of course, no one has tested this yet.

8. Noble M600: 223 mph, 0-60 in 3.7 secs. Twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 Engine with 650 hp. Base price is $330,000. The Noble M600 also happens to be a very cool car. Its inconspicuous design sports a slender and contoured body which does not scream out for attention at every second of the day.

We have a tie for 9th and 10th places:

9. Lamborghini Aventador: 217 mph, 0-60 in 2.9 secs. V12 Engine with 700 hp, base price is $379,700. According to Lamborghini, Aventador is the name of a Bull that entered into battle at the Saragossa Arena on October 1993. This is the fastest bull in the world!

9. Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster: 217 mph, 0-60 in 3.4 secs. Twin turbocharged AMG V12 engine that produces 678 hp. Base price is $1,850,000. The Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster is a limited-edition, with five ever produced. It is the quintessential exotic and exclusive supercar.

9. Ferrari Enzo: 217 mph, 0-60 in 3.4 secs. F140 Aluminum V12 Engine with 660 hp, base price is $670,000. Only 399 were ever produced; the price goes up every time someone crashes.

9. Jaguar XJ220: 217 mph, 0-60 in 3.8 secs. Twin Turbo V6 Engine with 542 hp, base price was $650,000. Made in 1992, this car still has what it takes to make the list.

10. Ascari A10: 215 mph, 0-60 in 2.8 secs. 5.0 litre BMW V8 S62 Engine with 625 hp. Base price: $650,000. The company planned to produce 50 of these supercars at its factory in Banbury, England.

10. Pagani Zonda F: 215 mph, 0-60 in 3.5 secs. Mercedes Benz M180 V12 Engine with 650 hp, base price is $667,321. With a V12 motor, this baby can do much better.

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2012 Jaguar XJ

The logo of the Jaguar is one of the most iconic and recognizable images in the automobile industry, it immediately brings thoughts of grandeur and luxury, because truly, vehicles which bear the symbol of the Jaguar truly have a design that is unique to them, a signature that sets it apart.

But through the release of the 2012 Jaguar XJ, the vintage and time-honored design that is unique to all Jaguar vehicles will become re-energized.

This latest addition to the long line of distinguished Jaguar vehicles also ensures the accommodation of more passengers than ever before while providing their prospective drivers with a unique driving experience.

Performance & Style

The 2012 XJ veers away from the tradition of making vehicles using heavy materials as it opt for lightweight aluminum as its primary material, with about half of it even made from recycled materials. The use of recycled materials, however, is not a ploy by the company to deprive their customers of the best materials, because the use of recycled materials actually reduces emissions from the vehicle while also improving fuel consumption.

Of course, the most obvious benefit of the use of lightweight materials in the creation of the Jaguar XJ is its added speed and agility when placed on the road through its powerful three-liter, V6 engine. And finally, another added feature of the 2012 Jaguar XJ is that it effortlessly combines new technologies into its media system in its interior while maintaining the timeless and well-loved signature style of Jaguar vehicles that has made them a strong force in the automobile industry.

Specifications

General Info

Vehicle Type: Sedan	Base Price: $73,700.00
Fuel Tank Capacity: 21.7 gallons (82 liters)	Miles Per Gallon: 16 city / 23 hwy

Dimensions

Length: 201.7 in. (512 cm)	Wheel Base: 119.4 in. (303 cm)
Height: 57 in. (144.8 cm)	Width: 74.6 in. (189 cm)
Curb Weight: 4045 lbs (1834 kg)	Ground Clearance: NA
Luggage Capacity: 15.2 cu ft	Maximum Seating: 5 people

Performance

Engine: 5.0L 32-valve DOHC V8	Compression Ratio: 11.5: 1
Horsepower: 385 HP	Max RPM: 6500 RPM
Torque: 380 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm	Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
0-60 mph: 5.4 seconds	Maximum Speed: 148 mph (238 km/h)

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2011 Audi TT 2.0 Quattro Coupe

Audi has been doing some consolidating recently. Just a couple years ago, its TT was offered in two bodystyles (coupe and convertible) with two engines (2.0-liter inline-four and a 3.2-liter V6) two drivelines (front- or all-wheel drive) and two transmissions (six-speed manual or dual-clutch). Today’s Audi TT is still available in both fixed and drophead forms, but all (with the exception of the yet-to-be-introduced TT RS) share variants of the same four-cylinder engine, dual-clutch gearbox and Quattro all-wheel drive powertrain.

Last year’s turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, Volkswagen Group’s TSI variant, was rated at 200 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. For 2011, it’s been replaced by the TFSI variant (which dropped under the hood of its sibling A4 in 2009).

Thanks to the newest version of Audi Valvelift System (AVS), the turbocharged engine generates 211 horsepower and an impressive 258 pound-feet of torque – the latter equaling the torque provided by the 3.5-liter V6 under the hood of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 Sedan).

To keep the power on the ground, the automaker’s full-time Quattro all-wheel drive system is standard. Sadly, a six-speed manual is no longer, offered so rowing of gears is done exclusively by Audi’s six-speed S Tronic dual-clutch gearbox.


Boasting added torque, low mass (the curb weight is just 3,153 pounds) and slick bodywork (drag coefficient of .30), Audi says that the TT Coupe will sprint to 60 mph in just 5.3 seconds. We have no reason to doubt them, as it feels quick. The top speed is electronically limited to just 130 mph.

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2011 Gumpert Apollo

With a lethal combination of top notch aerodynamics, a super lightweight structure, and a super powerful engine, the Gumpert Apollo S is part of the super exclusive list of being among the world’s fastest cars. How this is achieved is something to marvel.
Exterior
The body and chassis is made mostly out of carbon fiber and aluminum, a super durable yet super light combination of materials. This allows the Apollo S to go to the weighing scales at a weight of less than 2700 pounds, a super light weight given that this car is a legit supercar.

In addition, Gumpert has constructed the Apollo’s body to be as aerodynamically efficient as possible, that they have claimed that you can drive this car upside down on a tunnel at around 300 kilometers per hour.
Performance
The heart of the Apollo S is a 4200cc V8 engine that is developed by Gumpert. Adding 2 turbochargers in the mix, this engine produces a massive 900 horsepower. This is enough for the Apollo to hustle to a hundred kilometers per hour in 3 seconds flat (or even less) and push on up to a top speed of 360 kilometers per hour.

 A competition grade suspension allows for breathtaking cornering performance. Huge disc brakes allows for strong stopping skill no matter what the speed. And 19 inch wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport tires allow for maximum grip and stability even at speeds of over 200 miles an hour.
The Gumpert Apollo S goes all in to become one of the fastest cars in the world. And they have delivered as promised.

Specifications

General Info

Performance

Vehicle Type: Coupe	Est. Base Price: $238,00.00
Engine: 4.2-liter bi-turbo V8	Horsepower: 700 HP
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic-Manual	Maximum Seating: 2 people
0-60 mph: 2.9 seconds	Maximum Speed: 225 mph (362 km/h)

 

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2011 Hamann Porsche Panamera Widebody

The 2011 Hamann Porsche Panamera Widebody is a concept car patterned from the traditional Porsche automobile although there have been some modifications done. The kit is aerodynamic and has several fresh features. It includes an expanded rear wing which houses a one of a kind rear diffuser and uniquely shaped tailpipe tips. From the front and rear axles, this Panamera model is about 60 mm wider.

Performance
The wheels are incorporated perfectly onto the widened sides of the automobile. The wheels make use of 22 inch Forged Gunmetal with rims. As for the engine, the Panamera has a lot to offer. Upon looking at the performance, this model has better and increased output in comparison to older models. It has a 579 hp and 605 lb ft of torque.
Exterior & Interior
When looking at the model’s interior, the Panamera gives anyone who scoots into the inside a fell for luxury. The perfect description would probably be like walking onto a 5 start lounge for VIP’s. Usually for the previous models, a factory stock unit is installed by the manufactures but with this model, all the interiors have been replaced with fine leather coverings.

As for the other accessories such as the pedal system, these have also been upgraded. The pedals have been forged with pure aluminum in order to provide a sleek feel that complements the rest of the Panamera’s interior.
The 2011 Panamera definitely has a lot to offer from its aesthetics to driving dynamics; it can give its competitors a run for their money.

Specifications

Performance

Horsepower: 579 HP

Torque: 605 lb-ft

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