Top 10 Fastest Cars

Currently, the world is all about speed. Though majority of us can think about owning the fastest car in the world, very few people can actually own it since these cars are quite expensive. Some of the car lovers will do anything necessary to own such a car which is a symbol of power and elegance. Top 10 fastest cars can give you a better idea about the current market trends.
Have a look at the top 10 fastest cars given below that have taken the world by storm:

1. SSC Ultimate Aero

SSC Ultimate Aero has a speed limit of 257 mph with a pickup of 0-60 miles in 2.7 seconds. The car has a Twin Turbo V8 engine with a horsepower of 1183. SSC Ultimate Aero comes with a base price of $654,400. According to the Guinness Book of World Records in 2007, SSC Ultimate Aero outperformed Bugatti Veyron to take the position of the fastest car in the world.

2. Bugatti Veyron

Bugatti Veyron has a speed limit of 253 mph with a pickup of 0-60 miles in 2.5 seconds. Bugatti Veyron comes with a base price of $1,700,000. The car has a narrow angle W16 engine with a horsepower of 1001. This is the costliest car in the speedy cars category and the 2nd fastest automotive in the world.

3. Saleen S7 Twin Turbo

Saleen S7 Twin Turbo can speed up to 248 miles per hour and has a pickup of 0-60 miles in 3.2 seconds. The car is available at a base price of $555,000 and features a Twin Turbo All Aluminum V8 engine. The engine has a horsepower of 750. The car is aggressive and elegant in its looks.

4. Koenigsegg CCX

The car is priced at $545,568 and features a 90 degree V8 engine with a horsepower of 806. Koenigsegg has a speed limit of 245 miles per hour with a pickup of 0-60 miles in 3.2 seconds. Manufactured in Sweden, it is trying hard to become the speediest car in the world.

5. McLaren F1

McLaren F1 has a maximum speed of 240 miles per hour and a pickup of 0-60 miles in 3.2 secs. The car has a BMW S70/2 60 Degree V12 Engine with a horsepower of 627. McLaren F1 comes at a base price of $970,000. The doors are similar to bat wings which remind us of Batmobile.

6. Ferrari Enzo

This stylish Italian car can speed up to 217 miles per hour and has a pickup of 0-60 miles in 3.4 seconds. The car features a F140 Aluminum V12 Engine with 660 horsepower. Ferrari Enzo is available at a base price of $670,000. This sporty car is available in limited numbers.

7. Jaguar XJ220

This fashionable car has a Twin Turbo V6 Engine with a horsepower of 542. The car has a pickup of 0-60 miles in 3.8 seconds. It was originally manufactured in 1992 and if we don't take it into consideration, the list of fastest cars will be incomplete. Jaguar XJ220 comes to you at a base price of $650,000.

8. Pagani Zonda F

The car is special because of its Mercedes Benz M180 V12 Engine with 650 horsepower. The V12 motor makes this car different from all other cars. A speed limit of 215 miles per hour and a pickup of 0-60 miles in 3.5 seconds make it a preferred choice among car enthusiasts. Pagani Zonda is priced at $667,321.

9. Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

A pickup of 0-60 miles in 3.3 seconds and a speed limit of 211 miles per hour are the features that make Lamborghini so special. A V12 engine with 640 horsepower makes it a piece of art. Lamborghini is available in the market at a base price of $430,000.

10. Porsche Carrera GT

Porsche Carrera GT is a very powerful car that has a maximum speed of 205 miles per hour. With a pickup of 0-60 miles in 3.9 seconds and a 68 Degree Water Cooled Aluminum V10 Engine with 612 horsepower, Porsche Carrera GT is one of the most admired cars in the world. This car is available at a base price of $440,000.

Hitting the road with any of the top 10 fastest cars in the world is truly a lifetime experience.

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