Top 10 Fastest Cars In The World (2020 Rated)

Top 10 Fastest Cars In The World

The world, as we know, continues to evolve at a rapid rate. Change, as they say, is constant.

There are very few facets in the world more revolutionary than the world of technology and an even fewer facet of the technological world more revolutionary than the automobiles.

Indeed, it is hard to believe that the 1970 forge challenger may not even be seen in a museum today, however, the odd fifty(50) years ago it was a car only affordable and available to the very elite.

Such is the continuous, lightening quick revolution the automobile world continues to toe.

We’re in the 21st century now, in a world where technology cannot be overstated, and even of more importance is the efficiency therein.

Massive Automobile brands such as the Toyota corporation and the Volkswagen group continue to compete and churn out quality and highly efficient cars at a ridiculously frivolous rate.

It is indeed challenging to pick which is best or more efficient of a massive bunch of high-quality cars around, however after thorough investigations and analysis, here are our Top 10 fastest cars in the world of 2020:

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10. Bentley Continental GT W12 [207 mph]

The Bentley continental brand was first unveiled in Frankfurt back in 2017 by the Bentley car group.

It was however given a further touch of class with a new release in 2019 featuring even more mind-blowing features, most notably the removal of the permanent roof on the car.

The W12 Continental is one like no other and remains the face of the Bentley group to date.

Let’s take a look at some of its exclusive features below;

• Price – $219, 000
• Speed – 207 mph
• Horse Power – 626 hp
• Length – 15.4 ft
• Body width – 6.1 ft
• Body height – 4.4 ft
• Standard seating capacity – four(4)
• Fuel capacity – 90.84 Litres

9. Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 [212 mph]

The Corvette ZR1 is the best of the Chevrolet car brand.

A highly compact car with ridiculously impeccable quality.

According to the Chevrolet release which accompanied the unveiling of the car, it is capable of accelerating 0-60mph in precisely 2.85 seconds.

That in itself is a blockbusting speed to posses.

Chevrolet pulled the cover off the Corvette ZR1 in 2019, and it has immediately made a name as one of the best productions since its release. Let’s take a look at its features;

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• Price: $131,000
• Speed: 212mph
• Horse Power: 755 hp
• Length: 15.1 ft
• Body width: 6.0 ft
• Body height: 4.1 ft
• Fuel capacity: 70 Litres
• Standard sitting capacity: two(2)

8. Saleen S7 Twin Turbo [248 mph]

A product of the Saleen Automotive Inc. It’s one of the fastest cars on the planet today, capable hitting the 60mph acceleration mark in just under three(3) seconds, to be precise, in 2.80 seconds.

With its ridiculously staggering 750 horsepower, it has a capacity capable of powering 500 average homes.

Such is the ability of the Saleen S7.

It’s Carbon-fibre coated body makes it a beauty to behold, with LCD monitors and quick release steering and a state of the art interior.

Let’s take a further look at its world-class features.

• Price – $375, 000
• Speed – 248 mph
• Horse Power – 750 hp
• Length – 15.5 ft
• Body width – 6.5 ft
• Body height- 3.6 ft
• Standard seating capacity – two(2)
• Fuel capacity – 60.00 Litres

7. Aston Martin Valkyrie [250 mph]

One of the most anticipated cars in recent memory, just when you thought the other cars had reached the limits in terms of speed the the ‘Nebula’ shows up and surpasses the others.

Released in the tail end of 2019, the Aston Martin Valkyrie is a product of a powerful collaboration between the Aston Martin Lagonda plc and Red Bull Racing.

The car is capable of accelerating from 0-60mph within just 2.60 seconds, and you begin to wonder if that’s crazier than the 1,160 horsepower it possesses, it weighs about 664 pound-feet.

The car is pending an official release, so Aston Martin has yet to reveal all of its specs so Let’s take a sneak peek at some of its available features;

• Price – $3,250,000
• Speed – 250 mph
• Horse Power – 1160hp
• Standard seating capacity – four(4)

6. Tesla Roadster [250 mph]

A product of Tesla Inc. Released officially on 16th day of November 2017, the Roadster is a true embodiment of its name, with it capable of hitting the 60mph mark with 1.9s of taking off from its rest position.

The car brand was initially released a few years before the date as mentioned above, but as is always expected from car firms of such calibre, upgrades come at as quick as can be and so it was for the Tesla Roadster.

It’s one of few cars to set records is every aspect and still has provision for a sitting capacity of four(4).

It’s three electric motors allow for an all-wheel drive and torque vectoring during cornering amidst many other incredible specs which we will take a quick look at.

• Price – $250, 000
• Speed – 250 mph
• Horse Power – 750 hp
• Length – 13.9 ft
• Body width – 6.1 ft
• Body height – 4.0 ft
• Standard seating capacity – four(4)
• Fuel capacity – 70.00 Litres

5. Hennessy Venom GT [257]

When you talk about high performance in relation to Automobiles, there are very few cars capable of rivalling the Hennessy Venom GT.

A product of the Hennessy performance engineers, based in Texas.

The car holds many speed records, including the Guinness world record it set back in January 2013 after hitting 186mph from rest in just 13.63 seconds.

It is capable of going from 0-60mph in 2.40 seconds.

The Hennessy Venom brand was first released in 2011 and has since evolved.

It’s possesses a curb weight of 2743 Ibs and has a carbon-fibre coated body with its wheel coated likewise.

It has an exhilarating set of features which we will take a look at now.

• Price – $1,200,000
• Speed – 257 mph
• Horse Power – 1244 hp
• Length – 12.7 ft
• Body width – 5.8 ft
• Body height – 3.8 ft
• Standard seating capacity – two(2)
• Fuel capacity – 65.00 Litres

4. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport [268 mph]

A real result of Volkswagen’s purchase of the Bugatti brand.

The Veyron Super Sport is a class apart may others, with speed only capable of being rivalled by a very select few of automobiles.

Its key specifications are mind-blowing, with a staggering 1,200hp and it’s body very much carbon-coated.

As of 2013, it was the fastest car in the world after averaging 257 during testing.

Here are some of its specifications;

• Price – $2,000,000
• Speed – 268 mph
• Horse Power – 1200 hp
• Length – 14.4 ft
• Body width – 6.4 ft
• Body height – 3.5 ft
• Standard seating capacity – two(2)
• Fuel capacity – 100 Litres

3. Koenigsegg One:1 [272 mph]

The face of the Koenigsegg brand, it is the best the company has produced.

One of the fastest cars in the world at 272mph.

It carries a one(1) horsepower to one(1) kilogram ratio, which is unmatched anywhere in the world.

The car possesses an enviable 1360hp and torques an incredible 1011ibs.

It is indeed an embodiment of top-class automobile technology.

• Price – $2,850,000
• Speed – 272 mph
• Horse Power – 1360 hp
• Length – 14.0 ft
• Body width – 6.4 ft
• Body height – 3.7 ft
• Standard seating capacity – two(2)
• Fuel capacity – 74 Litres

2. Koenigsegg Jesko [300 mph]

Cars don’t come better than this; they don’t just.

The car was unveiled in 2019 and had its name taken from that of Koenigsegg Jesko, the father of the CEO and founder of the company.

It has a staggering 1280 horsepower and is capable of hitting the 0-60mph mark in just 2.5 seconds and peaks at an even more surprising 300mps.

It is well furnished in the inside with a seat accommodation of two(2) and has it’s outside coated with carbon-fibre,

and it’s wheels well refurbished with Aluminium.

Here are some of its key specifications;

• Price – $2,800,000
• Speed – 300 mph
• Horse Power – 1280 hp
• Length – 14.1 ft
• Body width – 6.2 ft
• Body height – 3.7 ft
• Standard seating capacity – two(2)
• Fuel capacity – 72 Litres

1. Hennessey Venom F5 [301 mph]

It really takes a lot to be number one(1) on a list like this one and the Hennessy Venom F5 is an undisputed claim for the no.1 spot.

The car possesses a terrifying 1817hp, one capable of powering 1,000 average homes and torques 1193ibs.

The car speeds 0-60mph in under 2 seconds, according to its manufacturers.

The car is a product of American car group, Hennessey Special Vehicles which was founded as recently as 2017.

It is extremely portable with a sitting capacity of two(2) and an Aluminium coated wheels among other specifications we’ll look at.

• Price – $1,800,000
• Speed – 301 mph
• Horse Power – 1,817 hp
• Length – 13.1 ft
• Body width – 5.6 ft
• Body height – 3.5 ft
• Standard seating capacity – two(2)
• Fuel capacity – 60 Litres

There you have your Top 10 fastest cars in the world of 2020, as was highlighted at the start of this article, the automobile world revolves in at a rapid rate, and it’ll be no surprise that in little to no time, faster automobiles will be unveiled.

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