What is the fastest car in the world?
The world’s fastest car is an ever-changing title, as automakers constantly compete to break speed records. At the moment, however, the fastest car in the world can be named the SSC Tuatara, which has reached an amazing speed.
SSC Tuatara
SSC Tuatara is a hypercar manufactured by the American Shelby SuperCars (SSC). In October 2020, the SSC Tuatara reached a record speed that made it the fastest production car in the world. The car reached an average speed of 508.73 km/h (316.11 mph) in the two-way test. This record was set in the state of Nevada, USA.
Technical features
SSC Tuatara is equipped with a 5.9-liter V8 engine that produces a whopping 1750 horsepower when using E85 fuel. The car’s aerodynamic design and lightness are key to its top speed. Some of the key technical features of the car are listed below:
- Engine: 5.9-liter V8
- Power: 1750 horsepower (with E85 fuel)
- Top speed: 508.73 km/h (316.11 mph)
- Gearbox: 7-speed automatic manual gearbox
- Weight: 1247 kg
Other fastest cars
Although the SSC Tuatara currently holds the title of fastest car in the world, there are several other cars that have also achieved significant speeds. Listed below are some of these cars:
- Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ – The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ reached 490.48 km/h (304.77 mph) in 2019, making it the first production car to exceed 300 mph: n limit.
- Koenigsegg Agera RS – The Koenigsegg Agera RS reached 447.19 km/h (277.87 mph) in 2017, holding the title of world’s fastest car ahead of the SSC Tuatara.
- Hennessey Venom F5 – The Hennessey Venom F5 is designed to reach a speed of over 500 km/h (311 mph), but the official record has not yet been confirmed.
Sources
You can find more information about the world’s fastest cars and their technical characteristics from the following sources:
