The 20 Fastest Street Legal Cars In The World For Speed Junkies


The 20 Fastest Street Legal Cars In The World For Speed Junkies


Car manufacturers are constantly trying to break the boundaries of speed. F1 cars are fast but you're not taking one on the open road. All of the cars on this list are not only beautiful machines but they're street-legal. Dream of your chance to get to roar down the road in one of these cars one day. Here is a list of 20 of the fastest street-legal cars ever produced.


1. Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+

The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ is currently the record holder for the fastest street-legal car with an incredible top speed of 304.77 mph. It is the pinnacle of years of engineering and aerodynamic improvements and is yet to be beaten.


2020 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ PrototypePhoto by Liam Walker on Wikimedia Commons

2. Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut

Swedish manufacturer Koenigsegg maker of the Jesko Absolut Supercar claim it can reach speeds exceeding 330mph, although its top speed hasn't been officially tested. It may one day surpass the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport.

Jesko Hypercar - 51174448516Photo by Ron Frazier on Wikimedia Commons

3. SSC Tuatara

American automobile manufacturer SSC North America, has the SSC Tuatara which can reach a maximum speed of 282.9 mph. It holds a 5.9L V8 engine that produces around 1750 horsepower.


2019 Ssc Tuatara At Pebble Beach Press ConferencePhoto by SSCNA on Wikimedia Commons 

4. Hennessey Venom F5

The Texas-built Hennessey Venom F5 boasts a top speed of 301 mph, This would make it the second fastest street legal car, however its speed has yet to be independently verified.


Hennessey Venom F5 European Premiere At Geneva 2018 (Ank Kumar) 02Photo by Ank Kumar on Wikimedia Commons

5. Rimac C_Two

This all-electric hypercar from Croatian automaker Rimac Automobile has a top speed of 258 mph, and is considered to be the fastest electric car in the world.

Rimac NeveraPhoto by MrWalkr on Wikimedia Commons

6. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport was once recognized as the fastest street-legal production car in the world by the Guinness World Records for a top speed of 267.86 mph. However, it has since been surpassed by the newer Chiron models.


BugattiveyronsupersportPhoto by Autoviva on Wikimedia Commons

7. Koenigsegg Agera RS

The Agera RS from Koenigsegg, was once the record holder for fastest production car with a top speed of 277.

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87 mph. It has since been surpassed by the newer Jesko Absolut models.


Koenigsegg Agera RstPhoto by MrWalkr on wikimedia Commons

8. Hennessey Venom GT

The predecessor of the Venom F5, the Hennessey Venom GT, has a top speed of 270.49 mph. This feat was confirmed at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in 2014.


Hennessey Venom GtPhoto by Mystfire on Wikimedia Commons

9. Bugatti Chiron

While not as fast as its Super Sport 300+ sibling, the Bugatti Chiron is still one of the fastest cars on the road, boasting a top speed of 261 mph.


2018 Blue Bugatti Chiron At Grand Basel (Ank Kumar) 04Photo by Ank Kumar on Wikimedia Commons

10. McLaren Speedtail

At a top speed of 250 mph, the McLaren Speedtail is the fastest car ever produced by the British manufacturer. It has a unique combination of both a petrol engine and electric motor to produce a hybrid beast with a total of 1036 horsepower.


Side Profile Of A Mclaren SpeedtailPhoto by MrWalkr on Wikimedia Commons

11. Aston Martin Valkyrie

The Valkyrie is Aston Martin's fastest car, achieving an estimated top speed of around 250 mph. It is a hybrid car with an impressive combined output of 1,160 horsepower.


Aston Martin Valkyrie Amr Pro Auto Zuerich 2023 1X7A1481Photo by Alexander-93 on Wikimedia Commons

12. Lamborghini Aventador SVJ

The Aventador SVJ is Lamborghini's fastest car, reaching a top speed of 217 mph. The car is built around aerodynamic and lightweight engineering with a touch of style.


Orange Lamborghini Aventador SvjPhoto by MrWalkr on Wikimedia Commons

13. Ford GT

The second-generation Ford GT, tops out at 216 mph, earning it the title of one of the fastest American-made cars ever made.


640Px-Ford Gt Red Photo by William Hoiles on Wikimedia Commons

14. Ferrari LaFerrari

The LaFerrar hybrid hypercar from the famous Italian automaker of the same name, reaches a top speed of 220 mph, putting it comfortably in the supercar category where it belongs.

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Ferrari Laferrari Gims 2024 1X7A2272Photo by Alexander-93 on Wikimedia Commons

15. Pagani Huayra BC

The Italian Pagani Huayra BC hypercar is built for the track but is completely street-legal. An impressive top speed of 238 mph, it is the fastest car offered by the Pagani.


2021 Pagani Huayra Bc RoadsterPhoto by MrWalkr on Wikimedia Commons

16. Lamborghini Veneno

The Lamborghini Veneno is one of the automakers first supercars capable of speeds up to 221 mph, thanks to its 6.5L V12 engine. Still crazy fast in its own right, it has since been surpassed by the new Aventador models.


640Px-Geneva Motorshow 2013 - Lamborghini Veneno 1Photo by Clément Bucco-Lechat on Wikimedia Commons

17. Noble M600

The Noble M600 supercar made by British manufacturer Noble Automotive, can reach a top speed of 225 mph. The Design is kept relatively low-tech allowing for a more raw driving experience.


Noble M600 Goodwood Festival Of Speed 2010Photo by richard on Wikimedia Commons

18. Porsche 911 GT2 RS

The 911 GT2 RS is the fastest production car Porsche has ever made, with a top speed of 211 mph and is well known for completing the Nurburgring Grand Prix in just 6:47.03 minutes.


Porsche Gt2 Rs, Iaa 2017, Frankfurt (1Y7A2769)Photo by Matti Blume on Wikimedia Commons

19. McLaren P1

The P1 from McLaren's Ultimate Series has its top speed restricted at 217 mph. It is a hybrid sports car with a combined power of 903 horsepower.


640Px-Mclaren P1 Gtr At Grand Basel 2018 02Photo by Ank Kumar on Wikimedia Commons

20. Zenvo TS1 GT

The Danish supercar, Zenvo TS1 GT can reach a top speed of 233 mph. It has a 5.8L V8 engine and is quite rare to find as it’s a limited production model.

Zenvo Ts1 CroppedPhoto by Karsakov on Wikimedia Commons




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