Worlds Fastest Cars

As of August 19th, 2010, the record for the worlds fastest production vehicle has been taken over by the Hennessey Venom GT (the 1,200 Horsepower variant). The Hennessey Venom GT was recorded at 2.2 Seconds to 60 MPH (compared to the previous record holder, the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport, recorded at 2.4). Below is a list of current and/or older cars. The cars not equipped with a Launch Control system (The Hennessey Venom GT and the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport).

Top 5 Fastest Cars in the World, Without Launch Control (0-60, MPH)

1. Hennessey Venom GT - 2011 1,200 Horsepower 2.2 Seconds

2. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport - 2011 1,200 Horsepower 2.4 Second s

3. Ariel Atom - 2011 475 Horsepower 2.5 Seconds 

4. Caparo T1 - 2007 575 Horsepower 2.5 Seconds

5. Orca SC7 - 2003 850 Horsepower 2.6 Seconds

Top 5 Fastest Cars in the World, With Launch Control (0-60, MPH)

1. Ariel Atom - 2011 475 Horsepower 2.4 Seconds

2. Porsche 911 Turbo S - 2011 530 Horsepower 2.7 Seconds

3. Lamborghini Aventador - 2012 691 Horsepower 2.7 Seconds

4. Nissan GT-R - 2012 530 Horsepower 2.9 Seconds

5. Ferrari 458 Italia - 2011 572 Horsepower 2.9 Seconds