50 Fastest Cars In World, Ranked Based On Top Speed

The most dubious fact you will eventually see advertised as true is a vehicle’s top speed. Manufacturer claims are exactly that, claims. We get it. As cars get faster, top-speed verification becomes more difficult. Yet, we only care about the top speeds of fast cars. See the dilemma…we need receipts!

Thus, we embarked on a horsepower crusade with the sole goal of discovering the fastest verified production cars in the world. If the top speed isn’t verifiable, it isn’t on this list. Just as Guinness World Records creates their arbitrary standards, so will we.

Our qualifications for this list are simple: A minimum of 25 production vehicles and a verifiable record of the vehicle’s top speed. A lot of fast cars and supercars can make it to 180 mph pretty quickly, but what about achieving 200 mph and beyond? Join us on an epic 50-part journey through the history of speed.

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including Johnny Bohmer Proving Grounds, AutoTopNL, and Road & Track. While we have included the claimed top speed for each model in the performance table, this list is ranked based on the recorded or tested top speed.

50 Porsche Carrera GT

Top Speed: 194 mph (recorded)

It’s crazy that the “slowest” car on this top speed list is the legendary Porsche Carrera GT at a lofty 194 mph. Despite underperforming its claimed top speed of 205 mph, the Carrera GT’s faults are minor when it comes to its overall performance.

Performance Specifications

(Source: Porsche)

This is in part thanks to the motorsport-derived V-10 heart that powers it to its extreme speeds. Its timeless rear mid-engine design and ultra-sleek roofline are as functional as they are beautiful. Your greatest concern in a Carrera GT is focusing on the next balsa wood shift while not being overpowered by the intoxicating allure of the intake sound.

Pros

• Always feels 200+ mph regardless of the actual speed
• Iconic Formula One/Le Mans-derived V-10 engine
• Best looking Porsche ever?

Cons

• Underperforms its claimed top speed of 205 mph
• Only 1,270 units are available worldwide

49 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera

Top Speed: 199 mph (recorded)

Our first British GT icon is the successor to the successful Vanquish line, the DBS Superleggera. Aston Martin claimed a 211 mph top speed for the “ultralight” variant of its DBS, yet it has only seen testing up to 199 mph.

Performance Specifications

(Source: Aston Martin)

Regardless of performance semantics, there is never a dull moment in the DBS with the power of the 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V-12 driving you forward. One of Aston’s most elegant designs is dripping in style from top to bottom and ready to full sprint at any given moment. If it’s good enough for James Bond, it’s good enough for us.

Pros

• Iconic elegant Aston Martin GT styling on full display
• Twin-turbocharged V-12 – what more do you want?
• Feeling like a superhero every drive

Cons

• Still heavy
• Terrible fuel economy is more of an inconvenience than an issue

48 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

Top Speed: 200 mph (tested)

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will forever be an artifact from a different time. Despite the collaboration of two of the most famous performance automakers, the SLR McLaren still underperformed relative to its 207 mph top speed.

Performance Specifications

(Source: McLaren-Mercedes)

Yet, its supercharged V-8 still packs a hell of punch and is the first vehicle on our list with a verified 200 mph top speed. Mercedes focused their energy on styling while all other details were left in the hands of McLaren. Safe to say McLaren knows a thing or two about boosting V-8s. Nowadays, they have taken this platform and turned it into the cornerstone of their brand.

Pros

• Legendary lineage
• 200 mph capable
• Unique timeless styling

Cons

• Only available with the outdated 5-speed automatic gearbox
• Only 2,157 units are available worldwide

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47 McLaren 650S Spider

Top Speed: 202 mph (tested)

Jumping about a decade into the future of a standalone McLaren effort, we find the 650S Spider. Despite being more capable than its SLR predecessor, the 650S Spider has only been tested at 202 mph, two miles an hour below its claimed 204 top speed.

Performance Specifications

(Source: McLaren)

Despite its major improvements in overall curb weight, with most model variants hovering between the 3,000 to 3,200-pound mark, this alone does not guarantee a faster top speed. We believe its powerful 641 horsepower twin-turbo V-8 engine could go faster, yet this remains unconfirmed.

Pros

• Solid improvements to an already great twin-turbo V-8 platform
• Impressive low curb weight
• Ultimate supercar daily?

Cons

• Not designed for top speed excellence
• Outdated infotainment system

46 McLaren Senna

Top Speed: 204 mph (tested)

The “Ultimate Series” successor to the McLaren P1 is the McLaren Senna. Although an all-out beast of aerodynamic performance and track domination, the Senna only tested up to 204 mph, four miles an hour under its claimed 208 mph top speed.

Performance Specifications

(Source: McLaren)

The Senna’s advanced aerodynamics are game-changing around a racetrack, but they also restrict its top speed capability. Would we care about this at all if we were in a McLaren Senna? Absolutely not.

Pros

• Track performance first before all else
• A testament to decades of aerodynamic engineering
• Impressive low curb weight

Cons

• $1,000,000+ ultra-rare exotic price point
• Only 500 units are available worldwide

45 BMW E60 M5

Top Speed: 205 mph (recorded)

The first and only BMW on this list is the stuff of legends: the E60 M5. Are we saying that a 15-year-old family sedan is faster than a seven-figure McLaren Senna? Given enough time and runway, it is exactly that.

Performance Specifications

(Source: BMW)

Perhaps the ultimate Autobahn cruiser, the E60 M5, can attribute its top-speed success to the fire-breathing V-10 heart that powers it. This well-recognized Formula One-derived powerplant seldom runs out of juice. With over 20,000 E60 M5 models made, this may be one of the direct and least expensive paths for achieving 200 mph and beyond.

Pros

• One of the best V-10 engines ever made
• Plentiful availability compared to the majority of its contemporaries
• Ultimate sleeper/cruiser that will take your lunch money

Cons

• SMG not as desirable as the 6-speed model
• Does reliability really matter if your goal is getting over 200 mph?

44 Lamborghini Huracan LP580-2

Top Speed: 205 mph (tested)

Our first Lamborghini on the list is the Huracan LP580-2. This “detuned” version of the incredible performance platform that is the Huracan is impressive no matter how we look at it.

Performance Specifications

(Source: Lamborghini)

Despite giving the Huracan RWD legs and less power at about 572 horses, the LP580-2 variant still blows its claimed 199 mph top speed out of the water. Extra credit to the Huracan LP580-2 for being the first model on our list outperforming expectations instead of the opposite.

Pros

• Outperforms claimed top speed capability
• Stunning V-10 platform even in its “weakest” variant
• A “livable” Lamborghini?

Cons

• Not already having one in the garage
• Figuring out how to achieve the first con

43 Ferrari 812 Superfast

Top Speed: 206 mph (recorded)

Our list’s first Ferrari is the 812 Superfast, yet, how fast is this Italian GT really? The 812 Superfast underperformed its 211 claimed top speed by five mph, topping out at 206 mph.

Performance Specifications

(Source: Ferrari)

The 812 Superfast also features the largest engine on the first so far with its powerful 789 horsepower 6.5-liter V-12. Despite it not reaching its target top speed, this naturally aspirated engine’s capability creates allure despite any performance mertics. A V-12 Ferrari, regardless of how fast you may be going, will always be a winning recipe.

Pros

• Ferrari + V-12 = perfection
• Insane performance
• Gorgeous blend of new and old Ferrari design

Cons

• Near 4,000 pound curb weight
• Eventually, having to turn the car off

42 Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster LP 750-4

Top Speed: 206 mph (tested)

The last Lamborghini on this list was a “budget” model and outperformed expectations. You might assume that this very not-budget Aventador SV Roadster LP 750-4 would do the same. You would be wrong.

Performance Specifications

(Source: Lamborghini)

Despite having a 218 mph claimed top speed, the SV Roadster could only muster 206 mph with the power of its 6.5-liter V-12 engine. Yet, can you really lose in a V-12 Lamborghini? Not this one.

Pros

• An Italian V-12 with an 8,400 RPM redline is the stuff of dreams
• Amazing aerodynamic capability and design
• Instant fame and celebrity status while driving

Cons

• Only 500 units are available worldwide
• Instant fame and celebrity status while driving

41 McLaren 570S

Top Speed: 207 mph (tested)

The McLaren 570S is advertised by McLaren as one of if not their most daily-able supercars. Yet, the cake only gets sweeter with the 570S, as it even outperforms its advertised 204 mph top speed by three mph.

Performance Specifications

(Source: McLaren)

We are impressed time and time again by McLaren’s power-to-weight ratios across their model ranges. Obtaining a sub-3,000-pound dry curb weight in a modern supercar is a spectacle in itself. A sure reason their cars maintain exceptional performance across a variety of speed ranges.

Pros

• Outperforms claimed top-speed capability
• Amazing power-to-weight ratio
• Sub-3,000-pound curb weight

Cons

• Random electronic gremlins
• Front lift is an option and not standard!

40 Audi R8 V10 Plus

Top Speed: 207 mph (recorded)

The first and only Audi on our list is the R8 V10 Plus. Audi may not be the first brand you think of when fantasizing about going over 200 mph. Yet, the R8’s V10 engine outperforms its advertised 204 mph top speed by three mph.

Performance Specifications

(Source: Audi)

Considering this R8 shares both an engine and platform with the Lamborghini Huracan, its capability is only masked by a less ostentatious exterior. Despite a heavier curb weight than its Lamborghini counterpart, the R8 still manages breakneck speed thanks to its sleek design and low roofline.

Pros

• The last of the V10-powered Audi
• An understated performance package in a sleek aesthetic
• Knowing you have the only stock Audi capable of 200+ mph

Cons

• US model cars are never the same as the German spec
• Undersized fuel tank requires regular fill-up photo ops

39 Ferrari F8 Spider

Top Speed: 208 mph (tested)

The Ferrari F8 Spider is one of the Italian powerhouse’s latest offerings. Being the successor to the 488 model, the F8 retains the same potent 3.9-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine.

Performance Specifications

(Source: Ferrari)

However, in the F8, this engine is in its most powerful revision, reaching a lofty 710 horsepower. At release, it was the most powerful V-8-powered Ferrari made. Although the Spider variant did underperform its claimed 211 mph top speed, we are impressed anytime a drop-top manages over 200 mph.

Pros

• The most powerful V-8-powered Ferrari at release
• Stunning performance in elegant styling
• 200+ mph with no roof is special

Cons

• Exhaust sound is muted compared to previous generations
• Expensive options for an already pricey exotic

38 Lamborghini Huracan Performante

Top Speed: 210 mph (tested)

Considering a detuned variant of the Huracan was capable of 200+ mph, this track-focused Performante variant also outperforms its claimed top speed of 201 mph.

Performance Specifications

(Source: Lamborghini)

While the Performante does have more power and downforce than the 580-2 variant, eventually downforce will be a limiting factor in achieving higher top speeds. Despite this, the Performante pushes well past its advertised top speed, proving the capability of the Italian V-10 platform.

Pros

• Outperforms claimed top-speed capability
• The V-10 sound is special at any rpm
• More aero and power make the amazing even better

Cons

• Realizing the upkeep cost of an exotic supercar
• Understanding this Huracan will solve a lot of your problems, but not all of them

37 Bentley Flying Spur

Top Speed: 211 mph (recorded)

The second and last 4-door sedan on this list is the epic Bentley Flying Spur. Despite having the highest overall curb weight on the list at about 5,400 pounds, this sedan outperforms its claimed top speed of 207 mph.

Performance Specifications

(Source: Bentley)

It is clear that the twin-turbocharged W-12 means business and could party day and night. We wouldn’t be surprised if this aptly named Bentley could fly even faster. In the comfort of the Flying Spur, there is little difference in the cabin between 100 or 200 mph.

Pros

• Outperforms claimed top-speed capability
• The most comfortable 200 mph and beyond experience available
• The twin-turbocharged W-12 is a powerful monster that wants to keep going

Cons

• The dilemma of deciding whether you or your driver should be doing the top speed run
• Not breaking the quality beverages stored within the center-mounted mini-fridge

36 Ferrari F12berlinetta

Top Speed: 211 mph (recorded)

In many of its variants and revisions, the F140 Ferrari V-12 engine has proven a potent powerplant capable of 200+ mph. This holds in the predecessor to the 812 Superfast, the F12berlinetta.

Performance Specifications

(Source: Ferrari)

The F12 is the first car on the list that tested exactly to its claimed top speed limit of 211 mph. Yet, the way it sings past 8,000 rpm, everything else becomes a blur as you get lost in its song.

Pros

• Matches its claimed top-speed capability
• V-12 + Ferrari = perfection
• Comparable capability to its successor

Cons

• A front engine Ferrari means you will need a mid-engine model for comparison
• Avoiding melting your rear bumper with a 730 horsepower V-12

35 Porsche 992 911 Turbo S

Top Speed: 211 mph (recorded)

Our first 911 Porsche is the 992 Turbo S. No way near as flashy as a Lamborghini or Ferrari, but just as capable. The 992 911 Turbo S outperforms its claimed 205 mph top speed by a margin of six mph.

Performance Specifications

(Source: Porsche)

Porsche has been refining the flat-six platform for decades and its potential is clear in the blisteringly fast Turbo S. Few vehicles are capable of both blending into the parking lot and dominating the autobahn simultaneously. With larger turbos and intakes than the outgoing model, the Turbo S platform has never been more appealing.

Pros

• One of the fastest Porsches ever made
• The testament of decades of turbo flat-six platform development
• The undercover supercar

Cons

• Only appreciated by other enthusiasts
• Living in an area with speed limit restrictions

34 McLaren 765LT

Top Speed: 211 mph (recorded)

The limited production track-focused version of the already ludricious McLaren 720S, the 765LT, still proves its worth as a top speed demon. Despite increasing drag along with its added downforce, the 765LT still outperforms its advertised 205 mph limit by six mph.

Performance Specifications

(Source: McLaren)

The twin-turbo V-8 powerplant that McLaren has spent years and years refining shows its brilliance and consistency across many models. Gaining some key upgrades directly from the McLaren Senna, the overall performance potential of the 765 LT is near limitless.

Pros

• One of the best and most powerful examples of McLaren’s twin-turbo V-8 engine
• Added downforce without little compromise on drag
• One of the best overall performers by all metrics

Cons

• Only 765 units are available worldwide
• Apple CarPlay unavailable in a 2022+ vehicle

33 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon

Top Speed: 211 mph (recorded)

The Dodge Demon is a unique vehicle by any means for this list. Few would consider the Demon a supercar, yet its performance states otherwise. With an advertised top speed of 168 mph, the Demon is the biggest outperformer of any vehicle on this list.

Performance Specifications

(Source: Dodge)

With 840 horsepower, it is also one of the most powerful. Although designed for quarter-mile excellence, with the optional “Demon Crate”, the Demon is happy hitting 200+ mph any day of the week. There are a lot of stunning cars on this list, none of which can do a wheelie. The Demon can and will.

Pros

• A record-breaking vehicle in many performance metrics
• 231 pounds of weight reduction compared to the SRT Hellcat
• The look on your face as you activate the transbrake

Cons

• The potential of forgetting the red key
• Requiring race fuel for maximum power output

32 Ferrari SF90 Stradale

Top Speed: 211 mph (tested)

The Ferrari SF90 Stradale is really about pushing the boundaries of what is possible for the Italian powerhouse. You never thought we’d be talking about plug-in hybrid Ferraris, yet here we are.

Performance Specifications

(Source: Ferrari)

The SF90 Stradale is the most powerful production Ferrari ever with nearly 1,000 horsepower. Three electric motors, two turbos, and one robust V-8 engine take the SF90 to previously undiscovered potential. Considering previous models with hundreds of fewer horsepower were capable of well over 200 mph, we still wonder about the SF90’s true potential.

Pros

• The fastest non-special edition production Ferrari ever made
• Understanding the amount of development and technology required to make this a reality
• The ultimate iteration of Ferrari’s twin-turbo V-8 engine

Cons

• Researching used prices of a Ferrari SF90 Stradale
• Realizing a kidney will not be enough

31 Bentley Continental GT Speed

Top Speed: 212 mph (recorded)

Our second and last Bentley on the list utilizes an even more powerful version of the insane twin-turbo W-12 engine. If the sedan variant with about 25 fewer horsepower and over 500 added pounds of curb weigh could break 200+ mph, the Bentley Continental GT Speed does so with little effort.

Performance Specifications

(Source: Bentley)

The Continental GT Speed outperforms its claimed 208 mph top speed, reaching up to 212 mph. These epic W-12-powered Bentleys may be some of the heaviest vehicles ever made that are capable of over 200 mph. That is an achievement in itself.

Pros

• Outperforms claimed top-speed capability
• All the speed with little to no compromise on comfort and luxury
• The twin-turbocharged W-12 only knows acceleration

Cons

• The dilemma of deciding whether you or your driver should be doing the top-speed run
• Wondering if not getting the convertible was worth it