The fastest car in the world as of 2025 is the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut , with a claimed top speed of over 310 mph (499 km/h). This Swedish hypercar features a 1,600 hp twin-turbocharged V8 engine and can accelerate from 0-60 mph in about 2.5 seconds. However, this top speed has not yet been officially verified on track, being based mainly on computer simulations and dyno testing
. Other notable contenders include:
- SSC Tuatara , which has a verified top speed of 295 mph (475 km/h) after correcting a previous GPS error claim of 331 mph. It uses a 1,750 hp twin-turbo V8 engine
- Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ , which set a speed record of 483 km/h (about 300 mph) and has a claimed top speed of 490 km/h (304 mph). It has a W16 engine with four turbines producing 1600 hp
- Hennessey Venom F5 , with a top speed of around 272 mph (438 km/h) and ambitions to exceed 300 mph in future versions. It has a 6.6-liter twin-turbo V8 with 1,817 hp
In summary, while the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut holds the current claim to the fastest top speed, it awaits real-world verification. The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ holds an official speed record, and the SSC Tuatara is also among the fastest verified production cars
