Top 10 Fastest Cars in the World

If only we could afford the fastest cars in the world; wouldn't we all be happier with the power at our feet. The world's fastest cars end up being some of the most expensive cars in the world. Although there is always the souped up cars that can out-run and beat the exspensive BMW's and the other exspensive supposedly fast sports cars. There is no way that these souped up cars will be able to beat the number one fastest car with 1183 hp; let alone the number ten world's fastes car. These cars have been built for speed and racing. They will definitely turn heads when they are just driving along on the roads but they will be a blur to see in a street race or in any race against another car.

#1 SSC Ultimate Aero

The fastest car in the world is the SSC Ultimate Aero. It has 1183 hp and a top speed of 257 plus mph. With its twin turbo V8, it can go 0-60 in 2.7 seconds. The base price is $654,400 and is the Guinness World record holder as the fastest car in the world, beating the Bugatti Veyron. I wouldn't plan on going over speed bumps or going up your driveway.

#2 Bugatti Veyron

The Bugatti Veyron has 1001 hp and goes 0-60 in 2.5 seconds. With the highest price tag of $1,444,000, it ranks second and has a narrow W16 high-performance engine. It reaches up to 253 plus mph.

#3 Koenigsegg CCX

The Koenigsegg CCX is made in Sweden and has a V8 engine with 806 hp and can reach up to 250 mph. The base price is $695,000 and can reach 0-60 in 3.2 seconds. This car is expected to take the #1 spot in the future.

#4 Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo

The Saleen S7 is $555,000 and has a twin-turbo V8 with 750 hp. It reaches up to 248 mph and a recorded time of 0-60 in 3.2 seconds. Your friends are definitely want a ride in the bad-ass ride.

#5 McLaren F1

The McLaren F1 is $970,000 and has a V12 engine with 627 hp. It can go at least 240 mph and can go 0-60 in 3.2 seconds.

#6 Ferrari Enzo

The Ferrari Enzo costs $670,000 and has F140 aluminum V12 engine with 660 hp. It has the top speed of 217 mph and can 0-60 in 3.4 seconds. There was only 399 ever produced, the price goes up everytime one is "totaled".

#7 Jaguar XJ220

The Jaguar XJ220 is priced at $345,000 and has a twin-turbo V6 engine with 542 hp. It can reach 217 mph and go 0-60 in 4.0 seconds. Even though it was made it 1992, it has still kept up with these new cars and made the list 16 years later.

#8 Pagani Zonda F

This Pagani Zonda F is base priced at $741,000 and has a Mercedes Benz M180 V12 engine with 650 hp. This car goes 215 mph and reaches 0-60 in 3.5 seconds.

#9 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

The Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 is $430,000 and has has a massive V12 engine with 640 hp. This baby goes 213 mph and can go 0-60 in 3.3 seconds. The curves of this car are just sexy.

#10 Porsche Carrera GT

The Porsche Carrera GT is priced at $440,000 and has a water-cooled V10 engine with 612 hp.This car reaches 209 mph and goes 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. The most exspensive model of porsches barely makes number 10 on the list.