The Ferrari F40 cracked 200mph all the way back in the ’80s. Things have come a long way since then…
While many mainstream car makers concern themselves with sales volumes, profit margins and building a portfolio of interesting electric cars, some brands put their focus on one thing: speed.
When the first cars hit the road in the early 1800s, they could just about reach 10mph – and that was with a strong tailwind. Fast forward to 2025, and several cars have topped a staggering 300mph, and newfangled electric sporters are proving that anything is possible.
Reaching such speeds presents an enormous challenge for engineers, and there are only a handful of places in the world where cars can be stretched to the very limits. But this doesn’t stop car makers like Bugatti, Hennessey, Koenigsegg and Rimac in the battle for the world’s fastest car crown.
With this in mind, here’s a look at the fastest road-legal production cars based on their official manufacturer figures, tested on airfields and dedicated proving grounds.
