Creating one of the world's fastest production cars is no easy task.
Considering how advanced automotive technology is these days, street-legal supercars must not only be incredibly well-engineered and innovative, but they must also be built with insane attention to detail and include various proprietary, space-age components.
These five cars fit that description almost perfectly.
The Koenigsegg Agera R maxes out an impressive 260MPH.
Though the Koenigsegg Agera R is no longer available, its footprint can be seen in newer Koenigsegg models like the One:One and the recently revealed Regera.
From the factory, the Agera R makes 1,140 horsepower, can go from zero to 62 miles per hour in 2.8 seconds, and of course tops out at 260 MPH.
Weight was saved on the Agera R by using lightweight materials like carbon fiber and aluminum wherever possible. For example, carbon fiber wheels!
It's an incredible car.
Whether on a high-speed run or display, the Agera R looks amazing.
For $1.6 million new, it sure better look good.
The Bugatti Chiron stole the show at the Geneva Motor Show with its limited top speed of 261 MPH.
Creating a successor to a car like the Bugatti Veyron is not easy, but at the Geneva Motor Show just earlier this month, it looked like Bugatti completely nailed it.
The Chiron is a car that has nearly 1,500 horsepower, can go from zero to 60 in 2.5 seconds, and has a limited top speed of 261 MPH.
Limited!
That means Bugatti probably has even more up their sleeve.
I guess we'll just have to wait and see how far they can really push the Chiron. For now, I think 261 MPH will do.
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