The 12 Fastest Cars in the World Ranked - gallery

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At the end of 20th century, supercars were few. With little competition, they became legendary

In the last 20 years, the number of supercars has exploded. Automakers have been at war to become the fastest.

So who is currently holding the presigious title? Let's find out

So who responded to the challenge?

Time to reveal the podium

And so it reminded the competition who's the boss

Unfortunately, it's validity is disputed, and SSC could only secure a second run of 283 MPH

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McLaren Speedtail: 250 MPH

The successor of the legendary McLaren F1 came out in 2019

Bugatti Veyron: 253.8 MPH

This model from 2005 brought the brand back from the dead, and competing models multiplied since

SCC Ultimate Aero: 256 MPH

Priced at $600.000, this is the most affordable car on the list

Koenigsegg Agera R: 260 MPH

Although very fast, this model wasn't the fastest car when it came out in 2011

Bugatti Chiron: 261 MPH

Released in 2016, the Veyron's successor became immediately as iconic

Bugatti Veyron Super Sport: 268 MPH

This buffed version of the Veyron was even faster than the newer Chiron

Hennessey Venom GT: 270 MPH

Lacking traction control and airbags, this model wins the title of the least safe in this list. Would you dare racing it?

Koenigsegg Agera RS: 278 MPH

The Swedish maker took the lead in 2017 with this more powerful version of the Agera, stripping Bugatti from it's title

Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+: 304 MPH

Bugatti had to counter attack with this buffed Chiron. It is the first production car to break the 300 MPH barrier

SSC Tuatara: 316 MPH

On October 10th 2020, SSC took it's new supercar to the Nevada desert and set an incredible new record

With the Tuatara now relegated second, it looks like the Bugatti will keep it's title for a little longer

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