Ever find yourself wondering what is the fastest car in the world? We see you there car fans, and don’t worry – we have you covered! Whether you’re curious about fast cars or cars that have Guinness World Record achievements, we will bring all the records that are worth noting down in 2023.
World’s Fastest Car:
The fastest car is a title that is constantly challenged by many automakers to break the record, and who doesn’t love a little bit of a healthy competition. We’ve all dreamed of owning sports cars that push boundaries and break speed records. The Devel Sixteen is the driving dream come true. This sports car is by far the fastest car in existence, reaching a mind-blowing top speed of 347 mph, making it a record-breaker.
This sleek and stylish car is rumoured to be packing some serious horsepower, with a 12.3L V16 engine capable of generating 5,007 horsepower – not for your everyday driver but certainly one that will pull up wherever you go! Although we don’t know what it’ll cost yet or when exactly production begins, all signs indicate something special from this vehicle come 2023 –it’s definitely worth keeping an eye on!
We know how hard it can be to touch such speeds, and the Lamborghini Aventador faced missing out on a top spot – reaching (still) a whopping 217 mph. With a challenge in hand, who
World’s Fastest Production Car:
The SSC Tuatara has made automotive history – for two consecutive years now, it has been the fastest-production car in the world. In 2021, drivers were thrilled to put the SSC Tuatara through its paces and reach speeds of up to 286.1 mph – but that wasn’t enough for SSC engineers, who pushed even further in 2022, creating a model that could reach a staggering 295 mph.
Rival companies are determined to take the Tuatara from the top spot though. Hennessey is determined to pass the 300mph mark with its mind-blowing 1,817 bhp Hennessey Venom F5. It’s clear in just a few short years’, car technology has been rapidly advancing at a dizzying pace. Who knows how fast we might be going by 2028!
Fastest Electric Car:
The British-designed McMurtry Speirling recently blasted its way to the top of Goodwood Festival’s hill climb record with a pocket-sized 1,000 bhp Exocet missile that’ll go from 0–60mph in under 1.5 seconds and reach speeds up to 150 mph – albeit limited by close gear ratio racing specs.
It wasn’t just blistering speed alone though; this little racer is equipped with something special – a downforce-generating fan modelled after Formula One legend Brabham BT46B’s design which gave it enough boost for victory at Goodwood!
Unfortunately, fans of the electric car Rimac Nevera came third on the list, hitting 0-60mph in 1.85 mph but achieved an eye-opening 258 mph.
World Records:
Did you know that the Guinness World Record for the fastest time to park 50 cars was attained in the United Kingdom (Gatwick) at a whopping 22 minutes and 16.7 seconds by Meteor Meet and Greet.
Additionally, The Stig (best known for the BBC’s Top Gear) managed to achieve a top speed in a dodgem/bumper car of 100.336 mph!
Dan Parker made a phenomenal achievement in March of 2022 when he sped his car through Spaceport America at an unbelievable 211 mph – all while blindfolded! He pulled off this amazing feat to help promote the National Federation of the Blind’s “Blind Driver Challenge” which seeks accessibility rights for autonomous vehicles. Even more impressive is that Dan, a former drag racer, navigated with only audio tones as feedback – proving just how incredible humans can be!
Land Speed Record and Breaking the Sound Barrier:
The Thrust SSC, a jet-powered car driven by British Royal Air Force pilot Andy Green, made history when it set the world’s Land Speed Record in 1997. On October 15th of that year, the car achieved a staggering top speed of 760.343 mph. This is over four times faster than most commercial aeroplanes and almost three times faster than the fastest cars on land at the time.
The British-built jet car’s record-breaking feat marked a new era for engineers and drivers as they aim to push technology and human endurance toward ever-wilder boundaries. To this day, the Thrust SSC holds the world record for land speed, an impressive accomplishment that still stands almost 25 years later.
F1 Facts:
Racing cars have come a long way since the first one was developed in 1881. Racing cars nowadays can reach incredible speeds and the fastest car on the track is none other than the Formula 1 Racing Car.
F1 cars may not seem fast at first glance – accelerating from 0 to 60mph in 2.6 seconds is really pretty slow compared to their top speed! However, these amazing machines are designed with the help of aerodynamics that gives them a major boost when they’re already moving quickly – so without those extra boosts during acceleration, it’s impossible for an F1 car to reach its full potential.
Kevin Magnussen set the record for F1 qualifying in 2022 with a phenomenal speed of 351.7km/h (218.5mph). But that’s not all; Valtteri Bottas smashed it outta the park at an amazing 372.5km/hr (231.4mph) during Mexico Grand Prix 2016.
It’s clear that car technology has come a long way in just the past few years, and it looks like we can only expect more amazing feats from drivers and engineers alike. From electric cars to Formula 1 Racing Cars, there is no limit to what humans are capable of when they put their minds together.
We have seen incredible speeds achieved by automobiles ranging from 150 mph all the way up to 347 mph. It’s inspiring how much progress has been made in such a short period of time, proving once again that anything is possible with hard work and dedication!
