The most powerful cars
Humanity has always strived for perfection. Therefore, it is not at all surprising that every year various records are set and perfect masterpieces of human and technological thought are created. Automakers have always been at the forefront of this process. Every year they delight car enthusiasts with the best cars. This article will look at the most powerful cars today. Their owners truly understand what unlimited possibilities are.
The most powerful cars in the world
This rating will not include cars with a power of less than 1000 hp. - such cars can no longer be called the most powerful. In the auto industry, leaders change very quickly. So let's get started. Cars in the TOP will be arranged in order of increasing power.
10. Koenigsegg One:1
This very powerful hypercar will be available only to six lucky winners who have $2 million. By the way, the owner of the company, Christian von Koenigsegg, said that the production of one sports car costs more than two million dollars, but the company makes minor losses in order to increase the recognition and prestige of its brand.
Most likely, the company's engineers have a good sense of humor, since the weight of the car is equal to its power. The hypercar weighs 1360 kilograms and produces 1360 hp. Only race cars, dragsters and some racing cars can boast such power. record cars. But these cars don't have the luxury of the Koenigsegg One:1.
By the way, the name hypercar was not invented just like that. 1360 hp is associated with one megawatt of power, which is why the car was called One:1.
One:1 implements a number of innovative solutions to increase motor performance and possible speed. All interior elements are made of carbon fiber. The body is carbon monocoque with rear frame made of steel. There is no plastic, only steel, aluminum, titanium, carbon and other high-quality materials.
The car accelerates to hundreds in 2.5 seconds, and the top speed is 430 km/h.
9.9ff GT9 Vmax
When it comes to Porsche tuning, it’s unlikely that anyone can compete with the German manufacturer 9ff. This wonderful company created the GT9 sports car, which was shown to the public at the Essen Motor Show. All visitors were delighted. It should be noted that the GT9 Vmax model is an updated version of the previous sports car, which was also created on the basis of the Porsche 911. But the new product is more powerful.
The original modifications of the GT9 had a power of up to 973 “horses”, the GT9-R version generated up to 1120 hp. And the GTR9 Vmax hides a 6-cylinder engine under the hood boxer engine volume of 4.2 liters, which is capable of developing a power of 1381 hp.
This kind of power makes the wheels spin through a 6-speed gearbox. sequential box transmission The driver can change gears using levers located on the steering wheel. The car accelerates to hundreds in 3.1 seconds, and after 13 seconds the speedometer will already show 300 km/h. The maximum speed of the sports car is 437 km/h. Moreover, its weight is 1340 kg.
What's impressive about this car is not only its power, but also its price. Anyone who wants to own such a “monster” will have to fork out 895 thousand euros.
8. Hennessey Venom GT Spyder
American tuning company Hennessey Performance Engineering presented the Venom GT Spyder sports car. This car uses a Lotus Exige body and engine Chevrolet Corvette Z06. This sports car was created in honor of setting a world speed record (February 2014). Sales began only this year. However, only three copies were released.
The car is equipped with a 7-liter V8 engine and two turbines. This arrangement allows you to generate power of 1400 hp. The car accelerates to 466 km/h. This is the fastest production sports car. In February 2014, during testing, the speedometer needle showed 435.31 km/h, which allowed this car to take its rightful place in the Guinness Book of Records.
7. Bugatti Chiron
At the Geneva show, Bugatti showed a powerful Chiron sports car. The new product is equipped with an 8-liter W16 engine, which easily produces one and a half thousand “horses”. At the same time, the maximum speed of the car is 420 km/h. The supercar can accelerate to hundreds in two seconds, so manufacturers are confident that their brainchild will become the fastest car in the world, and the exclusive kingdom of hypercars will soon receive a new king.
To ride like a breeze, the driver will have to use special key, which activates functions that improve the aerodynamics of the car. Electronics limit the speed of the hypercar to 380 km/h. In the Chiron, cylinders and boost can be switched off electrically, which, according to the manufacturers, should reduce fuel consumption to 20 liters per 100 kilometers in the combined cycle.
The car body is made of carbon fiber. Moreover, the developers have made a number of improvements compared to previous model Bugatti Veyron. The developers also improved the car chassis. It can work with different conditions ride.
A total of 500 copies of the Chiron are planned to be produced, with a third already sold, despite the fact that the price of this car is very impressive - $2.6 million.
6. Nissan GT-R AMS Alpha 12
If you want to drive a truly powerful car, you need to purchase a very powerful sports car, the Nissan Alpha 12 GT-R, which was tuned by the AMS Performance studio. This car cannot be called the fastest in terms of acceleration to hundreds, but it covers a quarter mile in 8.8 seconds. The speed is 275 km/h.
The car tuning company AMS Performance has been working with Nissan cars. However, the release of the Nissan Alpha 12 GT-R can be called a real peak of perfection.
The Alpha 12 version had the base cylinder head replaced and the engine upgraded. The result of such transformations was a balanced racing sports car, equipped with a 4-liter engine. A gasoline car produces 1100 hp. power, but if you inject racing fuel into the tank, the engine power will increase to 1500 “horses”! The hypercar accelerates to hundreds in 2.4 seconds. And to add another hundred, it will take only 3.3 seconds. At the same time, many racing cars will only have to swallow the dust from under the rear wheels of this car.
It should be noted that soon AMS Performance promises to upgrade the engine engine to 1,700 horsepower.
5. Koenigsegg Regera
The designers equipped Koenigsegg Regera three electric motors, which together with a 5-liter biturbo engine produce 1,509 horsepower.
To compensate for the increased weight from three electric motors, the developers removed the gearbox from the Regera. Only the main couple remained with gear ratio, which corresponds to the highest stage in a traditional transmission. When driving in the city at low speeds, the connection between the engine and the wheels is disconnected, so the supercar moves like a series hybrid.
The weight of the Koenigsegg Regera is 1628 kg, which does not prevent the hypercar from reaching 400 km/h in about 20 seconds. The car can accelerate to hundreds in just 2.8 seconds.
The unique hypercar costs 1 million 890 thousand dollars. It will be released for 5 years. During this time they plan to make 80 cars. For the Swedes, this figure means dominance.
4. Lamborghini Aventador LP1600-4 Mansory Carbonado GT
Tuning studio Mansory loves to experiment with the Lamborghini Aventador. And now the restless Germans have presented new version hypercar, which was called "Carbonado GT". The developers were able to squeeze as much as 1,600 “horses” out of a 6.5-liter engine!
The tuners have worked hard on the engine. They equipped the car with innovative pistons, connecting rods, crankshaft and cylinder head. Naturally, a couple of superchargers appeared and the exhaust system was improved. This is what allowed us to get an additional 900 horses when compared with the Aventador LP700-4 model. It accelerates to hundreds in 2.1 seconds, and the top speed is 370 km/h.
The interior of the car is trimmed with leather in two colors and a large amount of carbon fiber. This is probably why the model was called “Carbonado”.
3. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren V10 Quad-Turbo Brabus White Gold
The rating of the most powerful cars could not do without Mercedes. The engine power of this car is 1600 horsepower. At the same time, the supercar shows a maximum speed of 350 km/h. The car can accelerate to hundreds in two seconds. Weight – 1750 kg. A person with two million dollars can become the owner of this luxurious car. That's how much a supercar costs.
2. Dagger GT
Now come the real monsters. In second place is the Dagger GT car. Its 9.4-liter engine runs on a mixture of gasoline, methanol and ethanol and is capable of developing a power of 2028 hp. Dynamic characteristics the cars are impressive. Acceleration to hundreds takes only 1.7 seconds, while the maximum speed is 483 km/h. As the developers specified, the car can travel at maximum speed in only 6 minutes. The reason lies not in tire wear, but in fuel consumption. During this time it will go down the drain full tank fuel. During active driving, the supercar spends 20 liters. mixture per minute.
For this car, its own platform was built. The frame was made of chrome-plated steel pipes, and the body was made of carbon fiber. The car interior is replete with luxurious leather trim, carbon fiber and Alcantara.
At the same time, the cost of the heavy-duty Dagger GT is quite reasonable - 360 thousand euros.
1. Devel Sixteen Engine Dyno V16 5000HP
What power do you think the leader of our rating produces? 2500, 3000 “horses”? You guessed wrong! The most powerful passenger car to date is capable of producing an exorbitant 4515 hp. Such power is amazing and arouses respect.
Devel Sixteen Engine Dyno was launched at the Emirates Motor Show a couple of years ago. But it still surprises car enthusiasts with its power.
Engine capacity – 12.3 liters, maximum speed – 560 km/h per hour, acceleration to hundreds – in 1.8 seconds. Such figures are impressive, but it is not clear where such a machine can be used in real life. Few people will be able to cope with driving a car and curb these 4.5 thousand “horses”. However, this particular hypercar is currently considered the most powerful car on our planet. You can become the owner of the most powerful car in the world for a million dollars, which, by the way, is not that expensive.
The strength and power is admirable and addictive. Especially when it comes to cars. When a person gets behind the wheel, there comes a time when he wants to get from the car maximum drive. Moreover, it doesn’t matter at all what kind of car he gets behind the wheel of. At some point he begins to desire even more. Therefore, most likely, this TOP will change somewhat in the coming years. After all, tuning studios don’t eat their bread in vain. And cars with 1000 or even 2000 “horses” can no longer be considered powerful cars.
Man has always strived for everything on his own, so it is not surprising that every year all kinds of records are broken. In pursuit of something better, more and more masterpieces of technological thought appear. We bring to your attention a selection of 13 of the most powerful cars in the world at the moment!
So, the last three places are occupied by three supercars with the same engine power. In 13th place is the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition 5.4 V8, with a “modest” 650 horses under the hood =) There is, of course, also a GT version with a 680-horsepower engine, but it is intended only for competitions and is produced in limited quantities - only 22 copies. There were also other models and improvements, but all of them were not intended for mass production. Why is 722 in the name? In fact, the history of this number goes back to 1955, when Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkins won the Mille Miglia race in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR - 722 was their starting number, indicating the start time (7:22 am). Specifications of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition: V8 engine 650 hp, torque 820 Nm at 4000 rpm, and top speed 337 km/h
12th place went to the limited edition Lamborghini Reventon, whose 6.5-liter V12 engine was boosted to 650 horsepower. Reventon uses a slightly modified version of the engine from the Murcielago LP640, but after boosting the dynamic performance relative to the LP640 has not changed. The powerful engine accelerates the all-wheel drive Reventon to a top speed of 356 km/h. We also improved the engine cooling system, brakes and worked on aerodynamic performance. It is curious that the creators of the car did not limit themselves to replacing some elements of the Murcielago body and made a completely new one, although very similar to the “donor”. Moreover, they were made not from steel or aluminum, but from carbon fiber. The design was carried out exclusively by the studio in Sant'Agata Bolognese, where the first Lamborghinis were born.
11th place is occupied by the Gumpert Apollo 4.2 V8, the engine of which develops the same 650 hp, only at 6000 rpm. The creator of this car, Roland Gumpert, formerly headed the Audi Sport factory rally team and led the Ingolstadt brand to 25 victories at the World Classic Rally Championship. In memory of past achievements, Audi agreed to supply Gumpert with engines for his “solo” project. The highly efficient V8 engine provided by Audi, weighing just 195 kg, with a displacement of 4,163 liters and twin turbocharging (the air is cooled in special heat exchangers to the optimum temperature), fully corresponds to this masterpiece and increases engine power to 650 horses. Special connecting rods combined with a forged crankshaft ensure stable engine operation at speeds up to 7400 rpm
In 10th place - 660 horsepower Ferrari Enzo 6.0 V12. This car was created in honor of the founder of the legendary Italian “stable” Enzo Ferrari. In fact, this is one hundred percent racing car“Formula 1”, dressed in “civilian clothes”. Under the hood of the Ferrari Enzo - V-shaped 12 cylinder naturally aspirated engine volume 5998 cm 3, installed longitudinally in front rear axle. Engine power 660 hp at 7800 rpm, torque 657.57 Nm at 5500 rpm. The tachometer red zone starts at 8200 rpm. Insanely beautiful, unimaginably fast and fabulously expensive Enzo is rightfully considered the crowning achievement of Ferrari engineers and Pininfarina designers.
9th place is occupied by the McLaren F1 LM 6.1 V12 with 668 horses. The first McLaren LM was created in England in 1995. It became the fastest car in the world at that time and held this title for quite a long time - until the advent of Koenigsegg. The 12-cylinder V-engine from BMW with a volume of 6064 cm3 develops a power of 668 hp. at 7800 rpm with a torque of 705 Nm at 4500 rpm. High power and light weight allowed McLaren to accelerate to “hundreds” in just 2.9 seconds, and excellent aerodynamics allowed it to reach a speed of 362.1 km/h
8 on our list is the Leblanc Mirabeau 4.7 V8 with a 700-horsepower engine. This supercar was developed by the little-known Swiss company Leblanc Cars with the sole purpose of conquering the legendary racing circuit in Sarthe during the 24-hour Le Mans race. Well, since the Le Mans rules allow racing only in cars that have a “civilian” version, some of the released Mirabeau models went on sale. The chassis and body of the car are completely made of carbon fiber, and the Koenigsegg turbo engine located in the base with a volume of 4.7 liters produces approximately 700 hp. Maximum speed of Leblanc Mirabeau - 370 km/h
Takes 7th place Pagani Zonda R AMG V12. The engine of this car is installed directly on the chassis; it is a 12-cylinder unit from Mercedes with a volume of 6 liters, developing a power of 750 hp. and torque of 710 Nm at 7500 rpm. Thanks to the car weighing just 1,070 kilograms, the Zonda R has a power-to-weight ratio of 701 hp. per ton. Thanks to this, acceleration to 100 km/h takes just 2.7 seconds, and Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes allow you to stop even faster. Maximum speed of Zonda R - 346 km/h
In 6th place is the Saleen S7 7.0 V8, also with a 750-horsepower engine. The company was founded in 1983 by former racer Steve Saleen, and since then has specialized in small-scale production of sports road and racing cars, but recently the company has also started tuning mass-produced cars. Ford models, General Motors and Toyota. Most running model company is a tuned Ford Mustang. The Saleen brand is known primarily for its performances in endurance racing, but the racers with these cars have not yet achieved much success (they have only 4 victories), although they have spoiled a lot of blood for their competitors. The seven-liter aluminum “eight” is boosted with two turbines to 750 hp. at 6300 rpm. The car has a top speed of 399 km/h
The 5th supercar is the 850-horsepower Koenigsegg CCX 4.7 V8. I don’t know of any other modern automobile company founded by a real baron, except Koenigsegg - the hereditary Swedish baron Christian von Koenigsegg had his aristocratic hand in its creation, who, moreover, announced that he was going to build the fastest cars =) Today in There are no cars in his company’s line of models with a power of less than 800 hp, and the most “fierce” of them even set world speed records. Under the hood of the Koenigsegg CCX is an aluminum-cast 4.7-liter V-8 with two Rotrex centrifugal compressors, allowing it to reach a maximum speed of 407 km/h. By the way, when Koenigsegg engineers decided to make an alternative model using biofuel, as a result they were shocked that the resulting CCXR, which develops when running on regular gasoline“regular” 850 hp, when using ethanol it developed 1018 hp. at 7,000 rpm!
In 4th place was the car that I personally considered the most powerful in the world - the Bugatti EB 16.4 Veyron 8.0 W16, with its legendary 1001 horses. This crazy power was achieved with the help of four (!) turbochargers installed on a W-shaped 16-cylinder engine, which is a pair of interlocked “eights”. Few people know that the French Bugatti is currently part of the German Audi concern AG, which is a division Volkswagen Group. In fact, the engine power, according to various estimates, ranges from 1020 - 1040 hp. (VW) up to 1006 - 1026 hp (SAE), but to avoid misunderstandings, Bugatti Automobiles announced the engine power to be 1001 horsepower. The Veyron's maximum speed is 407.6 km/h. In 2009, the Bugatti Veyron was named the best car of the decade by Top versions Gear=)
The top three is opened by a “hypercar” from an unknown Danish company Zenvo Automotive. In principle, it was founded in order to create a crazy car) What is the Zenvo ST1 coupe? This is a real engineering devil: a tubular frame at the core, customizable chassis with double wishbone suspension and Ohlins shock absorbers. The engine in Zenvo is a Corvette one - a V8 with two valves per cylinder - it was simply equipped with supercharging and a drive supercharger, which explains the monstrous power of 1104 hp. and a thrust of 1430 Nm!
2nd place. The Bugatti Veyron held the top speed title for a long time, but on September 13, 2007, the SSC Ultimate Aero TT 6.3 V8 reached a top speed of 413.83 km/h and an average speed in both directions of 411.76 km/h. On October 9, 2007, the record was entered into the Guinness Book of Records. It is worth noting that the achievement of the Bugatti Veyron was considered an unofficial record. In the case of the Ultimate Aero TT, everything is officially supported. While the Europeans were polishing the Veyron and boosting the Mercedes engines, in the USA the Shelby Super Cars (SSC) company showed the world a “charged” modification of the Aero model, which previously produced “only” 780 hp. The aluminum V-shaped “eight” was bored out by several cubic inches, the piston stroke and speed were increased maximum power, conjured up the boost pressure and as a result got a mind-blowing 1180 hp. at 6950 rpm!
1 place. It would seem that it could be even more powerful, that there is nowhere else to go, but the engineers of the German company Lotec decided to go further anyway) The first number in our rating, Lotec Sirius, has a mind-blowing 1200 horses languishing under the hood! This miracle was created by former racing driver Kurt Lotterschmidt - he completed the drawings back in 1992, but only in 2001 was he able to realize the project in metal. The car is built on a spatial frame welded from steel tubes, on which carbon fiber body panels are mounted. Sirius is powered by a Mercedes six-liter V12 engine located in the base, which Lotec managed to boost with two turbines to 1,000 or 1,200 hp. (depending on boost pressure). It is precisely this “herd” that allows the supercar to overcome the 400 km/h mark
There are different criteria for choosing a car. Some people are looking for compactness, others like high speed. Some people choose a car based on its spaciousness or design and elegance. An equally important criterion is power. This indicator affects the speed of the car and its acceleration. Let's look at the most powerful cars in the world, photos of which will be presented in the article.
10th place: Lamborghini Murcielago LP640
Graceful and powerful car, which can reach speeds of up to 340 kilometers per hour. Engine capacity - 6 liters. Power is 590 hp. With. The sports car can reach speeds of 100 kilometers per hour in just 3.4 seconds.
The car is designed for drive fast. Thanks to many built-in settings, the seat can be adjusted to the driver. The aluminum motor promotes maximum speed. The taillights and exhaust pipes have an original design.
Thanks to the excellent braking system, you can feel calm even on high speed, and it will help you stop an accelerating supercar in just a few seconds, and you will be able to avoid unwanted skidding. The car is also well suited for driving in the city. It does not make sudden jumps when developing speed and stops easily at traffic lights.
The car rightfully takes its place in the Top 10 most powerful cars in the world.
9th place: Zonda C12 F
The car was presented to the world in 2005 at the Geneva Motor Show. Can reach speeds of up to 374 kilometers per hour. A sports car from a reliable Italian manufacturer will become a diamond in your collection.
The design of the car is created for high-speed driving. The rear view mirrors have been moved to the top of the front fenders, which creates better aerodynamics. Thanks to the massive front splitter and rear diffuser, air flow from below has been improved.
Excellent design solutions together with the high power of the aluminum engine of 594 hp. With. allow the car to reach a speed of 100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds. Moreover, the model is equipped with an upgraded braking system that allows you to stop a car moving at 200 km/h within 4.4 seconds.
All this allows the Zonda C12 F to take 9th place in the “The most powerful car in the world” rating.
8th place: Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
Was born in 2006. Car with high performance comfort and dynamism. Combines a power of 620 hp. With. And high level security. In just 3.7 seconds it can reach a speed of 100 kilometers per hour.
The car combines convenience and beauty sports coupe with the power of the car. The body is made of lightweight aluminum, which reduces the weight to 1688 kg. But at the same time, the car remained quite stable on the track and performed well on difficult turns. With a 6-liter engine, the car can reach a speed of 330 km/h.
Thanks to the latest F1-Trac system, which controls engine torque, the machine is protected from wheel slipping on any type of surface, and can also increase the speed of cornering. And the modern electromagnetic suspension promptly reacts to any road irregularities, which has a positive effect on the handling of the supercar.
But the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is not the most powerful car in the world.
7th place: Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR
A wonderful car with an original design. Carbon fiber forms the core of the chassis. A powerful 5.5 liter engine allows you to reach speeds of up to 337 km/h. It reaches 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds.
The car doors open smoothly up and to the side. Compared to other models, getting into the car has become much more convenient. The gearbox has a number of improvements that allow you to shift in literally one second. According to the developers, such a transmission is in no way inferior to a mechanical one. The car's ceramic brakes are half the weight of their steel counterparts, but cope with the tasks just as uncompromisingly. When braking hard at high speed, an additional spoiler opens, which presses the car to the road.
The model, which is among the top most powerful cars in the world, performs well on turns. It is almost impossible to move her once she has entered a turn. Although on a straight road the stability of the Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR is much weaker.
6th place: GMG Apollo
A car with the most thoughtful aerodynamic design from a reliable German manufacturer. Thanks to a powerful 8-turbine engine with a volume of 4.2 liters, the car can reach speeds of up to 360 kilometers per hour. At the same time, it reaches a hundred in just 3 seconds. Literally all parts of the car are responsible for the ability to reach maximum speed. This includes a spoiler blade and even folding doors.
IN basic version model, you will not see anything unnecessary in the carbon fiber interior. No satellite navigation or other devices. If desired, they can be installed for an additional fee. The driver and passenger seats stand apart. They are designed with great chic and maximum comfort.
Thanks to various motor modifications and installation additional accessories This car can be used both for racing and in everyday life. GMG Apollo is the sixth most powerful car in the world.
5th place: Saleen
Modernizing this American car happened in 2005. Thanks to the 7-liter 8-cylinder engine, the car accelerates to 100 kilometers per hour in 2.8 seconds. At the same time, you feel quite confident in the cabin. The car has a well-designed appearance and good performance.
Hinged, butterfly-shaped doors make it easy to climb into the cabin and sit on luxurious sports seats. All the details inside the car tune the driver to the desire to reach maximum speed. The 6-speed manual transmission responds to your movements with lightning speed, and the steering wheel allows you to feel the entire car as much as possible.
Thanks to the Brembo braking system, the car easily slows down and stops in no time. right moment. Wide wheels and additional spoilers allow the car to literally stick to the track. Saleen also performs well when driving in the city. The soft clutch makes it easy to change gears, and the braking system allows you to stop the car in time. After driving this model, you will understand why it is considered to be the most powerful car in the world from American manufacturers.
4th place: Koenigsegg CCX
A small Swedish manufacturer believes that the most powerful and fastest car in the world should be developed by it. So, Koenigsegg CCX is already very close to this status. Thanks to a powerful 8-turbine engine with a displacement of 4.7 liters, the supercar can reach a speed of no more than 407 km/h. And it overcomes the 100 km/h mark in 3.2 seconds.
Thanks to the application modern technologies and materials, the weight of the machine is 1180 kg. The installed racing suspension allows the driver to confidently drive the car even at high speeds. Especially for urban conditions, the sports car is equipped with durable bumpers that can withstand minor collisions.
IN standard equipment The car includes a full power package, a clutch controller with five special modes, climate control, and adaptive suspension. For an additional fee, you can install any modern systems.
3rd place: Bugatti Veyron
Undoubtedly, this is the most powerful mass-produced car in the world. The maximum speed of this model is 407 kilometers per hour. This is achieved thanks to a powerful 16-cylinder engine with a displacement of 8 liters. The supercar reaches 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds.
The amazing dual clutch transmission allows you to shift in just 0.2 seconds. The car consumes 125 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers, which is absolute record. When developing at high speed (220 km/h), the car drops to 8.9 cm, and the wing also opens. These measures are designed to increase the stability of the sports car.
The braking system of the Bugatti Veyron is also excellent. Thanks to eight-piston calipers and carbon-ceramic brake discs, braking takes just a few seconds. In this case, the supercar will only move straight, even without driver participation.
2nd place: Bristol Fighter T
A very powerful, but at the same time easy to drive supercar from an English manufacturer. Has optimal aerodynamic performance, which were based on technical solutions from aircraft and shipbuilding. The Bristol Fighter T is a great example of how beauty and power can go together beautifully.
The use of aluminum in the manufacture of the body and carbon fiber for the doors makes it possible to combine the lightness of the car with its high safety.
The eight-liter 10-turbine engine allows the car to reach speeds of up to 434 kilometers per hour. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 3.5 seconds. The braking system of the supercar allows you to stop quickly and smoothly even at high speed.
1st place: SSC Ultimate Aero TT
What is the most powerful car in the world? Of course, SSC Ultimate Aero TT. The supercar engine has 1287 horsepower and a volume of 6.3 liters. According to the manufacturer, it can reach a maximum speed of 436 km/h. The officially registered record is 411.76 km/h. The 100 km/h mark passes in 2.85 seconds. A total of 50 of these models were produced, having the most powerful engine in the world for a car.
The car's ground clearance is 102 mm, but if necessary it can increase by another 4 cm. The car also has a fairly spacious interior. Initially, it has electric mirrors and power steering, but if desired, it can be equipped with music and navigation systems.
The most powerful passenger car in the world, the photo of which is presented below, has an excellent braking system. To stop the car completely you need 34.1 meters.
In order to drive the cars on the list, it is advisable to take additional driving courses. Because of high power And high speeds an untrained driver may become confused extreme situations or misjudge the capabilities of a supercar.
The feeling that you experience in a powerful car when you press the gas pedal all the way down is simply impossible to convey in words. Engineers, following the lead of lovers of speed and insane power, are making more and more technically advanced cars, with engines with a capacity of 1000 horsepower, which only a few people risk getting behind the wheel of. Meet the ten most powerful serial cars in a world that anyone with an extra million dollars can buy.
Power: 1200 horsepower
This supercar created by Kurt Lotterschmid is assembled by hand, where even the carbon fiber body is glued by hand. On average, it takes one year to produce one machine. An absolutely insane 6-liter V12 engine, borrowed from the Mercedes-Benz W140, is installed here. Lotec Sirius is designed for completely reckless people who are not afraid of anything. From auxiliary electronic systems The only thing here that helps control and drive the car is ABS. Actually due to the lack electronic assistants loses to competitors in acceleration to hundreds, the wheels simply slip at the start due to the insane torque.
Power: 1200 horsepower
Hennessey Venom GT is deadly dangerous car, you can’t let your guard down while driving, and all because of the herd of horses hidden under the hood. They installed a 6.2-liter V8 engine with two turbines from the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, producing 1,200 horsepower. For a long time the car was a monster on paper with amazing characteristics, but in 2010 their mass production finally began.
Power: 1200 horsepower
The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport, which was created to set records, took the ninth place as the fastest car in the world, which it did with success, today officially being considered the fastest car in the world. To do this, they worked a little on aerodynamics and increased the power of the W16 engine to 1200 horsepower.
Power: 1220 horsepower
Tuning studio Dallas Performance worked on this Lamborghini Gallardo, Special attention focusing on the already good 5.2-liter V10 engine, on which the Stage 3 package was installed, which made it possible to squeeze 1220 horsepower out of the engine. Updated fuel supply, new firmware for electronic unit controls, two turbines and a small fraction of what the engineers had to do to obtain maximum power.
Power: 1243 horsepower
American tuning studio Hennessey Performance turned the Cadillac CTS-V into a real king of the roads capable of challenging any European supercar. Secret weapon became a V-shaped eight-cylinder aluminum engine, the volume of which was increased to seven liters and two turbines were installed, increasing the power to 1200 horsepower.
Power: 1250 horsepower
The most powerful Italian car is the Lamborghini Aventador LP1250-4 Roadster Mansory Carbonado, reminiscent of spaceship, who accidentally ended up on the ground. The supercar boasts a twelve-cylinder V-engine with two turbines with a capacity of 1200 horsepower.
Power: 1287 horsepower
The honor of the Americans in the ranking of the most powerful cars in the world is defended by the SSC Ultimate Aero TT. There is a 6.3-liter biturbo V-engine borrowed from the Chevrolet Corvette C5R, from which everything possible has been squeezed out and where an Aeromotive fuel supply system has been installed.
Power: 1300 horsepower
HTT Locus Plethore LC-1300 comes from racing tracks Formula 1. The car is based on a carbon monocoque, on which panels from composite materials giving the car a civilized look. The driver sits centrally, behind whom there are two seats for passengers in the back row. The car received a seriously modified 6.2-liter V8 engine with turbocharging, borrowed from the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, producing 1,300 horsepower.
Power: 1350 horsepower
Second place went to the purebred American SSC Tuatara, which boasts a 6.9-liter V-8 twin-turbo engine producing 1,350 horsepower.
Power: 1500 horsepower
Let's meet the most powerful car in the world, which comes from Japan Nissan GT-R AMS Alpha 12. The monster was created by the tuning studio AMS Performance, which seriously modified the V6 VR38DETT engine. The cylinders were bored out, the engine volume was increased to 4 liters, the cylinder head was completely replaced and the firmware that controlled the electronics was written from scratch, which makes the engine operate in a more aggressive mode. This turned out to be not enough, so a more efficient turbine and intercooler were installed. To squeeze 1,500 horsepower out of the Nissan GT-R AMS Alpha 12, you need to fill in a special grade of gasoline that is used by racing teams. Having refueled with 98 gasoline at a regular gas station, you cannot squeeze more than 1100 horsepower out of the engine.
In order for a person to feel a dynamic increase in speed while sitting behind the wheel, an engine of 150-200 hp is sufficient. With. under the hood. It is difficult to imagine what a storm of emotions a car enthusiast experiences when he presses the gas pedal of a car with a power of more than a thousand “horses”. It's hard to even realize that such supercars even exist. But they exist. And that is why I would like to talk about those that exist today.
German production
In 1962, Lotec was founded in the Bavarian town of Kolbermoor, whose activities consisted of creating new cars and remaking/optimizing existing ones. In 2004, this concern produced a hypercar, which is still included in various tops that list the most powerful cars in the world. We are talking about Lotec Sirius.
Under its hood is a 6.4-liter twin-turbo engine producing 1220 hp. With. This motor provides a maximum speed of 402 km/h. The model exchanges its first “hundred” 3.8 seconds after the start. It takes 7.8 seconds to accelerate to 200 km/h. And the speedometer needle reaches the 300 km/h mark 17 seconds after the start of movement.
Hennessey Performance Engineering
This is the name of a famous American tuning studio that creates very powerful cars. Two models developed by him are included in the ranking of the best.
The first car is known as the Hennessey Venom GT. This is a sports car based on the body of the Lotus Exige sports coupe. Three engines were installed under its hood, with a capacity of 725, 1030 and 1200 horsepower, respectively. Versions with the latest unit under the hood accelerated to 100 km/h in just 2.6 seconds.
In 2015, even more powerful cars appeared, the prefix “Spider” was added to their name. A 1451-horsepower 7-liter engine was installed under the hoods of these versions, due to which the model reached 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds. By the way, its maximum is 427.6 km/h. This limit is reachable if the limiter is removed. And with it it is equal to 415 km/h.
Another model from the studio is called the VR1200 Twin Turbo Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. Based on the name, it becomes clear which car was taken as the basis. But in terms of characteristics, this Hennessey model is not similar to the base coupe. After all, under the hood it has a 1226-horsepower 7-liter engine that accelerates the car to a maximum of 389 km/h. The model reaches the 100 km/h mark in 2.9 seconds.
Cars from France
When listing the most powerful cars, it is necessary to note the legendary “Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super-Sport”. Under the hood of this hypercar is an 8-liter 1200-horsepower engine. It was thanks to him that this model was included in the Guinness Book of Records as This car is capable of accelerating to 434 km/h. But this is without a limiter. With him this indicator decreases to 415 km/h. The speedometer needle reaches the 100 km/h mark 2.5 seconds after the start of movement.
Interestingly, in 2016 the concern presented to the public a model that became the successor to the legendary Veyron. And the company has plans for 2018 to set a speed record with this car. The maximum stated speed is 463 km/h. And with a full tank of gasoline (100 liters), you can drive it for 9 minutes.
Italian models
The eminent hypercar known as the Lamborghini Gallardo Dallas Performance Stage 3 deserves special attention. And it is a very powerful car. Which model can boast an elegant appearance, but at the same time have a 1220-horsepower engine under the hood and accelerate to “hundreds” in 2.8 seconds? Only Lamborghini. A maximum speed of this car is 376 km/h.
The second model of the Italian concern is called Aventador LP1250-4 Mansory Carbonado. It looks powerful and aggressive, and under the hood it has a 1250-horsepower 6.5-liter Twin engine Turbo, thanks to which the car can accelerate to a maximum of 380 km/h. And he exchanges “hundreds” in 2.6 seconds.
Also, attention should be paid to the model produced by the Ferrari concern. We are talking about the F12 Berlinetta Mansory La Revoluzione. This car has almost the same characteristics as the first Lamborghini. But he is different, and not only in appearance. In the process of creating this car, aerodynamic methods were used, which the developers based on the Formula 1 programs, which, as is known, places stringent demands on cars and requires compliance with certain technical standards.
Another feature of this car is the air channel running through the flanks along the hood and sides. It provides maximum model downforce and dynamics.
SSC Ultimate Aero XT
The production of this supercar was carried out by the American automobile manufacturer Shelby Super Cars. Under its hood is a 7-liter 1300-horsepower engine, controlled by a 7-speed gearbox with a triple clutch disc. This car boasts efficient brake system and dual water-air intercoolers. In theory, its maximum speed is 439 km/h. By the way, this model was released in a limited edition. A total of 5 copies were published.
Also, when talking about fast, powerful cars, it is worth paying attention to the SSC Tuatara model, produced since 2014. It is equipped with a turbocharger. And it produces 1350 “horses”. Such a unit weighs relatively little - 194 kilograms. Unique feature this model are exclusive carbon-ceramic brake discs, developed by special order. The theoretical speed of this car is 443 km/h. And it reaches “hundreds” in 2.5 seconds.
Hypercar from Canada
Locus Plethore is the first Canadian supercar, the prototype of which was presented to the public 10 years ago in Montreal. The characteristics of the “debutant” are impressive, because under its hood there is a 1300-horsepower 8.2-liter engine, thanks to which the model can accelerate to 430 km/h (in theory). Many believe that the car's design is similar to McLaren. And there are similarities in the interior design.
McLaren
This year this British manufacturer will release new model, which will become known as P1 LM. It was impossible not to mention it when talking about cars with powerful engines. After all, this car will be equipped with a 3.8-liter 1000-horsepower engine, thanks to which it will be able to accelerate to 350 km/h. And the first “hundred” is achieved in just 2.4 seconds after the start of movement.
By the way, in 2015, the McLaren P1 GTR model was released. The engine is the same, but there are some differences. The GTR is 60 kilograms heavier than the new product, and it is less dynamic. But not by much. The more “adult” model accelerates to “hundreds” in 2.4 seconds. But its speed limit is higher. It is 362 km/h.
Undoubted leader
Almost all of the most powerful car engines were listed above. Except for one motor - the one that is installed under the hood Japanese Nissan GT-R AMS Alpha 12. Available today
It was created by a tuning studio known as AMS Performance. The company's specialists have seriously taken up the task of reworking the power unit. The power of the 4-liter V6 VR38DETT engine was boosted to 1500 horsepower! And all thanks to bored cylinders and new firmware, which provokes the electronics and the motor itself to work in a more aggressive mode. But this was not enough, so the specialists also installed a brand new intercooler and turbine high performance. By the way, in order for the engine to work at its full 1,500-horsepower power, it is necessary to fill the car with gasoline used by racing teams. If you fill the tank with a regular 98, then more than 1100 liters. With. the car will not be released.
Interestingly, AMS Performance specialists are not going to stop there. There are plans to create a 2500-horsepower engine. If the idea can be translated into reality, then the most extreme and powerful car in the world will be released. This GT-R, which is still in the planning stage, has already received the code name Alpha G, which is justified by the choice of a training platform known as Alpha Omega.
Compact models
Finally, it’s worth saying a few words about small powerful cars, among which the best in terms of dynamics is the Abarth 695 Biposto. Under its hood is a 1.4-liter 190-horsepower engine, thanks to which this microcar accelerates to 100 km/h in less than 6 seconds.
The 2-door Volkswagen Polo GTI is also worth noting. This is the most famous compact racing car. Under its hood is a 1.8-liter gasoline engine producing 192 hp. With. Of course, in comparison with the models discussed above, these characteristics are not very impressive. However, this compact car can accelerate to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, and its maximum is 236 km/h.
Renault Clio RS also deserves special attention. It's hard to imagine, but this cute miniature car is equipped with a 200-horsepower unit. And a speed of 100 km/h on such a microcar can be achieved in a little more than 6.5 seconds. And its limit is limited to 230 km/h.
We can continue to develop this topic for a long time. Actually fast cars There are many more with powerful engines - hundreds of them. And only the most famous and impressive cars. Ho and their characteristics are enough to understand how far the modern automotive industry has come.
