Number 6: 2021 Aston Martin Valkyrie
Aston Martin has never had Hypercar to call its own. That changes with the launch of the Valkyrie, an aerodynamic, performance-themed speed demon that holds the distinction of being Aston Martin's first entry in the Hypercar war. Aston's vehicles are typically marked by their elegant, somewhat restrained design, but the Valkyrie blazes a fresh path with its over-the-top styling. This is the type of car that looks like it would be right at home on a future-world racetrack or in the next Transformers movie. The Valkyrie's hybrid powertrain produces a staggering 1160 horsepower. Pricing starts at $3 million, and production is extremely limited. The 2021 Aston Martin Valkyrie is powered by a hybrid system that comprises a 6.5L V12 Turbo Engine. The system is paired to a 7-speed automatic transmission which directs power to the rear wheels. Aston Martin has confirmed that the Valkyrie will achieve a top speed of 250 mph. This Hypercar is prohibitively expensive, but that hasn't hurt its ability to attract serious interest. Aston Martin reports that both the standard Valkyrie and Valkyrie AMR Pro are already sold out.
Number 5: McLaren Speed Tail
The McLaren Speedtail is the next chapter in Mclaren's Ultimate Series. The Speedtail achieves the highest maximum speed of any McLaren to date. The new model has a tear-drop-shaped cockpit and is exceptionally aerodynamic. The McLaren Speedtail has been built upon the bespoke McLaren Monocage carbon fiber structure for truly lightweight engineering. It uses a combination of gas and hybrid technology to send 1,036 horsepower to the rear wheels. Thanks to a curb weight of 3,153 lbs, you will be at 186 mph in only 13 seconds. You won’t feel uneasy in the corners because the driver’s seat is at the center of the car. It doesn’t get better than this. This 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission interrupts the engine’s ignition for a few milliseconds, changing gears while power is reduced temporarily. It happens in the twinkling of an eye, as soft as a breeze. Some people have to be the center of attention. That is why the driver’s seat of the McLaren Speedtail is ahead and between the outboard passengers. As it represents the future of the automotive world, the McLaren Speedtail price is $2.25 Million.
Number 4: 2021 SSC Tuatara
The American SSC Tuatara comes in Fourth on this list, with a pretty respectable 286mph top speed. That said, it’s not without a little controversy. SSC claimed the Tuatara actually managed 316mph in October 2020 to make it the world’s fastest car — but later admitted to a GPS error that depicted that speed wrongly. Later tests saw it hit a maximum of 286mph (it averaged 283mph over two runs.) Still not exactly slow, is it? The SSC Tuatara is powered by a twin-turbo 5.9-liter V8 producing a whopping 1726 bhp of max power and has a dry weight of 1,247 kilos. Only 100 units of the car are being manufactured, each costing upwards of $1.6 million.
Number 3: Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+
The Chiron Super Sport 300+ model is arguably the wildest and most extravagant in the range. Equipped with an 8.0-liter 16-cylinder engine rated at 1,577 horsepower, it can reach a top speed of 489 km/h. In fact, Bugatti set a record by becoming the first automaker to top 300 miles per hour. Chiron Super Sport 300+ logged a record-setting 304.773 mph when pushed by Bugatti at the track. The Chiron's exterior features a C-shaped design cue carved into its side panels, and this element is also present within the car's cabin. It's reflected in the graceful curve of a partition that separates driver and passenger. With every model in the Chiron lineup, power is sent to all four wheels by a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. All 30 of these hypercars have been allocated to some seriously lucky owners, and even if one comes up for sale, don't expect a price drop, but rather bargain on an increase. We've heard reports of these cars going for close to $4,000,000, but the official numbers are closer to $3,900,000.
Number 2: Hennessey Venom F5
The Hennessey Venom F5 is the world's second most powerful road car with performance capabilities that might seem mind-boggling at first. The Venom F5 is not only a hypercar celebration but also a remarkable achievement for a comparatively small automaker from Sealy, Texas. The mid-engine setup gave designers greater flexibility, contributing to better overall handling compared to a front-engined architecture. Designers worked directly with engineers to place the engine as low as possible within the vehicle for an improved center of gravity. The butterfly doors are also a nice touch. The only extra feature is the Track Pack, which tacks on a more aggressive front splitter and swaps out the rear spoiler with a wing. Hennessey went all-out for the sake of power. The engine, nicknamed "Fury" is a 6.6-liter twin-turbo V8 developed entirely in-house rated at 1,817 horsepower and 1,193 lb-ft of torque. The engine alone weighs 617 pounds and features a new cast-iron block and aluminum cylinder heads. Hennessey claims a 0-62 mph time of fewer than three seconds and 0-124 mph in just 4.7 seconds. The top speed is 311 mph. Hennessey plans to build only 24 examples, each with a price tag of $2.1 million each.
Number 1: Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut
There was no way Christian von Koenigsegg was going to sit back and watch Bugatti take all of the glory. One look at the Jesko Absolut's exterior and it's immediately obvious this thing was designed and engineered to go fast. It just so happens to be the fastest Koenigsegg ever made. And yes, chances are it'll also be the fastest production car of all time. Power comes from the same in-house built twin-turbo V8 as the Jesko, rated at 1,600 horsepower and sent to the rear wheels through a nine-speed Light Speed Transmission, also designed and built by Koenigsegg. Amazingly, this gearbox is capable of doing gear changes in a split-millisecond from any gear to any other gear. Koenigsegg will be going one better by breaking through the metric half-ton (500 km/h) with the Absolut capable of 330.5 mph (532 km/h). It goes without saying the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut's main target is the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+. Eventually, it'll have to contend with the Hennessey Venom F5. Just 125 examples of the Koenigsegg Jesko are planned and all quickly sold out. Each carries a starting price of $2.8 million.
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