This Chinese supercar just hit 312mph: top 10 fastest cars revealed

If you want to find the 10 fastest cars in the world, you’re in the right place. Some of these roadgoing models can hit over 300mph.

Acceleration, cornering speed, price tag – supercars are full of big numbers, but top speed is the stat that you’d always ask for first in a game of Top Trumps. The ceiling has been steadily rising for years – back in 2005, the Bugatti Veyron astounded the world by topping 400km/h (248mph) – but two decades later, a new contender has just exceeded 500km/h (311mph).

The Yangwang U9X, an electric supercar from BYD’s high-performance sub-brand, achieved this milestone on a closed section of highway in Abu Dhabi. Over a six-mile stretch and with 24 Hours of Le Mans race winner Marc Basseng at the wheel, the U9X hit an astonishing 312.65mph – or 503.15km/h. 

That pushes it past the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut for the title of the world’s fastest production car, and neatly claims the title of fastest electric car too. Below you’ll find all the runners-up – the fastest cars that you can actually use on public roads (though you probably shouldn’t try for a top speed run on the M25).

The fastest cars in the world

1. Yangwang U9 Xtreme
2. Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut
3. SSC Tuatara
4. Bugatti Tourbillon
5. Hennessey Venom F5
6. Rimac Nevera R
7. Aspark Owl
8. Czinger 21 C V Max
9. McLaren Speedtail
10. Koenigsegg Regera

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1. Yangwang U9 Xtreme – 313mph (503km/h)

The U9X was already in second place on this list, after a September 2025 run produced a top speed of 496km/h (308mph). But in November 2026 Yangwang pushed this further, becoming the first road car to break 500km/h.

The U9 Xtreme is powered by four electric motors putting out a combined 3,000hp, and it has an extremely powerful 1,200-volt electrical system. For context, your average family EV would use a 400-volt setup. Just 30 models of the U9 Xtreme will be available to buy, with prices expected to start north of £200,000.

2. Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut – over 310mph (499km/h)

The Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut is a more powerful and even sleeker version of the company’s already bonkers hypercar. It has a twin-turbocharged 5.0-litre V8 engine pushing out 1,600hp and 1,500Nm of torque, and it only weighs 1,390kg.

It has a theoretical top speed of 310mph putting it at second place on this list, however it’s never actually done this in the real world. The Jesko Absolut holds plenty of other records which suggest it’ll be able to deliver on this promise, including the world record for the fastest time taken to go from 0-400kmh (249mph) and then back to zero again, completing the run in 27.83 seconds.

2. SSC Tuatara – 295mph (475km/h)

The Americans know how to make a V8 engine, and the SSC Tuatara (Too-ah-ta-ra) has a twin-turbocharged eight-cylinder which puts out up to 1,750hp when it’s running on ethanol rather than petrol. However, there is some controversy around the official top speed.

You see, SSC claimed the Tuatara actually managed 331mph in October 2020 to make it the world’s fastest car — but later admitted to a GPS error that depicted that speed wrongly. Tests in early 2022 saw the car hit an actual top speed of 295mph, not exactly slow.

3. Bugatti Tourbillon – 277mph (446km/h)

If you grew up in the 2000s, the term ‘fastest car in the world’ will probably bring back memories of the Bugatti Veyron racing against fighter planes on Top Gear. Well that car’s spirit has been carried on over the years and now we have the new Tourbillon.

It has a 1,800hp V16 hybrid engine which will launch this £3.2 million luxury missile from 0-60mph in under 2.0 seconds. There’s likely to be an even faster version in a few years as well, after all Bugatti managed to get over 300mph out of the old Chiron.

4. Hennessey Venom F5 – 272mph (438km/h)

The folks in the USA are smashing the top speed game recently, with fourth place going to another all-American supercar. The Hennessey Venom F5 has a 6.6-litre twin-turbocharged V8 with 1,817hp and 1,617Nm of torque.

That’s enough to launch it from 0-60mph in 2.6 seconds, and it’ll go onto a top speed of 272mph – for now. Hennessey wants to get even more out of the F5, with the firm targeting a top speed of over 300mph in 2024

5. Bugatti Mistral – 270mph (435km/h)

The Bugatti Mistral is the fastest convertible car in the world, with a blistering top speed of 270mph. It’s also the last Bugatti which will ever feature the iconic 8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16 engine.

It puts out 1,600hp and 1,600Nm of torque, and power is sent to all four wheels via a seven-speed automatic gearbox. Driving at 270mph must be the most incredible wind-in-the-hair experience on earth, but Mat Watson managed to pick a rainy day to test it.

6. Rimac Nevera R – 267mph (430km/h)

The original Rimac Nevera was already a bonkers electric hypercar, but now the Croatian firm has come up with the Nevera R – which is even more insane. Power from its four electric motors is up from 1,914hp to 2,107hp, and the top speed has gone from 256mph to 267mph.

It’ll also do 0-60mph in a blistering 1.7 seconds. When we drag raced the standard Nevera against the McMurtry Spierling, it was just pipped at the post by the single-seater race car. A rematch against the Nevera R may go a different way.

7. Aspark Owl – 256mph (413km/h)

Never heard of Aspark? You’re probably not alone. It’s a small-volume Japanese hypercar maker, and the Owl is a sleek EV with four electric motors and 1,953hp. It’ll do 0-60mph in 1.7 seconds, before blasting on to a top speed of 256mph.

There is a faster version of this car as well, called the Owl SP600, which can do 272 mph, however this one isn’t road legal.

8. Czinger 21 C V Max – 253mph (407km/h)

The Czinger 21 C looks insane. It has two seats laid out one behind the other, so you end up with a little bubble on top of the car to contain the passengers. This not only makes it look like a Le Mans racer, it also helps make the body as slippery as possible.

Combine this with the featherweight carbon fibre panels and the 1,250hp 2.9-litre V8 hybrid system, and you have a road legal racecar which does 0-60mph in 1.9 seconds and will go on to a top speed of 253mph.

9. McLaren Speedtail – 250mph (402km/h)

McLaren didn’t design the Speedtail to chase world records, but, with a 250mph top speed, it’s the fastest road car it has ever built. Even the new flagship W1 will “only” do 237mph.

That’s also faster than its last three-seat car — the legendary McLaren F1. Its super-slippery bodywork lacks drag-inducing wings and means it looks like something ripped straight from a futuristic cyberpunk film. Just think about carrying two of your mates at that speed…

10. Koenigsegg Regera – 250mph (402km/h)

Matching the Speedtail is the Koenigsegg Regera, the second car on this list from the Swedish brand. It touts a twin-turbo V8 engine and an electric motor that produce a total of 1,500hp.

Unlike any other car on this list, the Regera can go from 0-250mph using just one gear. Yep, no matter if you’re cruising at 30mph or aiming to hit its 250mph top speed (on a closed course, not the M1) you’ll be in the same gear. Seems a little bonkers.

The fastest cars available on Carwow

1. Mercedes-AMG GT – 196mph (315km/h)

The latest Mercedes-AMG GT takes everything which was great about the previous car and turns it up a notch. It’s great fun to drive, looks good and it’s even pretty practical for a 196mph supercar. That turn of speed comes courtesy of a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 with 585hp and a thunderous soundtrack.

2. Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio – 191mph (307km/h)

Fancy a ballistic saloon car? Look no further than the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. This twin-turbo V6 saloon delivers a stonking 510hp, all of which is sent to the rear wheels only. Keep it straight and it’ll manage 191mph with enough space. And, this is in a car that you could quite easily take the kids to school in — and probably embarrass them a bit with the raucous exhaust.

3. BMW M5 – 190mph (306km/h)

The latest BMW M5 may be a hefty lump, tipping the scales at almost 2.5 tonnes, but that doesn’t stop it from hitting 190mph when fitted with the optional M Driver’s pack. This is thanks to the monstrously powerful 4.4-litre V8 hybrid system, which sends 727hp and 1,000Nm of torque to all four wheels.

4. Porsche 911 S – 183mph (295km/h)

When you think of a sports car, you probably picture a Porsche 911. The 911 S may be the most basic one you can get, but it still has an impressive top speed of 183mph. Powering this car is a rear-mounted three-litre flat-six engine with 394hp and 450Nm of torque, and it drives the rear-wheels only.

5. Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Electric

Sneaking in at number five is the only electric car for sale on Carwow which tops 180mph. The new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Electric will do 186mph in top-spec 63 guise, and it’ll do 0-60mph in 2.4 seconds. That’s quicker than you can say its silly name. A trio of electric motors are behind this ballistic performance, putting out a combined 1,169hp.

Fastest cars in the world FAQs

What is the fastest production car in the world?

On paper, this accolade goes to the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut with a theoretical top speed of over 310mph, however that’s based on a computer simulation. Until the Jesko actually achieves this on the tarmac, the Bugatti Chiron Supersport 300+ holds the title of the fastest car in the world with a top speed of 304mph.

What is the fastest car of all time?

The fastest car of all time is the Thrust SSC, which hit 763mph back in 1997 making it the first car to break the sound barrier. It’s essentially a massive jet engine with a chair strapped to the front, so it’s not even close to being road legal.

What is the fastest convertible car in the world?

The Bugatti Mistral is the world’s fastest convertible, with a dizzying top speed of 270mph. You wouldn’t want to drive it after a trip to the hairdressers…

Which car goes from 0-60mph the fastest?

The fastest-accelerating car in the world right now is the McMurtry Spierling, an electric track car which can do 0-60mph in just 1.4 seconds. It left our own Mat Watson speechless, and you can check out our list of the fastest accelerating cars to see other models which will leave you breathless off the line.

What is the fastest road-legal car in the UK?

The fastest road-legal car you can officially buy in the UK is the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut, a bonkers Swedish supercar with a 5.0-litre V8, 1,600hp and a theoretical top speed of over 310mph.

What was the first car to hit 100mph?

The Napier L48 was the first car to reach 100mph, hitting a top speed of almost 105mph in 1904. It was powered by a 15-litre straight-six engine with 240hp, but fast forward to 2026 and it’ll get out-dragged by a 1.2-litre Vauxhall Corsa.

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