Speed isn’t just a number—it’s a battle for supremacy, and these 22 legendary cars all had their moment as the fastest on the planet. One day, a car is the king of the road; the next, a newer, wilder beast takes the crown.
1. Koenigsegg Agera RS
277.87 mph in 2017.
2. Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport
267.856 mph in 2010.
3. SSC Ultimate Aero
256.14 mph in 2007.
4. Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4
253.81 mph in 2005.
5. Dauer 962 Le Mans
251.4 mph in 1993.
6. McLaren F1
221 mph in 1992.
7. Ruf CTR
213 mph in 1987.
8. Porsche 959
198 mph in 1986.
9. Ruf BTR
190 mph in 1983.
10. Lamborghini Countach LP500 S
182 mph in 1982.
11. Lamborghini Miura P400S
179.3 mph in 1969.
12. Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona
174 mph in 1968.
13. Lamborghini Miura P400
171 mph in 1967.
14. AC Cobra Mk III 427
165 mph in 1965.
15. Iso Grifo GL 365
161 mph in 1963.
16. Aston Martin DB4 GT
152 mph in 1959.
17. Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
150.7 mph in 1955.
18. Jaguar XK120
124.6 mph in 1949
19. Honorable Mention: Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+
304.773 mph in 2019. (Run was only captured in one direction.)
20. Honorable Mention: SSC Tuatara
295 mph in 2022. (Run was only captured in one direction.)
21. Honorable Mention: Hennessey Venom GT
270.49 mph in 2014. (Run was only captured in one direction.)
22. Honorable Mention: Benz Velo
12 mph in 1894. The first production car.