How fast a car accelerates to 60 mph in one of the most talked about stats for any new car. It is one of the most exciting aspects of a vehicle to many drivers, which is why carmakers have begun using the electric motor’s instant power delivery for sub-3 second 0-60mph times — now typical in the world of high-performance cars. However, the companies are still making strides on improving this number as much as possible, in an attempt to beat out competitors.
The most popular technique of recording a vehicle’s acceleration is the ‘nought to sixty’ time, but it isn’t without its drawbacks. When offering correct acceleration statistics, some carmakers offer estimates or are evasive. Some will even exaggerate their vehicles’ capabilities, while others have been known to understate 0-60 mph times for various reasons.
Accurate times are hard to pinpoint, as various elements come into play. During the act of an acceleration test, questions arise. Was there the use of launch control? What was the quality of the road’s surface? What tools were utilized to determine the speed? What kind of weather did you have?
There’s no way to really tell whether one vehicle is quicker than another without placing them side by side on a runway, since there’s no common standard for all of these factors and others.
The term “nought to sixty” is also without its own flaws, as it can apply to both 0-60mph or 0-100kph (which translates to 0-62mph). It may seem as though the difference is little, it can add a tenth of a second to the time or more.
Determining 0-60 mph times would be difficult if you tried bringing together more than a dozen of the world’s fastest cars for a battle, due to the expense. You might not even get a clear winner after. So, this list is based on claims from the carmakers themselves, though some of the times listed may not be completely accurate because some reported quicker or slower real-world times.
These are the fastest cars according to official times for unaltered production cars.
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Lamborghini Huracan Evo
2.9 seconds (0-62mph)
The Lamborghini Huracan has had many versions, all being powered by a 5.2-liter V10. The Huracan Evo has the fastest “nought to sixty” time with the supercar hitting the mark at 2.9 seconds.
Ferrari 812 Superfast
2.9 seconds (0-62mph)
This should go without saying: a Ferrari flagship should be quick. But, with a moniker such as Superfast, the Ferrari 812 Superfast has to make it official and prove their claim. The model packs power, with a 6.5-liter V12 engine that pushes it from 0-62 mph in just 2.9 seconds and a max speed of 211 mph. Now, that’s fast.
McLaren 720s
2.9 seconds (0-62mph)
With performance on par with McLaren’s legendary P1, the McLaren 720s has already established itself as another worthy legend from the UK-based brand. McLaren does have a number of several quicker models, but the 720s is one of the most adept on the road. It boasts a 2.9 second 0-to-60 time.
Koenigsegg Regera
2.8 seconds (0-62mph)
This is a great illustration of how technology can be used for more than simply lowering the emissions in vehicles. The Koenigsegg Regera hypercar comes from a 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 and three electric motors, allowing it to reach 2.8 seconds. The “Autoskin” technology has the aerodynamics to match the Regera.
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ
2.8 seconds (0-62mph)
The SVJ takes the Aventador to the next level for those times when a normal V12 Lamborghini simply won’t do. The 6.5-litre V12 now performs even better thanks to improved aerodynamics and weight reduction.
McLaren Senna
2.8 seconds (0-62mph)
Named after famous racing driver Ayrton Senna, the McLaren Senna is touted as the brand’s most “track-focused” model for the road. The Senna is intended to be the fastest McLaren around any track, and it’s 789bhp V8 and advanced aerodynamics contribute greatly.
Porsche 911 Turbo S (Sport Chrono package)
2.7 seconds (0-62mph)
For more than 50 years, Porsche has delivered impressive performance cars. That’s saying something. The 992, which was first shown to the public in 2018, is the most recent iteration from 1963. All 992s will go from 0 to 60 mph in less than 4.5 seconds, but the Turbo S is the current champ of the Porsche line-up. With the Sport Chrono option, it will reach 62 mph in 2.7 seconds.
Tesla Model S P100D (Ludicrous Mode)
2.5 seconds (0-60mph)
We’ve all heard about the impressive acceleration of the Tesla Model S, despite being designed mainly as an ecologically efficient executive vehicle. Switch the car to Ludicrous Mode and you can accelerate faster than most supercars on the list. It will hit 0-60mph in just 2.5 seconds, enough to quickly throw your passengers into their seats.
Bugatti Divo
2.4 seconds (0-62mph)
This is no surprise. Fast cars are what Bugatti is known for and the Divo is fast. It was designed with the track and its curves in mind. This car has distinct handling and a 8.0-litre W16 engine. 2.4 seconds is a crazy number and that’s where the Divo lands on the 0-60 time mark.
Bugatti Chiron
2.4 seconds (0-62mph)
Shocker! Another Bugatti makes the list. The £2.5 million Chiron features a 8.0-litre, quad-turbocharged engine, making this hypercar the more “mainstream” Bugatti when compared to the Divo. It has a restricted maximum speed of 261mph and a 2.4 second “nought to sixty” time.
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
2.3 seconds (0-60mph)
Dodge impressed many car enthusiasts with its Hellcat, but the Challenger SRT Demon is on another level. The 829bhp muscle car claimed to be the quickest production vehicle to 60 mph when it was revealed. It also has so much torque that when it launches off the line, the front wheels lift off the ground. It claims to reach 60 mph in 2.3 seconds.
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