FYI: Here’s the breakdown of the world’s fastest accelerating supercars and hypercars from 0 to 60 mph.
Acceleration is one of the most exhilarating aspects of a car’s performance. It’s crucial to distinguish between the fastest top-speed car and the quickest accelerating car; they are not the same. Over the past decade, numerous vehicles have emerged, clocking 0-60 mph in under 3 seconds, making this impressive feat almost routine among top-tier production cars. While 0-60 mph acceleration has been the benchmark for performance, the focus may shift towards 0-124 mph or quarter-mile times as new standards.
It’s important to highlight that achieving the fastest top speed is generally more straightforward than mastering rapid acceleration from 0 to 60 mph. The former typically relies on a powerful engine, while the latter demands optimal traction and power delivery right from the get-go. Therefore, advanced electronics, lightweight materials, high-performance tires, and cutting-edge technologies are continually being developed by automotive engineers to push the boundaries of speed.
Here are the 25 fastest 0-60 mph production cars ever made, focusing solely on street-legal cars considered production vehicles.
### Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170: 0 to 60 mph in 1.66 Seconds
The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 holds the crown as the world’s fastest accelerating car from 0-60 mph. This incredible feat of engineering showcases Dodge’s commitment to pushing performance limits by managing to sprint from a standstill to 60 mph in just 1.66 seconds, setting a new standard in the automotive industry.
### Rimac Nevera: 0 to 60 mph in 1.74 Seconds
The Rimac Nevera redefines the electric supercar segment with its blistering acceleration. This electric powerhouse achieves 0-60 mph in an electrifying 1.74 seconds, driven by four electric motors that collectively produce 1,914 horsepower and 1,740 lb-ft of torque. With a top speed of 258 mph and a range of 340 miles per charge, the Nevera is a game-changer in high-performance EVs.
### Koenigsegg Gemera: 0 to 60 mph in 1.9 Seconds
Koenigsegg’s first four-seater, the Gemera, reaches 0-60 mph in an astonishing 1.9 seconds. As the world’s first Mega-GT, this hybrid marvel combines a 2.0L TFG twin-turbocharged I3 engine with three electric motors, producing a combined output of 1,700 horsepower and 2,581 pound-feet of torque.
### Tesla Model S Plaid: 0 to 60 mph in 1.98 Seconds
Tesla continues to revolutionize the automotive world with the Model S Plaid. Featuring Tesla’s tri-motor drivetrain, the Model S Plaid boasts 1,020 horsepower and 1,050 pound-feet of combined torque, reaching 0-60 mph in a mere 1.98 seconds.
### Porsche 918 Spyder: 0 to 60 mph in 2.1 Seconds
The Porsche 918 Spyder stands as the pioneer hybrid hypercar, combining a 4.6-liter V8 engine with two electric motors to deliver 887 horsepower and 944 pound-feet of torque, achieving 0-60 mph in just 2.1 seconds.
### Porsche 911 Turbo S (992): 0 to 60 mph in 2.2 Seconds
The Porsche 911 Turbo S (992) is a performance hallmark, powered by a twin-turbo 3.7-liter flat-six engine that generates 640 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. This combination enables the car to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 2.2 seconds.
### Lamborghini Huracán Performante: 0 to 60 mph in 2.3 Seconds
Lamborghini’s Huracán Performante excels with its 5.2-liter V10 engine, producing 630 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque, allowing it to achieve a 0-60 mph sprint in just 2.3 seconds.
### Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+: 0 to 60 mph in 2.3 Seconds
Bugatti continues to excel with the Chiron Super Sport 300+, equipped with a W16 8.0-liter engine that delivers 1,577 horsepower and 1,180 pound-feet of torque, accelerating from 0-60 mph in 2.3 seconds.
### Porsche Taycan Turbo S: 0 to 60 mph in 2.4 Seconds
The Porsche Taycan Turbo S sets new performance standards for electric cars, achieving 0-60 mph in 2.4 seconds with its advanced AC permanent-magnet electric motors.
### Ferrari SF90 Stradale: 0 to 60 mph in 2.4 Seconds
Ferrari’s SF90 Stradale, with its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, delivers 769 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque, enabling a 0-60 mph acceleration in 2.4 seconds.
### Nissan GT-R Nismo: 0 to 60 mph in 2.48 Seconds
The Nissan GT-R Nismo, with its twin-turbo V6 engine producing 600 horsepower and 481 pound-feet of torque, reaches 0-60 mph in 2.48 seconds.
### Koenigsegg Jesko: 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 Seconds
The Koenigsegg Jesko leverages a 5.0-liter V8 engine, delivering 1,578 horsepower and 1,106 lb-ft of torque, to achieve a 0-60 mph time of 2.5 seconds.
### Bugatti Veyron Super Sport: 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 Seconds
Bugatti’s Veyron Super Sport features an 8-liter W16 quad-turbocharged engine producing 1,200 horsepower, enabling it to reach 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds.
### Porsche 911 Turbo S (991 and 991.2): 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 Seconds
Both versions of the Porsche 911 Turbo S (991 and 991.2) exhibit outstanding performance, achieving 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds with their twin-turbo flat-six engines.
### Lamborghini Huracán: 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 Seconds
The Lamborghini Huracán, with its 5.2-liter V10 engine producing 631 horsepower, reaches 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds.
### Porsche 911 GT2 RS (991): 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 Seconds
The Porsche 911 GT2 RS (991), sporting a 3.8-liter flat-six twin-turbocharged engine, hits 0-60 mph in just 2.5 seconds.
### BMW M8 Competition: 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 Seconds
The BMW M8 Competition, featuring a 4.4-liter V8 twin-turbocharged engine, achieves a 0-60 mph time of 2.5 seconds.
### Lamborghini Aventador SVJ: 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 Seconds
Lamborghini’s Aventador SVJ, equipped with a 6.5-liter V12 engine, sprints from 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds.
### Rimac Concept_One: 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 Seconds
The Rimac Concept_One, with its impressive electric powertrain, accelerates from 0-60 mph in just 2.5 seconds.
### Porsche 911 Turbo S (997): 0 to 60 mph in 2.6 Seconds
The Porsche 911 Turbo S (997), featuring a 3.6-liter engine, achieves 0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds.
### Lamborghini Aventador SV: 0 to 60 mph in 2.6 Seconds
The Lamborghini Aventador SV, with its 6.4-liter V12 engine, reaches 0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds.
### McLaren P1: 0 to 60 mph in 2.6 Seconds
The McLaren P1, with its hybrid powertrain, sprints from 0-60 mph in just 2.6 seconds.
### BMW M5 Competition: 0 to 60 mph in 2.6 Seconds
The BMW M5 Competition, boasting a 4.4-liter V8 engine, reaches 0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds.
### Audi R8 V10 Plus: 0 to 60 mph in 2.6 Seconds
The Audi R8 V10 Plus, with its 5.2-liter V10 engine, achieves a 0-60 mph time of 2.6 seconds.
### Ferrari 488 Pista: 0 to 60 mph in 2.7 Seconds
The Ferrari 488 Pista, powered by a 3.9-liter V8 turbocharged engine, reaches a 0-60 mph speed in 2.7 seconds.
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