They are fast, slick, and very expensive. In a world where superfast cars thrive in the realm of both fantasy and reality, driving one of the fastest cars in the world is every car lover’s dream—taking it home is another bigger, if not more unrealistic dream. Those who are lucky enough to have the funds to buy these beauties are as rare as these superfast cars.

With technology continually pushing boundaries and speed limits, the list of the world’s fastest cars changes as more of these superfast cars are introduced and put into production. Surely, in a few months there will be another superfast car to beat one on any top ten fastest cars list. For now, we content ourselves with drooling over these ten superfast beasts.

1) SSC Ultimate Aero TT

Top Speed: 256.15 mph

1180 Horsepower

An SSC Ultimate Aero TT

Topping the list is the Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo car manufactured by Shelby Super Cars. Beating the record set by the Bugatti Veyron in mid-September, 2007, the SSC Ultimate Aero TT is now the world’s fastest production car, achieving a mind-blowing speed of 256.15 miles per hour, roughly 412 kilometers per hour. Multi-billionaire car lovers should get their hands on these babies quick, as there are only 24 to be manufactured and released for sale worldwide in the next two years.

2) Bugatti EB16-4 Veyron

Top Speed: 252.2 mph

1001 Horsepower

A Bugatti EB16-4 Veyron car

The Bugatti Veyron ranks second as the fastest and most powerful production car ever made. In production for over ten years now, the Bugatti Veyron continues to be improved. With the much anticipated follow up to the EB16-4 Veyron with more horsepower and an expected top speed of 274 miles per hour, Bugatti fans cannot wait for the King to be back on the top of the list.

3) Koenigsegg CCR

Top Speed: 250 mph

900 Horsepower

A Koenigsegg CCR car

The Swede-produced car made history when it zoomed to a top speed of 250 miles per hour, toppling the Saleen and the McLaren F1. The Koenigsegg CCR, which stands for Competition Coupe R, packs a whopping 900 horsepower, bested only by the Bugatti Veyron and the SSC Ultimate Aero TT. Its sleek design makes this superfast car a crowd favorite.

4) Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo

Top Speed: 248 mph

750 Horsepower

A Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo car

The second of the two American supercars on the world’s top ten list, the Saleen embodies both beauty and power. With an impressive race car pedigree, this lightweight high-performance car has a top speed of 248 miles per hour, and 0 to 60 miles per hour acceleration of 2.8 seconds. This bad-ass car is one of the few legally allowed superfast cars on the streets of the United States.

5) McLaren F1

Top Speed: 243.08 mph

620 Horsepower

A McLaren F1 race car

This magnificent hot-rod is one of the oldest superfast cars on the list. The McLaren F1 was manufactured back in 1994, but until now, it still ranks high on the list of the fastest cars in the world. What makes this beast a top car despite the age is the meticulous engineering of its manufacturers. Expect only the best from a company that has an F1 racing team, the McLaren Automotive. With a top speed of 243.08 miles per hours and a 620 horsepower, there is no wonder this superfast car made it into the top five.

6) Ferrari Enzo

Top Speed: 217 mph

657 Horsepower

Named after the father of the world-renowned supercar manufacturer, the Ferrari Enzo achieves a top speed of 217 miles per hour with 657 horsepower. With only 399 units made for worldwide sale, the Enzo is one of the most expensive Ferrari cars ever. Also the fastest Ferrari car ever made, the Ferrari Enzo is an embodiment of the car manufacturer’s passion for harmonizing performance, technology and drama—in a supercar.

A Ferrari Enzo car

7) Jaguar XJ220

Top Speed: 218 mph

549 Horsepower

A Jaguar XJ220 car

The oldest supercar to make it on the top ten list, the Jaguar XJ220 has been on every top ten fastest car list since it was first introduced in 1992. With a top speed of 218 miles per hour, and 549 horsepower, this Jaguar is one tough beast. Sleek and stylish, the Jaguar XJ220 still ranks high on many car lovers’ dream car list. Expect only the best from a luxury car manufacturer.

8) Pagani Zonda F

Top Speed: 215 mph

602 Horsepower

There are only approximately 60 Pagani Zondas all over the world, and with 25 units of Pagani Zonda F ever to be released, do not expect the number to go higher. With a top speed of 215 miles per hour, and a 602 horsepower, the Pagani Zonda F is truly one rare supercar. Stunning design and meticulous car engineering makes this Italian supercar one of the most desirable.

A Pagani Zonda F car

9) Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster

Top Speed: 213 mph

640 Horsepower

A Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster

A sleek supercar produced by the Italian luxury car maker, Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., the Murcielago LP640 Roadster is truly a tribute to luxury. With a top speed of 213 miles per hour, and a 640 horsepower, the Murcielago is one sexy beast. Sleeker and more aerodynamic than its predecessor, the Lamborghini Diablo, the Murcielago is on the list of the most coveted superfast cars in the world.

10) Porsche Carrera GT

Top Speed: 209 mph

605 Horsepower

A Porsche Carrera GT car

The fastest, most attractive, and most expensive Porsche car to date ends the list of the top ten fastest cars of the world. With a 612 horsepower, 10 cylinders, 0 to 60 miles per hour acceleration in 3.9 seconds, and a still mind-blowing top speed of 205 miles per hour, the Carrera GT is a champion. Hailed as the most successful supercar in history, there are only about 1,200 of the Porsche Carrera GT in the world today, with half of them in North American homes. Porsche car lovers should start saving up now for their dream Carrera, with prices slated to go up as production has already ended.

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