The thrill of speed, the roar of engines, and the exhilaration of pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering – these sensations are usually associated with the racetrack. But what if you could experience this adrenaline rush on the open road? Thanks to remarkable advancements in vehicle technology and design, a select group of cars blurs the line between a road car and a race car.
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Rimac Concept_Two
Known as the Rimac C_Two before its official name, the Nevera, was unveiled, this all-electric hypercar offers incredible acceleration, reaching 60 mph in just 1.85 seconds, with a top speed of 258 mph. It meets all road-legal requirements, and as an EV, it has zero emissions, making it a pioneer in high-performance, environmentally-friendly supercars.
Hennessey Venom GT
This American-made hypercar was once one of the fastest cars in the world, with a top speed of 270.49 mph. Despite its extreme performance, the Venom GT is street-legal due to its compliance with safety standards and emission laws.
Ferrari SF90 Stradale
As a hybrid hypercar, the SF90 Stradale can reach a top speed of 211 mph. Thanks to its hybrid powertrain, Ferrari has ensured its road legality by integrating safety features and keeping CO2 emissions to a minimum.
Porsche 911 GT2 RS
The GT2 RS, the fastest 911 variant, has a top speed of 211 mph. Its street legality is ensured by Porsche’s high standards for safety and emissions.
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ
With a top speed of around 217 mph, the Aventador SVJ may not compete with the speeds of the cars listed above, but its performance is no less impressive. It maintains street-legal status through Lamborghini’s rigorous adherence to safety standards and emissions laws.
McLaren Speedtail
This streamlined hypercar from McLaren has a top speed of 250 mph. Its combination of active aerodynamics, safety measures, and compliance with emission norms makes it a street-legal speed demon.
Bugatti Chiron
The Chiron, Bugatti’s successor to the Veyron, has a limited top speed of 261 mph for safety on road conditions. It upholds Bugatti’s tradition of producing ultra-fast yet road-legal vehicles by adhering to safety and emission standards.
SSC Ultimate Aero
With a top speed of 256.14 mph, the SSC Ultimate Aero briefly held the world record for the fastest production car. It maintains street-legal status by meeting all safety and emissions regulations.
Koenigsegg Agera RS
With its top speed of 277.87 mph, the Agera RS was once the world’s fastest production car. It’s street-legal, thanks to Koenigsegg’s adherence to safety and emission standards across various markets.
Rimac Nevera
As an all-electric hypercar, the Rimac Nevera offers incredible acceleration, reaching 60 mph in just 1.85 seconds, with a top speed of 258 mph. It complies with all road-legal requirements, and as an EV, it has zero emissions.
Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
The Veyron Super Sport, with its top speed of 267.8 mph, was once the world’s fastest production car. Bugatti managed to keep this high-speed machine street-legal through meticulous engineering that ensured safety and emissions compliance.
Hennessey Venom F5
This American-made hypercar has a claimed top speed of over 311 mph. It’s able to be driven legally on public roads due to its compliance with safety standards and emission laws, although its performance figures have yet to be officially validated.
SSC Tuatara
With a top speed of 316.11 mph, the Tuatara briefly held the world’s fastest production car title. Despite its incredible speed, the car maintains street legality by meeting stringent safety and emissions regulations.
Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut
Koenigsegg’s fastest car, the Jesko Absolut, is theoretically capable of speeds over 330 mph. It’s made road-legal through the company’s exceptional engineering standards, adhering to all necessary safety and emission norms.
Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+
The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ is officially the fastest production car in the world, clocking a top speed of 304.77 mph. Despite its staggering speed, the car is fully street-legal thanks to its comprehensive suite of safety features and emissions compliance.
This article originally appeared on MyCarMakesNoise.
