However, consistently near the top of various "fastest car" lists you'll find vehicles like these (keep in mind this is not exhaustive and speeds are often debated depending on testing conditions):
* SSC Tuatara: Claimed to have reached over 331 mph, though controversy surrounds the initial claim due to data inconsistencies. Subsequent attempts aimed to verify this speed.
* Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+: Officially reached 304.77 mph, making it a significant contender.
* Hennessey Venom GT: At one point held a speed record, reaching speeds exceeding 270 mph.
* Rimac Nevera: An all-electric hypercar with a claimed top speed around 258 mph.
Important distinctions:
* Production cars: These are cars available for purchase by the public (though often in extremely limited numbers and at exorbitant prices). The Bugatti Chiron and Rimac Nevera fall into this category.
* Prototypes: These are cars built specifically for speed records and aren't typically available to the public. Many land speed record vehicles are prototypes.
* Land speed record cars: These are highly specialized vehicles designed solely to achieve the highest possible speed, often on specially prepared surfaces like salt flats. These cars are often not road legal. They are usually not included in lists of "fastest cars" but hold their own record category.
Therefore, there isn't a single answer. The "fastest" depends on the category and the specific claim at any given time. News and records in this area change frequently. You'll find different lists online prioritizing different criteria.
