* Land Speed Record: The current land speed record is held by the ThrustSSC, a jet-powered car that reached 763.035 mph (1,227.99 km/h) in 1997.
* Production Car: The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ holds the record for the fastest production car, reaching 304.77 mph (490.48 km/h) in 2019.
* Electric Car: The SSC Tuatara holds the record for the fastest electric car, reaching 282.24 mph (454.19 km/h) in 2020.
So, depending on what you consider "the world's fastest car," the answer will vary.
It's worth noting that these records are constantly being challenged, so the numbers could change in the future!