Driving the world’s fastest cars from the past six decades – Autocar

Engine W16, 7993cc, all-alloy, DOHC per bank, four turbochargers, electronic fuel injection Power 987bhp at 4200rpm Torque 922lb ft at 2200rpm Gerabox 7-spd dual-clutch automatic, 4WD 0-62mph 2.5sec Top speed 253mph Price new £925,000 (£1,469,640)

2010s

Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+, 304mph

In August 2019, the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ hit 304.77mph. The £3.1 million car has still yet to attain European type approval, but forgive us this small transgression for the sake of a headline figure.

Replacing the Veyron, the Chiron had beefed-up engine internals and its four turbochargers increased in size, resulting in a 1479bhp output. The 300+ went still further, with a boost to 1578bhp, and a 9.8in-longer rear with a narrower wing helping it to just exceed the triple ton.

You know I’m going to tell you that this ‘stock’ Chiron feels fast. I make three full-bore rolling starts from 30mph, the rear wheels scrabbling slightly, and clip 150mph each time before having to brake hard for corners. Objectively, engaging all four turbos is so much easier than in the Veyron, with a lift in low-end performance that is stratospheric.

Source: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/driving-worlds-fastest-cars-past-six-decades