Looking for a set of wheels capable of speeds north of 300 km/h? These 10 cars can clear that hurdle straight from the dealer
Speed has always been a coveted metric in the car world. Enthusiasts and near-obsessed gearheads continue to be captivated by the thrill of pushing vehicles to their top-end limits. Consequently, demand for “road rockets” is on an ever-rising trajectory.
Automobile companies are only too happy to oblige, churning out countless models that continue to redefine the notion of performance and outright speed, helped along by the continuous evolution of automotive engineering and cutting-edge technology.
But today’s fast cars are not just about raw power. They are a testament to human ingenuity blended with space-age aerodynamics, advanced materials, and sophisticated electronics.
Here, we spotlight ten of the fastest cars on the market today, in no particular order. The focus is on series-production vehicles, the types that one can buy from a dealer showroom without necessarily having to jump through hoops or commission as a bespoke build. For that reason, limited-series cars or one-offs do not make the cut, here. Hypercars are also excluded; they deserve a separate write-up.
Lucid Air Sapphire: 205 mph (330 km/h)
Powertrain: One permanent-magnet synchronous AC motor, front;
two permanent-magnet synchronous AC motors, rear
Output: 1,234 horsepower, 1,430 lb-ft of torque
MSRP: CDN$325,000 (US$235,000)
The Air Sapphire is a proper family vehicle — four doors, generous cargo space, and room for five fully grown adults. It also weighs 5,345 lbs (2,424 kg). Yet this EV boasts the kind of performance that will shame many modern supercars, and we are not just talking about its blistering acceleration, a characteristic shared by most electric vehicles.
McLaren 750S: 206 mph (332 km/h)
Powertrain: 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, rear-wheel-drive
Output: 740 horsepower, 590 lb-ft of torque
MSRP: From CDN$398,280 to CDN$429,880 (US$289,000 to US$312,000)
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance: 199 mph (320 km/h)
Powertrain: 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid;
single permanent-magnet synchronous AC motor,
all-wheel-drive with front-axle disconnect
Output: 603 horsepower, 627 lb-ft of torque from V8;
total 805 horsepower, 1,047 lb-ft of torque
MSRP: Approx. CDN$275,500 (US$200,000)
Starting from dead rest, this Mercedes-AMG will probably be past the 100-mph (160-km/h) mark by the time you’re able to wrap your tongue around the entirety of its nameplate. At its heart is a V8 that makes just over 600 hp, more than adequate for some spirited driving. Apparently, that was not enough for the engineers at Mercedes-AMG, though, so they tacked on a 201-hp electric motor for some extra oomph.
Ferrari 12Cilindri: 211 mph (340 km/h)
Powertrain: 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12, rear-wheel-drive
Output: 819 horsepower, 500 lb-ft of torque
MSRP: CDN$554,439 (US$402,447)
Tesla Model S Plaid: 200 mph (321 km/h)
Powertrain: three permanent-magnet synchronous AC motors, all-wheel-drive
Output: 1,020 horsepower, 1,050 lb-ft of torque
MSRP: CDN$124,990 (US$90,700)
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: 233 mph (373 km/h)
Powertrain: 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8, rear-wheel-drive
Horsepower/Torque: 1,064 horsepower, 828 lb-ft of torque
MSRP: Est. CDN$250,000-plus (US$181,000)
Porsche 911 (992.2) Turbo S: 205 mph (330 km/h)
Powertrain: 3.7-litre twin-turbo flat-six, all-wheel-drive
Output: 640 horsepower, 590 lb-ft of torque
MSRP: CDN$263,600 (US$191,338)
Packed within a familiar profile is Porsche’s trusty flat-six, aided by turbochargers to deliver 640 ponies. That power is complemented by Porsche’s top-notch engineering, creating a road-rocket that will not only hit 60 mph in 2.3 seconds, but is also capable of a 205-mph top speed. That’s about as rapid as most rivals in its class.
BMW M8 Competition: 190 mph (306 km/h)
Powertrain: 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8,
all-wheel-drive with front-axle disconnect
Output: 617 horsepower, 553 lb-ft of torque
MSRP: From CDN$177,082 (US$128,500)
Aston Martin DB12: 202 mph (325 km/h)
Powertrain: 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, rear-wheel-drive
Output: 671 horsepower, 590 lb-ft of torque
MSRP: CDN$281,800 to CDN$304,800 (US$204,500 to US$221,200)
Under the hood is a potent twin-turbocharged mill that churns out about 670 hp, at least 40 hp more than the most powerful DB11 variant. It’s enough for some blistering on-road performance despite the car’s reputation as more of a gentleman’s daily cruiser. Inside, the luxurious and opulent interior provides an unparalleled level of comfort, even when the vehicle is being pushed to its limits.
Lamborghini Revuelto: 217 mph (350 km/h)
Powertrain: 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12;
three AC motors;
all-wheel-drive
Output: 815 horsepower, 535 lb-ft of torque from V12;
total 1,001 horsepower
MSRP: CDN$699,394 (US$507,670)
The Revuelto’s hybrid technology also enables it to offer different driving modes, prioritizing performance, efficiency, or a combination of both. The car can even travel for short distances in electric-only mode with zero emissions. However, the real party trick happens when the electric motors team up with the 6.5-litre V12, supplying enough power to rocket the 3,900-lb supercar to speeds well north of 200 mph.
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