2000 – SSC Ultimate Aero TT
Top Speed: 256 mph (412.71 km/h)
The SSC Ultimate Aero TT held the title of the world's fastest car in the early 2000s.
2010 – Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
Top Speed: 267 mph (431.07 km/h)
The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport held the top-speed title in 2010 with its quad-turbo W16 engine.
2016 – Bugatti Chiron
Top Speed: 261 mph (420 km/h)
Bugatti's Chiron entered the scene in 2016, bringing luxury and extreme performance together.
2017 – Koenigsegg Agera RS
Top Speed: 277.87 mph (447.19 km/h)
The Agera RS broke multiple records in 2017, including the fastest production car title.
2019 – SSC Tuatara
Top Speed: 295 mph (475 km/h)
The Tuatara made headlines in 2019 with its extreme aerodynamics and 7.0L twin-turbo V8 engine.
2020 – Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+
Top Speed: 304.77 mph (490.48 km/h)
Bugatti’s Chiron Super Sport 300+ became the first production car to break the 300 mph barrier in 2020.
2021 – Hennessey Venom F5
Top Speed: 311 mph (500+ km/h, claimed)
The Venom F5 aimed to surpass 300 mph in 2021, setting its sights on new speed records.
2022 – Bugatti Bolide
Top Speed: 310+ mph (484+ km/h, estimated)
The Bugatti Bolide was introduced in 2022, focusing on extreme lightweight construction and performance.
2023 – Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut
Top Speed: 330 mph (531 km/h, theoretical)
The Jesko Absolut, engineered for low drag, was designed to potentially break all top-speed records.
2024 – Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut
Top Speed: 330 mph (531 km/h, theoretical)
Continuing its reign, the Jesko Absolut still held the theoretical top-speed record into 2024.
2025 – Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution
Top Speed: 311+ mph (500+ km/h, confirmed)
In 2025, the Venom F5 Revolution surpassed the Jesko Absolut, securing its place as the fastest production car.