Most people like power. You don’t have to be passionate about it, but
you have to admit that you prefer having power to being powerless. This
simple truth is obvious, and you can find it in everything that
surrounds us – even our homes and our toys. Passion for power is obvious
when you look at some cars. Here are some of the most powerful cars you
can buy today.
1. Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport
With a 1,200 horsepower engine, Veyron Super Sport will leave every
other vehicle on the road in a cloud of dust. Built with a streamlined
appearance, it looks like a hunting cheetah. However, it comes with a
bad looking price tag – Bugatti has only sold around 435 of these
machines, so far. Reaching a top speed of 252.97 miles per hour, this
car uses a set of specialized tires that can only be serviced at a shop
in France, for $70,000.
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| Photo by S.Defaux Photographie. |
2. Ferrari LaFerarri
Sometimes called the F150, Ferrari’s LaFerarri kept the same
streamlined look that Ferrari fans have always loved. However, this car
is powerful, but eco-friendly; the engine is a hybrid, running on petrol
and electricity. That doesn’t take away from it’s power, though; with
950 horsepower under the hood, this monster can reach 186 miles per hour
in only 15 seconds. It’s top speed is somewhere around 217 miles per
hour. The LaFerrari set records on its test course, finishing the entire
circuit in 1 minute and 20 seconds, which is faster than any other
vehicle Ferrari has ever produced – any that were road-legal, anyway.
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| Photo by Tilen Licen |
3. McLaren P1
When people think of electric cars, they don’t often think of speed —
they usually think of them in terms of envirnoment, as of nice, silent,
decent looking cars that are good enough, but not too impressive when
it comes to power. Therefore, McLaren P1 comes as a surprise. With a
903 horsepower engine, P1 is a powerful hybrid with a top speed of 217
miles per hour; if you remove the inhibitor, it can reach speeds even
higher than that. It hits 62 miles per hour in just 2.8 seconds, and 186
miles per hour in 16.5 seconds, which makes it faster than McLaren F1.
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| Photo by veadavies |
4. Porsche 918 Spyder
With 795 horsepower under the hood, this is the fastest spider you’ll
find. Spyder is also a hybrid, much like LeFerrari and P1. However, it
offers something neither of the other two has: four wheel drive. The
Spyder can reach 60 miles per hour in just 2.2 seconds, and 100 miles
per hour in just 4.9. One of the more readily available powerhouses on
the market, Spyder can be yours for just $845,000.
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| Photo by Rupert Procter |
5. Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
F12 Berlinetta has 730 horsepower packed into a V12 engine. It was
named the Supercar of the Year in 2012 by Top Gear magazine. This
machine can hit speeds higher than 220 miles per hour and go from 0 to
60 in just 3.1 seconds. Part of its power lies in a lower center of
gravity and reduced-weight chassis. Multiple variations of the
Berlinetta have been created, including SP America and F12 TRS, but
these variations tend to be one-off models that are much more difficult
to obtain than the standard version.
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| Photo by Revistadelmotor |
6. Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
Capable of delivering amazing 707 horsepower thanks to its great 6.2
liter engine, Hellcat has a top speed of 204 miles per hour. It can
reach 60 miles per hour in just 3.7 seconds, making it one of the
fastest road-legal cars on the market; however, it comes at a lower
price than many other cars on this list, starting at just $59,995.
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| Photo by Daniel 5tocker |
7. Lamborghini Aventador LP700
Lamborghini has long been known for their finesse and their power,
and the Aventador model is no exception. With 690 horsepower under the
hood and the ability to reach 62 miles per hour in just 2.9 seconds, it
is a powerful vehicle. The 217 miles per hour top speed doesn’t hurt,
either. In addition, the Aventador possesses the sleek, streamlined
look, similar to other Lamborghini models. It is a popular choice
despite having less power compared to other supercars.
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| Photo by Tom Daem |
8. Ferrari FF
Ferrari FF can deliver 651 horsepower, and comes with an additional
feature not often seen in tourers: four-wheel drive. Its top speed is
208 miles per hour, and it can reach 62 miles per hour in just 3.7
seconds. Ferrari FF is available for $300,000, which makes it cheaper
than most other supercars. Only 800 Ferrari FFs were produced during the
first year.
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| Photo by Winning Automotive Photography |
9. McLaren 650S
McLaren 650S (Spider) is a powerful two-door car with 641 horsepower
coming from a 3.8 liter V8 engine. It reaches 62 miles per hour in just 3
seconds flat, and can reach 124 miles per hour in 8.4 seconds. The
carbon fiber chassis provides the vehicle with a powerful, yet
lightweight frame, allowing it to reach higher speeds in less time. 650S
is based on MP4-12C; however, it has roughly 25% different parts which
give it 500 ft lbs of torque.
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| Photo by FCA: Corporate |
10. SRT Viper
As part of the famous Dodge Viper line of vehicles, SRT Viper is a
powerful machine with 640 horsepower and the top speed of 206 miles per
hour. You can buy it for $459,000; however, there is a limited edition
package called the Time Attack package that would cost you additional
$16,000. The package adds another 200 pounds of downforce, making the
top speed a little lower – 193 miles per hour, but making the vehicle
more aerodynamic than before. An interesting thing to note is that it
set the production car lap record in 2013, with 1:33:62.
Source: carophile
