O to 60 mph 1966 Bonniville 2+ 2 421 eng 4 spd 456 rr end in 3.9 sec
2006-06-30 16:25:43
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answered by Anonymous
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http://www.modernracer.com/features/worldsfastestcars.html
The McLaren F1 is the current holder of the "fastest production car in the world" title, but only because other capable competitors, for some reason or other, haven't yet been subjected to a top speed test. Manufacturers have been chasing this title for years. There was once a time when the 352 hp Lamborghini Miura was the world's fastest production car, with its V12 engine powering it to 170 mph back in 1966. A current-generation 350 hp V8 Corvette can best this figure nowadays, at a cost of only about 40 grand. More recently, the Porsche 959 held that title back in 1987. Powered by a 450 hp twin turbo six cylinder engine, it reached a top speed of 197 mph. By 1992, Jaguar had entered the game and a 542 hp V6 turbo powered its XJ220 to an official 212 mph, becoming well-known as the fastest street-legal production car at the time. Then, only a year later, McLaren burst onto the scene and took the title without much effort, jetting away to speeds in excess of 220 mph.
Holding on to its title for a decade is a feat in itself, but, as of July 2003, the McLaren has managed to do just that. But it is now facing stiff new competition in the new millenium from the likes of established stalwart Ferrari, mega-tuner Saleen and upstarts Koenigsegg. Earlier competition, which included the likes of Lamborghini's Diablo GTR, Mercedes Benz's CLK-GTR, Ferrari's F50, Pagani's Zonda and Mosler's MT900 almost caught it - almost. Are the new breed of overpriced speedsters any good? Take a look at the legend alongside three of its newest competitors - Saleen S7, Ferrari Enzo and Koenigsegg CC.
2006-06-30 16:26:44
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answered by Martin S 7
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I believe the old record holder that was actually a production car was the McLaren F1. But the new fastest production car is the Bugatti Veyron. the F1 top speed was in the 240's but Veyron's is in the 250's. but it won't be a 3 seater like the F1 lol.
2006-06-30 16:29:24
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answered by The Juggernaut 24 1
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Bugatti Veyron 16.4
Top Speed 253 mph 406 kph
2006-07-01 07:34:59
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answered by MC_laren 1
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There is an english show which documents and tests cars on video.
The fastest one is from a newly formed company, I forget the name. Just a light weight frame with a big @ss engine with phenomenal lowriding suspension.
The name starts with an A I think. its a google question I think
2006-06-30 16:27:54
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answered by Ringo D 2
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Before the Bugatti came, it used to be the Mclaren F1 and Mercedes Benz CL65 AMG.
2006-07-01 03:45:25
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answered by Anonymous
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Bugatti Veyron 16.4
253 mph
2006-06-30 16:28:37
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answered by alieneddiexxx 4
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It used to be the AMC Gremlin but they stopped makin them. :) Others answered this question right on. Peace.
2006-06-30 17:09:50
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answered by TheShield 2
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i think it's a Bugatti. they cost like 1.2 mil. and go 0to60 in like -02 seconds
2006-06-30 16:40:57
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answered by mark o 3
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