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- Fastest production cars
Although in the conditions of modern life with crowded megacities and colossal traffic jams, cars are primarily required to be compact and economical, manufacturers continue to impress with fast-paced and futuristic models. Our list includes some of the fastest cars in the world in 2020.
Fastest production cars
Bugatti Chiron
Replacing the Bugatti Veyron, the hypercar bearing the name of the great race car driver can reach speeds of up to 463 km / h.
The luxurious two-seater car is "dressed" in a carbon fiber body and carbon fiber panels, which weigh down its weight to almost two tons. It was designed with an emphasis on aerodynamics and functionality, while its futuristic design only emphasizes the aggressive character of the model.
On the exterior, LED optics in the front end, a massive radiator grille with equally prominent air intakes, embossed ribs on a wide hood, and exclusive rims are striking.
The interior is modern and beautiful thanks to an excellent selection of high quality materials and accessories, the steering wheel has audio and cruise control buttons and the glove box is equipped with a cooling function. Some inconveniences include the tiny luggage compartment and the lack of a rear view due to the engine located behind the driver.
It is the incredible engine that is the main advantage of the model - a 16-cylinder 1500-horsepower capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km / h in 2.5 seconds. The designers presented him with a new injection and cooling system, four turbines of increased performance, an all-wheel drive system and a 7-speed robotic "automatic".
Hennessey Venom F5
The hypercar presented in 2017 did not become the reincarnation of its predecessors, but was created virtually from scratch without borrowing old ideas and other people's experience.
The car attracted attention with its low air drag coefficient, surpassed even by the Chiron and Veynom, its striking design and, of course, a top speed of 484 km / h.
The V8 7.4 Twin Turbo engine, which is the property of Hennessey, thanks to modifications, received a power of 1,622 hp. and a thrust of 1,762 Nm, complemented by a 7-speed robotic transmission and a rear-wheel drive system.
At the request of the client, the car can be equipped with a mechanical box, however, the creators immediately warned that it would significantly worsen controllability, since the traction control system would interfere with the operation of the power unit.
The body of the model is made of a carbon fiber monocoque, which made it possible to achieve a low weight of 1338 kg. It achieves phenomenal speed with the activated Vmax mode, which sets the spoilers and flaps in the best position for a quick start.
It is curious that, speaking of overclocking, the manufacturer takes as the "standard" not the first hundred kilometers, but all three hundred, which the car flies in just 10 seconds. For example, its direct competitor Buggatti accelerates from 0 to 300 km / h in 13.6 seconds.
The interior of the hypercar should be called brutal and laconic: carbon fiber, leather and alcantara in the finish, an optional digital dashboard on a multifunctional steering wheel is offered, a frankly small media center screen. Although the overall performance of the cabin significantly surpassed its predecessor, the creators of the hypercar make it clear that luxury and showiness are not the main qualities of this high-speed monster.
Koenigsegg Jesko
The successor to the legendary Agera RS hypercar is driven by a 5-liter turbocharged engine with a new intake system, with a return of 1280-1600 hp. from. depending on the fuel used and a torque of 1500 Nm.
With such parameters the maximum speed is 483 km / h, which is greatly facilitated by the exclusive development of Koenigsegg - a 9-speed robotic transmission Light Speed Transmission (LST) with the function of switching to any gear that is optimal for acceleration.
The box has a double-shift mechanism, where when you press the steering column switch for the first time, you can increase or decrease the gear, and after the second, you can select the speed for fast acceleration. Shift times are only 20-30 milliseconds, whereas a similar drivetrain on the Lamborghini Aventador does it in 50 milliseconds.
To prevent the car from "squatting" during acceleration, the designers equipped its front axle with a horizontal shock absorber of the Triplex system. Finally, its suspensions were equipped with reinforced wishbones and adaptive dampers on the electronics and controllers.
The model is made of a carbon fiber monocoque, which has received larger dimensions compared to its predecessor, which made it possible to increase the comfort in the cabin.
Lykan fenyr supersport
The Lebanese-made rear-wheel drive coupe with a 900-horsepower gasoline engine and a robotic gearbox is capable of a top speed of 394 km / h.
Built on an aluminum tubular frame, the car received a McPherson-type front suspension, multi-link rear, carbon-ceramic braking system and only 1300 kg of weight thanks to a lightweight carbon body.
Since a wide variety of manufacturers and designers took part in the creation of this hypercar, it received an interesting content. The twin-turbocharged engine was provided by the German tuning studio RUF, which has already impressed with its developments for Porsche more than once.
This unit has six cylinders and a 4-liter volume, a torque of 1200 Nm and is aggregated with a 7-speed preselective robotic gearbox. With these parameters, the stylish hypercar accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 2.7 seconds.
The specialists of the StudioTurino design studio who participated in the creation of the model made it so aggressive and intricately broken that it began to resemble a space combat ship. Chopped lines, thin optics, a tapered hood, expressive bumper with air guides.
The air ducts are no less harsh, but the lower lines are clearly designed to attract attention without any benefit to aerodynamics. At the top of the hood with ventilated holes, a spoiler is installed that can change the angle of inclination, the taillights are stretched in a thin line without going down, as opposed to a massive diffuser and a 4-barrel exhaust system.
Designed for wealthy owners, the car boasts luxurious styling in addition to high performance. Mostly in the interior trim, lightweight carbon is used, combined with gold threads, silver and leather inserts.
Even the sloped 3-spoke sports steering wheel with gearshift paddles has been adorned with a silver-plated center position ring, and a solid 12.3-inch information display flaunts on the dashboard.
Pagani huayra
The maximum speed of a beautiful sports car of Italian masters originally from the Apennine Peninsula is set at 370 km / h. The developers took the aerodynamic qualities as seriously as possible, literally pressing the car to the road during the operation of the 6-liter V-shaped 12-cylinder 730-horsepower engine from Mercedes-Benz with a return of 1000 Nm.
The power unit has been redesigned by engineers to remove the turbo lag from it at low rpm and change the dry sump lubrication system to eliminate the lack of oil at maximum acceleration. At the same time, radiators led through the oil reservoir keep the engine at the optimum temperature.
The eye-catching lightweight carbon fiber coupé is misleading with its sculpted bonnet at the rear.The optics are not very expressive, but the rear-view mirrors look very elegant on high legs.
There is a lot of carbon fiber and genuine leather in a fairly spacious cabin, the sports driver's seat received good lateral support, a 3-spoke steering wheel, a dashboard with an exclusive analog tachometer and a huge on-board computer.
The Pagani Huayra embodies fantastic speed, truly royal luxury and comfort.
Conclusion
At all times, people have strived for high speeds - in running, horse riding, and now in auto and motorcycle racing. Engineers and designers from all car manufacturers work tirelessly to create lightweight, agile and powerful models that can set world speed records.
