Fastest 1/4 Mile Production Cars
A ranked list of the fastest 1/4 mile production car times.
The 1/4 mile is one of the most popular car performance benchmarks, as car acceleration time is a fundamental factor in a car's capability.
Particularly in the United States, the 1/4 mile time is regarded as a key aspect of a car's potential.
Drag racing started in the 1930s on the airstrips and dry lake beds in the California deserts. The 1/4-mile distance became the standard for drag racing in the United States largely because of the distance available on the lake beds and airstrips and the fact that the 1/4-mile distance allowed a good balance between being long enough to allow vehicles to reach high speeds and short enough to be suitable for racing.
Despite being most popular in the United States, the 1/4 mile is also popular in continental Europe, particularly in the United Kingdom, and other parts of the world.
In the past, the cars that dominated the 1/4 mile were mainly gas-powered and had big engines that delivered a lot of power, but nowadays, the paradigm is changing. New electric cars have more power and instant torque delivery, which makes them faster than internal combustion engine cars.
The Rimac Nevera, built by Croatian automaker Rimac, is an all-electric car powered by 4 electric motors that drive each wheel. The Nevera generates 1,914 horsepower and 1,740 lb-ft of torque, it has a 0-60 mph time of 1.74 seconds and a top speed of 415 kph (258 mph).
Designed and manufactured by Italian automaker Pininfarina, the Pininfarina Battista is powered by a 120 kW⋅h battery pack supplied by Rimac Automobili. This car also uses the same platform as the Rimac Nevera. The car's 4 electric motors generate 1,900 horsepower and 1,696 lb-ft of torque. It has a top speed of 358 kph (222 mph) and a 0-60 mph time of 1.8 seconds.
The Weineck Cobra 780cui is a car built by German automaker Weineck Engineering. It is based on the Shelby Cobra chassis and has a 12,900 cc V8 engine. This engine is capable of producing 1,184 horsepower and 1,740 lb-ft of torque. It has a 0-100 kph time of 2.3 seconds and a 0-300 kph of 10.0 seconds, which makes it the fastest internal combustion engine car on this list.
The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport is equipped with the renowned Bugatti's 8-liter quad-turbo W16 engine. This engine produces 1,578 horsepower and 1,180 lb-ft of torque. It has a top speed of 440 kph (273 mph) and a 0-60 mph time of 2.2 seconds.
The Lucid Air Sapphire is an all-electric sedan that combines luxury with hypercar performance. It is the fastest 5-passenger car on this list. The car's 3 electric motors generate 1,234 horsepower and 1,430 lb-ft of torque. It has a top speed of 333 kph (207 mph) and a 0-60 mph time of 2.1 seconds.
The Ultima Evolution is built by British automobile manufacturer Ultima Sports. It has a 6.8 liter supercharged V8 engine derived from GM LS based small-block engines. The engine produces 1,020 horsepower and 679 lb-ft of torque. It has a top speed of 387 kph (240 mph) and a 0-60 mph time of 2.3 seconds.
The Tesla Model S Plaid is equipped with 3 electric motors. The motors generate a combined power of 1,020 horsepower and 1,050 lb-ft of torque. It has a top speed of 322 kph (200 mph) and a 0-60 mph time of 2.1 seconds.
The Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport is equipped with the same engine configuration as the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport, but it generates 100 less horsepower. This makes it a bit slower in the 1/4 mile. It has a top speed of 350 kph (217 mph) and a 0-60 mph time of 2.3 seconds.
The SF90 Stradale is the first Ferrari to feature a hybrid powertrain. It produces a total of 986 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. This all-wheel drive car has a top speed of 340 kph (211 mph) and a 0-60 mph time of 2 seconds.
The Bugatti Chiron is equipped with Bugatti's 8-liter quad-turbo W16 engine, generating 1479 horsepower and 1180 lb-ft of torque. It has a top speed of 420 kph (261 mph) and a 0-60 mph time of 2.4 seconds.
The Bugatti Chiron Sport is a track-focused version of the Chiron. It has the same engine as the Chiron, but it is 18 kg (40 lb) lighter. It has a 0-60 mph time of 2.4 seconds and a top speed of 420 kph (261 mph).
The Bugatti Centodieci is a homage to the Bugatti EB 110 and a celebration of the Bugatti brand's 110th birthday. This car shares the same 8-liter quad-turbo W16 engine from the Chiron. The engine produces 1,578 horsepower and 1180 lb-ft of torque. It has a top speed of 380 kph (236 mph) and a 0-60 mph time of 2.3 seconds.
The Ferrari 296 GTB is a hybrid, mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive car. It has a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine, that, combined with its electric engine, produces 819 horsepower and 546 lb-ft of torque. It has a top speed of 333 kph (207 mph) and a 0-60 mph time of 2.3 seconds.
The LaFerrari is based on findings from the testing of the Ferrari FXX development prototype. It has a naturally aspirated V12 engine that, combined with an electric motor, generates 950 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. It has a 0-60 mph time of 2.4 seconds and a top speed of 355 kph (221 mph).
The Lamborghini Revuelto is the successor of the Aventador. It has a 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine that, combined with 3 electric motors, generates 1001 horsepower and 783 lb-ft of torque. It has a 0-60 mph time of 2.3 seconds and a top speed of 351 kph (218 mph).
The McLaren P1 is a plug-in hybrid with a mid-engine rear-wheel drive layout. It has a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that, combined with 1 electric motor, generates 903 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. It has a 0-60 mph time of 2.6 seconds and a top speed of 350 kph (217 mph).
The Porsche 918 Spyder is a plug-in hybrid powered by a mid-mounted naturally aspirated 4.6 L V8 engine. The internal combustion engine combined with 2 electric motors generates 875 horsepower and 944 lb-ft of torque. It has a top speed of 351 kph (218 mph) and a 0-60 mph time of 2.2 seconds.
The McLaren 765LT is a limited version of the 720S and the successor to the 675LT. This track-performance focused car has a twin-turbo V8 that produces 755 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. It has a top speed of 330 kph (205 mph) and a 0-60 mph time of 2.7 seconds.
The Tesla Model X Plaid is a 5-door SUV. It has 4 electric motors that generate 1020 horsepower. It has a 0-60 mph time of 2.7 seconds.
The SSC Ultimate Aero TT held the world production car speed record title until the introduction of the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport in 2010. The Ultimate Aero TT has a twin-turbocharged 6.3-liter V8. It has a 0-100 kph time of 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 411 kph (255 mph).
