Tag: top speed
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Hennessey teases imminent Venom F5 top speed run
A few days ago, we had reported that the speed run of the Hennessey Venom F5 was scheduled for February 15, 2022. The Texas-based hypercar maker had confirmed this on Instagram before deleting the post. They have now shared a teaser suggesting that the record run is imminent. https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ-B1hvuE-a/ Exactly 8 years ago, the Venom…
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Hennessey Venom F5 Top Speed run confirmed for February 15
Update: Hennessey has since deleted the comment confirming the speed run on Instagram. Here’s a screenshot of the original comment. Hennessey Performance has just confirmed that the Venom F5 will attempt to set a new production car top speed record on February 15, 2022. The Texas-based tuning company is gunning for the coveted 300+…
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257 MPH Autobahn speed run in a Bugatti Chiron attracts govt. ire
The German government has taken note of Radim Passer’s 257 mph Autobahn speed run in a Bugatti Chiron. The Transport Ministry criticized the Czech tycoon’s stunt stating that it rejects road behaviour that could endanger other road users. “All road users must abide by the rules of the road traffic regulations,” the ministry said. The…
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Onboard Cam: Radim Passer’s Bugatti Chiron top speed run
Back in November last year, Radim Passer took his Bugatti Chiron to Wittenburg, Germany. His aim was to drive the car on the derestricted section of the Autobahn and try to reach its top speed. If you’ve been following The Supercar Blog, you may have seen the video we had shared last month. Now, Radim…
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Braveheart takes a Bugatti Chiron to 257 MPH on a Public Road
We’ve seen the Bugatti Chiron destroy top speed records at the Ehra Lessien test track under controlled conditions. However, we never thought we would see a customer take his Bugatti to insane speeds on a public road. That’s exactly what real estate tycoon Radim Passer did with his Chiron last month. Radim took his Chiron…
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200 MPH Autobahn run in a Lamborghini Huracan STO
This week, we hop onboard a Lamborghini Huracan STO for an Autobahn top speed run with AutoTopNL. The Huracan STO is essentially a Super Trofeo race car for the road. On outside you get a fancy body with a massive rear spoiler, wider fenders and a roof scoop. The interior has is mostly carbon fibre…
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214 MPH Autobahn run in a Lamborghini Aventador SVJ
The Lamborghini Aventador may be a decade old, but there’s no denying the fact that it’s damn quick. This video of the Aventador SVJ proves just that. The guys at AutoTopNL decided to unleash the V12 supercar on a section of the Autobahn that has no speed limit. After a couple of attempts, there was…
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Ford GT high speed run on the German Autobahn
We finally get to see the new Ford GT driven flat-out on the Autobahn. We’ve been waiting for this video ever since AutoTopNL reviewed it on their channel. In this video, you will see the GT put through some acceleration tests on a derestricted Autobahn. The reviewer accelerates the car from 0-62 mph and also…
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206 MPH Autobahn run in a Lamborghini Aventador SVJ
The guys at AutoTopNL recently reviewed the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ. Of course, the review wouldn’t have been complete without a top speed run on the Autobahn. The Aventador SVJ may not be as sophisticated as some modern supercars, but it certainly isn’t slow. The 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine makes 759 hp and 531 lb-ft…
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Top Speed run in a Porsche 911 GT2 RS by LCE Performance
This week, the guys at AutoTopNL got their hands on a Porsche 911 GT2 RS tuned by LCE Performance. Of course, they took it to their favorite playground – the Autobahn. The 911 GT2 RS is not a slow car by any means. Still, if you want to make it go even quicker, LCE Performance…
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Driving a Ferrari 812 Superfast at 206 mph on public roads
When Ferrari said the 812 is “Superfast”, here’s what they meant. The guys at AutoTopNL took one out on the Autobahn and clocked an impressive 206 mph! The Ferrari 812 Superfast is powered by a mighty 6.5-liter V12 engine. Some say, this could be one of the last naturally aspirated V12s and we can see…
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A McLaren P1 is quicker than a Bugatti Chiron!
The Bugatti Chiron is one of the fastest hypercars ever built. However, a McLaren P1 with half the number of cylinders can accelerate from 100-200 km/h faster than a 1500 hp Chiron. Don’t believe me? Well, then watch @gercollector‘s latest video in which he takes his P1 out on the Autobahn. After a few pedal-to-the-metal…