Tag: top speed
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176 MPH Autobahn speed run in a McLaren 570GT
The McLaren 570GT might be the entry-level supercar in the brand’s line-up, but it isn’t slow by any means. Also, don’t be fooled by the ‘GT’ monicker. According to McLaren, the 570GT can accelerate from 0-62 mph in 3.4 seconds and will reach a top speed of 204 mph. This performance comes courtesy of a…
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1200 HP Porsche 9ff GT3 GTurbo R Rop Speed Run
This week the speed freaks at AutoTopNL took a Porsche 9ff GTurbo R out on the Autobahn for a top speed run. The car didn’t disappoint. It clocked a top speed of 211 mph (340 km/h)! The way it picks up speed beyond 5000 rpm is worth checking out. Also, watch how it accelerates from…
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John Hennessey takes a dig at SSC after controversial speed record claim
If you’ve been keeping tabs on the world of hypercars lately, then you would’ve heard about the controversy surrounding the SSC Tuatara’s top speed record run. In case you haven’t, here’s the founder of Racelogic highlighting the discrepancies in SSC’s data. That said, besides enthusiasts like us, SSC’s rivals have also taken note of everything…
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Did the SSC Tuatara hit a top speed of just 224 MPH?
Last month, SSC North America announced that their Tuatara hypercar had broken the production car top speed record. The company claimed that the car hit 331 mph and averaged 316.11 mph over two runs. But, just days following the announcement doubts were raised about the accuracy of the video that was shared by the company.…
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Fastest Car in the World: SSC Tuatara achieves 331 MPH!
The Americans have done it! The SSC Tuatara has taken the crown of the fastest production car from the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+. Top Gear has revealed that SSC North America have set a new top speed world record for a production car. The SSC Tuatara clocked 331 mph on a closed section of…
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Koenigsegg Regera stretches its legs; Goes from 0-186 MPH
The guys at AutoTopNL got a chance to ride along in a Koenigsegg Regera during a high speed run. Take a look a this onboard footage of the Regera accelerating from 0-186 mph without any fuss whatsoever. The Regera is a unique hypercar. It is powered by a conventional 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, which is…
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717 HP Dodge Charger Hellcat let loose on the Autobahn
This week, the guys at AutoTopNL took a Dodge Charger Hellcat for a quick spin on the German Autobahn. This section of tarmac is ideal for testing out the top speed of the mighty Charger Hellcat, as there’s no speed restriction. The Charger Hellcat is powered by a 6.2-liter HEMI V8 that pumps out 717…
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Lamborghini Huracan Performante at 200+ MPH on the Autobahn
Guys over at AutoTopNL took a Lamborghini Huracan Performante for a high speed run on the autobahn. As expected, the car clocked over 200 mph without breaking sweat. This is not the first time that a Huracan Performante has been put through a top speed test. Checkout this video, where a modified Performante achieved 210…
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2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S is much faster than what the brochure says
Automakers tend to put out conservative performance stats of their latest offerings. The new Porsche 911 Turbo S is no exception. AutoBild put the new 911 Turbo S through its paces on the German autobahn and found that it was a lot quicker than what the official brochure says. In their tests, the car reached…
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Doing 200 MPH in a Ferrari 488 GTB on public roads
When Ferrari launches a faster version of its most popular mid-engined supercar, we tend to forget how capable the standard model was in the first place. It happened with the 458 and more recently with the 488 GTB. Yes, the 488 Pista makes headlines and gets all the attention. However, the standard 488 is still…
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Watch a McLaren Speedtail reach a Top Speed of 250 mph
The McLaren Speedtail may not be competing for a top speed record with likes of the Bugatti Chiron SS 300+ and the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut, but it still no slouch. Compared to the aforementioned hypercars, the Speedtail seems rather tame with its 250 mph top speed. It still is pretty quick and I don’t see…
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LaFerrari driver Practicing Social Distancing by cruising at 231 MPH
That’s one way of practicing social distancing during a pandemic. This video of a LaFerrari cruising at 231 mph is going viral on social media. The supercar accelerates from around 137 mph to over 231 mph before the video cuts off. It’s also interesting to see how stable the car is even at those speeds.…