Top 12 fastest 0-60 cars in the world 2024-2025

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05-03-2025

Hitting pulse-pounding top speeds is one thing, but launching from 0 to 60 mph in record time is a whole different ball game. While brute horsepower dominates the top-speed game, rapid acceleration demands a perfect balance of power, traction, and cutting-edge tech. Engineers push the limits with advanced electronics, lightweight materials, high-performance tires, and precision tuning in an effort to shave every possible millisecond off the clock.
With that in mind, we've rounded up 12 of the fastest 0-60 mph production cars ever built. The following street-legal machines deliver blistering speed right off the line. Buckle in!
0 – 60 acceleration time: 2.2 seconds
The Ariel Atom 500 is built for pure, unfiltered speed, delivering hypercar-level acceleration without a roof, doors, or even a windshield. At its heart lies a 500-horsepower, 3.0-liter V8 paired with a six-speed sequential gearbox for a high-octane adrenaline rush on wheels. Thanks to its bare-bones design, the Atom 500 weighs just 1,213 pounds. Its power-to-weight ratio allows it to embarrass heavier supercars at a fraction of the cost, or about $200,000.
Limited to just 25 units, the Ariel Atom 500 is one of the most extreme road-legal machines ever built and an experience as close as you can get to an F1 car for the street.0 – 60 acceleration time: 2.1 seconds
The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is the fastest-accelerating production sedan. Its acceleration time is just over two seconds, and its 1,019-horsepower tri-motor setup delivers instant torque and seamless power delivery. The car can reach a top speed of 190 mph and features advanced components like a mechanical limited-slip rear differential and a two-speed gearbox within the rear drive unit.
Porsche is keeping the total number of units close to its chest, but we do know this electric sports car is one of the fastest four-door production cars in the world and the most powerful series-production Porsche ever. With a starting price of around $250,575, the Taycan Turbo GT set a lap record of 1:27.87 at Laguna Seca in Monterey and another at the Nürburgring of 7:07.55.
0 – 60 acceleration time: 2.1 seconds
The Porsche 918 Spyder is a hybrid hypercar that blends a 4.6-liter naturally aspirated V8 with two electric motors, delivering a combined 887 horsepower, 944 lb-ft of torque, and a top speed of 214 mph.
But what makes the 918 Spyder a real standout is its advanced all-wheel-drive system and race-inspired hybrid tech, borrowed from the automaker's Le Mans program. The Spyder features a 7-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission, lightweight carbon-fiber monocoque, and a Weissach package that shaves off the car's extra weight for even greater performance.
The Porsche 918 Spyder debuted in 2013 with a price tag of around $845,000, but today, collectors pay well over $2 million for a pristine example, as there were only 918 units made worldwide.0 – 60 acceleration time: 1.99 seconds
The Tesla Model S Plaid isn't just a fast sedan—it's a four-door torpedo that holds the title of the fastest-accelerating production sedan ever built. Under the hood lies a tri-motor all-wheel-drive system pumping out a staggering 1,020 horsepower and delivering neck-snapping torque. The Model S Plaid can also reach a top speed of 200 mph.
Inside, it's all about creature comforts with a futuristic yoke steering wheel, a 17-inch touchscreen, and ample space for five passengers. With a range of up to 396 miles per charge, it's not just fast—it's efficient, too. Its base MSRP of $90,000 gives the Tesla Model S Plaid hypercar-level acceleration in a family-friendly package at a fraction of the price.
0 – 60 acceleration time: 1.9 seconds
Admittedly, the Tesla Roadster is not yet out, but when it gets here, it's set to shake up the hypercar world with its eye-watering acceleration time. Elon Musk has called it a "hardcore smackdown" to gas-powered supercars, and with over 1,000 horsepower from its tri-motor all-wheel-drive system, it's easy to understand his reasoning. Musk has even teased an optional SpaceX package featuring cold air thrusters to improve performance, hinting at sub-1-second acceleration times. Will it happen? Only time will tell.
Initially announced in 2017, the Roadster has faced production delays, but Tesla still has plans for a limited run, with prices starting at around $200,000. When it finally hits the streets, Tesla promises a 620-mile range, making the Roadster not just a speed demon but also the longest-range EV on the planet.
0 – 60 acceleration time: 1.9 seconds
The Koenigsegg Gemera packs its Tiny Friendly Giant (TFG) 2.0-liter twin-turbo three-cylinder engine paired with three electric motors under its carbon-fiber hood to deliver 1,700 horsepower and a jaw-dropping 2,581 lb-ft of torque. This hybrid beast offers all-wheel drive, all-wheel torque vectoring, and a pure electric mode, proving that speed and sustainability can coexist.
Despite its hypercar DNA, the Gemera is also designed for long-distance travel. Unlike most cars on this list, it features four luxurious seats and cutting-edge infotainment technology. Limited to 300 units worldwide, the Gemera has a top speed of 250 mph and a starting price of $1.7 million. This automotive unicorn blends comfort, raw, unapologetic power, and Koenigsegg's signature innovation.0 – 60 acceleration time: 1.89 seconds
The Lucid Air Sapphire is an electric luxury sedan that redefines speed and sophistication. Powered by a 1,200-horsepower tri-motor engine and battery technology that ensures that the Sapphire not only accelerates like a rocket but also maintains over 500 miles of range, it has become a strong contender in both performance and practicality.
The Lucid Air Sapphire is built for buyers demanding the ultimate in speed, style, and cutting-edge technology, all wrapped in one unforgettable package. Even with its limited availability (the exact number is a secret), at $250,000, it's relatively inexpensive compared to other models on this list.
0 – 60 acceleration time: 1.79 seconds
The Pininfarina Battista is Italian elegance fused with mind-blowing power. Four electric motors generate a jaw-dropping 1,900 horsepower, turning every inch of the road into a high-speed racetrack. Its high-performance suspension system, carbon-fiber monocoque chassis, and cutting-edge torque vectoring deliver superior handling and control, even when reaching top speeds of 217 mph.
Limited to just 150 units with a price of around $2.5 million, its 280-mile range on a single charge further proves that this hypercar isn't just about breaking records but delivering a flawless driving experience from start to finish.
0 – 60 acceleration time: 1.74 seconds
The Rimac Nevera has catapulted itself into the realm of hypercar royalty thanks to its flawless fusion of electric power, cutting-edge tech, and raw performance. Its four electric motors, powered by a massive 120 kWh battery, deliver 1,914 horses, propelling this Croatian-made classic from standstill to speed in the blink of an eye.
But the Nevera is not just about acceleration—it's a technological juggernaut. Its active aerodynamics, advanced torque vectoring, and carbon-fiber monocoque chassis guarantee every ounce of power is transferred to the tarmac with absolute control. With a top speed of 258 mph and a 7:05-minute Nürburgring lap speed, the Nevera isn't just a quarter-mile king; it's a weapon on wheels that easily handles the most demanding conditions.0 – 60 acceleration time: 1.72 seconds
The Aspark Owl is a lightning bolt on wheels. This all-electric hypercar from Japan blends cutting-edge technology with an ultra-low, aerodynamic design to dominate acceleration records. Four electric motors churn out a mind-blowing 1,985 horsepower, delivering instant torque to all four wheels. Thanks to a full carbon-fiber monocoque, it's light, too, weighing in at just 4,189 pounds. Its 64-kWh battery may seem small compared to other EVs, but it's optimized for pure performance, delivering up to 249 miles of range while offering relentless acceleration.
Limited to just 50 units worldwide and priced at just north of $4 million, this hypercar isn't for the faint of heart—it's for those who demand the absolute pinnacle of speed, exclusivity, and innovation.
0 – 60 acceleration time: 1.66 seconds
The Dodge Challenger has been a favorite of muscle car enthusiasts for decades, and the SRT Demon 170, introduced in 2023, is pure American muscle taken to the extreme. Its engine cranks out an earth-shattering 1,025 horsepower and 945 lb-ft of torque, making it the fastest-accelerating production muscle car and fastest accelerating car from the States ever built.
Its secret weapon? A supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 that runs on E85 ethanol and cranks out unprecedented power while launching with up to 2.004 g of force—the highest ever recorded in a production car. With a beefed-up drivetrain, TransBrake 2.0 transmission system, and massive 315/50R17 Mickey Thompson ET Street R drag radials, Dodge designed the SRT Demon 170 as a bona fide drag strip weapon.
Limited to just 3,300 units, the SRT Demon 170 is the ultimate send-off for the Challenger before Dodge shifts into its electric era. With factory wheelies, an official 8.91-second quarter-mile time, and a top speed of over 215 mph, it's a muscle car that genuinely defies the laws of physics.0 – 60 acceleration time: 1.4 seconds
The McMurtry Spéirling was unveiled in 2021 and stunned the world when it obliterated the Goodwood Festival of Speed hill climb record with a blistering time of just 39.08 seconds, making it the fastest 0-60 car to complete the 1.16-mile course.
The Spéirling achieves this mind-bending acceleration thanks to a variety of factors, from a fan-powered ground effect system generating 4,400 pounds of instant downforce to its ultra-lightweight carbon-fiber chassis, dual electric motors pushing over 1,000 horsepower, and a compact, aerodynamic design.
If you're a fan of raw power and mind-blowing 0-60 times, there's never been a more exciting time to be into cars. At the end of the day, the "fastest" car depends on how you define it. When you're looking at the quickest car in the world, are you looking at top speed, 0-60 acceleration, or quarter-mile times?
No matter what, one thing's for sure—the future of speed is only getting crazier, and we can't wait to see what's next.
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