Automotive technology has advanced significantly over the past century-plus as automakers continue to push the boundaries of horsepower and top speed. The 1894 Benz Velo had a top recorded speed of 12 mph and is considered the first production car to have verified records in regard to its speed.
These six modern vehicles have all been clocked at speeds exceeding 260 mph:
1. SSC Tuatara
The 1,750-horsepower Tuatara has a verified top speed of 286 mph. The vehicle sells for $1.6 million and there are only 100 in production.
2. Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+
Recorded a top speed of 304.77 mph on a test track in Germany in August 2019. At that speed, the 1,578-horsepower vehicle covered 450 feet in one second. Priced at $3.8 million each.
3. Koenigsegg Agera RS
The second-fastest car in the world with a verified top speed of 278 mph, achieved in November 2017 on an 11-mile stretch of road outside Las Vegas.
4. Hennessey Venom GT
Achieved a top speed of 270.4 mph on the shuttle landing strip at Kennedy Space Center in February 2014. Priced at $1.2 million.
5. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
Achieved a top speed of 268 mph at Volkswagen's Ehra-Lessein test track in Germany. Only 30 vehicles in existence with a price tag of $2.7 million.
6. Koenigsegg Agera R
Achieved a company-best speed of 260 mph. The manufacturer produced 18 vehicles from 2011 to 2014, priced at $2 million.