Bugatti Chiron - World's Fastest Production Car

The Bugatti Chiron has just taken the title of the world’s most powerful production car. With an 8.0-litre quad-turbo W-16 that churns out 1,480 horsepower, the Chiron is claimed to reach a top speed electronically limited to 420 km/h (261 mph) The engine, which employs two-stage turbocharging, channels some 1,180 lb-ft of torque through its seven-speed dual-clutch transmission to all four wheels. Zero-to-100 km/h figure is estimated at about 2.5 seconds.

The limit on the top speed is designed to keep the tires from shredding into dust, but unrestricted the Chiron could go as fast as 461 km/h (287 mph). The price for the Bugatti Chiron starts at a trifling 2.4 million Euro. Only 500 cars will be made.

Its W16 engine is based on its Veyron predecessor, but it comes with completely new internals. Its four turbochargers are each 30 percent larger, and work in two stages: two spool up when the Chiron launches, and the other two only kick in above 3,800 rpm. All pieces are cooled by some 10 radiators, though brake cooling is helped in part a hydraulic flap by the front axle, which also lowers drag. There’s also a four-position spoiler out back which can act as an airbrake during deceleration; and an adaptive suspension system to raise or lower the car for optimal aerodynamics.

Louis Chiron was a French racer that had the highest number of podiums with Bugatti cars, hence the hommage.

2017 Mercedes-AMG SL63 - SL65

The 2017 Mercedes-AMG SL63 couples a seven-speed automated manual transmission with a twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V-8 engine making 577 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque. This puts the SL63's zero-to-60 mph time at 4 seconds. The SL65 gets a 621-hp 6.0-liter twin-turbo V-12 with a seven-speed; it can hit 60 mph in 3.7 seconds.

Highlights include AMG high performance composite braking system; AMG DYNAMIC SELECT; AMG performance steering wheel in nappa leather; AMG Sports Exhaust System; AMG sports suspension; ‘V8 BITURBO’ lettering on the front wings, and ‘V12 BITURBO’ for SL 65. Base Price: $150,625 - $218,475

2017 Nissan Acura NSX Type R

The 2017 Acura NSX Type R is a mid-engine hybrid sporting a twin-turbocharged 75-degree DOHC V6 engine with a 9-speed dual clutch transmission and three-electric motor Sport Hybrid system, surrounded by an ultra-rigid and lightweight multi-material body. The V6 employs a race inspired compact valve train and dry sump lubrication system which helps lower the center of gravity.

With a total of 573 hp and 476 lb-ft of torque, the second-generation NSX will get to 60 mph in about 3.0 seconds and will roll on to a top speed of 191 mph. Due to its hybrid, multi-motor setup, the NSX will tip the scales at 3,803 pounds.

Pricing is officially $ 156,000 before any of the extras, $ 205,000 fully loaded.

2016 Lotus Evora Sport 410

Motivation for the 2016 Lotus Evora Sport 410 is provided by a supercharged 3.5-liter V6 engine that develops 505 bhp and 410 lb-ft of torque. The Sport jumps from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds to a top speed of 186mph. A six-speed manual gearbox comes standard while an automatic is an available option.

Production will be limited to 150 units, with delivery starting in June 2016. Later in 2016 a special version of the new Evora will be coming to North America. Pricing for the U.S. is unknown, but in the UK, the car costs £79,900, while in Germany it will sell for €106,900.

Lotus Exige Sport 350