29 Cars Able to Drive Faster Than 200 MPH

Koenigsegg Agera R @ London 2011Photo by Autospotting Crew

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28. Koenigsegg Agera R

Top Speed: 260 mph

Debuting at the March 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the Koenigsegg Agera R is one of the fastest cars ever built. Under the hood of this beast is a 5.0 liter V8 engine with twin turbos, producing 1099 horsepower. During test sessions in  Ängelholm, the Agera R broke six world land speed records for a production car, including 0–189 mph in 14.53 seconds, and 0-189-0 mph in only 21.19 seconds. While the Agera R has a massive theoretical top speed, the current tested top speed is 260 mph. The braking performance required to maintain the Agera R’s  record’s is enabled in part by the Agera’s stability. The adaptive rear wing system is lighter than conventional hydraulic/electrical adaptive systems, and has the unique ability to compensate for head/tailwind due to its spring-loaded design.

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