Once upon a time, reaching 100 mph in a car was an extraordinary feat, signaling the pinnacle of performance. By the 1960s, cars hitting 150 mph were becoming the stuff of legend, and by the 1980s, the notion of surpassing 200 mph was considered the ultimate goal. Legendary cars like the McLaren F1 and the Bugatti Veyron eventually shattered that ceiling, with its 253-mph top speed forever reframing the standard of what was possible.Fast-forward to today, and even 200 mph is no longer exclusive to supercars. A growing number of production vehicles now routinely achieve these speeds, while the true titans of performance — cars like the SSC Tuatara and the Bugatti Bolide — are pushing the envelope toward 300 mph and beyond. Of course, some of the most extreme and expensive examples in this new wave of hyper-performance are so specialized, so focused on speed, that they aren’t even street-legal.How we made our selection: HotCars only considered production cars that were intended as track-only exclusives as well as those that were not certified legal for street use here in the United States. Though some may be imported and registered under the 'Show or Display' exemption, they must be deemed to be of "sufficient historical or technological significance," and they are permitted a maximum of 2,500 miles per year. So, while they can see some road time, it comes with a heavy asterisk.We ranked the fastest cars by top speed and then 0-60 mph times in the event of a tie. We have included performance per each manufacturer's specifications.Ferrari F140 V12 EngineRelated10 Fastest Naturally Aspirated Sports Cars Of All TimeThese pure-bred sports cars don't need any kind of forced induction to reach ridiculously high speeds. 2014 Ferrari FXX K Top Speed: 217 MPH (EST.) Ferrari Ferrari FXX K Specs Engine6.3-Liter V12 + Electric MotorTransmission7-Speed DCTPower1,036 HorsepowerTorque664 LB-FT0-60 MPH2.6 SecondsFerrariFerrari's FXX K took the LaFerrari halo car to new heights, doing away with road legal sentiments in the pursuit of all-out performance. Its naturally aspirated V12 makes a thundering 848 horsepower, while a further 187 are provided by Ferrari's HY-KERS kinetic-energy recovery system. Combined, the 1,036-horse output bests the LaFerrari by 86 ponies, and its advanced aerodynamics are capable of generating 1,200 lbs of downforce at 124 mph. Though Ferrari quickly sold out of all 40 examples at launch, they have since started to surface at auction. Be prepared to pay up – like any ultra-limited Italian, the Ferrari FXX K doesn't come cheap. 2024 Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 Top Speed: 226 MPH Via: Gordon Murray Automotive Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 Specs Engine3.9-Liter V12Transmission6-Speed ManualPower725 HorsepowerTorque353 LB-FT0-60 MPH2.8 SecondsGMAAs the man behind the McLaren F1, it goes without saying that Gordon Murray knows a thing or two about making a fast car. The T.50 is his effort to improve on his legendary creation, combining a three-seat position, a naturally aspirated V12, and an innovative fan system that works in conjunction with the rear diffusers. Though the T.50 prioritizes automotive purity and driver engagement over all-out numbers, it's no slouch from a performance standpoint – 0-60 mph comes in 2.8 seconds and top speed is only reached when you hit 226 mph. If you're looking for one of these exotics, you best be patient and wait for one to show up second-hand – GMA sold out of all 100 examples within the first 48 hours. Thankfully, it can make its way to the United States thanks to Show or Display. 2009-2011 Pagani Zonda R Top Speed: 233 MPH Pagani Pagani Zonda R Specs Engine6.0-Liter V12Transmission6-Speed SequentialPower750 HorsepowerTorque524 LB-FT0-60 MPH2.7 SecondsPaganiPagani didn't bother to get the Zonda federalized for American roads, but the Show and Display exemption means that you can now bring any of the model's many variants into the United States. Of course, the most potent Zonda R remains a track-only beast, but it's the one to get if you're after the fastest of the lot. With 750 horses (as much as 800 in the case of the Revolucióne spec) coming from an AMG 6.0-liter V12 engine, it'll hit 60 mph in a mere 2.7 seconds before continuing on to a claimed top speed of 233 mph. If you have any doubts as to the Zonda R's ability, just consider the 6:47 Nürburgring time that stood as the record for fastest non-series, production-based, gasoline-powered for 13 years. 2022 Pagani Huayra R Top Speed: 238 MPH Via: Pagani Pagani Huayra R Specs Engine6.0-Liter V12Transmission6-Speed SequentialPower850 HorsepowerTorque626 LB-FT0-60 MPH3.0 Seconds (EST)PaganiEven though Lanzante announced a road-going conversion for the Huayra R, for most owners, it's a track-only affair. As with the above Zonda R, this up-spec Pagani represented the pinnacle of the model's development. Power also comes from a naturally aspirated 6.0-liter V12, though in Huayra R guise it makes 850 horsepower and 626 lb-ft of torque. It's a touch slower from 0-60 mph than its Zonda R predecessor, but it revs to an ear-splitting 9,000 rpm, and it'll keep going all the way to a top speed of 238 mph. 2004-2006 Koenigsegg CCR Top Speed: 241 MPH Koenigsegg CCR - 5 Koenigsegg CCR Specs EngineTwin-Supercharged 4.7-Liter V8Transmission6-Speed ManualPower806 HorsepowerTorque678 LB-FT0-60 MPH