All-wheel-drive cars are a favorite with most car enthusiasts since they provide superior speed and handling. If we’re talking about the fastest cars to ever be made, then they have to have an all-wheel drive. It’s simple really, the car’s traction is much better when power is shared by all four wheels. Combine this with modern technological advancements such as torque vectoring and launch control, and you’ve got yourself a beast of a car.
However, not all four-wheel-drives are made equal. Although generally, a four-wheel-drive is better than a front or rear wheel drives, there’s ample variation in just the four-wheel-drive category to warrant an investigation.
For this reason, we’ve selected only the top, fastest all-wheel drive cars for our list! These cars are the fastest all-wheel-drives to ever be created and can reach astonishing speeds in a matter of seconds! Read on to find out which all-wheel-drives have made it to our list!
15 2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus
This German car boasts a 5.2-liter V-10 engine that can rev up an astounding 428 lb-ft of torque, 602 HP and can accelerate from 0 to 60 in a mere 2.6 seconds. Although the engine of the car similar to Lamborghini’s Huracan, the different structure of the cars makes them different to drive.
14 2019 BMW M5 Competition
BMW’s M5 Competition is truly a 4,276 pounds beast of a car to ever hit the roads. Packing a turbocharged-twin 4.4-liter V-8 engine, this car can produce up to 617 horsepower and can go from 0-60 miles per hour in only 2.8 seconds. The car finishes up nicely with its all four-wheel-drive system and an 8-speed automatic transmission!
13 2017 Bugatti Chiron
Bugatti’s Chiron has an astonishing top speed of 261mph which is much more than what any other car ever produced can compare to. There is nothing more ferocious, fast and luxurious than this bullet of a car. It’s 8-liter W-16 quad-turbocharged engine can produce an incredible 1,479 horsepower and provides superfast acceleration!
12 2009 Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4
Looking for a great design along with blistering speeds? Then take a closer look at the roofless 2009 Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4. The all-wheel-drive has a quad-turbocharged, 16-cylinder engine that produces a massive 1,001 hp alongside 922 pound-feet torque. The Veyron EB 16.4’s brake rotors are controlled by 28 brake pistons to handle its speed and acceleration.
11 2013 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse
Bugatti’s Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse is a powerful car that means business, and by business, we mean top speed. This super-fast car has set a world speed record at a wild 408.84 kilometers per hour! And it can also go from 0-62 in a mere 2.6 seconds.
10 2018 Lamborghini Huracán Performante
Although the Lamborghini Huracan Performante was once the fastest car to lap around the Nurburgring, its position has now fallen to third place. Still, the car is renowned for its brilliant speed and acceleration. It’s 5.2L V-10 engine is able to produce 442 lb-ft torque and 630 hp. This supercar can accelerate 0-60 in 2.6 seconds flat.
9 2011 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento
Lamborghini Sesto Elemento can deliver up to 570 horsepower thanks to its brilliant V10 engine. This also allows the supercar to accelerate from 0-60 in only 2.5 seconds! The car also has a top speed of 186 mph. Made from super-light carbon fiber, this car has the perfect aerodynamic shape.
8 2019 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ
The Lamborghini Aventador SVJ can only be described as brutal. The car features 760 horsepower and 531 pound-feet thanks to its 6.5-liter V-12 engine. The Aventador SVJ also has excellent acceleration and can achieve 0 to 60 mph in only 2.5 seconds. Complete with an excellent and smooth all four-wheel-drive this car is definitely one to watch out for.
7 2016 Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SV
Lamborghini’s supercars just keep getting better and better. The Aventador LP750-4 SV is one of its speediest models; it can easily reach 0 to 60 in 2.7 seconds flat. Its 6.5-liter V-12 engine with a free-flowing exhaust enables the car to reach top speeds in no time and generate up to 740 hp!
6 2019 Mercedes GT 63 S 4MATIC+
All Mercedes cars are known for having an excellent combination of speed, acceleration, comfort, and luxury. The GT 63 S 4MATIC+ is no exception. The 4 doors, all-wheel-drive coupe has a whopping 639 HP. The supercar can also reach 0-100 km/h in a mere 3.2 seconds – an impressive feat!
5 2018 Mercedes AMG E63 S
As with all of Mercedes' cars, the AMG E63 S does not hold back on horsepower or acceleration. Managing to reach 0 to 100 km in only 2.5 seconds. One of the fastest cars ever produced, the AMG E63 S is known for its luxurious interior and excellent build as well.
4 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition
Nissan’s GT-R is one of the best supercars that can go from 0 to 60, in a mere 2.7 seconds! This all-wheel-drive sports car can hit the strip at astounding speeds and record-breaking acceleration, in part due to its aerodynamic shape. If you’re looking for a speedy car, this won’t disappoint.
3 2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO
Nissan’s GT-R Nismo supercar features a brilliant 591 horsepower and is able to lap the entire Nürburgring in only 7:08 seconds. The car has a powerful 3.8-liter V6 engine which is responsible for its high horsepower and 481 pound-feet torque. The GT-R NISMO is also able to produce a top speed of 196 mph.
2 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder
This car features a 4.6-liter V8 engine, that is mid-mounted in the chassis and can generate up to 580 hp and 370 lb-ft of torque. The electric motors are able to deliver 114 hp to the front wheels and is entirely independent of the rear wheels. What makes it even better is its smooth drive!
1 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S
Nothing beats the classic Porsche 911 Turbo S when it comes to speed and performance. Its 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine can generate powerful 580 hp, 516 lb-ft torque and can even accelerate from 0-60 mph in only 2.5 seconds. The one thing that Porsche needs props for is its amazingly smooth drive.