While any car will get you from point A to point B, sports cars are designed to make the trip as quick and thrilling as possible. Originally, these were mostly high-performance compact roadsters, but as the automotive industry developed, sports cars of all shapes and sizes started saturating the market. Because they emphasize the enjoyment in driving, using powerful engines and aggressive designs, sports cars are every car enthusiast's weakness.
Updated February 2022: If you're into fast cars, you'll be pleased to know that we've updated this article with even more speed machines that can go from 0 to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds. That's fast enough to put a smile on any gearhead's face.
The vehicles on this list are some of the quickest and most extreme on the market, utilizing state-of-the-art engineering to achieve ridiculous speeds. And whether they're a performance sedan or a million-dollar hypercar, every badass sports car on this list is able to shuttle itself to 60 mph from a standing start in less than 4 seconds.
16 McLaren Speedtail - 2.9 Seconds
The Speedtail is the latest addition to McLaren's supercar lineup. Some will call it the spiritual successor to the legendary F1. This is the fastest McLaren ever made and one of the most aerodynamic cars out there today. The design is stunningly gorgeous and the car packs the power to match. The Speedtail has a hybrid drivetrain producing up to 1,036 hp, enough to take it from 0 to 60 in just under 3 seconds and on to a top speed of 250 mph. The Speedtail has many cool features, such as a three-seat layout, a central driving position, carbon fiber front wheel covers, electrochromic glass, and active rear ailerons.
15 2016 BMW 8-Series - 3.8 Seconds
Finally, back after a 2-decade hiatus, the legendary 8-Series BMW again represents the pinnacle of BMW performance coupes. Not only is the 8-series on par with the most luxurious sedans in terms of its features and interior, but paired with a standard 4.0-liter V8, it will dash to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds.
14 Porsche 991 GT2 RS - 2.7 Seconds
The 911 GT2 RS is as close as you can possibly get to a road-legal Porsche race car. Comprising everything from magnesium wheels to carbon fiber bodywork and aerodynamic enhancements, the GT2 RS also packs the most powerful engine ever fitted in a production Porsche - a 3.8-liter flat-six producing 691 horsepower. In 2017, the model set the fastest Nürburgring lap time for a road-legal car, clocking in at 6 minutes and 47 seconds.
13 Fenyr Supersport - 2.7 Seconds
If you've never heard about this monster, it's because the Fenyr Supersport is not your average mainstream supercar. Saudi-based W Motors produced it for the cream of the most extreme hypercar collectors, willing to pay its $1.9 Million starting price. And though it uses a compact V6, the engine comes up with a ridiculous 900 horsepower, sending the car flying to a top speed of 248 mph.
12 Zenvo TS1 GT - 2.8 Seconds
The TS1 GT is an exclusive $1.2 Million supercar designed for the most ambitious hypercar enthusiasts ...and just by looking at it, it's clear that this car packs something special under the hood. To make the car hit 60 mph in 2.8 seconds and go on to shatter 233 mph, the V8 inside was bolstered by two superchargers, allowing it to put a monstrous 1163 horsepower to the ground.
11 Chevrolet Corvette C7 ZR1 - 2.85 Seconds
Also known as the most powerful corvette ever produced, the ZR1 is built with for only one purpose: speed. At a price of ballpark $120,000 this American supercar competes with the most powerful and most expensive hypercars on the market. It overlooks luxury and features for raw performance.
10 2016 Dodge viper ACR - 3.3 Seconds
Those of you familiar with the ACR badge already have a clue what this car is capable of. Sporting a gigantic 8.4-liter V10, the Viper is one of the beastliest muscle cars in the world. But in the "American Club Racing" trim, it becomes fully track-focused, with improved aerodynamics, a better suspension and brakes, and carbon fiber making up most of the bodywork.
9 Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce - 2.8 Seconds
In 2011, Lamborghini created their most competent supercar yet and named it after a legendary Spanish fighting bull - the Aventador. However, 690 horsepower obviously wasn't cutting it for Lamborghini, so the brand made this monstrosity. Literally translating to "super fast," the Superveloce power output was boosted to 750 horsepower, giving way to a 2.8-second 60-mph dash and a top speed of over 217 mph.
8 Jaguar F-Type SVR - 3.9 Seconds
Though Jaguar's been struggling to regain their position in the market, The F-Type serves as proof that this English luxury brand can still deliver an impressive two-door supercar. Branded with the "Special Vehicle Racing" badge, the F-type is extreme as a "Jag" can get, boasting a 575-hp V8 that launches the car to 60 in just 3.9 seconds.
7 Mercedes-Benz GT R - 3.5 Seconds
Mercedes sedans are held to the highest standard in the industry, yet the brand's most impressive creation might not be a sedan at all. Drawing inspiration from the legendary 300SL, the AMG GT combines supercar performance with Mercedes luxury. In its "R" trim, the GT is fully track-ready, and will do 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds.
6 BMW M5 Competition - 3.1 Seconds
In its 2018 Competition trim, The beloved German luxury super sedan is better than ever. You'll seldom find a better combination of luxury, practicality, raw power than in the new M5 competition - and BMW fans know this. The 617 horsepower, courtesy of an insane 4.4-liter V8 nestled under the hood, make this luxury sedan a true "sleeper" and are able to launch it to 60 in just 3.1 seconds.
5 2018 Acura NSX - 3.0 Seconds
This legendary JDM car last year made a comeback, featuring a new 3.5-liter V6 bolstered by no less than three electric motors to produce a total output of 573 horsepower. First of its kind after the beastly Lexus LFA, the beautiful new NSX is yet another Japanese car set to directly compete against exotic mid-engine supercars like the Porsche 911 or the BMW i8.
4 Porsche 918 Spyder: - 2.4 Seconds
Also known as Porsche's first Hybrid hypercar, the 918 Spyder is the spiritual successor to the legendary Carrera GT. However, this car is even more insane than its predecessor. It was one of the first supercars to combine a powerful engine (a 4.6-liter V8) with two electric motors to produce a total of 887 horsepower. And though its top speed remains a mystery, it's famously one of the quickest cars in the world to 60 mph.
3 2020 Nissan GTR NISMO - 2.9 Seconds
In 2006, Nissan came up with an all-new supercar to replace their legendary Skyline GT-R. The new model was faster and more powerful than anything Nissan's ever put out. The 2020 model sends 565 horsepower to all four wheels, which gives it enough power and traction to jet to 60 mph as fast as a hypercar - in just 2.9 seconds.
2 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera - 3.4 Seconds
Dubbed "super light," the flagship Aston Martin grand-tourer relies on carbon fiber to reduce its weight by up to 400 lbs from the standard model. This, along with the 715 horsepower being pumped to the wheels by a 5.2-liter V12, is the reason why the DBS Superleggera is the quickest and most powerful Aston Martin money can buy.
1 Bugatti Chiron Sport - 2.4 Seconds
By the time the Chiron came out, Bugatti was already synonymous with the term "hypercar." However, the model still managed to exceed all expectations in terms of the performance and luxury it delivered. In the "Sport" trim, the Chiron retains its ridiculous 8.0-liter, quad-turbo W16 producing 1500 horsepower and adds a myriad of weight reduction and handling amenities to make it fully track-ready, including a stiffer suspension and torque vectoring.