The most powerful cars from the 2000s definitely aren't the most practical cars! Most of them are capable of exceeding 200 mph and will leave any conventional and practical cars in the dust. These 10-20-year-old supercars are even competitive with a lot of newer high-performance cars.
Due to their powerful engines, innovative design, and lightweight, aerodynamic bodies, these supercars were able to achieve incredible performance. When it comes to fast cars, there aren't many that can compete with these!
9 Lamborghini Reventon (661 Horsepower)
The mid-engined Lamborghini Reventon was one of the most powerful cars of the 2000s. The car came with a 6.5L V12 engine, which propels the car from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 3.4 seconds.
This 3,726-pound car only managed 11.1 mpg on average, making it impractical for running errands. However, with its 205 mph top speed, the Reventon is definitely the type of car you want to drive if you are going to compete in an illegal street race.
8 Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SV (661 Horsepower)
The Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SV is an all-wheel-drive supercar fitted with a naturally aspirated 6.5L 48v quad-cam V12 engine. It shouldn't come as a surprise that this Lambo is fast with an engine like that. In fact, it's really fast - the Murcielago LP 670-4 SV will rocket from 0 to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds and on to a top speed as high as 213 mph.
Although it would be an unlikely choice for a road trip, it does actually have a pretty impressive range. With its 33.5-gallon gas tank, the Lambo can travel 382 miles before it needs to stop to refuel - that works out to an average of 11.4 mpg.
7 Pagani Zonda Cinque (669 Horsepower)
The two-door Pagani Zonda Cinque is unique for its impressive performance while not sacrificing too much on fuel efficiency. Although far from being a Prius with its 14.7 mpg average, it is pretty impressive that it manages 23.5 mpg on the highway.
The Pagani Zonda Cinque has a top speed of 214 mph and has been recorded going from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. After an additional 6.2 seconds, it will be speeding along at 124 mph!
6 Saleen S7 Twin Turbo (750 Horsepower)
Some high-performance cars look more like something from the future than from the 2000s, and that is certainly true with the Saleen S7 Twin Turbo. It has a sleek design and powerful engine that allows it to reach speeds of 236 mph. In tests, it has gone from 0 to 60 mph in as little as 2.8 seconds. The Saleen S7 is capable of these speeds due to its powerful engine, a 7L V8 Bi-Turbo engine, and innovative design.
In terms of gas mileage, the car gets 12 mph and has a fuel tank that holds 19 gallons. That means a driver would get roughly 228 miles on a tank.
5 Ferrari FXX (780 Horsepower)
Ferrari is known for its supercars and it does not disappoint with the FXX. The FXX's 6.3L V12 engine is right behind the driver and enables the car to reach a top speed of 214 mph. The car takes a mere 2.9 seconds to accelerate to 60 mph from a standstill.
With this kind of performance, the Ferrari FXX is even a match for a lot of the newer supercars that are being produced today.
4 Koenigsegg CCX (806 Horsepower)
With its 4.7L V8 Supercharged engine, the Koenigsegg CCX is capable of going from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 3.2 seconds, and on to its blistering top speed of 245 mph.
The CCX is also capable of accelerating from 0 to 124 mph in 9.8 seconds. With this kind of performance, it should be no surprise that the CCX would make it onto this list of the most powerful cars of the 2000s.
3 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport (987 Horsepower)
The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport certainly doesn't disappoint when it comes to speed and power. With its 8.0L W16 Quad-Turbo engine, it can reach a top speed of 253 mph. In tests, the Sport has been recorded going from 0 to 60 mph in as little as 2.7 seconds.
Drivers be warned though, the Sport might be fast, but it is far from fuel-efficient. The Sport only gets a 9.4 mpg, making it one of the least fuel-efficient cars on this list. The Sport has a 26.4-gallon fuel tank, which allows it to drive about 248 miles before it needs to refill.
2 Bristol Fighter T (1,012 Horsepower)
The Bristol Fighter T is capable of traveling at blistering speeds. The Fighter T has been recorded reaching 225 mph. In addition, in acceleration tests, the Fighter T has been recorded doing 0 to 60 in as little as 3.5 seconds.
The reason behind the Fighter T's blistering performance is the 8.0L V10 engine found under the hood.
1 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,018 Horsepower)
With 1,018 horsepower, the Koenigsegg CCXR is the most powerful car on this list. The CCXR has been recorded going as fast as 250 mph. In less than 3 seconds it will have gone from a total standstill to 60 mph.
The CCXR is fitted with a 4.8L V8 Supercharged engine. For those looking to purchase the most powerful car possible from the 2000s, they need to look no further than the CCXR.