When it comes to comparing the world's craziest supercars, top speed is oftentimes the metric we use. Different car manufacturers have been competing to make the fastest car ever since the inception of the automobile industry. With the industry growth in recent decades, newer features have been adopted in vehicles to improve their performance.
One of these features has been the all-wheel-drive system or AWD for short, in which the engine power would constantly transfer to all four wheels of the vehicle.
Cars using AWD benefit from much better handling and stability than either their front-wheel-drive or rear-wheel-drive peers. This feature is so convenient that it seems as the industry will not have many sports cars without AWD in the foreseeable future. The following is a list of the fastest AWD supercars that can be purchased in 2020.
10 Acura NSX (191 Mph)
A supercar with a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine along with electric motors that assures an extraordinary performance. The Acura NSX goes from 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds to reach a top speed of 191 mph.
Two assisting electric motors bring power to each front wheel individually, allowing for better acceleration in all road conditions. This feature, along with the AWD, adds a remarkable improvement to the handling of the car while turning.
9 Mercedes-AMG GT (195 Mph)
When it comes to sports cars, Mercedes has recently become a big player thanks to their AMG lineup. The Mercedes-AMG GT is an all-wheel-drive supercar that made it on this list thanks to a top speed of 195 mph. This two-seater is available both in coupe and roadster. There is also a GT R version of this model available with better performance and top speed.
The car has a twin-turbocharged 4.o-liter V8 engine that comfortably brings it from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds. The great specs of this car, along with its luxurious looks and branding, make it an exciting option for most buyers.
8 Nissan GT-R Nismo (205 Mph)
Despite being on the market for more than a decade, the Nissan GT-R has been credited with being one of the world's best performance cars. Due to its precisely tuned chassis, sophisticated AWD system, robust twin-turbo V6, and race-proven roots, it is also one of the fastest point-to-point cars.
To keep it relevant and encourage people to pay the six-figure price of the vehicle, Nissan has been performing some modifications annually, which makes the model worthy of buying. As for 2020, Nissan offers the GT-R in the "Pure" trim, which significantly lowers the base price, making it accessible to more buyers.
7 Audi R8 Coupé Performance Quattro (205 Mph)
The Audi R8 can play both as a supercar and a daily commuter if the owner can cover the running costs. It can be best described as a revival model from a dying breed.
Car enthusiasts are aware of the fact that many automakers have started adding low-capacity turbocharged engines to their cars to comply with emission targets in recent years. Therefore, the R8 with its naturally-aspirated 5.2-liter V10 engine can be an attractive option. But this all-wheel-drive supercar has more to it than grip and traction power, as it is much enjoyable to drive on the track.
6 Porsche 911 Turbo S (205 Mph)
When Porsche unveiled its last Porsche 911 Turbo, everyone was relieved as it gave the more ambitious Porsche enthusiasts a way to satisfy their need for speed. But, since it could not still meet the insatiable demand for more power and control, Porsche came up with the even crazier all-new Turbo S.
This car is described as strong, capable, and comfortable on the road without the slightest fuzzy handling as its older generation and boasts a supercar-worthy top speed of 205 mph.
5 Ferrari SF90 Stradale (211 Mph)
The SF90 Stradale by Ferrari is genuinely a bomb. At heart, it has the most powerful V8 engine ever put inside a road-going Ferrari, a 986-horsepower turbocharged 4.0L 8-cylinder that can jet the car from 0 to 124 mph in mind-boggling 6.7 seconds.
This supercar is both more powerful and quicker than the fabled LaFerrari. It is inspired by F1 cars and is reckoned as the Italian brand's first plug-in hybrid supplied with propulsion technology.
4 NIO EP9 (217 Mph)
Nio, the company behind the EP9, is a Chinese-based brand with different offices and assembly plants in China, Germany, USA, and UK. The EP9 is the fruit of efforts by the company's UK arm. The company aims to establish itself as one of the driving forces in electric and self-driving vehicles.
Although the speed machine is street legal, it has managed to set impressive records on different tracks, including a record at the Nurburgring, thanks in part to its 217-mph top speed.
3 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ LP770-4 (219 Mph)
It sounds just fair to describe the Aventador SVJ as the most extreme version of the Aventador ever built. The car features the most powerful V12 engine Lamborghini has ever produced. The supercar is one of the last cars with a naturally-aspirated engine.
Many would label the Aventador SV as a model on the outer margins of extreme, but it is interesting how the SVJ version goes further to match this description. It's even faster and more track-focused. Once inside the cabin, you will agree that its one-piece carbon-fiber race seats are surprisingly comfortable.
2 Bugatti Chiron (261 Mph)
The Chiron earns its rightful place among the fastest cars in the world. It has managed to greatly improve on the already ridiculous Veyron, offering 500 more horsepower and a top speed of at least 261 mph in its base trim.
This supercar is a speed demon that could somehow challenge the rules of physics. Moreover, it also fully relies on a traditional gas-powered engine, so basically, it's not a hybrid supercar, unlike its closest competitors such as McLaren P1, LaFerrari, and Porsche 918, yet it still manages to wipe the floor with them.
1 Bugatti Divo (261 Mph)
When you first look at the Divo, the resemblance between it and the Chiron is undeniable, except the fact that the Divo puts on a more angular and sinister look. Apart from an additional air inlet and a newly designed front splitter, the track-focused Divo enjoys front LED headlights accompanied by a flat light aperture of only 35 millimeters.
This machine also boasts an exclusive design language that is better than Chiron. Still, the lower than expected top speed is a bit discouraging.