The Bugatti W16 Mistral recently hit 282mph with Le Mans winner Andy Wallace piloting the hypercar at the Papenburg track in Germany. This officially makes it the world’s fastest open-top production vehicle to date.
The Velozzi Hypercar is touted as the world’s first automobile to be infused with spider silk embedded in carbon fiber. That’s right, the strongest natural material on Earth will be seamlessly integrated into the car’s body and monocoque chassis.
Top Gear is no stranger to hypercars, but the Koenigsegg Jesko just might be the quickest one they’ve tested yet. Power comes from a twin-turbocharged 5.0L V8 engine that makes 1,281 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque on normal petrol, or up to 1,603 hp and 1,106 lb-ft of torque on E85 biofuel. Power is sent from a bespoke 9-speed Light Speed Transmission (LST) to the rear wheels, enabling it to hit 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds.
Photo credit: Emre Husmen
Automotive designer Emre Husmen reveals his latest creation, the Koenigsegg KXX, a hypercar with a hybrid powertrain. Power comes from a V8 engine, paired with a set of electric motors, that generate a combined 2,000 hp. Unlike traditional EVs, the Koenigsegg KXX’s battery can be charged wirelessly.
The Pagani Utopia hypercar builds upon its predecessor – the Pagani Huayra – and adds a few classic touches not seen in previous models. Weighing in at just 2,822-pounds, it’s powered by a Mercedes-AMG-sourced, twin-turbocharged 6.0L V12 engine generating 852 hp and 811 lb-ft of torque, mated to a gated 7-sped manual transmission.