Test Your Knowledge: Fastest Cars Quiz

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Test Your Knowledge: Fastest Cars Quiz
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About This Quiz

For speed enthusiasts, fast cars are a passion, not just something to get you from point A to B (hence, the massive success of the “The Fast and the Furious” franchise). Although we certainly don’t recommend engaging in such risky fictional behavior, it’s pretty fun to take in a race and marvel over the crazy things these cars can do.

Once cars started to hit the roadways things accelerated quickly (pun totally intended). In 1908 when the first Model T’s hit the sales floor, the cars could only get up to about 40 miles per hour. By 1946, however, the British car Healey Elliot would max out at 104.65 mph easily leaving the now antiquated Model T (and just about everything else) in its dust. Of course, this car was intended for racing and hardly anyone had access to one, but it’s still pretty incredible to see what automotive engineering was able to do in a short period of time. Fast-forward to 2018, however, and the Hennessey Venom F5 would absolutely leave the Healey Elliot in its dust, with a top speed of 301 mph. The Venom shouldn’t get too cocky, though. If history has taught us anything it’s that it won’t hold the top spot for long!

When it comes to these four-wheeled speed monsters, whiplash is part of the fun. How much do you know about the world's fastest cars? Take the quiz and find out!

In just 1/4 mile, the Lamborghini Aventador can reach what speed?
About 135 mph
About 141 mph
About 150 mph
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

It has a 0 to 60 MPH of just 2.8 seconds

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How long does it take the Lamborghini Aventador to achieve a speed of 200 MPH?
About 19 seconds
About 24 seconds
About 33 seconds
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

By then, most people will be begging for you to stop the car so they can get back to safety

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How fast can the 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder go from 0 to 60 mph?
2.2 seconds
2.9 seconds
3.1 seconds
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Fewer than 1,000 of these cars were produced.

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What is the torque of the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06?
580 lb-ft
650 lb-ft
800 lb-ft
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

It also has 650 hp; it can achieve 60 mph in just three seconds.

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How long does it take for LaFerrari to hit 186 mph?
12 seconds
15 seconds
18 seconds
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

And that is not its top speed; it can go as fast as 217 mph.

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What sort of engine does the Aston Martin One-77 have?
V12
V10
V8
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

It produces 750 hp and can top 220 mph.

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Which Porsche has the fastest 0 to 60 mph time?
Carrera S
Turbo S
911 R
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The 3.8L TT engine is capable of hitting 60 mph in 2.9 seconds

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Which production model is the fastest-accelerating four-door ever created?
2011 Lexus IS F
2014 BMW M5
2015 Tesla Model S P90D (with Ludicrous upgrade)
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The all-electric car can hit 60 mph in 2.6 seconds.

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What is the top speed of the Nissan GT-R?
195 mph
176 mph
159 mph
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Using a "launch mode," the car can blast from 0 to 60 mph in about 3.2 seconds.

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What's the miles-per-gallon rating of the Ferrari F12berlinetta?
about 8 mpg
about 14 mpg
about 18 mpg
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Ferrari touts this car's fuel efficiency, which is far better than many supercars.

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Fully equipped, what's the approximate price of the Honda NSX in the United States?
205000
187000
260000
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Better known as the Acura NSX, it is a steal for a car with a 0 to 60 mph time of just 2.7 seconds.

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Which production car has the fastest quarter mile time?
McLaren P1
McLaren 650S
Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

These are also very rare cars; only 30 were produced.

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How much does the Noble M600 cost?
About $450,000
About $700,000
About $850,000
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Compared to other supercars, this one is actually almost affordable.

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According to the company, the Atom 500 can accelerate to 60 mph in how many seconds?
2.3 seconds
1.9 seconds
1.7 seconds
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The small car is basically an exposed exoskeleton but it can be made street legal.

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What is the approximate top speed of the Hennessey Venom GT?
254 mph
278 mph
288 mph
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The 7.0L V8 engine is paired to a carbon fiber body to cut down on weight.

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Which rock star asked Hennessy to manufacture an open-top version of the Venom GT?
Stephen Tyler
Keith Richards
Ozzy Osbourne
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The company was glad to oblige, both for the publicity and because they knew Tyler could afford it.

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How many of its Regera model does Koenigsegg plan to build?
About 80
About 200
About 460
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The nearly $2 million price tag didn't deter buyers; dozens have been snapped up already.

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Which company makes the Huracan, which is Spanish for "hurricane?"
Porsche
Lamborghini
BAC
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The car's V10 engine gives it 602 hp that propels it to 120 mph in just 8.1 seconds.

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What is the approximate price tag on a Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport?
$1.25 million
$1.6 million
$2.7 million
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The crazy price will blow you away as much as the car's incredible speed.

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What's the top speed of the Tesla Model S P85D with the Ludicrous package?
155 mph
169 mph
178 mph
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

It's a fast starter (from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds) but actually doesn't have a very high maximum speed.

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What is the top speed of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport?
223 mph
267 mph
282 mph
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This is a street legal car that could shame some race cars.

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With the speed limiter engaged, what's the top end speed of the McLaren P1?
218 mph
198 mph
188 mph
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Disengage the limiter, however, and the car can hit 249 mph.

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How long does it take for the Koenigsegg Regera to accelerate to 250 mph?
28 seconds
20 seconds
18 seconds
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

And that is nearly its top speed, which is around 255 mph.

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The Chiron is made by which car company?
Bugatti
Ferrari
Hennessey
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This $2.6 million vehicle is named after a centaur in Greek mythology.

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How much horsepower does the Bugatti Chiron have?
1500 hp
890 hp
780 hp
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

It can zoom from 0 to 186 mph in less than 14 seconds.

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The Chiron's horsepower rating tops the Bugatti Veyron by how much?
150 hp
300 hp
450 hp
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Chiron is the successor to the legendary Veyron.

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Which company held the record for fastest production car from 2007 to 2010?
Lamborghini
SSC Aero
Bugatti
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Ultimate Aero TT had a top speed of 256 mph.

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The Ferrari 488 GTB can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in how many seconds?
3
5
6
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

It has a top speed of just over 200 mph.

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What sort of engine is under the hood of the Jaguar XJ220?
V12
V8
V6
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The V6 is still powerful enough to top 210 mph and can reach 60 mph in 3.6 seconds.

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Which company provided the engine used in the Pagani Huayra?
BMW
Mercedes-AMG
Ford
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The hand-built 6.0L V12 screams to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds.

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