Most powerful supercars: the road cars with the highest outputs

1. 1

   1. Lotus Evija

   1,500 kW (2,039 PS)

   Production years

   2023–present

   Body type

   Coupe

   Fuel

   Electric

   Power output

   1,500 kW (2,039 PS)

   Lotus revealed the Evija in July 2019, but production only began in July 2023 after a four-year delay, and just 130 cars are planned. Four electric motors, one at each wheel and each rated at 375 kW, give a combined 1,500 kW (2,039 PS) and 1,704 Nm, fed by a 93 kWh battery. Lotus claims under three seconds from 0 to 100 km/h and a limited top speed of 349 km/h, with an electric range of about 346 km. It suits collectors who want the most powerful road car on this list. The drawback: at 1,887 kg it is heavy for a car of its kind.

   Pros

   • 1,500 kW (2,039 PS) from four motors
   • 1,704 Nm of torque
   • Only 130 planned

   Cons

   • Heavy: 1,887 kg

   Full review: Lotus Evija →
2. 2

   2. Rimac Nevera

   1,408 kW (1,914 PS)

   Production years

   2021–2018

   Body type

   Coupe

   Fuel

   Electric

   Power output

   1,408 kW (1,914 PS)

   Shown as the C_Two concept at the 2018 Geneva show, Rimac's hypercar went into production as the Nevera in 2022, limited to 150 cars. Four motors and a 120 kWh battery deliver 1,408 kW (1,914 PS) and 2,360 Nm. In May 2023 it set 23 records in a single day, including 0–100 km/h in 1.82 seconds, and it lapped the Nürburgring in 7:05.298 minutes, a record for a production electric car. The 2024 Nevera R raises output to 1,550 kW (2,107 PS). It suits buyers who want the ultimate in acceleration. The drawback: only 150 will be built, and more than 50 had been delivered by May 2024.

   Pros

   • 1,408 kW (1,914 PS) and 2,360 Nm
   • 0–100 km/h in 1.82 s (2023 record)
   • Nevera R: 1,550 kW (2,107 PS)

   Cons

   • Limited to 150 cars

   Full review: Rimac Nevera →
3. 3

   3. Bugatti Chiron

   1,103 kW (1,500 PS)

   Production years

   2016–2024

   Body type

   Coupe

   Fuel

   Petrol

   Power output

   1,103–1,177 kW (1,500–1,600 PS)

   The Chiron, built from 2016 to 2024, took the Veyron's formula further: an 8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16 with 1,103 kW (1,500 PS), and 500 cars in total. The Chiron Super Sport 300+ raised output to 1,177 kW (1,600 PS), and in August 2019 a pre-production car reached 490.484 km/h at Ehra-Lessien; customer cars are limited to 440 km/h. The standard Chiron is electronically limited to 420 km/h. It suits collectors who want the definitive combustion-engined hypercar. The drawback: production has ended, so every Chiron is now a used purchase from a very small pool.

   Pros

   • 8.0-litre quad-turbo W16
   • Super Sport: 1,177 kW (1,600 PS)
   • 490.484 km/h record run (2019)

   Cons

   • Only 500 built; production ended in 2024

   Spec sheet: Bugatti Chiron 8.0 l Chiron 1,103 kW (1,500 PS)

   Full review: Bugatti Chiron →
4. 4

   4. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

   882 kW (1,200 PS)

   Production years

   2010–2011

   Body type

   Coupe

   Fuel

   Petrol

   Power output

   883 kW (1,201 PS)

   The Veyron 16.4 of 2005 already had 736 kW (1,001 PS). The Super Sport, built in 2010 and 2011, raised that to 882 kW (1,200 PS) and recorded 431.072 km/h in July 2010, although customer cars were limited to 415 km/h to protect the tyres. Only 48 Super Sports were built among 450 Veyrons, alongside 92 Grand Sport Vitesse cars, the open targa version derived from the Super Sport. It suits collectors of landmark cars that redefined what a road car could do. The drawback: with only 48 built, finding a Super Sport for sale is difficult.

   Pros

   • 882 kW (1,200 PS)
   • 431.072 km/h in July 2010
   • Veyron 16.4: 736 kW (1,001 PS) as early as 2005

   Cons

   • Only 48 built

   Spec sheet: Bugatti Veyron Super Sport 8.0 l 883 kW (1,201 PS)

   Full review: Bugatti Veyron Super Sport →
5. 5

   5. Ferrari SF90 Stradale

   735 kW (1,000 PS)

   Production years

   2019–2024

   Body type

   Coupe

   Fuel

   Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid

   Power output

   735 kW (999 PS)

   The SF90 Stradale, built from 2019 to 2024, is Ferrari's plug-in hybrid flagship: a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 works with three electric motors – one at the gearbox and one on each front wheel – for 735 kW (1,000 PS) and all-wheel drive. Ferrari quotes 2.5 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, 340 km/h and 26 km of electric-only range from a 7.9 kWh battery. A Spider version and an Assetto Fiorano pack were offered. It suits owners who want hypercar pace in a car they can use often. The drawback: the hybrid hardware adds weight – the Spider weighs 1,670 kg.

   Pros

   • 735 kW (1,000 PS) combined
   • All-wheel drive
   • 26 km electric-only range

   Cons

   • Hybrid system adds weight

   Spec sheet: Ferrari SF90 Stradale 4.0 l 735 kW (999 PS)

   Full review: Ferrari SF90 Stradale →
6. 6

   6. Koenigsegg Agera R

   706 kW (960 PS)

   Production years

   2011–2014

   Body type

   Coupe

   Fuel

   Petrol

   Power output

   706–838 kW (960–1,139 PS)

   Koenigsegg's Agera R, built from 2011 to 2014, shows how much fuel matters: its V8 produces 706 kW (960 PS) on ordinary low-octane petrol but 838 kW (1,140 PS) on E85 biofuel. In September 2011 it set a 0–300–0 km/h record of 21.19 seconds, and the later Agera RS averaged 447.2 km/h in 2017. Only 65 cars of the whole Agera family were made between 2010 and 2018. It suits collectors who want a Swedish hypercar from a small, specialist maker. The drawback: with so few cars, buying one depends on rare private sales.

   Pros

   • Up to 838 kW (1,140 PS) on E85
   • 0–300–0 km/h in 21.19 s (2011)
   • Only 65 Agera-family cars

   Cons

   • Very few cars exist

   Spec sheet: Koenigsegg Agera R 5.0 l Agera R 706 kW (960 PS)

   Full review: Koenigsegg Agera R →
7. 7

   7. McLaren P1

   674 kW (916 PS)

   Production years

   2013–2015

   Body type

   Coupe

   Fuel

   Petrol, Hybrid

   Power output

   674 kW (916 PS)

   McLaren built 375 P1s between October 2013 and December 2015. A 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 with 542 kW (737 PS) works with a 132 kW electric motor for a combined 674 kW (916 PS) and 900 Nm, and the car can cover about 11 km on electricity alone (NEDC). Top speed is limited to 350 km/h, and McLaren quotes 2.8 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h. With the LaFerrari and Porsche 918 Spyder, it was one of the first high-performance hybrid supercars. It suits collectors of modern milestones. The drawback: only 375 were built, and the electric range is very short.

   Pros

   • 674 kW (916 PS) and 900 Nm
   • Early high-performance hybrid
   • 350 km/h limited top speed

   Cons

   • Only 375 built

   Spec sheet: McLaren P1 3.8 l P1 674 kW (916 PS)

   Full review: McLaren P1 →
8. 8

   8. Lamborghini Sian

   602 kW (819 PS)

   Production years

   2019–2022

   Body type

   Coupe

   Fuel

   Petrol, Hybrid

   Power output

   602 kW (818 PS)

   The Sián FKP 37, revealed in September 2019, is Lamborghini's first hybrid production car. Its 6.5-litre V12 makes 577 kW (785 PS), and a 48-volt electric motor in the gearbox adds 25 kW (34 PS); instead of a lithium-ion battery, it stores energy in a supercapacitor. Combined output is 602 kW (819 PS). Only 63 coupés and 19 roadsters were made, and all were sold. It suits V12 enthusiasts who want a naturally aspirated engine with a little electric help. The drawback: with 82 cars in total, it is almost impossible to buy.

   Pros

   • 602 kW (819 PS) combined
   • Naturally aspirated V12 with supercapacitor hybrid
   • Lamborghini's first hybrid

   Cons

   • Only 82 built

   Spec sheet: Lamborghini Sian 6.5 l Sián FKP 37 602 kW (818 PS)

   Full review: Lamborghini Sian →
9. 9

   9. Ferrari 812

   588 kW (800 PS)

   Production years

   2017–2024

   Body type

   Coupe, Convertible

   Fuel

   Petrol

   Power output

   588–610 kW (799–829 PS)

   Unveiled at the 2017 Geneva show, the 812 Superfast is the only car on this list without turbochargers or electric help: a front-mid-mounted 6.5-litre V12 with 588 kW (800 PS) at 8,500 rpm, which Ferrari called the most powerful naturally aspirated production car engine ever made. It was built from 2017 to 2024, and the 812 Competizione raised output to 610 kW (830 PS). Ferrari quotes a top speed of 340 km/h. It suits drivers who want a front-engined grand tourer with supercar power. The drawback: all that power goes to the rear wheels alone, which demands care in poor conditions.

   Pros

   • 588 kW (800 PS) naturally aspirated V12
   • Peak power at 8,500 rpm
   • Competizione: 610 kW (830 PS)

   Cons

   • Rear-wheel drive only

   Spec sheet: Ferrari 812 6.5 l Superfast 588 kW (799 PS)

   Full review: Ferrari 812 →

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