Five fastest cars in the world in 2016

While most of us can only dream of owning the fastest car, some are willing to put down a few gold bricks for it. For all of you, here's a definitive list.

It's going to be a year of driving really, really fast. For now these are the fastest cars recognised as legitimate by the automotive media and sanctioning groups.

1. Hennessey Venom GT (270 mph)

Specifications:

270 mph (435 km/h), 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds, has a 7.0 liter LS7 Turbocharged V8 Twin Turbo V8 Engine producing 1244 hp, with a Hennessey Venom GT price tag of $1,000,000 and up.

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2. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport (268 mph)

Specifications:

268 mph (431 km/h), 0-60 in 2.4 secs. Aluminum, Narrow Angle 8 Liter W16 Engine with 1200 hp, base Bugatti Veyron Super Sport price is $2,400,000.

3. SSC Ultimate Aero (256 mph)

Specifications:

256 mph (413 km/h), 0-60 in 2.7 secs. Twin-Turbo V8 Engine with 1183 hp, base SSC Ultimate Aero price is $654,400.

4. Koenigsegg CCR (242 mph)

Specifications:

242 mph (418 km/h), 0-60 mph in 2.9 secs. 5.0-liter V8 Engine with twin turbo's, housing 1099 hp. Base Koenigsegg Agera R price is $1,600,000.

5. McLaren F1 (241 mph)

Specifications:

241 mph (386 km/h), 0-60 in 3.2 secs. BMW S70/2 60 Degree V12 Engine with 627 hp, base McLaren F1 price is $970,000.

Source: www.digitaltrends.com