Which supercar with the most horsepower in the world should we choose for the Year of the Horse?
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21/02/2026 03:41:00
The world's most powerful supercars boast thousands of horsepower, capable of incredibly fast acceleration and top speeds far exceeding the limits of commercial vehicles.
The world of supercars is witnessing unprecedented milestones, with 1,000 horsepower now being just a prerequisite to enter the world of speed "monsters." Below are some of the most prominent representatives dominating the global power and speed rankings.
Launched in 2010 with the sole objective of reclaiming the title of the world's fastest production car, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport has earned Guinness World Record certification. Engineers refined the W16 engine to add 180 horsepower, bringing the total output to 1,184 horsepower. Photo: Bugatti.
The Hennessey Venom GT supercar boasts a 7.0L twin-turbo V8 engine producing 1,244 horsepower. This model reached a top speed of 435 km/h in 2014, making it one of the fastest "beasts" in the world.
In November 2017, the Koenigsegg Agera RS achieved a two-way average speed of 447 km/h on a road closed to traffic in Nevada. Using E85 fuel, the car reached a power output of 1,360 horsepower. "This was a request from our customers, and we proved that a production car can do extraordinary things," a Koenigsegg representative shared. Photo: Petersen Automotive Museum.
The Bugatti Mistral was the last convertible to use the legendary W16 engine before Bugatti transitioned to the electrification era. The company redesigned the car to optimize aerodynamics, allowing it to reach 454 km/h even with the roof open, boasting a powerful 1,210 horsepower engine. Photo: Daniel Wollstein, courtesy of Bugatti Automobiles SAS.
Following controversies surrounding test data in Nevada, SSC re-tested the SSC Tuatara in Florida in 2021 under close supervision. The average two-way speed reached 455 km/h, with the fastest run reaching 460 km/h. Its 1,266 horsepower engine solidified the Tuatara's position in the high-speed club. Photo: Courtesy of SSC North America.
Inheriting the best features from the Venom GT, the Bugatti Venom F5 boasts a 6.6L twin-turbo V8 engine producing 1,817 horsepower. Weighing just over 1.3 tons, this car can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in under 2 seconds. The name F5 is derived from the highest level of tornadoes on the Fujita scale. Photo: Dean Smith, courtesy of Hennessey Performance Engineering.
In 2019, driver Andy Wallace drove a customized version of the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport with a more powerful 1,287-horsepower engine, reaching a top speed of 490 km/h at the Ehra-Lessien test track. Photo: Courtesy of Bugatti Automobiles SAS
BYD's electric car model caused a sensation when it reached a speed of 496 km/h in Germany in September 2025. Boasting four electric motors with a total power output of nearly 3,000 horsepower, it is currently the fastest production car ever tested in real-world conditions. Photo: Graeme Fordham.
The Bugatti Bolide combines a W16 engine with an ultra-lightweight chassis made from titanium and carbon fiber. Bugatti expects this model to exceed 500 km/h thanks to its futuristic aerodynamic design and the ability to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in under 2 seconds, along with a powerful engine producing over 1,334 horsepower. Photo: Josh Hway, courtesy of Gooding Christie's.
Equipped with a twin-turbocharged 5.0L V8 engine and an advanced Light Speed gearbox, the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut can achieve 1,600 horsepower on E85 fuel. According to brand representatives, this is the fastest Koenigsegg they have ever produced and there will never be a second one to surpass it. Photo: Koenigsegg.
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