Drag race kings
The 0-62mph time has been delivering pub bragging rights and Top Trumps victories for years. Here, we reveal 15 new cars that can sprint to 62mph (100kph) in less than three seconds, making them the kings of the drag strip and legends of the traffic light Grand Prix.
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
Launched to mark Ferrari’s 70th anniversary, the LaFerrari Aperta was unveiled at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, by which time all production slots were already accounted for. Ferrari quotes a 0-62mph time of sub-three seconds, so 2.9 seconds is probably a good estimate.Chevrolet Corvette Z06
The Corvette has been upsetting the supercar establishment for generations, and the latest Z06 can sprint to 60mph in just 2.95 seconds courtesy of its 650hp and 650lb ft 6.2-litre supercharged V8 engine.Ferrari 812 Superfast
The replacement for the Ferrari F12 was unveiled at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, with the 812 Superfast powered by a new 6.5-litre V12 engine producing 788hp. This is sufficient for it to hit 62mph in 2.9 seconds.Ferrari Monza SP1/SP2
The Monza SP1 and SP2 are the latest super-special Ferraris to hit the streets, with the pair unveiled at the 2018 Paris Motor Show. Both are powered by the 800hp V12 engine from the 812 Superfast, delivering a 0-62mph time of 2.9 seconds.Honda NSX
Honda hasn’t quoted an exact 0-62mph time, preferring to say it will take less than 3.0 seconds. A time of 2.9 seconds seems to be the common consensus, although a claim that it’s quicker to 62mph than a Porsche 911 Turbo S would mean a time of 2.8 seconds.Lamborghini Aventador S Coupe
The V12 engine in the Lamborghini Aventador S Coupe has been tweaked to deliver 740hp, a full 40hp more than the ‘standard’ Aventador. It also boasts four-wheel steering, 130 percent more front downforce and a 0-62mph time of 2.9 seconds.Lamborghini Huracan Performante
According to Jeremy Clarkson, this is the greatest car in the world, with The Grand Tour host naming the Lamborghini Huracan Performante as his car of the year at the News UK Motor Awards. It’ll complete the 0-62mph dash in 2.9 seconds before going on to hit a top speed of 201mph.McLaren 600LT
Pfft, what does Clarkson know? Our very own word-wizard Tim Pitt reckons the McLaren 600LT is the best driver’s car of 2018, and we believe him. This track-focused take on the 570S boasts a 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 developing 600hp and, with every lightweight option fitted, a dry weight as low as 1,247kg. The result: a 0-62mph time of 2.9 seconds.McLaren 675LT
Not to be confused with the 650S, the McLaren 675LT is closer in spirit to the iconic P1, being just half a second slower than the hybrid hypercar. It’s also 100kg lighter than the 650S, thanks to an obsessive approach to weight-saving, including a 1mm thinner windscreen.McLaren 720S
The 720S is McLaren’s sole offering in its Super Series, which occupies the middle ground between its entry-level Sports Series and extreme Ultimate Series vehicles. Such is the rate of progress at McLaren, this series-production car is scarcely slower than the limited-run P1.Porsche 911 Turbo S
Officially, the Porsche 911 Turbo S will sprint to 62mph in 2.9 seconds, but with launch control and the PDK transmission, the figure might be closer to two and a half seconds. It’s blisteringly quick.Tesla Model X
There’s always a little blurring of the lines in the race to claim the fastest 0-62mph time, with some manufacturers quoting a 0-60mph time instead. Take the Tesla Model X, which will hit 60mph in just 2.9 seconds. Not bad for an SUV.Pagani Huayra Roadster
The Pagani Huayra Roadster is even lighter than its tin-top equivalent, weighing in at just 1,280kg. Its Mercedes-AMG V12 engine develops 764hp, which contributes to a 0-62mph time of 2.9 seconds.Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
This is the fastest and most powerful production Corvette to date, with the 6.2-litre supercharged V8 developing 755hp and 715lb ft of torque. It offers a top speed of 212mph and a sprint time of 2.85 seconds. Note: in common with the Z06, the time is for 0-60mph, not 0-62mph.Ferrari 488 Pista/Spider
Whether you opt for the ‘standard’ Ferrari 488 Pista or the Spider, the 0-62mph time remains the same, at 2.85 seconds. That’s a great result for the Spider, which weighs 100kg more than the coupe.
