29 Cars Able to Drive Faster Than 200 MPH

Saleen S7Photo by Brandon Perdeck

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25. Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo

Top Speed: 248 mph

Built by the Saleen Company, who are known for their specialized tunes of American muscle cars, the Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo a custom creation. Under the hood is a twin-turbo V8 engine that produces 750 horsepower and 700 lb-ft of torque. The transmission is a six-speed manual, uncommon for a hypercar, as the usually utilize paddle shifters. Amazingly, this is still a clean engine, featuring an extensive emission control system and is compliant to OBD-II standards. In order to improve aerodynamics, modified front fenders, as well as new diffusers and spoilers were installed. This resulted in a 40 percent decrease in drag and a 60 percent increase in down force. The top speed of the S7 is 248 mph and the zero to sixty time clocks in at 2.8 seconds.

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