The Fastest Cars of the Decade

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Fastest refers to top speed and this article by CarSwitch mentions a list of the quickest cars from 2010-2020. If you want to buy Dubai cars, visit the website CarSwitch.

2020 Chevrolet Corvette

With it’s engine tucked behind the passenger seats, this is a first for the automaker. This mid-engine Vette hurls to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds and reaches a quarter-mile in 11.2 seconds. The all-wheel drive launches the hybrid Chevrolet Corvette at unbelievable high speed. 

Weight: 3,647 pounds

Engine: 6.2 liter V-8 engine paired with 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and giving 495-hp

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2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

This Porsche vehicle is not as fast as it’s twin turbocharged GT2 RS sibling but it still deserves a spot on this list. It’s naturally aspirated 4 liter engine pumps out 520 horses and helps the car to reach 60 mph in 2.8 seconds. This is only 3/10 of a second more than the GT2 RS. 

Weight: 3,260 pounds

Engine: 4 liter V-6, 520-hp engine paired with 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission

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2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale

In the manual transmission and 3500-rpm launch to 60 mph, the Ferrari SF90 Stradale pumps out 986 horses derived from its plug-in hybrid powertrain. The front axle displays 2 113-hp motors, a 769-hp twin turbocharged V8 behind the seats and a 201-hp motor seated between that which is why it’s so incredibly fast. 

Weight: 3,840 pounds

Engine: 4 liter twin turbocharged V8 engine delivering 769-hp and mated to 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. There are two 133-hp AC motors and one 201-hp AC motor that offer a combined power output of 986 horses. 

2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet

This German convertible packs the same twin turbocharged V6 engine as it’s coupe variant. The top speed is 205 mph and the power output is 640 hp. All models are equipped with an 8-speed automatic as opposed to the outgoing model. This replacement has boosted the speed and achieved a massive 1.07 gram of grip on the skidpad. 

The convertible hauls to 60 mph in 2.3 seconds when launch control is activated. Only 5.4 seconds are needed to reach 100 mph and 10.2 seconds to reach a quarter mile.

Weight: 3,826 pounds

Engine: 3.7 liter twin-turbo V-6, 8-speed transmission offering 640 horses

2021 Tesla Model S

The last car on this list does it all. Powered by a 98 kWh battery pack, it’s range goes on to 326 miles on one charge. In the autopilot mode, it can change lanes flawlessly. The Tesla Model S Performance is unbelievably fast and even more with the Cheetah mode activated. 

Since this mode boosts the power output and crouches the vehicle’s position at launch, it reaches 60 mph in 2.4 seconds. Each axle displays a motor which usually generates a combined output of 778 horses and a terrific 841 pound feet of torque. 

Weight: 5,003 pounds

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Bugatti Chiron Sport

This $3 million car is the most expensive on the list. However, it’s extraordinarily fast to complete a quarter mile in only 9.4 seconds at a wild 158 mph. When the launch control is activated, the revs stay at 2500 rpm but the engine already generates 562 horses.

After it launches, the vehicle averages above 1 gram longitudinally through 70 mph. Only 5.2 seconds are required to go from 100 to 160 mph and from 100 to 200 mph, it takes just 11.3 seconds. 

Weight: 4,544 pounds

Engine: 8 liter quad-turbo W-16 paired with 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and giving 1479 hp.

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2015 Porsche 918 Spyder

This hybrid and all-wheel drive vehicle comes with 2 electric motors that produce a combined power output of 285 hp. By routing a neck-turning 830 pound feet of torque delivered to all wheels, the car guarantees traction. It reaches 60 mph in 2.1 seconds only. 

Weight: 3,724 pounds

Engine: 4.6 liter, 887-hp, V-8 with 2 AC motors, paired with 7-speed automatic.

2018 Lamborghini Huracàn Performant

With gripping Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tires and an all-wheel drive, this car is super fast. Boasting a 100 decibel naturally aspirated melody, the engine sounds fast too. 

Weight: 3,429 pounds

Engine: 5.2 liter, 631-hp, V-10, 7-speed automatic transmission

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