How much horsepower does the current fastest production car have 2009?

Answer 1

The Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4 is the most recent version of a Mid-engine_designFull-sizeGrand_tourerdeveloped by the German car-manufacturer Volkswagenand produced by the Volkswagen-brandBugatti_Automobiles_SASat their headquarters in Château St. Jean in Molsheim(Alsace, France), and whose production and development is often credited to Ferdinand Karl Piech. It is named after French racing driver Pierre_Veyron, who won the 24_hours_of_Le_Mansin 1939 while racing for the original Bugatticompany. It was named "Car Of The Decade" by the BBCtelevision programme Top_Gear.

The Veyron features an 8.0 LitreW16_engine- sixteen cylinders in two banks of eight cylinders, or the equivalent of two narrow angle V8_enginemated in a "W" configuration. Each cylinder has Multi-valvefor a total of sixty four, but the narrow staggered eight configuration allows two Overhead_camshaftto drive two banks of cylinders so only four Camshaftare needed. The engine is fed by four Turbochargerand Engine_displacement7,993 Cubic_centimetre(487.8 Cubic_inch), with a square 86 mm by 86 mm (3.4 in × 3.4 in) bore and stroke.

1001 BHP, but interviews with the Veyrons engine builders put that mark closer to 1010+ BHP.

Answer 2

The fastest production car is the SSC (Shelby Super Cars) Ultimate Aero TT. It is capable of 257mph and produces 1127hp. That is good for 0-60 in under 3 seconds.