Test drive 10 fastest German cars in history
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Germany has made a huge contribution to the development of the automotive industry, and it is to her that humankind owes some of the most important innovations. Mercedes-Benz created the first-ever conventional car, and Ferdinand Porsche helped develop the first hybrid model. In the last decade alone, German companies have produced some of the finest vehicles that set new standards for style, luxury, comfort and speed.
German mechanical engineering is world renowned for its quality standards, which is why some cars designed and produced by local companies have been in high demand among collectors for many years. At the same time, German manufacturers have created some of the fastest sports cars of all time.
10. Audi R8 V10 Decade
The standard Audi R8 V10 is an incredible supercar, but the limited-edition Decennium exclusive raises the bar even higher. It was created to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Audi V10 engine, which is also used in many Lamborghini models.
The 5,2 liter engine develops a maximum power of 630 hp. and a maximum torque of 560 Nm. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h takes 3,2 seconds and a top speed of 330 km / h.
9. Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 Edition.
The brand with the three-pointed star in its logo is working with McLaren to create the Mercedes SLR 722, which has proven to be one of the most mysterious supercars ever built because of its technology.
The car is powered by a 5,4-liter AMG V8 engine with a mechanical compressor that develops 625 hp. and 780 Nm of torque. To handle all this power, the Mercedes SLR McLaren is equipped with a unique braking system, which is very important due to the car's top speed of 336 km/h.
8. Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR.
The Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR was one of the largest supercars ever built by the AMG division. This is to enable the model to receive homologation for the 1997 FIA GTA Championship and 1998 Le Mans Series.
Under the hood of the car is a 6,0-liter V12 engine developing 608 hp. and 730 Nm of torque. Thanks to this, the Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR can reach a top speed of 345 km / h.
7. Porsche 918 Spyder.
This is by far one of the best supercars you can buy these days. The Stuttgart-based company made a splash, helped by the platform of the legendary Porsche Carrera GT, which is used in this case.
The hybrid sports model is powered by a 4,6-liter V8 engine, two electric motors and a 7-speed dual-clutch robotic transmission. The total power of the drive system is 875 hp. and 1280 Nm. The roadster accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 2,7 seconds and has a top speed of 345 km / h.
6. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss
The Mercedes-Benz SLR version of the McLaren Stirling Moss is one of the rarest cars in the world, and one of them was recently put up for auction. A total of 75 units of the model were produced, and they are exclusively for former owners of the McLaren SLR.
The supercar is powered by an AMG 5,4-liter V8 engine that produces 660 horsepower and accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 3 seconds. The maximum speed is limited to 350 km / h.
5 Porsche 917
This model was developed in the 70s as a prototype of a racing car and won the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Can-am version of the Porsche 917 is equipped with a 12, 4,5 or 4,9 liter 5,0-cylinder engine. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 2,3 seconds.
Even during the prototype tests, Porsche managed to reach a top speed of 362 km / h, which is quite a lot even by today's speed standards.
4. Gumpert Apollo
This is one of the most mysterious and controversial German cars in history. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 3,1 seconds, which is due not only to the performance of the engine, but also to the remarkable aerodynamics.
Gumpert designed the Apollo for racing, this version was rated at 800 hp. The standard model is powered by a 4,2-liter twin-turbo V8 with 650 hp.
3. Apollo Intense emotion
Apollo Intensa Emozione is one of the most exotic offers from Germany. Of this monstrous V12-powered car, only 10 will be built, each priced at $2,7 million.
The mid-engine car is powered by a naturally aspirated 6,3-liter V12 engine producing 790 hp. The top speed is expected to be around 351 km / h.
2.Volkswagen ID R
When it comes to the fastest cars of all time, you have to look not only to the past, but also to the future. And as the automotive industry embarked on an electrifying journey, Volkswagen developed an all-electric racing car that boasts unparalleled performance.
Volkswagen ID R can accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in just 2,5 seconds thanks to two electric motors with a total output of 690 hp. and maximum torque of 650 Nm. The idea of this car is to show the technical capabilities of electric vehicles.
1. Mercedes AMG One
The first series of Mercedes AMG One hypercar sold out very quickly, although each unit cost about $ 3,3 million. The model is designed as a "passenger version" of the Formula 1 car, delivery to buyers is expected next year.
The hypercar is powered by the 1,6-liter turbocharged V6 that was used in the 1 Mercedes-AMG Formula 2015 car. Works with 3 electric motors with a total capacity of 1064 hp. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h takes 2,7 seconds and a top speed of 350 km / h.
