The title of the ‘World’s fastest car’ is a highly reputed one. Manufacturers across the globe have been working extra hard to see their name associated with this coveted tittle. Let’s run you through the evolution of the fastest car from the 1950’s.
Mercedes-Benz 300SL
255 kmph
The car which introduced the world the the ‘Gull wing doors’. Powering it was a 3.0 liter 6 cylinder motor making 212 Bhp & 275 Nm. This was mated to a 4 speed manual transmission.
Aston Martin DB4 GT
246 kmph
The Aston Martin DB4 GT is a phenomenal looking car.It was powered by a 3.7 liter 6 cylinder motor making 302 Bhp & 366 Nm. It hit the market in 1959.
Iso Grifo GL 365
259 kmph
The Iso Grifo GL was an Italian sports car which was introduced in 1965. The car featured a Chevrolet small block 5.4 liter V8 motor making 360 Bhp & 488 Nm.
AC Cobra 427
266 kmph
The AC Cobra 427 was launched in 1966 & was a 2 door roadster. It featured a 7.0 liter V7 making 410 Bhp & 556 Nm.
Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona
280 kmph
The 365 was unofficially known as the Daytona courtesy Ferrari finishing in first 3 places of the 1967 24 hours of Daytona. The car was available as both coupe and spyder versions. It had a massive 4.4 liter V12 making 347 Bhp & 432 Nm. The car was launched in 1968.
Lamborghini Miura P400SV
290 kmph
The Miura P400SV was unveiled in 1969. When the chassis was showcased in 1965, it started getting a lot of orders despite not having a body built. The car was inspired by the Ford GT40. It had a 3.9 liter V12 making 380 Bhp & 400 Nm.
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