the fastest accelerating cars

The Noble M600 uses the engine out of the old Volvo XC90 4x4 not the most auspicious motor for a 062 mph (0100 km/h) monster. But the 4.4litre V8 gets two turbos, boosting its output to a maximum of 649 hp. This does dramatic things for acceleration, yielding a headbending 062 mph (0100 km/h) time.

The LaFerraris true place in this list is probably not here. But as the Prancing Horse hasnt officially revealed a 062 mph (0100 km/h) time for its LaFerrari hypercar simply quoting it at sub3.0 seconds this is where itll have to sit. An 800hp V12 and 163hp electric motor giving a total of 963 hp means it should be at least half a second quicker than 3.0.

Another vehicle from good old Great Britain showing the worlds greatest supercars how its done is the McLaren 650S. Replacing the old 12C model and getting a power upgrade to 650 hp in the process means 062 mph (0100 km/h) in 3.0 seconds important for bragging rights over its closest competitor, the Ferrari 458.

Ungainly looking and ungainly named, the Gumpert Apollo Race squeezes 800 hp from its 4.2litre twinturbo Audi V8 engine. Look past the awkward title and looks and youll find a race car for the road thatll hurl you down it with incredible ferocity.

Koenigsegg is known for making outrageous looking and outrageously quick cars. The Swedish firms Agera R musters a massive 1,160 hp from its 5.0litre twinturbo V8, depending on the fuel used it can dip under the 3.0second barrier for the 062 mph (0100 km/h) sprint.

Putting out just over a quarter of the Koenigseggs horsepower output, with its supercharged 2.0litre Ford engine producing 315 hp, the Caterham 620R proves a small, punchy motor and low kerb weight can yield giant killing results. It beats the exotic Swedes 2.9second 062 mph (0100 km/h) time.

Founded by renowned Ford Mustang tuner Steve Saleen, the serial modifier decided to start his own car company and build a roadgoing vehicle and so the Saleen S7 was born. The 760 hp 7.0litre twinturbo V8 version is eyewateringly quick.

With room for just one (hence the name), the BAC Mono really is a singleseater racing car with number plates. The engine, gearbox and rear suspension are straight from a Formula 3 car, which explains why the 062 mph (0100 km/h) time is so rapid.

Surprised to see the McLaren P1 in the company of more conventional supercars? Dont be, because although itll sprint from 062 mph (0100 km/h) in a fairly average (in this company, at least) 2.8 seconds, with 916 hp and rearwheel drive only, once it stops spinning its wheels itll rocket to 124 mph (200 km/h) in just 6.8. Thats 2.6 seconds faster than the legendary McLaren F1. Wow.

The Nissan GTR received a few minor tweaks for 2014, and in conjunction with the same 550hp twinturbo V6 and awesome fourwheel drive system, the 062 mph (100 km/h) time stands at 2.7 seconds a performance per pound bargain at ?78k (CAD$140).