These 5 hypercars go faster than a fighter jet - and you can buy them
What would a race between a Hypercar and a military jet look like?
Chapter 1: From the jet cockpit to the cab
It is an age-old human pursuit: faster, further, more extreme. Ever since the first automobiles, we have been comparing ourselves with the peak values of aviation. But what used to be science fiction is now reality. The best hypercars in the world have not only pulverized the 400 km/h mark in recent years - some of them even manage the sprint to 300 km/h in under 10 seconds. This puts them in a range that would previously have been reserved exclusively for fighter jets such as the F-16 Fighting Falcon or the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Some of these jets accelerate to supersonic speeds (Mach 1 = approx. 1,235 km/h at sea level) in around 15 to 30 seconds. However, it takes a surprisingly long time for them to break the 300 km/h mark - especially when compared to a road-legal vehicle. The reason lies in the mass, the air resistance at take-off and the physical requirements of take-off. A Hypercar , on the other hand, is built precisely for this purpose: brute acceleration on the ground, without regard for comfort or fuel consumption. A rolling speed rush.
The fact that these two worlds can be compared at all is a sign of the incredible development in automotive technology over the last two decades. While super sports cars such as the Ferrari Enzo or the McLaren F1 were considered benchmarks just 20 years ago, today's hypercars have set completely new standards. Manufacturers such as Bugatti, Koenigsegg, Rimac and Hennessey build vehicles that rival rocket launches on the road - and often with road approval.
But why are we so fascinated by this comparison between Hypercar and jet? Perhaps because both machines represent absolute borderline experiences. The pilot of a jet and the driver of a hypercar have one thing in common: the fight against time and the limits of physics. Both are machines that consist of a mix of engineering skill, high-tech materials and uncompromising design. And both tell stories of setting off into new dimensions of speed.
Perhaps the biggest difference: while you need a military career and thousands of flying hours to fly a fighter jet, all you need for many of these hypercars is a well-filled bank account - and a little courage. Because although most buyers will never push their vehicles to the limit, they know that they could. This possibility alone lends ownership an aura of power and exclusivity.
In this article, we present five hypercars that accelerate faster than many fighter jets - and are unrivaled not only on the tarmac, but also in terms of exclusivity, technology and design. They are extremely rare, extremely expensive - and yet real. They symbolize the dream of putting jet power on the road. And you could be one of the few people to own one.
Ready to enter the world where asphalt becomes a runway? Then buckle up - the countdown is on.
Chapter 2: What does "faster than a jet" actually mean?
The title sounds provocative at first - after all, fighter jets such as the F-16, F/A-18 or the Eurofighter Typhoon reach top speeds of over 2,000 km/h, far beyond what even the fastest Hypercar can achieve. But if you really want to understand this comparison, you have to delve deeper into the technology and dynamics of both aircraft. It's not about top speed at cruising altitude - it's about acceleration from a standing start. And this is where the exciting race between asphalt and sky begins.
Depending on the model, a jet needs between 15 and 30 seconds to accelerate from a standstill to around 300 km/h. This phase takes place on a runway, usually several hundred meters long. This phase takes place on a runway, usually several hundred meters long. The reason for this comparatively "slow" acceleration is the mass of the aircraft, the air resistance near the ground, the need for a safe take-off angle and the engine characteristics. A jet operates with turbines that only develop their maximum thrust at high engine speeds. Taking off from a standstill is not their best discipline.
A modern Hypercar is quite different: vehicles such as the Rimac Nevera, Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut or Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ use high-tech components, lightweight construction, all-wheel drive and electrically assisted drive concepts to catapult from a standstill at an almost absurd speed. Some can sprint from 0 to 300 km/h in under 10 seconds - around twice as fast as a jet. These figures are not theoretical: they have been confirmed by specialist magazines, race tracks and GPS-based systems.
The decisive factor for this difference is not only the low weight of a hypercar (often less than 1,800 kg), but also the interplay of traction, torque and aerodynamics. While a jet performs very differently with an empty fuselage, full ammunition or tanks, a Hypercar is designed for maximum efficiency under ideal conditions. Ideally, the entire grip of the tires is converted into propulsion - a performance at which even racing cars reach their limits.
It is therefore important to note that when we talk about "faster than a jet" here, we are not talking about top speed, but about acceleration in the low to medium speed range - where a jet is still "rolling", but a Hypercar is already shifting into the second gear stage. On an aircraft carrier, a Rimac Nevera would therefore take off first - at least metaphorically speaking.
Of course, jets are uncatchable in terms of overall performance when it comes to speed, maneuverability in the air and altitude. But it is precisely this technical gap - between runway and supersonic - that modern hypercars are narrowing. In this narrow time window, on perhaps 1,000 meters of asphalt, the car now often has the edge over the jet.
And that is precisely what makes the following five vehicles so extraordinary: they represent a new era in which ground vehicles dominate the runways - and the term "road rocket" is no longer an exaggeration.
Chapter 3: Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut - Scandinavian precision at Mach speed
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When it comes to absolute speed, there is one name that has been on everyone's lips for years: Koenigsegg. With models such as the Agera RS or the Regera, the Swedish Hypercar has already proven several times that it is not afraid of redefining boundaries. But with the Jesko Absolut Koenigsegg has built a vehicle with a single goal: to become the fastest road-legal car in the world.
While the "normal" Jesko was designed for the racetrack - with a huge rear wing and active downforce - the Jesko Absolut is radically different. It is the most aerodynamic vehicle that Koenigsegg has ever built. Instead of generating downforce, the Absolut focuses on minimal drag. Everything about the vehicle is optimized to ensure that it brakes as little as possible at extremely high speeds. And the target is clearly defined: over 330 mph (i.e. more than 530 km/h) - a figure that no production vehicle has ever officially achieved.
The heart of the Jesko Absolut is a 5.0-liter V8 biturbo that delivers between 1,280 and 1,600 hp, depending on the fuel type. The engine characteristics have been tuned so that the power delivery does not diminish even at high speeds - a rarity even in the world of hypercars. Paired with the innovative 9-speed multi-clutch transmission ("Light Speed Transmission") from Koenigsegg, the engine ensures almost uninterrupted acceleration - with a force that makes even seasoned drivers break out in a sweat.
Although Koenigsegg has yet to set an official record with the Jesko Absolut (as of June 2025), the car is technically designed to break all previous records - including the 490.48 km/h that Bugatti achieved with the Chiron Super Sport 300+ in 2019. The only reason why Koenigsegg has yet to break this record? It lacks a suitable test track that is long enough and safe enough. But company founder Christian von Koenigsegg has indicated several times that it is only a matter of time.
And even if you may never get anywhere near the 500 km/h mark - just knowing that your car could do it makes the Jesko Absolut an icon of modernity. Only a few dozen examples are to be built. The starting price is in excess of 3 million euros, but the vehicle is likely to increase significantly in value for collectors in the long term.
Info card: Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut
Chapter 4: Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ - The king of the straights
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When a Hypercar dominates the headlines, it is often a Bugatti. And no model has shaken up the world like the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+. On August 2, 2019, it made automotive history: it was the first production vehicle ever to break the magic barrier of 300 miles per hour - the equivalent of 490.48 km/h. A value that is not commonplace even in the world of jets, and which catapulted the Bugatti into a completely new league.
The record-breaking drive took place on the VW test track in Ehra-Lessien, under strictly controlled conditions and with Andy Wallace, a Le Mans winner, at the wheel. Although it was a modified pre-production model, Bugatti decided shortly afterwards to produce a small series of exactly 30 units of the Chiron Super Sport 300+ - with the very technology that made the record possible.
The Chiron Super Sport 300+ is more than just a tuned Chiron. Its design has been aerodynamically revised: longer rear overhang for more stability at top speed, special Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, modified underbody - all designed for maximum speed. Even the iconic Bugatti has been reduced in size to minimize air turbulence.
Under the hood is the familiar 8.0-liter W16 quad-turbo engine, but with an output of a whopping 1,600 hp - 100 hp more than the regular Chiron. This power is distributed to all four wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The result: brute acceleration and an electronically limited (!) top speed of 440 km/h in the customer version - to protect the tires.
What makes the Chiron Super Sport 300+ so fascinating is not just its speed, but the superiority with which it achieves it. Even at over 400 km/h, the vehicle remains stable, precise and relatively comfortable. This combination of luxury, technology and madness makes the Bugatti a driving legend.
Of course, the price is just as exclusive as the performance: one of the 30 vehicles costs around 3.5 million euros net. But anyone who manages to get their hands on one will not only own a collector's item, but also a genuine piece of automotive history - built in Molsheim, the brand's traditional headquarters.
Production is now complete, but the Chiron Super Sport 300+ remains a reference point in the world of hypercars - as the first production car to officially break the sound barrier for land vehicles.
Chapter 5: Rimac Nevera - Electric lightning from Croatia
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If the term game changer applies to a Hypercar , then it applies to the Rimac Nevera. This all-electric bullet from Croatia has not only proven that electromobility can do more than just range and sustainability - it has raised the bar for acceleration, technology and digital driving dynamics to new heights. The Nevera is not just another e-sports car. It is a high-tech masterpiece that has risen from nowhere to become a world leader.
Named after a sudden, destructive Mediterranean storm, the name "Nevera" fits its performance perfectly: 1,914 hp, 2,360 Nm of torque and a 0-100 km/h time of 1.85 seconds. Even more impressive: it completes 0-300 km/h in just 9.3 seconds - faster than a jet on take-off. This makes the Rimac Nevera the fastest accelerating production car in the world (as of 2025).
What makes this vehicle special is not just the raw power, but the way it is controlled. Four single-wheel electric motors enable precise torque vectoring. An intelligent vehicle dynamics control system analyzes the traction of each individual wheel in milliseconds - and adjusts the power distribution accordingly. The result: a controllable power package that can be mastered at all times.
The battery with a capacity of 120 kWh is integrated flat in the chassis and massively lowers the center of gravity. It enables a range of up to 490 kilometers (WLTP), which is remarkable for a vehicle in this performance class. Charging is also at supercar level: thanks to 500 kW charging capability, the battery is 80% full in around 20 minutes - if the appropriate charging station is available.
The monocoque is made entirely of carbon fiber - lightweight and extremely rigid. Production is limited to 150 vehicles worldwide, manufactured at the brand new Rimac Campus near Zagreb. Each car is largely built by hand and individually configured. Buyers can accompany their vehicle directly on site if they wish - an exclusive experience that only a few brands offer.
Despite all the technology, the Nevera also has an emotional side. The design is elegant, almost Italian, with aerodynamic sophistication and active elements. The interior combines Alcantara, carbon and the finest leather upholstery - with classic instruments or a digital racing cockpit look on request.
The price is around 2 million euros, depending on the equipment. A high price - but in terms of performance, exclusivity and technological brilliance, the Rimac Nevera is currently the ultimate in electric hypercars. And with Rimac as the main shareholder of Bugatti, one thing is clear: the future of hypercars is electric - and it has a Croatian heart.
Chapter 6: Hennessey Venom F5 - The Texan top-speed titan
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In the land of unlimited possibilities, speed has always been more than just a technical goal - it's a statement. And no other Hypercar embodies this American self-image as uncompromisingly as the Hennessey Venom F5. Developed to break the 500 km/h sound barrier, it is a purist powerhouse on wheels - built in Texas, but with global ambitions.
The name is anything but a coincidence: F5 stands for the highest level on the Fujita scale for tornadoes. An F5 tornado reaches wind speeds of up to 512 km/h - and that is precisely the target for the Venom F5. While Bugatti and Koenigsegg refine their models at the highest engineering level, Hennessey focuses on brutal performance and radical lightweight construction.
The heart of the vehicle is the V8 engine dubbed "Fury" - a completely in-house development by Hennessey. The 6.6-liter V8 with twin turbocharging delivers a staggering 1,842 hp and generates a maximum torque of 1,617 Nm. Coupled with a dry weight of just 1,360 kg, this results in a power-to-weight ratio that justifies every superlative.
The acceleration figures speak for themselves: 0-100 km/h in under 2.6 seconds, 0-200 km/h in under 5 seconds and 0-400 km/h in under 16 seconds (status: internal tests). The top speed is officially 484 km/h, but the declared goal of company founder John Hennessey remains clear: over 500 km/h - and thus the crown of the Hypercar.
The Venom F5 is based on a completely newly developed carbon fiber monocoque, which was co-developed by Delta Motorsport in the UK. The body is also made of ultra-light carbon fiber. The result is LMP1-level rigidity - with a weight that leaves many super sports cars behind.
Inside, there is a racing car flair: a cockpit that is strongly inspired by aircraft construction, with a jet-like steering wheel, minimalist displays and a focus on driver centricity. Comfort? No way - performance is what counts here. Nevertheless, individual customizations in leather, Alcantara or visible carbon can be implemented on request.
The Venom F5 is produced in extremely small numbers: only 24 vehicles worldwide, most of them hand-built in Sealy, Texas. The F5 is priced between 2.3 and 2.7 million euros, depending on the equipment. Customers - mostly collectors and racing enthusiasts - receive not just a car, but a piece of pure American engineering.
The Hennessey Venom F5 is more than just a car. It is a demonstration of power - a clear statement that the United States is at the forefront of the race for the fastest road-legal vehicle in the world.
Chapter 7: Aspark Owl - Silent guided missile from Japan
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While Europe and America usually dominate the headlines in the race for the world's fastest hypercars, a little-known name from Japan has secretly driven its way into the elite: Aspark. With the Owl - Japanese for "owl" - the company has created one of the most extreme electric hypercars of all time. Silent, uncompromising, incredibly fast.
The story of the Aspark Owl has an unusual beginning. Aspark is actually an engineering service provider, founded in Osaka, Japan, with a focus on technology projects. But founder Masanori Yoshida had a vision: to build the fastest accelerating car in the world - fully electric. The result is a vehicle that pushes physical boundaries.
The Aspark Owl accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 1.72 seconds - a record for a road-legal production vehicle (as of 2025). This incredible power comes from four electric motors, which together generate an output of 2,012 hp. In conjunction with a maximum torque of 2,000 Nm, the Owl unleashes brute force - and does so almost silently.
The top speed is 413 km/h, which not only makes it the fastest Japanese electric car, but also one of the fastest electric vehicles in the world. However, Aspark is not just about speed, but also about design. At 99 cm high, the Owl is the flattest Hypercar in the world. Its elongated body with butterfly doors, carbon surfaces and active aerodynamics almost looks like a concept car from a sci-fi movie - and yet it is real.
The Owl is not built in Japan, but in cooperation with the Italian coachbuilder Manifattura Automobili Torino (MAT). Each of the only 50 planned vehicles is carefully handcrafted. The monocoque frame is made entirely of carbon fiber, as is the body - which enables a dry weight of just 1,900 kg despite the large battery pack.
The built-in battery delivers 64 kWh of capacity and enables a range of up to 450 km. Charging takes place with 44 kW DC or 22 kW AC - which is acceptable for a Hypercar in this league. In contrast to western electric cars, the focus is less on long-distance capability and more on ultimate performance over short distances.
The interior of the Owl is purist but luxurious: two digital displays, sports steering wheel, fine leather and carbon - all finished by hand. The driver sits extremely low, almost like in a Le Mans prototype. But despite its racing car appearance, the Owl is approved for the road - with all the necessary safety and assistance systems.
The price? Around 3 million euros, depending on the configuration. For this you don't just get a vehicle, but a symbol of Japanese precision, patience and engineering skill. And if you own an Owl , you have an electric myth in your hands - quiet, rare and incredibly fast.
Chapter 8: How to buy such a Hypercar in the first place
The five hypercars presented - Jesko Absolut, Chiron Super Sport 300+, Rimac Nevera, Venom F5 and Aspark Owl - are undoubtedly among the most exclusive machines ever built on four wheels. But as fascinating as their performance data is, the question for many is: How do you buy such a vehicle in the first place? Is there an order form? Do you just go to the nearest dealer? The answer is yes and no. Buying a hypercar is a cosmos of its own - and for many collectors, part of the attraction.
1. exclusivity begins with access
Unlike production vehicles, hypercars do not focus on the classic sales process. Many of these vehicles are limited to a few dozen units - sometimes before a production-ready model has even been shown. Manufacturers such as Bugatti, Koenigsegg and Rimac inform selected customers personally and allocate purchase options well in advance.
To even get into the buyer's circle, you either need connections, a reputation as a collector or a portfolio from previous purchases. Anyone who already owns a Bugatti Veyron or Divo, for example, has a higher chance of being considered for a Chiron Super Sport 300+.
2. directly from the manufacturer or via specialized dealers
For brands such as Koenigsegg or Rimac, sales are often handled directly by the factory or selected exclusive partners. They maintain close contact with existing customers, collect pre-orders and accompany the entire purchase process - from the configurator to delivery.
Bugatti or Hennessey, on the other hand, work through a network of certified partners or luxury dealers, some of whom operate showrooms with their own lounge areas. Here you can view vehicles (if available), carry out configurations and conclude contracts. However, the actual order is often finalized by the head office.
3. event-based networking
A good introduction to this world are exclusive Hypercar where new models are unveiled or tested - e.g. the Supercar Owner Circle, Top Marques Monaco, Goodwood Festival of Speed or the Concours d'Elegance Pebble Beach. This is where you can meet manufacturer representatives, make contacts and position yourself as a potential buyer.
It is not uncommon for manufacturers to decide directly on site who gets a place on the waiting list. Limited special models or homologation series are also often only offered by invitation at these events.
4. used market & specialized platforms
Those who have come up empty-handed can find what they are looking for on the secondary market - often even with low mileages, as many hypercars are not even moved as collector's items. Platforms such as:
JamesEdition
duPont Registry
Tom Hartley Jnr.
Paganistore (for Pagani)
RMSotheby's or Bonhams (for auctions)
regularly offer hypercars. However, the prices here are often higher than the list price, especially for limited-edition vehicles that are already sold out.
5 Investing instead of driving: Digital investment models
An exciting alternative for enthusiasts with a smaller budget are digital participation platforms such as:
Timeless Investments (DE)
Rally Rd (USA)
CarCrowd (UK)
Collecting Cars Invest
Here you can acquire shares in real hypercars - e.g. the Koenigsegg Regera or a McLaren P1 - without being an owner or driver yourself. The focus is on value appreciation and digital trading, similar to shares. Although you don't drive the car yourself, you participate in its development - a kind of "virtual garage piece".
6. watch out for gray imports & middlemen
The Hypercar is also a playing field for shady suppliers. Some vehicles are offered as "EU new" or "limited edition", although they are not homologated prototypes or conversions. Anyone buying from a third-party dealer should always ask for certificates, matching numbers, original contracts and service histories.
A missing CoC (Certificate of Conformity) or an incomplete registration document can quickly mean that a vehicle may not be registered on public roads - even if it is technically roadworthy.
Chapter 9: Conclusion - Jet power for the road, but with style
There are things that cannot be explained rationally - you have to feel them. Hypercars belong in precisely this category. They are more than just a means of transportation. They are statements, symbols of human creativity, technological frontiers - and in their most extreme forms, even faster than a fighter jet on take-off.
What we have seen in this article is a snapshot of a never-ending race. A race between performance, physics, material limits and the art of engineering. The Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut, the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+, the Rimac Nevera, the Hennessey Venom F5 and the Aspark Owl - are all the result of an uncompromising ambition: to make the impossible possible.
Speed beyond the imaginable
The fact that a vehicle today can accelerate to 300 km/h in under 10 seconds - faster than a jet on take-off - was unimaginable just a few years ago. But the combination of lightweight construction, innovative aerodynamics, digital driving dynamics control and brute engine power has made this possible.
It doesn't matter whether the power comes from an electrically beeping 4-engine system like in the Rimac Nevera or from a fire-breathing biturbo V8 like in the Venom F5 - what matters is the effect: an adrenaline rush that transforms every square millimeter of asphalt into a launch pad.
More than just numbers: Hypercars as emotional icons
As impressive as the technical values are, the aura that each of these vehicles radiates is just as fascinating. The Jesko Absolut is an example of Scandinavian precision and technical modesty that results in pure speed. The Chiron Super Sport 300+ combines French luxury with brutal power - without ever losing its composure. The Venom F5 literally cries out for rebellion, for independence from European standards and German limitations.
And then there is the Aspark Owl - a vehicle that came out of nowhere and shook up the scene like a silent bolt of lightning. This shows that hypercars are not just machines, but cultural ambassadors. Each model stands for a country, a concept of aesthetics, of progress, of the future.
Between dream and reality
Of course, very few people will ever own one of these cars - let alone drive one. But that's not the point. Hypercars are the Formula 1 of the road, the pinnacle of what is possible. And just as a space program accelerates the technological development of entire industries, hypercars also have an impact on the rest of the automotive world.
The ceramic brakes, aerodynamic systems, electronic assistance aids and chassis solutions used in today's luxury sedans were often first developed in a Hypercar. They are innovation incubators, testing grounds for materials and concepts that could make millions of drivers safer, more efficient or simply happier in the future.
Valuable investment, status symbol - or mobile work of art?
Another aspect should not be underestimated: Hypercars have long since become investments. Their limitations, their technical singularity and their emotional charge ensure that many models are worth more after a few years than when they were purchased.
A Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+, which sold for around 3.5 million euros, is already being traded on the secondary market for 4 to 5 million - and the trend is rising. A Jesko Absolut, the number of which is strictly limited, is also likely to become a coveted collector's item - even if it never breaks the 530 km/h record.
But it would be a shame to reduce hypercars to their added value alone. Above all, they are also drivable works of art, created with the same attention to detail as a handmade chronograph or a painting by Gerhard Richter. Anyone lucky enough to drive one of these vehicles is not just experiencing a drive - but a kind of performance.
The future? Crossing borders - quiet and wild at the same time
A look into the crystal ball shows: The Hypercar is on the verge of upheaval. Electrification, hydrogen, lightweight construction using new materials and the integration of artificial intelligence will continue to transform the segment. Brands such as Rimac, Lotus (Evija) and Pininfarina (Battista) are already demonstrating that performance and sustainability are not a contradiction in terms.
But one thing will not change: Hypercars will always seek the extreme, will always be a little crazy, a little superfluous - and that is precisely why they are so desirable. Because they embody what has otherwise become rare in our thoroughly regulated world: freedom.
Closing words:
Whether on the asphalt, in the collector's room or simply as inspiration: hypercars are the modern cathedrals of speed. They show what is possible when everything is allowed - and when dreams are not abandoned, but cast in carbon fiber.
You may never sit in a Jesko yourself. But the fascination they exude is palpable for everyone. And maybe that's where the journey begins - with a dream that is 300 km/h faster than that of a fighter jet pilot.
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