Ever since the first Car was made, Drivers were trying to reach crazy speeds. That is how Drag Racing was born. As cars got better, they could go faster. Drivers also became more experienced, so they were able to go faster.

But it wasn’t until the 1940s that some people turned their cars into something serious. Starting in the 1970s, the basic idea of drag racing car design changed. Don Garlits was driving his car and something happened. His car had an explosion. He cut off his foot and ordered a new car that has the engine in the back. Within a few years, all cars had engines in the back.

In the 1970s and onwards, cars started to change. They got faster and better. Sponsorship is when a company gives some of its money or products to help make something happen. People with cars made money. Their garages turned into workshops. These are some of the fastest Drag Racing Cars ever made.

Bugatti Veyron 16.4

The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 can go fast with more than 1,000 horsepower. The car in the race drove in a quarter-mile. It used the track for this. The team that owns the car is Team Dutchbugs. These are the guys who took a Veyron offroading and pulled other crazy stunts. The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 can do a quarter-mile in 8.027 seconds

Rocket Ekanoo Lexus

Rocket Ekanoo Lexus is something that is very fast. It has 4000 hp. The car has a big engine that makes it go really fast. It could go up to 220 miles per hour. The team added their custom-built torque converter, a 3-speed transmission, and their renowned billet shifter into the drivetrain.

FireForce 3 Jet Car

In 2016, the FireForce 3 Jet Car became the fastest drag racing vehicle in the world. It could reach 1/4 mile in 5.79 seconds at 336 mph. The FireForce 3 Jet Car got the Pratt & Whitney J60 engine with 5,500 lbs of thrust, which turned into 10,000 hp.

2019 Tesla Model S

Tesla cars are good for racing. They win a lot of races. TIn these events, a “hey” has become a synonym for a killer. They beat top names. The 2019 Tesla Model S produces 825 hp and 959 lb. ft. A Tesla car is really heavy. There are 4,941 pounds of weight. You need two motors for power to the wheels.

Camaro Dragster

In 2017, the Camaro Dragster could go a quarter of a mile in 10 seconds at 140 mph during official testing. The car came with a powerful engine. It has a 6.2L LT4 V8 engine. It was used to test new parts for the ZL1 that the brand then sold to the public.

2018 FireForce 5 Jet Dragster

The 2018 FireForce 5 Jet Dragster can go 1/4 mile in 5 seconds. It can go 300 miles per hour. The car has the Pratt & Whitney J60 turbojet engine that delivers 5,500 pounds of thrust. The company said they got the engine from a helicopter. The Dragster weighs 1,200 pounds and needs 28 gallons of fuel.

Top Fuel Dragster

The Top Fuel Dragster is made with a custom-made 500 cubic inches engine with superchargers. It is capable of delivering 8,000 hp. However, rumor has it, the car can produce 10,000 hp. The Dragster is so fast that it cannot be measured by dynamometers. That is why there is room for debate on its power.

Rimac Concept 1

In Croatia, there are cars called Rimac Automobili. They are very fast and can get from 0 to 60 mph in 1.85 seconds. This vehicle with crazy specs is one of the quickest cars in the world. Its 120 kWh battery enables 400 miles of range.

The Bloodhound Car

In 2019, the Bloodhound Car could reach 562 mph in its run through the Kalahari Desert. After posting the maximum speed, the team returned the car to its tent to check performance data. This car has a lot of sensors that measure how it behaved while going really fast in the desert.

Dodge Challenger Demon

The Demon has a big engine. The car can make 808 hp and 770 lb. ft of power. When you use 91 octane gasoline, your car can produce up to 160 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque. If that’s not enough, the Demon can produce 840 hp using 100 octane gasoline. The car weighs 4,252 lbs, which is much lighter than other Dodge models.

EKanoo Racing Outlaw Supra

Gary White drove the vehicle modified by the Ekanoo Racing team. the EKanoo Racing Outlaw Supra got a Toyota 2JZ engine with a Precision Turbo as well as a tuned Liberty transmission. The car could reach a top speed of 240.8 mph in 2014 during the Bahrain National Drag Racing Championship with these modifications.

Supercharged V8 Lamborghini Drag Racer

The Supercharged V8 Lamborghini Drag Racer is a pro-modified model. It has a fiberglass shell. The car is undergoing testing, from the lack of competitors. The team could make the perfect setup to ensure the car makes it down the track. The Lamborghini Drag Racer can go 1/4 mile in 8 seconds.

Twin-Turbocharged Lamborghini Huracan

A half-mile is 500 feet. A Lamborghini Huracan is a fast car. It made the world record for 500 feet of 257 mph in 2017. This was the only event the car has competed in. It was also the first vehicle to achieve a 250 mph half-mile pass. This car, the Lamborghini Huracan, is a real car. It has a stereo and navigation system.

Alpha Logic Performance’s Nissan GT-R

Under the hood of the Alpha Logic Performance’s Nissan GT-R is a “methanol-fed 4.3-liter billet block from AMS Performance that’s paired up with T1’s ported factory cylinder heads and valvetrain, along with GRP connecting rods, Diamond pistons, and Trend wrist pins.” The car can make 1,200 horsepower and 2,400 pound-feet of torque.

Robert Hight’s NHRA ‘Funny Car’

Don’t let the name confuse you. Robert Hight’s NHRA ‘Funny Car’ is one of the fastest vehicles in the world. The car can reach a top speed of 339 mph. The “Funny Cars” are cars that go very fast. They belong to the National Hot Rod Association.

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