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While modest budgets, shaky nerves and the sad state of Indian roads will likely prevent many of us from ever topping the mythical 200 miles per hour barrier, wouldn't it be fun to drive as fast as F1 champ Lewis Hamilton?
We're talking 0-60 mph in less than 4 seconds. We're talking 800+ horsepower. We're talking V12 engines.
In short, wouldn't it be fun to own and drive a supercar?
Well, since dishing out several crores for a single vehicle is not the most practical of aspirations, here's the next best thing: a run-down of the world's top 10 fastest street legal supercars. Enjoy!
Number 1: SSC Ultimate Aero
Photographs: Shelby SuperCars
SSC Ultimate Aero
Maker: Shelby SuperCars
Top Speed: 257 mph+
Base Price: $654,400 (Rs 3.26 crore)
Number Two: Bugatti Veyron 16.4
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Bugatti Veyron 16.4
Maker: Bugatti
Top Speed: 253 mph+
Base Price: $1,700,000 (Rs 8.47 crore)
Number Three: Koenigsegg CCX
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Koenigsegg CCX
Maker: Koenigsegg
Top Speed: 250 mph+
Base Price: $695,000 (Rs 3.46 crore)
Number Four: Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo
Photographs: Saleen
Maker: Saleen
Top Speed: 248 mph+
Base Price: $555,000 (Rs 2.77 crore)
Number Five: McLaren F1
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Maker: McLaren
Top Speed: 240+
Base Price: $970,000 (Rs 4.83 crore)
Number Six: Ferrari Enzo
Photographs: Ferrari
Maker: Ferrari
Top Speed: 217 mph+
Base Price: $670,000 (Rs 3.34 crore)
Number Seven: Jaguar XJ220
Photographs: File Photo
Maker: Jaguar, now owned by Tata Motors
Top Speed: 217 mph+
Base Price: $345,000 (Rs 1.72 crore)
Number Eight: Pagani Zonda F
Photographs: Pagani
Maker: Pagani
Top Speed: 215 mph+
Base Price: $667,321 (Rs 3.32 crore)
Number Nine: Lamborghini Murcielago LP640
Photographs: Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.
Maker: Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A
Top Speed: 213 mph+
Base Price: $430,000 (Rs 2.14 crore)
Number Ten: Porsche Carrera GT
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Maker: Porsche
Top Speed: 209 mph+
Base Price: $440,000 (Rs 2.19 crore)
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