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Chevrolet's Corvette ZR1X, with 1,250 horsepower, is the latest high-performance model, but the company hints at developing an even more powerful version that could surpass its current top speed of 233 mph and aim to beat the Nürburgring lap record, indicating ongoing enhancements and a focus on bragging rights among performance car enthusiasts.
The Suzuki Hayabusa is renowned for its exceptional speed, with early models exceeding 190 mph and modern, heavily modified versions surpassing 250 mph, including a verified record of 274.9 mph. It is also known for rapid acceleration, capable of reaching 60 mph in under 3 seconds, and has evolved over the years to include advanced electronics and improved handling, maintaining its status as a top street-legal speed machine.
The Parker Solar Probe has set a new speed record, reaching a velocity of 394,736 mph, making it the fastest human-made object ever. Launched in 2018, the probe is currently in a heliocentric orbit and has come closer to the sun than any other human-made object. It achieved these speeds through a series of gravity-assist maneuvers from flybys of Venus. The probe is expected to reach speeds of up to 430,000 mph by 2025.
Tesla has unveiled a $20,000 track package for the Model S Plaid that includes a carbon ceramic brake kit and a wheel and tire package optimized for performance and track usage, allowing the vehicle to reach its promised top speed of 200 MPH. The track package will be available in June 2023 and can be purchased from the Tesla app.