Speed is one factor in any car that is desired the most by auto fanatics from all over the world. The Indian automotive industry is swamped with cars from the lot of domestic as well as international auto makers but the void of fast cars can still be perceived. Generally, the speed cruisers are expensive cars and most if these are to be imported from the foreign market. However, these days the new cars are featuring the ability to blister on roads and one can say that the upcoming time might witness the advent of fast automobiles in India. Currently, there are a number of cars, which are known to provide a thrilling experience. The following are among the fastest cars in India depending upon the automotive segment:
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Volkswagen Polo 1.6 GT TDI Diesel: This model from the German car giant is among the fastest hatchbacks present in the domestic auto market. The car is equipped with a robust 1.6-litre TDI diesel mill, which is able to deliver a power output of 105 Nm with a peak torque of 250 Nm. It can reach from 0-100 kmph in almost 10 seconds and has a top speed of 190 kmph. This car features a price tag of Rs. 7.8 lakh.
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Honda Brio: This compact car from the Japanese auto maker is counted as one of the fastest hatchbacks in a petrol guise. The car features a sturdy 1.2-litre i-VTEC mill that has the ability to produce 90 bhp of power with a maximum torque of 110 Nm. Honda Brio, with its weight under a tonne, can reach 100 kmph from 0 in less than 12 seconds and has a price tag of Rs. 4 lakh – Rs. 6 lakh.
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Hyundai Grand i10: Hyundai Grand i10 has been acknowledged among the fastest hatchbacks of the South-Korean auto manufacturer. The car can do a 100 kmph from standstill in almost 12.5 seconds and interestingly, these figures are better than that of Hyundai i20, which takes almost 13 seconds to reach the 0-100 kmph scale. This car is available in a petrol and diesel guise, and can be purchased within a price bracket of Rs. 4.25 lakh – Rs. 6.30 lakh.
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Skoda Superb: This stylish-looking sedan from the Czech auto maker is among the fastest Indian cars on road. It is packed under the hood with a 1.8-litre TSI petrol engine along with the option of a 2.0-litre TDI diesel mill. Both the versions of the sedan can reach from 0-100 kmph in almost 10 seconds and have a top speed of 220 kmph.
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Chevrolet Cruze: This sporty sedan from the American auto maker is one of the fastest cars in India in its segment. The car is equipped with a powerful 2.0-litre, Advanced VCDi diesel engine, which produces a power output of 165 bhp with maximum torque of 380 Nm. The car can blister from 0-100 kmph in 9.5 seconds and has a top speed of 190 kmph.
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Mahindra XUV500: This all-terrain Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) from the home-grown auto maker is one of the fastest cars in India in its respective segment. Packed with a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine, the car can reach from 0-100 kmph in less than 12 seconds and has a further top speed of 185 kmph. This car can be purchased within a price range of Rs. 10.80 lakh – Rs. 14.70 lakh.
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Koenigsegg Agera R: Coming to the expensive cars which are proper speed cruisers, the Koenigsegg One is a fine piece of engineering that can thrash the roads on which it is launched. The car features a 5.0-litre V8 engine, which delivers a mammoth power output of 1100 bhp with a peak torque of an enormous 1200 bhp. The car can do a 100 kmph from standstill within 2.8 seconds and has the ability to reach a top speed of a whopping 416 kmph. This car nears a price tag of a gigantic Rs. 12.50 crore.
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Bugatti Veyron: This beast from the German auto maker Volkswagen is among the most expensive cars in the world and the fastest in India. Packed with a mammoth 8.0-litre W16 petrol engine, which produces 987 bhp or power with peak torque of 1250 Nm, this car can go from 0-100 kmph in around 2.6 seconds. It bears a costly price tag of Rs. 12 crore.
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Lamborghini Aventador: The Lamborghini Aventador has a powerful 7.0-litre V12 engine, which develops a power output of a massive 700 bhp with peak torque of 710 Nm. The car can reach from 0-100 kmph within 3 seconds and can be purchased within a price range of Rs. 3.7 crore – Rs. 3.9 crore.
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Ferrari 458 Spider: This sports car from the Italian stallion features a powerful 5.0-litre V8 engine under its hood. The mill has the ability to churn a power output of 560 bhp with peak torque of 550 Nm. It can go from 0-100 kmph in under 3.4 seconds and has a further top speed of 320 kmph. The car can be purchased within a price bracket of Rs. 2.80 crore – Rs. 3 crore.
