McLaren Senna -- 789bhp, n/a mph
Are you used to the appearances yet? Us neither. And the name? Hmm... maybe we'd better concentrate on the specs, which is the point where the brutal-looking Senna earns its keep. McLaren's brand new Ultimate Series machine grows 789bhp out of its 4.0-litre bi-turbo V8, with no hybrid in sight. McLaren hasn't disclosed top rate figures yet, but since it is a craft built to warp around tracks, we're expecting a headline v-max to be sacrificed in the name of lap-time heroics.
Lamborghini Aventador S -- 730bhp, 217mph
Talking of V12s, Lamborghini's flagship needed a proper workover in 2017 so as to keep pace with this aptly-named 812 Superfast. The Aventador S's enormous invention is rear-wheel steering, which gives the new big bull something coming agility, however the excess 40bhp wrung from the 6.5-litre V12 is a bonus worth having.
Dodge Demon -- 840bhp, 168mph
The first road-certified factory automobile to be officially effective at wheelies (or wheelstands, we suppose) is the Dodge Hellcat's more evil, quarter-mile-munching twin. It's a drag-race monster having an 840bhp supercharged V8 heart, and though that sub-170mph top speed is the lowest in this record, the Demon's capacity to launch in 0-60mph at a verifiable 2.3 seconds is as impressive as it is barmy. A worthy addition to the annals of muscle car legend.
Porsche 911 GT2 RS -- 691bhp, 211mph
We waited a long time for Porsche to flip the 991-generation of 911 to a 'widowmaker'. After the 691bhp GT2 RS came, and we drove it, the most shocking thing was how habitable and un-terrifying it was. That's modern tyres and aerodynamics for you. And consequently, the GT2 RS blitzed across the Nrburgring in a new record time of 6mins 43.7sec. Note: to replicate this time you want to be as handy and courageous as an true professional racing driver.
Jeep Trackhawk -- 707bhp, 180mph
Remember that the Dodge Demon out of a few slides past? The madder, badder Hellcat? Course you do. Now imagine the amount of dreadful light beer consumed by the person who developed the idea of slotting the 707bhp version of said supercharged V8 to the Jeep Grand Cherokee. This, not the Lamborghini Urus, is the most effective SUV of 2017. 'Murica one, Italy, nil
Koenigsegg Agera RS -- 1,340bhp, 277mph
It's not every year -- believe it or not -- which you obtain a fresh fastest car in the world. Lots of talk the talk, but few really set off at a direct line with timing gear and cameras on board to have the challenge. This year, Koenigsegg did just that on a closed road in Nevada, and averaged out 277mph from the process.
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