This list is limited to unmodified production cars which meet the eligibility criteria below. All entries must be able to be verified from reliable sources.
Eligible cars
Because of the inconsistencies with the various definitions of production cars, dubious claims by manufacturers and self interest groups, and inconsistent or changing application of the definitions this list has a defined set of requirements. For further explanation of how these were arrived at see the above links.
Production car definition
For the purposes of this list a production car is defined as:
- being constructed principally for retail sale to consumers, for their personal use, and to transport people on public roads (no commercial or industrial vehicles are eligible);
- fitted with the original manufacturer supplied road tires;
- having had 25 or more instances made by the original vehicle manufacturer, and offered for commercial sale to the public in new condition (cars modified by either professional tuners or individuals are not eligible); and
- being street-legal in their intended markets, and capable of passing any official tests or inspections required to be granted this status.
Further limitations
For the purpose of manageability this list is limited to production cars that are able to reach 0â€"100 km/h time or 0â€"60 mph (0â€"97 km/h) in 3.0 seconds or less for the first list, or cover quarter mile (402 m) from a standing start in 11.0 seconds or less for the second list.
By 0â€"100 km/h time or 0â€"60 mph (0â€"97 km/h) (3.0 seconds or less)
If an independent time becomes available, that time will be listed over the manufacturer's time regardless if the latter is quicker. Many elements change how fast the car can accelerate to 60 miles per hour (97Â km/h). Tires, elevation above sea level, weight of the driver, equipment used for testing, weather conditions and surface of testing track all play a big part in these times. Some measurements exclude the first foot-rollout. Most cars are 2-seaters, although a few are family-sized.
By 1/4 mile or 400 metre times (11 seconds or less)
Table notes
See also
- List of fastest production cars