Since the invention of the first vehicle, mankind has developed technology chasing one goal: to reach his destination just a little bit faster. Car manufacturers are constantly presenting new models which run faster and faster.

See below what were the fastest cars from 1880 to today.

1880-1889, Benz Motorwagen

1890-1899, Stanley Runabout

1900 – 1909, Mercedes Simplex

1910 – 1919, Austro-Daimler Prince Henry

1920 – 1929, Auburn Indiana-made Duesenberg Model J

1930 – 1939, Duesenberg Model SJ

1940 – 1949, Jaguar

1950 – 1959, Aston Martin DB4 GT

1960 – 1969, Ferrari 365 GTB/4 “Daytona”

1970 – 1979, Ferrari GT4 Berlinetta Boxer

1980 – 1989, Ferrari F40

1990 – 1999, McLaren F1

2000 – 2009, Shelby SSC Aero

2010 – today, Hennessey Venom GT