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When it comes to perfromance cars these days, the focus has shifted away from the quarter-mile time. Back in the heyday of the muscle car, when models such as the Chevrolet Chevelle SS prowled the streets, quarter-mile times and trap speeds were king when it came to the measurement of a car’s capabilities. Now, though, how quickly a car goes from 0-60 mp is much more favored. But at the same time, cars can now go faster than ever, so quarter mile times are more interesting than ever.

Speaking of five decades ago, having a car that can muster a sub-10-second quarter-mile time was nearly unheard of when it came to factory-produced cars. A time as quick as that was relegated to purpose-built drag machines. However, these days, there are several cars you can buy that can crack the 10-second quarter mile, but, as you can imagine, cars capable of such speeds aren’t exactly affordable.

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Koenigsegg Jesko

Base Price: $3 Million

Koenigsegg’s Jesko pounces onto our list with half a second under the ten-second cut off. Koenigsegg, the Swedish supercar maker that stormed onto the scene in 2002 with their debut model, the CC8S, has been hard at work creating insanely quick cars ever since. The Jesko’s impressive trap speed is due to its long gearing. It can reach a manufacturer-estimated top speed of 310 mph, something we could only dream of a couple of decades ago. It’s important to mention that in order to get the full 1,600 horses, you’ll have to fill the $3 million Jesko with E85 fuel, otherwise you’ll have to make do with a measly 1,280 horsepower on pump gas. A real bummer.

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Rimac Nevera

Base Price: $2.5 Million

This is the quickest car on the list – and also one of the most expensive: the Rimac Nevera. With over 2,000 horsepower, the Nevera can be called astoundingly quick, as well as fast. 0-60 mph is dealt with in just 1.74 seconds, and its top speed is reported to be 256 mph, albeit with what Rimac calls “manufacturer oversight”. Otherwise, its top speed hits its ceiling at 217 mph. Fancy one for yourself? You’ll have to shell out approximately $2.5 million in order to make that dream come true. Like we said, “affordable” is relative.

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2025 Ferrari 296 GTB

Approximately $350,000 To Start

The Ferrari 296 GTB sprang onto the scene back in 2022, and came as both a fixed-head coupe and a folding hardtop convertible, the latter carrying the model name “296 GTS”. Its hybrid powertrain utilizes Ferrari’s F163 BC V6 engine, which is also shared with other Fezzas such as the 296 GT3 race car, the 499P endurance racer, and the F80. In conjunction with its quarter-mile time, the 296GTB also boasts a 0–60 mph time of 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 204 mph. You can have all this Italian power and prestige for the sum total of $338,255.

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2025 McLaren 750S

Approximately $340,000 To Start

Next up is the McLaren 750S, the 720S’s successor. Introduced in 2023, the 750S is meant to be McLaren’s last supercar to feature a wholly-ICE powertrain, as the company plans to shift to a completely-hybrid lineup. As a final swansong, the 750S does reasonably well, as it’s able to muster a sub-10-second quarter-mile, along with a 0-60 mph time of 2.3 seconds and a top speed of 206 mph. If this is the supercar for you, you’ll have to cough up at least $340,000.

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2025 Lucid Air Sapphire

Base Price: $249,000

The thorn in Tesla’s side, Lucid, thunders onto our list with the Air Sapphire sedan. Ludicrously powered, the Lucid Air Sapphire’s 1,234-horsepower propels the 5,336-pound behemoth from 0-60 mph in 1.89 seconds, one-tenth of a second faster than the competing Tesla Model S Plaid. However, all this extra speed over the Tesla Model S comes with a price, because the 2025 Lucid Air Sapphire starts at a whopping $249,000. Whether or not the extra $155,000 is worth shaving a tenth off your 0-60 mph time is up to you.

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2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S

Base Price: $230,400

Technically the slowest car on this list is this, the current-gen Porsche 911 Turbo S. This newest 911 Turbo S has a manufacturer claimed a 0-60 mph time of 2.6 seconds and a top speed of 205 mph, all for the relatively agreeable price of $230,400. Owners are treated to some 992 911 Turbo-exclusive kit items, which include carbon ceramic brakes, passive rear steering, and dynamic chassis control. In the interest of fairness, we have to state that although the manufacturer has a more conservative quarter mile time listed officially (10.4 seconds), independent tests put the Porker at under ten seconds (as tested by CarAndDriver.com).

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2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT

Base Price: $230,000

The most powerful Taycan, the Turbo GT, makes it onto our list thanks to its blistering performance. While it only boasts a pair of electric motors, they’re certainly capable of sending the 4,925-pound sedan into the stratosphere, so to speak. Its 0-60 mph time is just 2.1 seconds when kitted out with the Weissach Package, and its top speed is rated at 193 mph. While you may have expected a top speed of over 200 mph, it was geared in such a way that favored quickness rather than raw speed. $230,000 is what you’ll need to get your hands on one.

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2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Base Price: $174,995

The upcoming 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 joins our list of quarter-mile legends thanks to its hypercar-like trap time. The C8 ZR1 is a Corvette of many firsts, with never-before-seen specs such as a horsepower rating of over 1,000 from the factory, along with a 233-mph top speed. 0-60 mph is taken care of in just 2.3 seconds, and you can have all of this American grunt and rawness for just under $175k.

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2025 Tesla Model X Plaid

Base Price: $99,990

One of the more affordable sub-10-second cars on our list is the Tesla Model X Plaid, with its entry-level price of $94,990 before any fees are included. In addition to its blistering quarter-mile, the Model X Plaid can reach 60 mph from a standstill in 2.5 seconds, and get on to a top speed of 163 mph. Power is supplied by a 100-kWh battery pack mounted in its floor. On top of its huge power, the Model X Plaid also enjoys a revised suspension and a spruced-up interior.

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2025 Tesla Model S Plaid

Base Price: $94,990

Another Tesla is featured on our list. This time it’s the Model S Plaid, the hottest version of the normal Model S. Much of the Model S Plaid’s powertrain is shared with the Model X Plaid. However, because the Model S is a sedan and is more aerodynamic by default, the Model S Plaid is capable of more impressive specs, such as its 1.99-second 0-60 mph time and a top speed of 200 mph. Its starting price sits right at $94,990 before any fees.

Sources: Ferrari, Tesla, Lucid, Koenigsegg, McLaren, Chevrolet, Porsche, Rimac,