Mustang GT Black Package | Source: Ford

Since its introduction in 1964, Mustangs have been the beating heart behind Ford’s all-encompassing lineup. While General Motors aims to take on the supercar segment with the Chevy Corvette, and FCA hits everyone hard with its Hellcats, Ford is taking the American muscle car global. Where it once stayed stateside to take on rivals like GTOs, Rebels, and Grand Nationals, it’s now preaching the gospel of affordable horsepower in places like China and Germany, and doing a damn good job at it too.

Simply put, Ford’s commitment to its ponycar has resulted in a modern day masterpiece. Available with cutting-edge powerplants like turbocharged inline-fours and flat plane crank V8s, a much overdue independent rear suspension, and more tech than ever before, the current Mustang could be the most important model since the original rolled off the line over 50 years ago.

In addition to the current car being the most advanced, nimble, and fastest base-model Mustang in history, Ford has also released some seriously powerful limited edition versions over the past few decades that cater directly to the speed freaks. This means that some seriously powerful Mustangs have been hitting the pavement lately — and that’s saying something since the “regular” GT has never exactly been a slouch.

With a half-century’s worth of attainable speed under its belt, we’ve taken a look back at Ford’s pride and joy to provide a short list of some of the fastest, street legal, factory Mustangs ever produced. To keep things simple, we’ve omitted race-tuned cars, third-party modified vehicles, and concepts. These 15 ‘Stangs are all stock, all vicious, and all legendary.

15. 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351

Ford Mustang Boss 351 | Source: Ford

When the 1971 Boss 351 debuted, Car & Driver mourned the fact that it felt like more of street car rather than a track star. But drivers of the Boss weren’t disappointed in its 351-cubic-inch V8, which cranked out 330 horsepower and 370 pound-feet of torque. Not everyone loved the car’s new look, but performance-wise, it delivered, running from zero to 60 in 5.8 seconds and the quarter-mile in 14.1 seconds at 100.6 miles per hour — numbers that still make it one of the fastest of all time.

14. 1993 SVT Mustang Cobra R

1993 Mustang SVT Cobra R | Source: Ford

It may not have been the most muscular looking Mustang ever, but the fleet, final installment of the third-generation Mustang had some zip in the SVT Mustang Cobra R trim. According to Road & Track times published by Ford Racing, the 1993 Cobra R made the zero to 60 sprint in 5.7 seconds and ran the quarter-mile in 14.3 seconds at 99 miles per hour using 235 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. Only 107 models of this speedster were ever produced.

13. 2003 Mustang Mach 1

Source: Ford

Ford was in a retro mood around the turn of the century. Following the release of the 2001 Steve McQueen-inspired Bullitt, it followed up with the 2003 Mach 1. Sporting the shaker hood scoop based on the original ’60s model, the 21st century Mach 1 packed a 4.6-liter V8 capable of 305 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque, and a specially tuned exhaust setup. According to Motor Trend, it could launch from zero to 60 in 5.6 seconds, and run the quarter-mile in 13.88 seconds at 101.9 miles per hour. 

12. 2001 Mustang Bullitt

Source: Ford

In the 1968 film Bullitt, Steve McQueen played a cop who went all out in pursuit of the bad guys. Flying through the hills of San Francisco in his Highland Green Mustang GT, McQueen and the film’s producers added yet another layer of coolness to the iconic Ford’s resume. So to celebrate one of the most iconic Mustangs of all-time, Ford launched the Mustang Bullitt in 2001.

The new model had the chops to do some racing of its own. Featuring an upgraded 4.6-liter V8 (265 horsepower and 305 pound-feet of torque), the 2001 Bullitt Ford debuted running zero to 60 in 5.6 seconds, and the quarter-mile in 14.0 seconds at 97.9 miles per hour (both figures per Motor Trend). Fewer than 6,000 units were produced.

11. 1969 Mach 1 Cobra Jet

There are many discrepancies (arguments) and disagreements (brawls) over the actual output and performance of the earliest Mustangs, but Gary Wizenburg put together the most comprehensive rundown in Mustang! The Complete History of America’s Pioneer Ponycar (Automobile Quarterly, 1979). According to Wizenburg’s extensive research, the hairiest of the early models was the 1969 Mach 1 Cobra Jet, a Mustang with a 7.0-liter, 428 cubic-inch V8 capable of 335 horsepower and 440 pound-feet of torque.

The 1969 Cobra Jet matched even the 1970 Boss 302 Trans Am (built for the track) in quickness. Both cars went zero to 60 in 5.5 seconds, with the Mach 1 making the quarter-mile run in 13.9 seconds at 103 miles per hour (as clocked by Car Life in March 1969). It also hit a top speed of 121 miles per hour in the Car Life tests, which made it the fastest of the early models — even faster than the Trans Am.

10. 1995 Mustang SVT Cobra R

Mustang SVT Cobra R | Source: Ford

It may not have had the attitude of the original Cobras, but the 1995 SVT Cobra R had plenty of performance to compensate. Using its 5.8-liter V8, the 1995 Cobra R produced a max of 300 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque. That had it running zero to 60 in 5.2 seconds and the quarter-mile in 13.8 seconds at 102 miles per hour (Motor Trend). It also began the trend of upgrading performance with each successive Cobra R model, which Ford’s Special Vehicle Team later brought to the shockingly fast Shelby GT500 models.

 9. 2012 Mustang V6 Premium

Once the 2007 base Mustang began challenging vintage GT models with a quarter-mile run near 15 seconds, it was clear that even Ford’s entry-level ponycars had gotten serious. In the 2011 V6 Premium, Ford delivered an engine producing 305 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque, capable of going zero to 60 in 5.1 seconds. It also ran the quarter-mile in 13.7 seconds at 102.0 miles per hour. Motor Trend posed a valid question in its test of the car: “Could’ve had a V8, but why?”

8. 2008 Mustang Bullitt

2008 Mustang Bullitt | Source: Ford

Fans of Steve McQueen and the stripped-down retro Mustangs demanded a new Bullitt model to go with the fifth-generation car’s retro looks, and the company delivered in 2008. This time, there was a lot more under the hood to help you channel some 1960s cool. The 2008 Bullitt’s 24-valve V8 capable made 315 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque. That power output vaulted the car from zero to 60 in 5.0 seconds, and it ran the quarter-mile in 13.7 seconds at 102.7 miles per hour.

7. 2003 SVT Mustang Cobra

When the latest SVT Cobra appeared in 2003, it was clear that this was a whole new level of power for the Mustang. The 4.6-liter “Terminator” V8 was as fearsome as its name, with 390 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque on tap. It may not have been as mean-looking as the original, but it would blow the Cobras of yore away with its 13.1-second quarter-mile run and 4.8-second zero to 60 sprint.

6. 2000 Mustang SVT Cobra R

2000 Mustang SVT Cobra R | Source: Ford

With 385 horsepower and 385 pound-feet of torque, the 2000 SVT Cobra R had a larger displacement V8 (5.4 liters) than the 2003 Cobra, yet had a lower power output. But that didn’t stop the lightweight from outrunning the newer Cobra on the track. Testing by Motor Trend put the 2000 Cobra R zero to 60 time at 4.4 seconds with a 12.9-second quarter-mile at 110.8 miles per hour. Ford produced only 300 models of this Mustang, all of them coupes.

5. 2011 GT California Special

2011 GT California Special | Source: Ford

The 2011 GT California Special had a new look and a ferocious new DOHC V8 capable of 412 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque, making it one of the fastest Mustangs ever produced. Like the models sharing the same engine, the GT CS made the zero to 60 sprint in 4.3 seconds while covering the quarter-mile run in 12.8 seconds at 110.8 miles per hour (Motor Trend). Standard GT Premium models delivered the same exceptional performance without the limited-edition price tag.

4. 2007 Shelby GT500

2007 Shelby GT500 | Source: Ford

Conceived as the next SVT Mustang Cobra, the 2007 Shelby GT500 ended up being the first Mustang to wear the Shelby name in nearly 40 years. With a 500-horse supercharged 5.4-liter V8, it cranked out a maximum 480 pound-feet of torque. The GT500 looked every bit the vintage muscle monster and backed it up with performance, running a quarter-mile in 12.7 seconds at 116 miles per hour, according to Motor Trend. It made the zero to 60 sprint in 4.5 seconds.

3. 2012 Mustang Boss 302

Thankfully, Ford’s line of throwback Mustangs doesn’t seem to be a passing fad. The Boss 302 reappeared in 2012 with a 5.0-liter V8 that made 444 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque. How bad was the latest Boss Ford? In Motor Trend tests, it took its 3,621 pounds and went flying from zero to 60 in 3.97 seconds, running the quarter-mile in 12.3 seconds at 115.8 miles per hour. It was the Boss Mustang fans had been wanting for decades, and one which Motor Trend declared the greatest ‘Stang of all time.

2. 2016 Shelby GT350R

Shelby GT350R | Source: Ford

The lightweight Shelby GT350R isn’t just one of the best Mustangs ever, it’s also one of the best performance cars in the world. With its innovative flat-plane crank V8 and a healthy dose of carbon fiber, and other lightweight bits, the track-focused GT350R went from zero to 60 in 3.9 seconds during independent Motor Trend tests. It would go on to hit 119.6 miles per hour in just 12.1 seconds, all courtesy of the 471 horsepower being sent to the rear wheels.

1. 2013 Shelby GT500

With the arrival of the 2013 Shelby GT500, Ford debuted a V8 with the most horsepower ever produced in North America. The 5.8-liter, 32-valve supercharged aluminum beast produced 662 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 631 pound-feet of torque at 4000 rpm, which was enough to intimidate the majority of the world’s land vehicles.

The performance tests did not disappoint in the slightest either. The Shelby blasted from zero to 60 in 3.5 seconds. In the quarter-mile run, the GT500 ran 11.6 seconds at 125.7 miles per hour in Motor Trend tests.

The Nissan GT-R requires no introduction at all when it comes to setting records on drag strips and conventional racing tracks. With the new NISMO variant now in the market, expect more action as it’s one of the fastest cars on sale. This is a list showing the top 10 fastest Nissan GT-Rs in the world. The list includes cars that have broken the ¼-mile record as well as those that set a 1-mile trap speed record.

Heat Treatments Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 1,668hp (New Zealand)

This is a Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 owned by Reece Mcgregor and famous on the Australian & New Zealand drag strips. It’s famous for breaking the world record that was previously held by an HKS Skyline R33 back in 2006. Having entered the 7.5s bracket a few years ago, the team has worked hard to improve on their time. Their efforts paid off after they ran a 7.41s at 310.6km/h, a faster trap speed than any other GT-R. The Heat Treatments Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 produces 1,668hp and a rev band capable of stretching up to 10,000rpm.

There are several other R32 and R33s that are running in the 7s, including Robbie Ward at R.I.P.S from New Zealand with his R32, a HKS R33 and more. Dave Greenhalgh from the UK has an R34 with a best time of 8.3s, not to mention the Topspeed R32 GT-R from Ukraine with a best time of 7.4s. For this list, we would like to stick to the R35 models.

Update 2: AMS and Gidi announced a 2500hp Nissan GT-R build which will debut at TX2K16, his former Alpha 20 GT-R was written off after crashing during a track event. This new build has been christened “Alpha G”.

****Update 1: After TX2K15, ETS Nissan GT-R now jumps to first place after setting a new 1/4 mile record with a 7.492s pass at 189.20mph. Gidi Chamdi became the first AMS customer to record a 7 pass, he won the event with an incredible run of 7.94s at 180mph!

1. AMS Alpha Omega Nissan GT-R 2,000+hp (United States)

Alpha Omega is probably the most famous Nissan GT-R in the world, boasting of more world records than any other GT-R. After losing the ¼-mile title briefly to Extreme Turbo Systems Nissan GT-R, the team embarked on an assault mission and set a new world record at 7.7s quarter-mile. They also hold the current world record for the fastest ½-mile run.

Stats:
0-60mph: 1.53 seconds
0-100mph: 2.79 seconds
100-150mph: 2.15 seconds
0-300kph (186mph): 7.56 seconds

1.1 Gidi Chamdi – AMS Alpha Nissan GT-R 2,000hp+

Gidi currently hold’s the record for the fastest customer AMS Nissan GT-R, his car is very similar to the AMS Alpha Omega shop car and has broken several records. He also holds the 1/2 mile speed record which he achieved in a UGR Lamborghini Gallardo.

2. Extreme Turbo Systems Nissan GT-R 2000+hp (United States)

This 2,000+hp Nissan GT-R is a collaborative work between English Racing and Extreme Turbo Systems. They have held the world record twice in the ¼-mile category with both recording 7s. The fastest they have recorded so far is a 7.80s with a trap speed of 292.9km/h. The Russian GT-R below features an Extreme Turbo Systems setup.

3. Nissan GT-R R35 Mk.1 Gosha Turbo Tech Moses 1,700+hp (Russia)

This is the fastest Nissan GT-R in Europe prepared by Gosha Turbo Tech. The Russian GT-R broke the European ¼-mile record last year during the Unlim 500+ Stage 14 Destination Greece. They ran a 7.810 sec with a trap speed of 287km/h.

4. F-Performance Garage Nissan GT-R 2000hp (Dubai)

F-Performance Garage has recorded some of the fastest times in the Middle-East with their shop Nissan GT-R. Tuned by @wayneosan (on Instagram) the car has a best time of 7.9s. They are dealers of some of the most sought aftermarket GT-R tuners parts from leading global suppliers such as Syvecs and ETS. In March 2014, one of their GT-Rs recorded an impressive 8.5s on a 1/4 mile run.

5. John Shepard Alpha 16 Nissan GT-R 1600+hp (United States)

John Shepard is a well known transmission specialist dealing with Nissan GT-Rs and Mitsubishi Evo’s. His personal Nissan GT-R which has been in the hands of both Switzer Performance and AMS is capable of doing 0-60 mph in 1.7s. In August 2013, Shepard ran an impressive 8.28s at 172 mph.

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6. Jurgen Vallons Nissan GT-R Jun R1 1500hp (United Kingdom)

Built by JM-Imports this NIssan GT-R has held several records since the owner started modding it a few years ago. Currently it holds a record for running 8.3s a 1/4 mile.

7. Switzer Performance Nissan GT-R Goliath 1,500+hp (United States/Russia)

Switzer Performance enjoys records in both the ¼-mile category and the 1-mile category, with the latter set in Russia. The team took Goliath to the Milan dragway in Michigan where they recorded 8.46s a ¼-mile at over 290km/h. Elsewhere, on October 13, 2013, during the Unlim 500+ Training Day, a Switzer Nissan GT-R set a world record for the 1-mile trap speed after crossing the line at 402km/h with an ET of 22.6 seconds.

8. SVM Nissan GT-R Hulk 1,250+ hp (United Kingdom)

Built by GT-R specialists Savern Valley Motorsport, Hulk set it record back in 2013 after running 8.54s at 170mph in a quarter mile. Its powered by a 4.2 litre SVM HULK Spec Forged Blueprinted Unit and is capable of reaching a top speed of 218mph.

9. SP Engineering Nissan GT-R (United States)

SP Engineering held the ¼-mile record briefly when the fastest Nissan GT-Rs were still running in the 8s. They used a 1177 bhp Nissan GT-R driven by Hing Yim at the Nevada drag strip on March 16, 2012. After several runs Yim set a best time of 8.79s at 268.7km/h beating the previous 8.975s record set by AMS Nissan GT-R.

10. M&S Performance R35 Nissan GTR

The M&S Performance Nissan GT-R is an avid participant in the Texas drag racing events. They have a personal best of 8.872s in a quarter-mile.

The fourth-generation (MKIV) Toyota Supra's oversized reputation gained significant momentum at the same time the tuning scene took off in the late '90s-just as U.S. production of the MKIV ceased in 1998. Unlike falling resale values that led to the popularity of modifying most Japanese sport compacts, even today-13 years after the final JZA80s left production-MKIV Supras have largely held their value. This is a pay-to-play platform, and once the Supra's extreme power potential and reliability were discovered by tuners (and immortalized on the silver screen), those with the means had to have them. Supras and 2JZ-powered platforms began dominating every class in which they competed during import drag racing's heyday, and continue to do so today. As drag-prepped Supras became quicker (quarter-mile E.T.) and faster (trap/top speed), six-cylinder/RWD classifications of sanctioning bodies changed constantly in an effort to level the playing field. But the Supra continued to dominate. Drivers like Vinny Ten and Craig Paisley won consistently at the track, gaining post-production fame no one could have imagined-momentum which racers like Paul Efantis, Ryan Woon and Sriyantha Weerasuria (S.W.), and shops like Titan Motorsports, Boost Logic, and Wide Open Throttle Motorsports continue today. From Tommy Bahn's original 201mph Texas Mile run in 2006 to his 247.7mph run at the 2010 event, the Supra continues to push the envelope of vehicle competition in ways not thought of a decade ago.

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This month, we highlight five of our favorite MKIVs to date and give you the scoop straight from their creators themselves, knowing there's a good chance their records may have fallen at the wheels of other Supras by the time you read this. The Supra has proven to be the best at many things, not the least of which is upping the ante.

1. Boost Logic
Output: 1,700 WHP
Claim to Fame: World's quickest unibody Supra
Proof: 7.59-second quarter-mile E.T.

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During the 2010 TX2K10 National Supra Meet held in Houston, TX, Boost Logic's drag Supra stunned the crowd as it blasted down the quarter-mile with an E.T. of 7.59 seconds at 189 mph. Boost Logic reclaimed the title from Titan Motorsports, and currently stands as the world's quickest unibody Supra.

Q: How does it feel to hold the title of the world's quickest unibody Supra?
A: We never thought our Supra would be going as quick and as fast as it is now. Competition among friends and rival shops has sparked our development, and continues to fuel the fire for us to be faster and always one-up the competition. We began racing the Supra as a shop car and were ecstatic to be of an elite few in the 9-second club. We never thought we would touch the 8-second E.T. barrier, but sure enough, we did. Then when 7-second E.T.s were deemed unattainable by a heavy unibody six-cylinder car, we went 7s. Now we are running mid 7-second E.T.s on an automatic transmission and high 7-second passes in our six-speed manual-transmission Supra, and are knocking on the 250mph barrier in the standing-mile. We have officially quit saying anything is impossible.

Engine 
Boost Logic 3.3L race engine
Boost Logic-spec Headgames cylinder head
Boost Logic T6 turbo kit
Boost Logic custom intake manifold
Boost Logic custom air-to-water intercooler
AMS 1000 boost controller

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Fuel/Engine Management
Boost Logic custom fuel system
AEM EMS

Drivetrain
Boost Logic Stage 3 Powerglide transmission with Neal Chance torque converter
Boost Logic custom transmission cooler

Suspension/Brakes
Custom 25.5-spec roll cage
Strange drag race brake kit

Wheels/Tires:
Weld Prostar 15-inch drag wheels
29x13.5-inch Mickey Thompson slicks, skinnies

Exterior
Custom sheet-metal wide body rear quarter panels
Custom drag wing and front lip
Seibon carbon fiber hatch and hood

2. Ken Henderson
Output: 1,115 WHP
Claim to Fame: World's most recognized supra
Proof: Nine magazine articles, two covers, one book

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Ken Henderson's Supra, nicknamed "Blackie", is known as one of the most thoroughly modified in the country. Henderson's Supra is credited with many "firsts" in the U.S., including first to sport a custom Brembo four-piston caliper big-brake kit, Greddy twin-turbo upgrade, HKS F-CON V Pro EMS, HKS 3.4L stroker kit, HKS GT3240 twin-turbo upgrade, and OS Giken quadruple-disk clutch. A lot has changed since Henderson's last appearance in Turbo magazine [cover, November '04]. Even so, the "best of the best" approach employed by Henderson and SP Engineering has made this one of the top street cars in America. It's won eight individual awards at the Supras Invade Las Vegas (SILV) national Supra meet, has been featured in nine magazine articles (including two covers), and in one book, making it what we consider the most famous MKIV Supra in the world (excluding a certain orange movie car).

Q: Did you ever expect your Supra to achieve its current status?
A: My initial expectations were relatively modest, as my frame of reference was my experiences with my custom MKII and MKIII Supras. This changed when the MKIV Supra first showed up on the cover of Car and Driver magazine, going 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds and doing the quarter in 13.1 seconds at 109 mph. I purchased mine new in 1994, so the virtually endless power possibilities with this car were not yet apparent. For example, I won the dyno competition at the inaugural SILV event in 1997 with only 405 whp. By the 2004 competition, the car almost tripled in horsepower and won with 1,110 whp.

Engine
HKS 3.4L stroker kit
HKS GT3240 dual ball-bearing turbos
HKS GT tubular equal-length exhaust manifolds
HKS 272-degree intake and exhaust cams
HKS EVC-Pro boost controller
Veilside intake manifold with fuel rail and 100mm throttle body
Ferrea valvetrain
ARP head and main studs

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Fuel/Engine Management
SP Engineering custom fuel system
HKS F-CON V Pro engine management system
HKS dual-bank, A/F knock amplifier

Drivetrain
OS Giken quad-disk clutch

Suspension/Brakes
Tein RA Circuit Master coilovers
Toyota Racing Development anti-roll bars
Brembo six-piston monoblock front calipers
Brembo four-piston F50 rear calipers
Brembo 14-inch vented and cross-drilled two-piece rotors

Wheels/Tires
Work Meister S2Rs wheels
Bridgestone S-O2 Potenza tires (265/35-18 front, 295/35-18 rear)

Interior/Electronics/In-Car Entertainment
Clarion VX709 double-din DVD multimedia station
Clarion NAX980HD GPS navigation system
Clarion CK625E rear vision camera kit

Exterior
Do-Luck late-model body kit
Do-Luck rear spoiler
Do-Luck rear under diffuser
Do-Luck early-model rear over fenders
Do-Luck aluminum grille mesh inserts

3. Titan Motorsports
Output: 1,600 WHP
Claim to Fame: Record breaker
Proof: over a dozen E.T. and trap speed records in a decade

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This is the one that started it all for Titan Motorsports-a Supra originally purchased for the street that has been through many evolutions. This Titan Supra went from daily driver to weekend car, to occasionally tracked car, and finally to purpose-built drag monster and R&D test bed. The MKIV Toyota Supra is what ignited the passion in owner Nero Deliwala and led him to start Titan Motorsports. The car set many historical milestones, from setting the NHRA Pro Street Tire record in 2002, to claiming the long-standing 7.66@189 E.T./trap speed world record, to a BFGoodrich poster and advertising campaign. For over a decade, this has been the Supra to beat, and don't think it's retiring anytime soon.

Q: Is the Supra truly the first and only supercar manufactured by Toyota?
A: The Supra was never billed as a supercar. It was just the evolution of the previous MKIII Supra. It was not until after the MKIV ceased production that it gained cult status and became a collector's car. The Lexus LFA that will be released in 2011 will truly be the first supercar from Toyota. The only question is whether the LFA be able to live up to the cult status of the Supra, or if history will show it to be below the Supra in popularity and performance. Check back in 15 years and you'll know.

Engine
3.4L Titan Motorsports Stroker
Titan Motorsports Stage 5 cylinder head
Precision 91mm ball-bearing turbo
Titan cams
Titan half-inch head studs
Titan main caps and studs
Ferrea valvetrain

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Fuel/Engine Management
Motec M800 ECU
Custom fuel delivery

Drivetrain
Titan adapter plate, flywheel, torque converter
Powerglide transmission

Suspension/brakes
Titan Motorsports drag brake package
Titan Motorsports custom-built cage
Koni Electric Drag rear suspension
HKS Drag Launch front suspension

Wheels/Tires 
Weld front and rear wheels
28x10.5-inch Mickey Thompson drag radials, skinnies

Exterior
Stock chassis and body panels

4. Sriyantha Weerasuria (S.W.)
Output: 1,650 WHP
Claim to Fame: World's quickest and fastest six-speed street Supra
Proof: 7.91@189.9 mph

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Sriyantha Weerasuria, otherwise known as S.W., has become legendary in the Supra community with his ultra-rare '96 black hardtop Supra (one of five black hardtops manufactured that year). With an engine built by Boost Logic and tuned by Tuning Concepts, it rightfully owns the title of world's quickest and fastest six-speed street car, with a 189.9mph quarter-mile trap speed, and a 7.91-second E.T. In 2009, S.W. also took top honors in the Unlimited Street class at the Texas Mile with a 246.24mph run. The best part: it's a plated, registered, insured, no-bullshit, street-driven car. No full cage, methanol, tubbed rear, or solid rear end here.

Q: Why is the 2JZ-GTE such a versatile engine? Are there any engines that can compare?
A: The 2JZ has been able to accomplish so much because it came overbuilt from the factory. Every facet of the stock engine, from the short block to its bearings, is capable of matching the Bugatti Veyron's 1,000 hp with 10 fewer cylinders and less than half as much displacement, and today we can build the engines to make double that amount. It's amazing in stock form, and is one of the most modification-friendly engines in existence, period. There are very few engines that share the potential of the 2JZ, and they are either in a much more expensive vehicle or in one that lacks the drivetrain and aerodynamics to perform on the level of the Supra.

Engine
Boost Logic 3.3L race engine
Boost Logic-spec Headgames cylinder head
Boost Logic T6 turbo kit
Boost Logic custom intake manifold
AMS 1000 boost controller

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Fuel/Engine Management
Motec ECU
Custom fuel system

Drivetrain
Factory six-speed Transmission (Getrag V160)
Tilton quad-disk clutch

Suspension/Brakes
HKS drag suspension
Custom 25.5 spec roll cage
Strange drag race brake kit

Wheels/Tires
Weld Prostar 15-inch drag wheels
29.5x10.5-inch Mickey Thompson slicks, skinnies

Exterior
Stock

5. Autobahn Motorsports
Output: 1,528 WHP
Claim to Fame: World's fastest standing-mile Supra
Proof: 247.7 mph

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The Autobahn Motorsports (ABM) Supra, piloted by Tommy Bahn, stunned a field of predominately domestic competitors-including an SVS twin-turbo Viper and Heffner twin-turbo Ford GT-with a record-setting 228.7mph Texas Mile run in October of 2007. The following year, the Supra ran a personal best of 242.2 mph, as a fellow Supra took top honors in the Unlimited Street category, running 243.6 mph. In October of 2010, the Autobahn Supra returned to Texas with additional upgrades, making over 1,500 whp and 1,000 lb-ft of torque, and managed a 247.7mph standing-mile run that's currently recognized as the world's fastest.

Q: Are there any import cars lately that can compare to the Supra's aerodynamics and potent 2JZ-GTE power plant?
A: Not in my opinion. The Supra has an uncommon combination of aerodynamics, gearing, the ability to make stupendous power, and the ability to hold it. This has been shown both in drag racing (even with the Supra's independent rear suspension) and in standing-mile racing. And until big-powered Supras came along, no one in their right mind ever thought a car could actually beat super cars or bikes from a roll. It's this combination of aero, gearing, power, and the manner in which that power is delivered that makes the Supra the straight-line racing king it has become.

Engine
ABM 3.4L stroker motor
ABM custom rod and main bearings
Titan Billet main caps
ARP half-inch head studs
ABM custom head gasket
ABM ported and polished cylinder head
ABM custom 300 camshafts
Ferrea valvetrain
Garrett GT9133R turbo Kit
Full-race T6 manifold

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Fuel/Engine Management
AEM EMS
ABM custom fuel system
ABM fuel system

Drivetrain
Factory six-speed transmission (Getrag V160)
Tilton quad-disk clutch
TRD LSD

Suspension/Brakes
Custom 10-point cage
Stock brakes

Wheels/Tires
HRE Competition C95 wheels (18x8.5 front, 18x11 rear)
Yokohama Advan Sport 245/35-18 front tires
Dunlop 310/40-18 rear slicks

Exterior
RMM wing
Paisley front lip