Since the invention of the automobile, drivers, engineers, and enthusiasts have been enamored with the thrill and challenge of pushing these machines to their limits. In the years following World War II, this captivation reached new heights as the booming popularity and accessibility of consumer sports cars helped shape a broad culture of automotive enthusiasm that continues to define modern mobility. As a result, top speed has emerged as a popular metric by which enthusiasts judge performance and confer prestige. Consequently, one of the most competitive and prestigious accolades for manufacturers is the title of “world’s fastest production car.”