On your marks, get set, go! As carmakers continue to play Top Trumps, we reveal the 10 fastest accelerating cars you can buy in the world right now

To be the best, you’ve got to beat the rest. And these 10 cars do just that – not only do they stop the clock from 0 to 60mph in under three seconds, but they also beat every other car on the planet in the benchmark acceleration dash.
Carmakers continue to play Top Trumps when it comes to speed, despite the fact that the cars competing for the honours are so fast they could never be safely and legally properly extended on the public roads. 
As you’ll see, they come in all shapes and sizes. Heavy-duty super saloons join lightweight sportscars, and engines aren’t just potent petrols but also... read more