What is the fastest speed on earth?

The Outright Land Speed Record, which currently stands at 763.035 mph(1227.985 km/h), is the most prestigious, but there are hundreds of other records in myriad classes based on factors such as engine type and capacity, weight or body shape.



As of 2026, the absolute fastest land speed record remains 763.035 mph (1,227.985 km/h), set by the ThrustSSC in 1997. This remains the first and only land vehicle to officially break the sound barrier. In the realm of production cars, the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut holds a theoretical top speed of over 310 mph, though the Yangwang U9 Xtreme set a new official record for an electric production car in late 2025 at 308 mph. For high-speed transit, the L0 Series Maglev in Japan has reached 375 mph in testing. While "Bloodhound LSR" has faced funding challenges in the mid-2020s, the ThrustSSC’s supersonic record stands as the ultimate benchmark for manned land travel on the Earth's surface.

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