As one might expect from a game about street racing, Need For Speed Unbound features its fair share of fast cars. Players will be given one right from the get-go during the single-player campaign, though, after the prologue, they'll need to start again from scratch and work their way up the food chain in order to get their hands on some of the game's fastest cars.
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Initially, players will be heavily limited when it comes to what they can afford, but as they take part in more and more races, the fastest cars in Need For Speed Unbound will quickly become attainable. Players will then be able to tune and tweak their rides to squeeze every drop of power out of them, pushing their top speeds well beyond the 200 mph mark.
Updated June 11, 2024, by Tom Bowen: A lot has changed since the initial release of Need for Speed: Unbound, with each new volume bringing with it a bunch of exciting new content. As a result, those looking to get behind the wheel of the game's fastest vehicles now have more options than ever. Initially, this list focused only on the stock speeds of cars that could be purchased from the garage as part of the main story. However, it has since been updated to include a few post-release vehicles and some of the mind-melting custom cars that can be unlocked by completing deliveries for Rydell. For those just getting started, though, the original list can be found in its entirety beneath the table below.
The Fastest Cars in Need for Speed Unbound
|
Car |
Top Speed |
Unlock Method |
|---|---|---|
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Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 (2021) |
221 mph |
Purchase from the garage after completing Qualifier 3. |
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Aston Martin Vulcan (2016) |
223 mph |
Complete Forged in Fire. |
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Mercedes-AMG GT S Coupe (2019) |
224 mph |
Complete Snake It Till Ya Make It. |
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McLaren P1 GTR (2015) |
225 mph |
Purchase from the garage after completing Qualifier 3. |
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Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary (1988) |
225 mph |
Complete The Grand after selecting the Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary as the starter car. |
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Nissan Silvia K's (1998) |
228 mph |
Complete The Grand after selecting the Nissan Silvia K's as the starter car. |
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Dodge Charger R/T (1969) |
229 mph |
Complete The Grand after selecting the Dodge Charger R/T as the starter car. |
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Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 (1988) |
232 mph |
Complete 1v1 for the 190E at the University Meetup on Friday night in the fourth week. |
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Koenigsegg Regera (2016) |
256 mph |
Purchase from the garage after completing Qualifier 3. |
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Bugatti Chiron Sport (2019) |
261 mph |
Purchase from the garage after completing Qualifier 3. |
10 Buick Grand National GNX (1987)
Top Speed: 201 mph
- 0 - 60 MPH (s): 3.1
- Price: $30,000
The Buick Grand National GNX may not be as flashy as a Lambo or a Porsche, but there's an awful lot of power under the hood. Born from Buick's expanded Regal line, this luxury coupe has a top speed of 201 mph and can fly out of the blocks with a 0-60 time of just over three seconds. It's a great car for drifting too and relatively inexpensive when compared to some of the other fast cars in Need For Speed Unbound.
9 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 (1973)
Top Speed: 211 mph
- 0 - 60 MPH (s): 3.1
- Price: $300,000
The Porsche 911 Carrera is a car that needs no real introduction. It's one of the most recognizable cars on the planet and is admired by many for both its looks and its immense power both on the track and on the streets. With a top speed of 211 mph, few cars are capable of keeping up with a Carrera, nor are there many that are quite as good at drifting around corners.
8 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman '17
Top Speed: 212 mph
- 0 - 60 MPH (s): 3.1
- Price: $225,000
With its boxy exterior and relatively small wheels, the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman doesn't look like a particularly fast car at first glance. Looks can be deceiving though, as this German hatchback is remarkably fast, both in terms of its top speed and its acceleration. In fact, it's one of the fastest cars in Need For Speed Unbound and a solid choice for those looking for a decent drift car.
7 Ferrari 488 Pista (2019)
Top Speed: 213 mph
- 0 - 60 MPH (s): 2.7
- Price: $300,000
The Ferrari 488 Pista has a surprising amount of grip for a rear-wheel drive car. One thing that's not surprising, however, is the car's stunning exterior, which displays the kind of style and finesse that the world has come to expect from a Ferrari. It's also exceedingly fast; yet another trademark of the renowned Italian manufacturer.
6 Mazda RX-7 Spirit R (2002)
Top Speed: 214 mph
- 0 - 60 MPH (s): 3.4
- Price: $250,000
Mazda has made plenty of fantastic convertibles and coupes over the years, but the pick of the bunch is arguably the RX-7 Spirit R. This beautiful car packs a ridiculous amount of power under the hood, giving it an impressive top speed of 214 mph. This makes it one of the fastest cars in Need For Speed Unbound as well as one of the best-looking.
5 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster (2019)
Top Speed: 217 mph
- 0 - 60 MPH (s): 2.8
- Price: $400,000
Given its price, one might be forgiven for being a little disappointed with what the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster has to offer. Granted, it is still capable of hitting a massive 217 mph under the right conditions and can be made to go even faster with a little tweaking and a few new parts. However, there are much faster cars available in Need For Speed Unbound for considerably less cash.
4 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 (2021)
Top Speed: 221 mph
- 0 - 60 MPH (s): 2.7
- Price: $325,000
The Lamborghini Countach is the dream car of many, and for very good reason. As well as its stunning exterior, this luxury Italian car packs a monster of a V12 engine which is capable of outputting up to 750 CV at 8,500 RPM. For those wondering, that works out at just shy of 740 horsepower, making the Countach one of Need For Speed Unbound's fastest cars.
3 Aston Martin Vulcan 2016
Top Speed: 223 mph
- 0 - 60 MPH (s): 2.9
- Price: $1,600,000
One of the many things that makes Britain great, the Aston Martin Vulcan 2016 is arguably one of the company's best-ever cars, both in terms of its looks and its power. Designed by Marek Reichman, the car looks fantastic and boasts a 0-60 time of just under three seconds. Only a handful of cars offer better acceleration, with fewer still offering a higher top speed.
2 Mercedes-AMG GT S Coupe (2019)
Top Speed: 224 mph
- 0 - 60 MPH (s): 3.1
- Price: $325,000
German cars aren't quite as flashy as Italian ones, but they're usually every bit as fast; if not faster. The Mercedes-AMG GT S Coupe is a great example of this, with the 2019 model boasting a top speed of 224 mph and a 0-60 time of just 3.1 seconds. There aren't too many cars that are faster than this, either in the game or in the real world.
1 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 (1988)
Top Speed: 232 mph
- 0 - 60 MPH (s): 3.3
- Price: $350,000
Some might be surprised to learn that an old Mercedes is the fastest car in Need For Speed Unbound, but anybody who's ever driven one probably won't bat an eyelid. This vintage eighties automobile is packing Mercedes' iconic M102.990 engine: a 16-valve 2.5 liter behemoth capable of outputting over 200 bhp of raw power. Its in-game top speed of 232 mph makes the 190E the fastest car in the showroom and a solid, albeit pricey pick for those looking to satisfy their need for speed.
Need for Speed Unbound
- Released
- December 2, 2022
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Criterion Games
- Publisher(s)
- Electronic Arts
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Racing, Open-World
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