Even cars had humble beginnings. While today we are talking about those capable of over 400 km/h, such as the Hennessey Venom GT, the figures were much, much lower in the dying days of the 19th century, when the car as we know it today was still in its infancy. For example, the Benz Motorwagen, first produced in 1885 and believed to be the first automobile powered by an engine, went so slowly that it was slower than a horse-drawn carriage. But without him, the car would not be what it is today. Check out the fastest cars of their generation.