SSC Ultimate Aero

Price                                 :USD $585,000  
Engine                              :Chevrolet V8
Position                            :Mid Longitudinal
Aspiration                         :Twin Turbos
Valvetrain                        :Pushrod OHV, 2 Valves per Cyl
Fuel feed                           :Electronic Sequential Port
Displacement                   :6345 cc / 387.2 in³
Bore                                  :104.77 mm / 4.125 in
Stroke                               :91.95 mm / 3.620 in
Compression                    :8.975:1
Power                               :882.2 kw / 1183 bhp
Specific output                 :186.45 bhp per litre
Bhp/Weight                      :931.5 bhp per tonne
Torque                               :1483.26 nm / 1094 ft lbs @ 6600 rpm
Redline                               :7200
Body / Frame                    :Carbon Fiber/Composite/Steel Space Frame
Wheel type                        :Forged 3-Piece Alloy
Front tires                          :235 35 (YR)19
Rear tires                           :335 30 (YR)20
Front brakes                      :Vented & Slotted Discs w/6-Piston Calipers
F brake size x                     :356 mm / x 14 in
Rear brakes                        :Vented & Slotted Discs w/6-Piston Calipers
R brake size x                     :356 mm / x 14 in
Front wheels F                    :48.3 x 22.9 cm / 19 x 9 in
Rear wheels R                     :50.8 x 31.8 cm / 20 x 12.5 in
Steering                               :Unassisted Rack & Pinion
F suspension                        :A Arms w/Coil-Over-Srpings, Cab Controlled Air Lift
R suspension                        :A Arms w/Coil-Over-Srpings, Anti-Roll Bar
Weight                                  :1270 kg / 2800 lbs
Wheelbase                            :2672 mm / 105.2 in
Length                                   :4475 mm / 176.2 in
Width                                    :2101 mm / 82.7 in
Height                                   :1092 mm / 43 in
Transmission                        :6-Speed Manual
Gear ratios                            :3.82:1, 2.15:1, 1.56:1, 1.212:1, 0.973:1, 0.656:1, :1
Final drive                             :3.44:1
Top speed                              :414.3 kph / 257.44 mph
0 - 60 mph                           :2.78 seconds
0 - 1/4 mile                          :9.9 seconds
Drag                                       :.367 Cd

WEST RICHLAND, WA (SEPT 13, 2007) - Shelby Supercars (SSC), manufacturer of the ultra high-performance Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo, set the new 'World's Fastest Production Car' record earlier today with an average top speed of 255.83 mph. Confident of the 1183 hp vehicle's abilities, SSC set out to validate their top speed claim in accordance with the strict guidelines set by Guinness World Records. Among other requirements, in order to meet Guinness’ approval, a vehicle testing for the top speed record must drive down the course, turn around, and make a second pass in the opposite direction within one hour. The vehicle's official top speed is calculated by averaging the top speeds of each pass in order to negate any favorable road or weather conditions. Today, on a temporarily-closed two lane stretch of public highway in Washington State, the Ultimate Aero posted a top speed of 257.11 mph (413.83 kph) on its first pass and 254.55 mph (409.71 kph) on its return pass, yielding a new top speed record: a staggering 255.83 mph (411.76 kph). The data, collected by Dewetron's world-renowned GPS tracking system, will be verified by Guinness before the Ultimate Aero is officially crowned the ''World's Fastest Production Car.'' This breaks the current official record held by the Koenigsegg CCR at 242 mph by 13.83 mph and the Bugatti Veyron's unofficial speed of 253 mph by 3.11 mph.

Story by SSC


March 26th, 2007-Just in are the results from SSC's first planned high speed run which they attempted on Nevada's Highway 93. Unfortunately, a snowstorm meant changing locations to an uneven road surface and the Areo was limited to 221 mph before its driver had to back off. Only using half throttle at that speed, the Aero's available 1183 bhp was massive and could spin the wheels at 190 in 6th gear! SSC's photographer reports that that they will try again for the production speed record at a better location in the near future.

October 31st 2006, Las Vegas - Using SCC's proprietary twin-turbo design, the Ultimate Aero TT's power plant has surpassed its original design specifications in all areas, producing a nasty 1180 bhp at 6750 rpm and 961 ft lbs of tarmac tearing torque while maintaining a paltry 2750 lbs of curb weight. The meticulously manufactured carbon fibre composite body harnesses a motor that has a wonderful idle, incredible daily drivability characteristics, runs on 91 octane pump fuel, easily handles the rigors of long term redline usage while delivering and incredible 15 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway.

Further establishing its place among the supercars, the Ultimate Aero TT produces more emissions legal horsepower than any other production automobile in the world, thanks in the large part to the tireless efforts of the design team.

But the dedication to every small detail doesn't stop at excellent performance; the hand-stitched, custom leather interior will turn heads all by itself. Race-ready seats are designed to accommodate a driver up to 6'7'' and 300 lbs. Standard features include power windows, power locks, security system, DVD player, a backup camera, height adjustment, premium sounds system, five-light sequential shift indicator and a horsepower gauge.

SSC plans a limited run of only 25 cars with a distinctive number plate matching chassis numbers to protect its collector value.