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Fastest Car in the World: SSC Ultimate Aero




SSC Ultimate Aero
: 257 mph+, 0-60 in 2.7 secs. Twin-Turbo V8 Engine with 1183 hp, base price is $654,400. Tested in March 2007 by Guinness world records, The SSC Ultimate Aero takes the lead as the fastest car in the world beating Bugatti Veyron with only
253 mph+, 0-60 in 2.5 secs.

Reference: thesupercars.org

The world's fastest production car just got faster:

SSC Announces Electric Powertrain and Ultimate Aero EV Specifications

Shelby SuperCars (SSC) released today the details of its revolutionary All-Electric Scalable Powertrain, the AESP. SSC will incorporate its AESP into thecurrent Ultimate Aero to create the Ultimate Aero EV. Being the "World's Fastest Production Car," SSC decided the Ultimate Aero to be the perfect high visibility outlet to demonstrate the capabilities of its new Green powertrain. Directly following the debut of the Ultimate Aero EV, SSC will conduct a live media event to showcase the capabilities of its revolutionary Green powertrain.

SSC will display its AESP in the Ultimate Aero EV in order to prove that electric-powered vehicles will not only match but also provide more linear power (electric motors have 100% torque at 0 RPM) and overall performance than internal combustion cars. The Ultimate Aero EV utilizes a twin motor AESP producing an astounding 1,000 HP and 800 lb-ft of torque enabling it to rocket to 60 mph in a mere 2.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 208 mph. Not only does the Ultimate Aero EV have a range of 150-200 miles on a single charge, but SSC's "Charge on the RunTM" onboard charging system allows for full battery recharges in as little as 10 minutes. SSC's 3-speed automatic transmission transfers the Ultimate Aero EV's power to its wheels and achieves electronically controlled shift times of .24 s. The entire AESP is liquid cooled allowing it to run for extended periods of time at peak performance with no overheating issues.

SSC's Green division, SSC Green, Inc., will provide packaged solutions of its AESP to a wide variety of applications ranging from 200 horsepower for economy and midsize cars, to 500 horsepower for light trucks and SUVs, and up to 1,200 horsepower for delivery trucks, heavy-duty equipment, buses and military vehicles.

SSC expects to roll out its first full-scale, pre-production Ultimate Aero EV in second quarter 2009. Ultimate Aero EV deliveries will start as early as fourth quarter 2009. SSC will pursue the title of "World's Fastest Production Electric Car" and conduct a marketing campaign consisting of international motor shows, magazine articles, TV appearances and live media events. Most importantly, SSC will conduct a live media event at one of America's superspeedways to prove its claims. During this event SSC Founder and Lead Designer, Jerod Shelby, and notable guests will drive laps at high speed pitting only to demonstrate the quick recharge times.


Specifications

Engine

Type: SSC Designed Billet Aluminum V8 Block
Displacement: 387.2 cu.in.
Bore x Stroke: 4.125 x 3.620"
Compression Ratio: 8.975:1
Horsepower: 1287 bhp @ 6075 rpm
Torque: 1112 ft-lbs @ 6150 rpm
Redline: 7200 rpm
Fuel Injection: Electronic Sequential Port
Weight: 422 lbs.
Oil: SAE 5W/30 Fully Synthetic Racing
Induction System: Sequential, multi-port fuel injection, Twin Turbo Chargers. Dual-Water to Air Intercoolers.
Fuel: Premium Unleaded - 91 Pump Octane

Warranty

Basic Warranty: 1 Year / Unlimited Miles
Powertrain: 1 Year / Unlimited Miles
Rust-Through: N/A

Chassis & Body

Layout: Mid-Engine/Rear Drive
Body/Frame: Carbon Fiber/Composite/Steel
Space Frame
Brakes: Front: 14.0" Vented Slotted Discs/8-Piston Caliper.
Rear: 14.0" Vented Slotted Discs/6-Piston Caliper.
Wheels: Forged 3-Piece Alloy 19x9-1/2" Front, 20x13" Rear
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Front: 235 35 (YR)19.
Rear: 335 30 (YR)20.
Steering: Rack and Pinion, Assisted
Turns, Lock to Lock: 2.5
Turning Circle: 41.6 ft.
Suspension: Front: Unequal Length Upper and Lower A-Arms, Coil Over Springs, Remote
Reservoir-Adjustable Penske Coil-Over Shocks, Cab Controlled Air Lift,
Anti-Roll Bar.
Rear: Unequal Lengths Upper Rocker and Lower A-Arm,
Adjustable Coil-Over Springs, Remote Reservoir-Adjustable Penske
Coil-Over Shock, Anti-Roll Bar.

The Ultimate Aero Dynamics

Coefficient of Drag (Cd): 0.357
Frontal Area: 19.0 sq. ft.
Belly Pan: Complete flat belly pan with rear Venturi tunnels.

General Data

Dry Weight: 2,750 lbs.
Weight to Horsepower
Ratio (lbs/hp):
2.14 - New Production Record!
Weight Distribution F/R: Front: 42%
Rear: 58%
Wheel Base: 105.2"
Length: 176.2"
Width: 82.7"
Height: 43.0"
Ground Clearance: 4.0"

Accomodations

Seating Capacity: 2 Custom Recaro Seats
Headroom: 38.5"
Seat Width: 2 x 19"
Leg Room: 47.0"
Seat Back Adjustment: 25º
Seat Travel: 6.0"

Drive Train

Gear Ratio RPM MPH
1st 3.00:1 7200 58.517
2nd 2.15:1 7200 81.651
3rd 1.5:1 7200 117.033
4th 1.1304:1 7200 155.294
5th 0.8667:1 7200 202.557
6th 0.6452:1 7200 272.102
Final Drive Ratio: 3.4444:1
Engine RPM @ 60 Top Gear: 1550

Instrumentation

Gauges: 260-mph Speedometer, 8000-rpm Tachometer, Sequential Shift Lights,
Horsepower Gauge, Oil Pressure, Water Temperature, Fuel Level, Volt
Audio/Video: Navigation System, 10-Speaker Premium Audio/CD/DVD System,
7.5" Video/DVD Screen, Automatic Back-Up Camera

Standard Equipment

Includes: Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Mirrors, Tilt-Steering,
Cab-Controlled Front Air Lift

Record-Breaking Times

0-60 mph: 2.78 seconds
1/4 Mile: 9.90 seconds at 144 mph
Top Speed: 257.41 MPH / Official Average: 256.15 MPH
Skidpad: 1.05 g
0-100mph-0: 11.66
60mph-0 (braking): 103 feet

Reference: shelbysupercars.com

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