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
