SSC: Ultimate Aero News
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SSC: Ultimate Aero News
Snazzy! And it's a North American car too...! And eek, this thing am fast...
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2004 SSC Aero SC/8T
One of the toughest jobs in the Automotive industry is marketing a supercar as an upcoming manufacturer. This is exactly what a new company located in Washington USA is about to do. Some might remember that such a journey was tried by Vector in the 1970s.
Due to tight finances and under development, Vector was never successful. They failed to meet unrealistic claims and hype created with their non-running prototypes. Hopefully, times have changed since Vector; America has witnessed success stories like the ALMS and Saleen Automobiles with their S7. If the recent past is any indication of the future, more American supercars might have a place in the markets.
Back to our company: Called SSC, short for Shelby Super Cars, it is easy to confuse the name with Shelby Automobiles started by the legendary Carol Shelby. SSC is trying hard to trying hard to distinguish itself and it has done so with their latest product, the Aero SC/8T.
Almost two years ago, Mr Shelby began working on a steel space frame and carbon fiber body as a basis for his 250 mph super car. Since then, extensive wind tunnel testing has been completed, but the car has yet to prove it's aerodynamics through a top speed run.
The first Aero SC/8T, painted Burnt Copper Pearl, is an exciting product. It lends many stylistic traits from Italian exotica but is distinctly different from anything produced in America. For instance, the doors are air-cylinder operated and, upon button press, pivot from the window post.
SSC state that the engine is an all aluminum custom V8 with variable boost forced induction. Producing nearly 800 bhp, it is no surprise then that the first prototype pulled in a 3.1 second zero-to-sixty time at the Firebird raceway last March. Watch the run for yourself: click here.
All the goals of the Aero SC/8T have been achieved. The car has reached its final specification and SCC says they are ready to start taking orders. While Burnt Copper Pearl example is not for sale, two more cars are currently being made.
For anyone itching to get a glimpse of the car in person, SSC will be showcasing the Aero SC/8T at the upcoming SEMA show in Las Vegas.
Story by Richard Owen.
Specifications
Year: 2004
Make: SSC
Model: Aero SC/8T
Base Price: $239,000USD
Engine & Transmission
Position: Mid Longitudinal
Configuration: Aluminum V8
Valvetrain : Not Available
Displacement: 6187 cc / 377.6 cu in
Power: 583.1 kw / 782 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Torque: 860.94 nm / 635 ft lbs @ 5800 rpm
Bore: 99.01 mm / 3.898 in
Stroke: 101.6 mm / 4.000 in
Redline:7200
HP / Liter: 126.39 bhp per litre
HP / Curb Weight: 633.71 bhp per weight
Gear Type: 6-Speed
1st Gear Ratio: 3.82:1
2nd Gear Ratio: 2.47:1
3rd Gear Ratio: 1.56:1
4th Gear Ratio: 1.21:1
5th Gear Ratio: 0.97:1
6th Gear Ratio: 0.66:1
7th Gear Ratio: Not Available
Final Drive Ratio: 3.44:1
Body/Chassis
Drive Wheels: Carbon Fibre & Composite body over steel space frame
Curb Weight: 1234 kg / 2720 lbs
Length: 4475 mm / 176.2 in
Width: 2101 mm / 82.7 in
Height: 1092 mm / 43.0 in
Wheelbase: 2672 mm / 105.2 in
Front Track: Not Available
Rear Track: Not Available
Steering: Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
Body / Frame: Not Available
Front Brakes: Vented & Slotted Discs w/6-Piston Calipers
Front Brake Size: 356 mm / 14 in
Rear Brakes: Vented & Slotted Discs w/6-Piston Calipers
Rear Brake Size: 356 mm / 14 in
Front Wheels: F 45.7 x 24.1 cm / 18 x 9.5 in
Rear Wheels: R 48.3 x 33.0 cm / 19 x 13 in
Front Tires: 245 45-18 Michelin Pilot Sports
Rear Tires: 345 30-19 Michelin Pilot Sports
Front Suspension: Unequal Length A-Arms w/Adj Tube Shocks, Anti-roll Bar
Rear Suspension: Unequal Length A-Arms w/Opposed Coil-Over Springs
Performance
Top Speed: 400.7 kph / 249.0 mph
0 - 60 mph: 3.11 seconds
0 - ¼ mile: 10.98 seconds
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2004 SSC Aero SC/8T
One of the toughest jobs in the Automotive industry is marketing a supercar as an upcoming manufacturer. This is exactly what a new company located in Washington USA is about to do. Some might remember that such a journey was tried by Vector in the 1970s.
Due to tight finances and under development, Vector was never successful. They failed to meet unrealistic claims and hype created with their non-running prototypes. Hopefully, times have changed since Vector; America has witnessed success stories like the ALMS and Saleen Automobiles with their S7. If the recent past is any indication of the future, more American supercars might have a place in the markets.
Back to our company: Called SSC, short for Shelby Super Cars, it is easy to confuse the name with Shelby Automobiles started by the legendary Carol Shelby. SSC is trying hard to trying hard to distinguish itself and it has done so with their latest product, the Aero SC/8T.
Almost two years ago, Mr Shelby began working on a steel space frame and carbon fiber body as a basis for his 250 mph super car. Since then, extensive wind tunnel testing has been completed, but the car has yet to prove it's aerodynamics through a top speed run.
The first Aero SC/8T, painted Burnt Copper Pearl, is an exciting product. It lends many stylistic traits from Italian exotica but is distinctly different from anything produced in America. For instance, the doors are air-cylinder operated and, upon button press, pivot from the window post.
SSC state that the engine is an all aluminum custom V8 with variable boost forced induction. Producing nearly 800 bhp, it is no surprise then that the first prototype pulled in a 3.1 second zero-to-sixty time at the Firebird raceway last March. Watch the run for yourself: click here.
All the goals of the Aero SC/8T have been achieved. The car has reached its final specification and SCC says they are ready to start taking orders. While Burnt Copper Pearl example is not for sale, two more cars are currently being made.
For anyone itching to get a glimpse of the car in person, SSC will be showcasing the Aero SC/8T at the upcoming SEMA show in Las Vegas.
Story by Richard Owen.
Specifications
Year: 2004
Make: SSC
Model: Aero SC/8T
Base Price: $239,000USD
Engine & Transmission
Position: Mid Longitudinal
Configuration: Aluminum V8
Valvetrain : Not Available
Displacement: 6187 cc / 377.6 cu in
Power: 583.1 kw / 782 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Torque: 860.94 nm / 635 ft lbs @ 5800 rpm
Bore: 99.01 mm / 3.898 in
Stroke: 101.6 mm / 4.000 in
Redline:7200
HP / Liter: 126.39 bhp per litre
HP / Curb Weight: 633.71 bhp per weight
Gear Type: 6-Speed
1st Gear Ratio: 3.82:1
2nd Gear Ratio: 2.47:1
3rd Gear Ratio: 1.56:1
4th Gear Ratio: 1.21:1
5th Gear Ratio: 0.97:1
6th Gear Ratio: 0.66:1
7th Gear Ratio: Not Available
Final Drive Ratio: 3.44:1
Body/Chassis
Drive Wheels: Carbon Fibre & Composite body over steel space frame
Curb Weight: 1234 kg / 2720 lbs
Length: 4475 mm / 176.2 in
Width: 2101 mm / 82.7 in
Height: 1092 mm / 43.0 in
Wheelbase: 2672 mm / 105.2 in
Front Track: Not Available
Rear Track: Not Available
Steering: Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
Body / Frame: Not Available
Front Brakes: Vented & Slotted Discs w/6-Piston Calipers
Front Brake Size: 356 mm / 14 in
Rear Brakes: Vented & Slotted Discs w/6-Piston Calipers
Rear Brake Size: 356 mm / 14 in
Front Wheels: F 45.7 x 24.1 cm / 18 x 9.5 in
Rear Wheels: R 48.3 x 33.0 cm / 19 x 13 in
Front Tires: 245 45-18 Michelin Pilot Sports
Rear Tires: 345 30-19 Michelin Pilot Sports
Front Suspension: Unequal Length A-Arms w/Adj Tube Shocks, Anti-roll Bar
Rear Suspension: Unequal Length A-Arms w/Opposed Coil-Over Springs
Performance
Top Speed: 400.7 kph / 249.0 mph
0 - 60 mph: 3.11 seconds
0 - ¼ mile: 10.98 seconds
Trending Topics
#10
nsx meets corvette rear lights with s-class front lights,
too much mixed there, not smooth enough, looks like something a small bodyshop did to an integra.
i like the rims alone, S III own me, but not on that car...if anything they need a more aggressive offset as well as a bit bigger,,,
too much tire profile is seen there
i'l spend my 239k elsewhere
too much mixed there, not smooth enough, looks like something a small bodyshop did to an integra.
i like the rims alone, S III own me, but not on that car...if anything they need a more aggressive offset as well as a bit bigger,,,
too much tire profile is seen there
i'l spend my 239k elsewhere
#12
2006 SSC Ultimate Aero
Veyron fighter...? Well, you knew it was coming...
Courtesy of Fast-autos.net...
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2006 SSC Ultimate Aero
General Information
Price: $---,---
Miles Per Gallon: --/-- mpg
Curb Weight: 2600 lbs
Layout: Mid-Engine/RWD
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Engine
Type: Supercharged V8
Displacement: 6187 cc
Horsepower: 1050 bhp @ ---- rpm
Torque: 800+ lb-ft @ ---- rpm
Redline: ---- rpm
Performance
0-60 mph: -.- sec
0-100 mph: -.- sec
Quarter Mile: --.- sec @ --- mph
Skidpad: .--g
Top Speed: Estimated 250 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph: --- ft
Slalom Speed: --- mph
The latest high performance variant of the SSC Aero made its debut at the 2005 Concorso Italiano in Monterey, CA. The car was specifically created to challenge the 250 mph barrier, and with recent top speed attempts by Koenigsegg and Bugatti, the car will have to achieve that number if it wants to hold the title of 'World's Fastest Production Car'. Following the creation of the 787 horsepower 'Standard' Aero, the Ultimate version features enhanced body work with improved downforce at higher speed, as well as a more powerful version of the supercharged V8 engine in the standard car. An increase in boost, a modified cam, and an upgraded fuel delivery system help the engine make over 1,000 hp, topping the Bugatti Veyron. The car is also lighter by 200 pounds due to lightweight materials. The bodywork alone weighs under 150 lbs. The visual differences can mostly be seen in the rear of the car, which is sloped behind the cockpit and ends in a small spoiler. Using the testing in the windtunnel, the 250 mph should be achievable if a suitable track can be found. High speed test runs are planned for later this year.
Courtesy of Fast-autos.net...
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2006 SSC Ultimate Aero
General Information
Price: $---,---
Miles Per Gallon: --/-- mpg
Curb Weight: 2600 lbs
Layout: Mid-Engine/RWD
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Engine
Type: Supercharged V8
Displacement: 6187 cc
Horsepower: 1050 bhp @ ---- rpm
Torque: 800+ lb-ft @ ---- rpm
Redline: ---- rpm
Performance
0-60 mph: -.- sec
0-100 mph: -.- sec
Quarter Mile: --.- sec @ --- mph
Skidpad: .--g
Top Speed: Estimated 250 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph: --- ft
Slalom Speed: --- mph
The latest high performance variant of the SSC Aero made its debut at the 2005 Concorso Italiano in Monterey, CA. The car was specifically created to challenge the 250 mph barrier, and with recent top speed attempts by Koenigsegg and Bugatti, the car will have to achieve that number if it wants to hold the title of 'World's Fastest Production Car'. Following the creation of the 787 horsepower 'Standard' Aero, the Ultimate version features enhanced body work with improved downforce at higher speed, as well as a more powerful version of the supercharged V8 engine in the standard car. An increase in boost, a modified cam, and an upgraded fuel delivery system help the engine make over 1,000 hp, topping the Bugatti Veyron. The car is also lighter by 200 pounds due to lightweight materials. The bodywork alone weighs under 150 lbs. The visual differences can mostly be seen in the rear of the car, which is sloped behind the cockpit and ends in a small spoiler. Using the testing in the windtunnel, the 250 mph should be achievable if a suitable track can be found. High speed test runs are planned for later this year.
#20
Originally Posted by Yumchah
Well, if you look at the front, it looks like an angry face!
Kinda like this -->
Kinda like this -->
#22
To each his own, I like it in the blue. Not sure what you're all bitching about...it's an ultra rare car that competes with top end exotics for the price of an entry level exotic.
On top of that it didn't take 10 years to develop like the european competition. Oh and big fucking deal it uses a super charged V8. The most hardcore Ferrari supercar this half of a century that could be driven on the street was a twinturbo V8.
Are you going to give the Saleen S7 TT a hard time because it uses a V8?
On top of that it didn't take 10 years to develop like the european competition. Oh and big fucking deal it uses a super charged V8. The most hardcore Ferrari supercar this half of a century that could be driven on the street was a twinturbo V8.
Are you going to give the Saleen S7 TT a hard time because it uses a V8?
#25
255.83 mph: SSC Ultimate Aero Breaks Speed Record
From SSC...
Shelby Supercars (SSC), manufacturer of the ultra high-performance Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo, set the new "World’s Fastest Production Car" record with an average top speed of 255.83 mph. Confident of the 1183 bhp 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. In September 2007, on a temporarily-closed 2 lane stretch of public highway in Washington State, the Ultimate Aero posted a top speed of 257.11 mph (413.83 km/h) on its first pass and 254.55 mph (409.71 km/h) on its return pass, yielding a new top speed record: a staggering 255.83 mph (411.76 km/h). 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 11.83 mph and the Bugatti Veyron's unofficial speed of 253 mph by 3.11 mph.
SSC’s high-speed durability and aerodynamic test runs started in March on a 12-mile stretch of Highway 93 in Elko County, Nevada. After the scouting team discovered a more appropriate test site testing moved to open roads in SSC’s home state of Washington. Unlike these previous tests, which encompassed various durability trials of the Ultimate Aero’s drivetrain and powertrain, the record-braking session was dedicated solely to determining the vehicle’s top speed capabilities. A recently repaved two-lane section of Highway 221 in Washington was ultimately selected for the task, though navigating the road’s slight elevation changes and mid-way S-bend proved to be a challenge. Test driver Chuck Bigelow, 71 of Richland, WA, had to pass through the S-bend at a minimum of 210 mph in order to attain record speed during the following straightaway (with only 1.5 miles before braking was required); after the record-breaking run, Bigelow stated "if there was additional straight pavement on which to accelerate, the top speed would have been considerably higher and if anyone challenges your record there is tons left on the table".
SSC’s high-speed durability and aerodynamic test runs started in March on a 12-mile stretch of Highway 93 in Elko County, Nevada. After the scouting team discovered a more appropriate test site testing moved to open roads in SSC’s home state of Washington. Unlike these previous tests, which encompassed various durability trials of the Ultimate Aero’s drivetrain and powertrain, the record-braking session was dedicated solely to determining the vehicle’s top speed capabilities. A recently repaved two-lane section of Highway 221 in Washington was ultimately selected for the task, though navigating the road’s slight elevation changes and mid-way S-bend proved to be a challenge. Test driver Chuck Bigelow, 71 of Richland, WA, had to pass through the S-bend at a minimum of 210 mph in order to attain record speed during the following straightaway (with only 1.5 miles before braking was required); after the record-breaking run, Bigelow stated "if there was additional straight pavement on which to accelerate, the top speed would have been considerably higher and if anyone challenges your record there is tons left on the table".
#26
From Top Gear...
An American manufacturer claims to have set a new record for the world's fastest production car.
The Ultimate Aero TT (no relation to the Audi coupe, honest), produced by Shelby Supercars (SSC) set an average speed of 255.83mph over two runs on a closed road in Washington State on Thursday.
The first run was clocked at 257.11mph, while the Aero TT hit 254.55mph on the return, but the speeds are yet to be verified by the Guinness Book of Records.
The Bugatti Veyron topped 253mph in an unofficial run for Top Gear telly, while the current official record-holder is the Koenigsegg CCR, which recorded an average 242mph over its two runs.
The Aero TT is powered by a 6-2-litre twin-turbo V8 which produces an astonishing 1183bhp.
In a car that weighs 1247kg (which gives the Aero TT a power-to-weight ratio of 949bhp per tonne), that's good for a 0-60mph time of just 2.78 seconds, while it'll do the quarter-mile in a fraction under 10 seconds.
SSC reckons that the top speed might be even higher than 256mph, too. We'll maintain a modest degree of scepticism until those figures are confirmed, but it looks like the Aero TT might just be a serious Veyron contender. Let battle commence.
The Ultimate Aero TT (no relation to the Audi coupe, honest), produced by Shelby Supercars (SSC) set an average speed of 255.83mph over two runs on a closed road in Washington State on Thursday.
The first run was clocked at 257.11mph, while the Aero TT hit 254.55mph on the return, but the speeds are yet to be verified by the Guinness Book of Records.
The Bugatti Veyron topped 253mph in an unofficial run for Top Gear telly, while the current official record-holder is the Koenigsegg CCR, which recorded an average 242mph over its two runs.
The Aero TT is powered by a 6-2-litre twin-turbo V8 which produces an astonishing 1183bhp.
In a car that weighs 1247kg (which gives the Aero TT a power-to-weight ratio of 949bhp per tonne), that's good for a 0-60mph time of just 2.78 seconds, while it'll do the quarter-mile in a fraction under 10 seconds.
SSC reckons that the top speed might be even higher than 256mph, too. We'll maintain a modest degree of scepticism until those figures are confirmed, but it looks like the Aero TT might just be a serious Veyron contender. Let battle commence.
#28
2007 SSC Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo for sale
Getting tired of the staid supercars sitting in your garage? Now is your chance to own the Guinness-verified world's fastest car, the SSC Ultimate Aero which was clocked at an average two-way speed of 255.83 mph - besting both the Bugatti Veyron and Koenigsegg CCX. Motorcars of Las Vegas, the sole distributor of the Ultimate Aero, has chassis #SSC-07-004 on its showroom floor ready for its first owner. This is the first one they have had for immediate delivery, and there are only 15 miles on the odometer. The twin-turbo V8 mounted amidships puts out 1183 horsepower and 1094 lb-ft torque. Other features include a full carbon fiber body, navigation system, back-up camera, and a front lift system to clear speed bumps. If this particular one doesn't suit your taste, you can also commission one to your own specifications.
#32
Originally Posted by sho_nuff1997
^ i think it looks cool. if anyone could do it, then there would be a lot of ugly fast cars.
Okay I might have been too harsh about this car before. Its not ugly but it is definetly not in the same class as the Bugatti or the Koenigsegg.
#33
Originally Posted by mikeschicagoRL
Okay I might have been too harsh about this car before. Its not ugly but it is definetly not in the same class as the Bugatti or the Koenigsegg.
#35
Press release...
After holding the "World’s Fastest Production Car" title for the past year, the Shelby SuperCars' Ultimate Aero is receiving several refinements for the 2009 model year. The SSC engineering team equipped the 2009 Ultimate Aero with a 15% increase in horsepower, a revamped front fascia design, and an array of important interior upgrades. The most substantial change is an SSC-designed, 1-piece billet aluminum engine block. A milestone for the limited-production automobile manufacturer, the new block improves structural integrity and oiling capabilities allowing SSC to boost the power output to 1287 horsepower while improving durability.
2009 SSC Ultimate Aero
Armed with the more powerful new engine, the '09 Ultimate Aero will be able to reach world-record speeds of 270 MPH, raising the benchmark for supercars and pushing the limits of current production car technology. In order to accommodate the '09 Ultimate Aero's unique fuel system requirements, SSC turned to American company Aeromotive to develop a flawless system. The aggressive nose is redesigned with enhanced aerodynamics to accommodate the 2009 Ultimate Aero's higher top speed, and carbon fiber louvers on the side intakes draw in an additional 20% of air into the radiators for improved cooling. The improvement in overall performance will widen the already sizeable gap between the Ultimate Aero and its competitors. The '09 Ultimate Aero also introduces the AeroBrakeTM a rear spoiler system that deploys under braking situations. Finished in carbon fiber, the rear spoilers actuate up an additional 8" when the brake pedal is depressed. The speed of the spoiler actuation is set by the amount of brake pedal pressure. The complete AeroBrakeTM system can be disabled by the push of a button, for town driving or situations where braking and downforce assistance are not necessary.
Rounding out the '09 Ultimate Aero's improvements is a revamped interior. A redesigned dash prominently displays sleek, exposed carbon fiber dash halves and inset air vents. Carbon fiber accents run along the doorsills, surround the new gauge cluster, and continue onto a revised steering column, which includes an analog speedometer and tachometer with a sequential shift light integrated into the tachometer needle. The new center console incorporates a digital temperature control unit and tire pressure monitor along with an Azentek PC base Infotainment unit. The revolutionary Azentek unit offers all the capabilities of a PC and processes SSC's onboard diagnostic software.
2009 SSC Ultimate Aero
Armed with the more powerful new engine, the '09 Ultimate Aero will be able to reach world-record speeds of 270 MPH, raising the benchmark for supercars and pushing the limits of current production car technology. In order to accommodate the '09 Ultimate Aero's unique fuel system requirements, SSC turned to American company Aeromotive to develop a flawless system. The aggressive nose is redesigned with enhanced aerodynamics to accommodate the 2009 Ultimate Aero's higher top speed, and carbon fiber louvers on the side intakes draw in an additional 20% of air into the radiators for improved cooling. The improvement in overall performance will widen the already sizeable gap between the Ultimate Aero and its competitors. The '09 Ultimate Aero also introduces the AeroBrakeTM a rear spoiler system that deploys under braking situations. Finished in carbon fiber, the rear spoilers actuate up an additional 8" when the brake pedal is depressed. The speed of the spoiler actuation is set by the amount of brake pedal pressure. The complete AeroBrakeTM system can be disabled by the push of a button, for town driving or situations where braking and downforce assistance are not necessary.
Rounding out the '09 Ultimate Aero's improvements is a revamped interior. A redesigned dash prominently displays sleek, exposed carbon fiber dash halves and inset air vents. Carbon fiber accents run along the doorsills, surround the new gauge cluster, and continue onto a revised steering column, which includes an analog speedometer and tachometer with a sequential shift light integrated into the tachometer needle. The new center console incorporates a digital temperature control unit and tire pressure monitor along with an Azentek PC base Infotainment unit. The revolutionary Azentek unit offers all the capabilities of a PC and processes SSC's onboard diagnostic software.
#36
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