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 was the fastest car in the world from March 2007 to July 2010 until recently it fell behind the Bugatti Veyron, taking the #2 spot.

 The SSC Ultimate Aero is an American-built mid-engine supercar by Shelby SuperCars. The higher-performance limited production version, the SSC Ultimate Aero TT, is the second fastest production car in the world (behind the 2010 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport), with a recorded speed of 412.28 km/h (256.18 mph).

Specifications:

Engine:

Type: Aluminium Block and Heads (V-8)
Displacement: 387.2 cu.in.
Bore x Stroke: 4.125” x 3.620”
Compression Ratio: 8.975:1
Horsepower: 1183 bhp @ 6950 rpm
Torque: 1094 lb./ft. @ 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

Chassis and 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
19×9-1/2″ Front, 20×13″ Rear
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Front: 235 35 (YR)19
Rear: 335 30 (YR)20
Steering: Rack and Pinion,
Turning Circle: 41.6 ft.