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Manufacturer

SSC North America

Country
United States
Founded
1998
Timeline

Models over time

Key models in the brand's history

Facts

Engineering

The Ultimate Aero TT’s drag coefficient was about 0.357.

Engineering

SSC quoted a weight of about 2,750 lb for the Ultimate Aero TT, roughly 1,250 kg.

Engineering

The Ultimate Aero TT sent power to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.

Engineering

The record car’s specification included roughly 1,094 lb-ft of maximum torque.

Engineering

Power came from a mid-mounted 6.3-litre V8 with twin turbochargers.

Engineering

The record-setting 2007 Ultimate Aero TT produced 1,183 hp.

Engineering

The Tuatara’s active aerodynamics are designed to maintain roughly 37% front and 63% rear aerodynamic balance at very high speed.

Engineering

In its high-speed configuration SSC quotes a drag coefficient of Cd 0.279.

Engineering

The Tuatara is built around a carbon-fibre monocoque.

Engineering

SSC states that the Tuatara’s fastest transmission modes can complete a gear change in under 100 milliseconds.

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