SSC Ultimate Aero II: Red, white and blue Bugatti killer
09-05-10, 01:32 PM
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SSC Ultimate Aero II: Red, white and blue Bugatti killer
SSC Ultimate Aero II: Red, white and blue Bugatti killer
Shelby Supercars' Ultimate Aero TT used to be the fastest production car in the world, its 256-mph record speed eclipsing even the mighty Bugatti Veyron. Then, as of a few weeks ago, Bugatti got its act together and topped SSC's number with the new Veyron Super Sport – to the tune of 267.81 mph.
In August at Monterey, the Ultimate Aero successor, the Ultimate Aero II – penned by new Saab design chief Jason Castriota (he of Bertone Mantide / Ferrari P4/5 fame) – was unveiled in a private ceremony captured on YouTube. It was all a tease; the car was never actually shown in the "unveiling" video, only the attendees' reaction to it. Suffice it to say, the car was well-received.
And now we know why. Jalopnik has secured a pair of leaked images slated to appear in Top Gear magazine in conjunction with the car's official launch next week. As you can see, Castriota's influence is plainly visible in the Ultimate Aero II's detailing. It's got an edgier, more assertive appearance than its predecessor, and we can only assume that it has the power to back up its menacing new looks. We can't wait to get the scoop on September 8 when SSC releases full details.
In the meantime, head over to Jalopnik to see the second leaked photo and follow the jump to watch the teaser video filmed at the Ultimate Aero II's private Monterey unveiling.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEOf1...layer_embedded
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/05/s...ugatti-killer/
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09-08-10, 03:13 PM
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07-17-11, 11:24 PM
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Shelby Supercars crowns its newest creation. Say hello to the Tuatara
Shelby Supercars crowns its newest creation. Say hello to the Tuatara
Jerod Shelby likes to build fast cars. In 1999, he founded Shelby Supercars and set out to produce the fastest production car in the world. On September 13th, 2007, Shelby did just that when his Ultimate Aero ran down the road at 257 miles per hour. Bugatti has since produced its Veyron Super Sport, which reclaimed the speed crown. Now, Jerod is ready with another car, which we've been hearing tidbits about for nearly a year. The new car, which was penned by Jason Castriota, has been shown off to a select few, yet no one knows just what to call the newest horse in the SSC stable.
Until now...
Say hello to the Tuatara.
It's pronounced Twu-tar-ah, and the word comes from a lizard that lives down in New Zealand. Tuatara comes from the Maori language, and means "peaks on the back." Seems like an odd choice at first, but further digging into the name reveals a bit more reasoning behind the decision. It seems the tuatara lizard is a rather unique creature, and the reptile possesses the fastest evolving DNA on the planet. Also, the Tuatara supercar features a set of rear peaks of its own, courtesy of the uniquely styled rear wings.
It took Jerod Shelby and his crew a short time to achieve what others worked did in far longer spans. Now, the SSC Tuatara is ready to push even further into the void
eGarage has a video into to:
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/17/s...llo-to-the-tu/
07-27-11, 12:29 PM
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This is one of the most stunning cars I have ever seen. Period.
If we are judging by pure asthetics the SSC blows the Veyron out of the water. Then again, that isn't exactly a hard task.
If we are judging by pure asthetics the SSC blows the Veyron out of the water. Then again, that isn't exactly a hard task.