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Friday, April 23, 2010

The SSC Ultimate Aero

The SSC Ultimate Aero, an American-built mid-engine supercar by Shelby SuperCars . Its higher-performance limited production version .with 1183 bhp. And an 6.2L V8 Twin Turbo , The SSC Ultimate Aero is the world's fastest car ever built until now. with a recorded speed of 256 mph (411.99 km/h). This speed was achieved during tests on September 13, 2007 in West Richland, Washington, United States and verified by Guinness World Records on October 9, 2007.but The SSC Ultimate Aero does not have electronic aids like ABS brakes or traction control.

The SSC Ultimate Aero was in production since 2006, it's prototype was made in the year 2004 using a Lamborghini Diablo Replicar chassis with twin turbocharged engine sourced from the Corvette C5R mated to a G-64 6-speed manual transmission (also seen in the Dodge Viper).  The Styling of the Aero includes the use of butterfly doors similar to those found on the Mercedes/McLaren SLR, Saleen S7, Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR, and the Ferrari Enzo. Carbon fiber and titanium are used throughout the car, helping to limit the weight to 1,293 kilograms (2,850 lb) for the standard Aero. Since 2007 The Aero and the Shelby SuperCars were upgrading the car every year.

 

Specifications :

Length             :4,470 millimetres (176 in)

Width              :2,080 millimetres (82 in)

Height             : 1,090 millimetres (43 in)

Curb weight  : 1,292 kilograms (2,850 lb)

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