SSC Ultimate Aero (next gen) more pics + details

hks786 · 10-09-2010, 08:05 AM

When Jason Castriota came on board with Shelby Supercars, we could hardly believe it--but knew something special would result. Something special most certaily has, as these photos reveal. As for the details, they're pretty special, too.

There's no way to talk about this car except in ballistic terms. The target? 275 mph. The ammunition? A 6.8-liter, twin-turbo, 9,000 rpm V-8 monster rated at 1,350 horsepower. The gun? A futuristic carbon fiber and aluminum cocoon penned by Jason Castriota. The person that pulls the trigger? Legally insane.

The next Aero TT, as it will likely be called, also gets carbon fiber wheels, a triple-disc carbon clutch, and, as with all modern supercars, optional paddle shifters.

Those big, jet-like spoilers at the rear? They're real, and functional. Castriota calls them "dihedral rear stabilizers" that creat dynamic tension, controlling the immense volumes of air that flow over the car at speed to improve stability.

http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/ssc...test-car-world

hks786 · 10-09-2010, 08:09 AM

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TK-421 · 10-09-2010, 08:40 AM

The exhaust reminds me of truck nuts

hks786 · 10-09-2010, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TK-421

The exhaust reminds me of truck nuts

haha, now that you've said that I'll think of that every time I see it

BMW F22 · 10-09-2010, 10:54 AM

That's not a car, it's a freaking spaceship!! Very nice though!

MediaArtist · 10-09-2010, 11:11 AM

This car actually has wings.

MikeyV · 10-09-2010, 11:11 AM

Kind ugly, looks like a smoothed over Enzo, I wonder if it will be able to go around a corner?

majin ssj eric · 10-09-2010, 12:19 PM

The exhaust reminds me of the ball turret underneath a B-17 bomber....

Chenry135 · 10-10-2010, 12:09 AM

looks way better that the old one thats for sure!

Sylon · 10-10-2010, 03:55 AM

Much better improvement in looks over the last one. I love it! I can't believe that thing was made in the USA.

OBI_agent · 10-10-2010, 08:43 AM

Oh God this car is perfect. Power along with looks. Amazing

I hope this car doesn't fly away

ibeclueless · 10-11-2010, 06:28 AM

very nice

Sniz · 10-11-2010, 08:37 AM

mildly insane, hugely awesome

stimpy · 10-11-2010, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TK-421

The exhaust reminds me of truck nuts

hahahaha so true!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sylon

Much better improvement in looks over the last one. I love it! I can't believe that thing was made in the USA.

Don't worry, the interior will be all plastic

Year's_End · 10-11-2010, 05:46 PM

Absolutely amazing. I don't care what anybody says, it looks like a Zonda mated with a P4/5 and got hit with a huge dose of modern design technology.

Move aside Veyron.

OBI_agent · 10-13-2010, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikkahtropolis

Absolutely amazing. I don't care what anybody says, it looks like a Zonda mated with a P4/5 and got hit with a huge dose of modern design technology.

Move aside Veyron.

+10000

Couch · 10-13-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TK-421

The exhaust reminds me of truck nuts

LOL. More like a cow utter.

The exhaust needs to come through above that to break up the flatness.

There rear reminds me of the original Batmobile -- from the 60's.

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