SSC Aero
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| SSC Aero | |
| Production period: | 2004-2013 |
| Class : | Sports car |
| Body versions : | Coupe |
| Engines: |
Petrol engines : 6.2 liters (583–960 kW) |
| Length: | 4470 mm |
| Width: | 2080 mm |
| Height: | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase : | |
| Empty weight : | 1292 kg |
| successor | SSC Tuatara |
The SSC Aero is a supercar manufactured by the US small series manufacturer SSC North America . It was also available as the Ultimate Aero and Ultimate Aero TT . This most powerful version achieved a top speed of 412 km / h on a measuring section that was traveled twice in 2007.
The Ultimate Aero TT thus replaced the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 as the fastest road car to date. On June 26th 2010 a Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport set a new record with 431 km / h and relegated the Ultimate Aero TT back to second place. (The sales version of the Bugatti is limited to 415 km / h.)
Technical specifications
The SSC Aero is equipped with a V8 engine with 6187 cm³ and an output of 583 kW (793 hp). The torque is 736 Nm . The Ultimate Aero has more displacement and a larger turbocharger and develops around 775 kW (1054 PS). The latest product from SSC, the Ultimate Aero TT , represents the top of the product range. With the same displacement as the Ultimate Aero (6345 cm³), it has even more power (870 kW / 1183 PS).
prototype
2004 - SSC Aero SC / 8T
| SSC Aero SC / 8T | |
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| Construction period | 2004-2006 |
| Displacement | 6200 cm² |
| Nominal power at 1 / min | 583 kW (793 hp) at 6600 rpm |
| Max. Torque at / min | 861 Nm at 5800 rpm |
| transmission | 6-speed manual transmission |
| Top speed | 380+ km / h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.1 seconds |
| Empty weight | 1271 kg |
| price | $ 239,000 |
Versions and modifications
2006 - SSC Ultimate Aero
An acceleration / braking test was carried out by the American car magazine "Road & Track", which provided the results listed below. A maximum speed test has already been carried out, but the maximum possible performance could not be measured due to the weather conditions.
- Acceleration and braking from 0-100-0 mph (0-161-0 km / h): 11.66 seconds
- 1/4 mile (time / top speed): 9.90 seconds / 232 km / h
- Braking distance from 100 to 0 km / h: 31.5 m
- Lateral acceleration: 1.05 g
overview
The Aero is a mid-engined car with rear-wheel drive . Behind the front 18-inch wheels with 245/45 tires and the rear 19-inch wheels with 345/30 tires, the 14-inch brake discs with six-piston brake calipers bring the car from 100 km / h to zero in 31.4 meters to stand. Much like many current super sports cars, the Aero is well-equipped with audio and DVD systems with ten speakers, a 7.5-inch monitor, air conditioning , electrically adjustable mirrors and power windows. He also has roll bars .
Chassis and body
The chassis is made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic . It is held in shape by a tubular space frame . The Aero has so-called butterfly doors .
successor
The Aero was replaced in all its versions by the SSC Tuatara in 2013 .
Web links
- Official site for SSC Aero & Ultimate Aero
- https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/news/ssc-aero-sc-t8-super-renner-mit-782-ps/
Individual evidence
- ↑ Official information on the specifications of the Ultimate Aero ( Memento of the original from September 22, 2012 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. from shelbysupercars.com
