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Zonda · 03-29-2007, 01:28 PM

This is was posted by a guy that was at the SSC test who works for MKM Racing (the people recording the data).

source: MKM Racing :: View topic - SSC Run

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Originally Posted by Mike B

Short version, more later:

Four passes, some minor mechanicals such as excess crank pressure forcing oil out, overheating, but fastest pass was 228 mph on 90% throttle.

Power-wise, the car is a gorilla -- over 1000 hp. Tires broke loose in 6th at 190+ mph on full boost, so power isn't a problem. High-speed stability very good, wind-tunnel testing paid off. Test road was a little less than hoped for in smoothness, even with new pavement, but after SSC analyzes its test data I'm sure they will try again. Veyron's numbers appear to be easily achievable.

Mike B

Bartek Sikorski · 05-30-2007, 06:28 PM

SSC Ultimate Aero TT hits 242 mph

Earlier this year, SSC Autos announced their intention of breaking the world speed record. And the latest result are showing that this is about to happen.
SSC lately tested the Ultimate Aero TT on May 22nd, when the car reached a top speed of 241.4 mph. The testing needed to be ended due to an unanticipated snowstorm. But the results of the tests make the company confident in the Ultimate Aero TT’s capability to break the world production speed record.
At 230 mph, the Ultimate Aero TT boasted nearly 1183 bhp.
The testing session confirmed the stability that the Ultimate Aero TT demonstrated at NASA’s Langely wind tunnel, which had previously shown the car stable up to speeds of 273 mph. During Thursday’s session, test equipment verified that front to rear downforce percentages and drag coefficients were well within the engineering specifications set by the figures posted at Langely.

Zonda · 05-30-2007, 06:33 PM

Nice to see SSC use Josan Thorgalsen's images

Bartek Sikorski · 09-13-2007, 07:48 PM

SSC Ultimate Aero TT breaks top speed world record

America’s Shelby Supercars (SSC) is now officially the manufacturer of the ‘World’s Fastest Production Car’ thanks to its Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo supercar. The 1183hp (882kW) speedster set a new top speed record with an average Vmax of 255.83mph (411.76km/h), 3.11mph (5.01km/h) faster than the unofficial record set by the Bugatti Veyron. In order for the achievement to be official under the Guinness World Records’ guidelines, a vehicle testing for the top speed record must race down the course, turn around, and make a second pass in the opposite direction within one hour.
The vehicle’s ‘top speed’ is calculated by averaging the top speeds of each pass in order to negate any favorable road or weather conditions. On a closed stretch of highway in Washington State, the Ultimate Aero posted a top speed of 257.11mph (413.83km/h) on its first pass and 254.55mph (409.71km/h) on its return pass to set the new top speed record of 255.83mph (411.76km/h). The speeds were recorded using a series of satellites and several on board sensors, with independent firm Dewetron on hand to monitor progress.

zetableh · 09-13-2007, 08:19 PM

siko · 09-17-2007, 09:25 AM

Bugatti just lost bragging rights... I wonder if makes it a little harder to justify the Veyron's hefty price tag now.

NarutoRamen · 09-18-2007, 03:10 AM

Now that is sick, especially considering they didn't have a huge financial backing like Bugatti did from VAG.

bmer · 09-18-2007, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by siko

Bugatti just lost bragging rights... I wonder if makes it a little harder to justify the Veyron's hefty price tag now.

I don't think this will affect Bugatti in any way. The Veyron is so much more than just one of the fastest cars in the world. It's an engineering masterpiece that's also one of the most luxurious cars in the world. Considering that VAG loses money with every assembled Veyron, I doubt we will see a price reduction.

zetableh · 09-18-2007, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bmer

I don't think this will affect Bugatti in any way. The Veyron is so much more than just one of the fastest cars in the world. It's an engineering masterpiece that's also one of the most luxurious cars in the world. Considering that VAG loses money with every assembled Veyron, I doubt we will see a price reduction.

They've also had to come out with a special edition in order to move the remaining 150 cars in a run of 300.

Bartek Sikorski · 09-19-2007, 10:22 AM

http://jalopnik.com/cars/speed-record/ssc-ultimate-aero-top-speed-run-now-on-video-301317.php

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SSC Ultimate Aero Officially "World's Fastest Production Car"