US supercar-maker aims to topple Veyron

[Pebb]

Source: AutoCar

Little-known American supercar maker SSC is aiming to put its name up in lights by setting a new production car maximum speed record, and unseating the 253mph Bugatti EB16.4 Veyron in the process.

The company is planning to close down a 12-mile stretch of Nevada’s Highway 93 on March 21 for the first run at the Veyron’s record. SSC’s weapon of choice for the task is a specially prepared version of its Ultimate Aero supercar, prepared by MKM Racing. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.3-litre V8, it puts out a staggering 1183bhp along with 1094lb ft of torque.

The low slung two-seater has already been tested at NASA’s wind tunnel in Langley, Virginia where it is claimed to have shown the potential for a top speed of 273mph. However, it remains to be seen whether it can achieve that figure on the road.

Existing performance claims for the Ultimate Aero put its 0-60mph time at 2.78sec and 0-100mph time at just 11.66sec. Its standing quarter mile time is claimed to be 9.90secs, with a terminal speed of 144mph.

 

[TheCracker]

If i had a £1 for every 'Supercar-maker aims to topple Veyron' stories i've read....



....i'd have at least a fiver

 

[///M-Spec]

"Bugatti Veyron aims to topple McLaren F1"

"McLaren F1 aims to topple Ferrari F40"

"Ferrari F40 aims to topple Porsche 959"

etc..

etc..

There's always going to be someone trying to get to the top.


M

 

[Jim Prower]

Yet another obscure supercar. *Yawwwwwwn*

 

[Dave A]

Little-known American supercar maker SSC is aiming to put its name up in lights by setting a new production car maximum speed record, and unseating the 253mph Bugatti EB16.4 Veyron in the process.

The company is planning to close down a 12-mile stretch of Nevada’s Highway 93 on March 21 for the first run at the Veyron’s record. SSC’s weapon of choice for the task is a specially prepared version of its Ultimate Aero supercar, prepared by MKM Racing. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.3-litre V8, it puts out a staggering 1183bhp along with 1094lb ft of torque.

The low slung two-seater has already been tested at NASA’s wind tunnel in Langley, Virginia where it is claimed to have shown the potential for a top speed of 273mph. However, it remains to be seen whether it can achieve that figure on the road.

Existing performance claims for the Ultimate Aero put its 0-60mph time at 2.78sec and 0-100mph time at just 11.66sec. Its standing quarter mile time is claimed to be 9.90secs, with a terminal speed of 144mph.

Two things, both underlined, firstly, the car is being specially prepared for the run, that means it's not standard anymore. If it can't do it as it is whenit leaves the showroom it doesn't officially count does it.

Secondly, 11.66 seconds to 100mph is pretty damn slow for a supercar, let a lone a supercar of this caliber. Should it be 6.6 maybe?

third point, not underlined, that car is damn ugly. I've seen it before, but each time I see it I feel like finding the guy that styled it and vomiting on him.

 

[m7ammed]

the info from Auto cars seems to be wrong or misleading , so I would think that their numbers are wrong too. so it seems that MKM racing would be there for verifing the speed and not to modify the car

here is the article from Worldcarfans.com

SSC, manufacturer of exclusive super cars, announced today that testing to set the world production speed record will commence on March 21st, 2007. In conjunction with MKM Racing, SSC has closed down a 12-mile stretch of Highway 93 in Elko County, Nevada to attempt to break the 253 mph record currently held by the Bugatti Veyron. MKM Racing has been hired to oversee safety and provide laser traps to verify speeds to an accuracy of .01 mph.

Led by founder/lead designer Jerod Shelby, the SSC design team has spent the past 7 years creating the ultimate super car. Boasting 1183 bhp and 1094 ft-lbs of torque from a proprietary twin-turbo V8 power plant, the Ultimate Aero TT produces more emissions-legal horsepower than any other production automobile in the world. Wind tunnel testing at NASA's Langley, Virginia facility revealed a coefficient of drag of just .357 and showed the 2,750 lb Ultimate Aero TT capable of speeds up to 273 mph.

The Ultimate Aero TT remains remarkably drivable, retaining excellent idle characteristics despite its intention to run for long periods of time at redline. In addition, the Ultimate Aero TT has all the amenities of a luxury sedan. the supple leather/suede interior is highlighted by custom Recaro seats, a 10 speaker premium system, DVD/navigation/backup camera, and a cab-controlled lift that raises the front an extra 4 inches to navigate road hazards.

Updates on the "Quest for the Record" are available at www.sscautos.com.

 

[YSSMAN]

Source: AutoCar

Existing performance claims for the Ultimate Aero put its 0-60mph time at 2.78sec and 0-100mph time at just 11.66sec. Its standing quarter mile time is claimed to be 9.90secs, with a terminal speed of 144mph.

Here are some Bugatti times...

Performance specs from the Motor Trend test:
- 0-60: 2.7 sec
- 0-100: 5.7 sec
- Passing, 45-65 MPH: 1.1 sec
- Quarter Mile: 10.4 sec @ 139.9 mph

...So, it seems it would be an all-out drag-race to the end. Sure, it may be aerodynamically able to reach north of 270 MPH, but in the real-world, I'm sure they will find that hard to do. My guess is that given the road surface they are testing on, that will be their first hurdle to overcome. This isn't Autobahn-quality roads out here in America, and certainly to reach these speeds, they would need something similar to that. Secondly, they are going to need at least 4-5 miles to get this thing up to speed, and that is no guarantee that it will be the perfect amount of space to nab it.

Why aren't they doing this at Bonneville? Hell, they could probably give it a good run at Talladega or Daytona...

 

[Jim Prower]

Besides, is this the same stretch of road they wrecked the Option Stream Z on? there's a video on Youtube somewhere...

 

[daan]

Little-known American supercar maker SSC is aiming to put its name up in lights by setting a new production car maximum speed record, and unseating the 253mph Bugatti EB16.4 Veyron in the process.

SSC’s weapon of choice for the task is a specially prepared version of its Ultimate Aero supercar, prepared by MKM Racing.

How can a "specially prepared" car beat the production car record?

 

[95GTIVR6]

How can a "specially prepared" car beat the production car record?

Agreed.

I still say the McLaren F1 is king with its Natural power output.

 

[Keichi Tsuchiya]

Maybe a "Type-R" version of the original?

 

[Speedster502]

Wait I have heard of these guys before.......... Looks alright but I would prefer a car that had a lot of soul than a car that is purposely built to be the best (which often they aren't even the best). As an examplea Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder isn't made as a car to be the best but a car that has passion.
This car doesnt have that.

 

[Dave A]

How can a "specially prepared" car beat the production car record?

According to the post quoted below it might just be a case of missinformation.

the info from Auto cars seems to be wrong or misleading , so I would think that their numbers are wrong too. so it seems that MKM racing would be there for verifing the speed and not to modify the car

here is the article from Worldcarfans.com

That said, the car is still one of the ugliest supercars ever concieved.

 

[Robin]

I love the way it even has a two tone paint scheme with a central nose colour just like the Veyron! Trying the create the look and failing miserably, it just looks too normal!

What happened to Saleen's claimed Veyron beating car, never heard anything about that again? Did it beat it?... im sure we would have heard!

 

[lmracer]

little known auto maker will send little wakes in the auto community with this less than awe-inspiring atempt. lets see them do it with a fully legal road going cruiser with leather interior and cup holders. even if this car does 260+ mph i am not impressed. it looks like i speak for at least a few as well. the veyron will remain supreme for now.

 

[Dave A]

It has leather seats. What I'd like to see is the warranty this car comes with, because in the supercar world, the Veyrons is second to none as far as I'm aware.

 

[Tornado]

Repost. For the original thread, and resulting flame war, click here.

To sum up? This car suffers from Vector syndrome perhaps more than even the actual Vectors did.

 

[1X83Z]

Yet another obscure supercar. *Yawwwwwwn*

Truer words have yet to be spoken.

Why can't obscure companies make viable midsize sedans and not absurd crap that has a sixteen-cylinder engine and horrible proportions?

 

[ND4SPD]

I just don't know why they're gonna do this on a closed stretch of highway......

 

[YSSMAN]

What happened to Saleen's claimed Veyron beating car, never heard anything about that again? Did it beat it?... im sure we would have heard!

The Saleen S7TT would probably hold it's own around a technical course, and geared correctly they say it could do 255, but no one has attempted it yet. There isn't anything that is going to outrun the Veyron in a straight line for quite a long time. I'd almost say that we need to stop trying for a while...

 

[Dead_Poetic]

That said, the car is still one of the ugliest supercars ever concieved.

Maybe so, but honestly, the Bugatti isnt the most beautiful car either, in fact, i think its quite ugly.

 

[McLaren]

The Saleen S7TT would probably hold it's own around a technical course, and geared correctly they say it could do 255, but no one has attempted it yet. There isn't anything that is going to outrun the Veyron in a straight line for quite a long time. I'd almost say that we need to stop trying for a while...

Callaway did it over a decade ago. Why can't anyone else?

 

[harrytuttle]

Callaway did it over a decade ago. Why can't anyone else?

Because it's essentially a modified Corvette, just like the Lingenfelters and Hennessey Vipers. It wasn't designed from scratch (or at least mostly so) by their own in-house design team. Fast? Yes. Production car? Ummm....

 

[YSSMAN]

Because it's essentially a modified Corvette, just like the Lingenfelters and Hennessey Vipers. It wasn't designed from scratch (or at least mostly so) by their own in-house design team. Fast? Yes. Production car? Ummm....

^ I second that ^

True production model wise, there aren't many companies that are going to be able to outdo the Veyron, and I don't care who they are. Heck, Melling's Hellcat claims it can go well north of 250 MPH, but I'm still in the camp doubting it. Saleen has had his claims, I'm sure Mosler would fancy a go eventually, and then you get the crazy one-off companies who build maybe one or two models, and then go bankrupt.

The only concieveable way I can see any "major" automobile manufacturer topping the Veyron would be under the watch of a well-established supercar company... I'm thinking Porsche, Ferrari, etc... But even then, I think we've all realized that there is absolutely no reason to be able to do 253.3 MPH other than to say that you can do 253.3 MPH. Maybe we'll top the Veyron, maybe we won't. We're still a while from it actually happening.

 

[McLaren]

Because it's essentially a modified Corvette, just like the Lingenfelters and Hennessey Vipers. It wasn't designed from scratch (or at least mostly so) by their own in-house design team. Fast? Yes. Production car? Ummm....

That's beside the fact.

YSSMAN clearly stated,"There isn't anything that is going to outrun the Veyron in a straight line."

He said anything. That's not true though. The Callaway did it years ago, and it is something. I was only correcting YSSMAN's statement.

 

[Eric.]

I also plan to add about six turbos to my Grand Am and make around 1500hp. I'll then create a name and start building more of them, but you'll never see nor hear of them apart from this post.

 

[V1P3R]

American? bwahahahah! if it does it will only do it in a straight line that's for sure. ha hahaha.

 

[Casio]

Where did get these 273mph tyres again?

Remember that the Veyron is limited to 250 something. Do we actually know what the potential top speed for the Veyron is?

 

[Dave A]

Maybe so, but honestly, the Bugatti isnt the most beautiful car either, in fact, i think its quite ugly.

Looks are purely subjective, some people might actually like this. Personally I really like the Veyron, but this just makes me want to slap the designer.

 

[Jay]

Looks are purely subjective some people might[/] actually like this. Persoanlly I really like the Veyron, but this just makes me want to slap the designer.

Agreed 👍