SSC Ultimate Aero

SSC Ultimate Aero: introduction

There are a lot of ways that you can define theSSC Ultimate Aero. But it can be summed up this way. There used to be a time that it is indeed the ultimate. Simply known as the world’s fastest car from 2007 to 2010 (and that is even verified by no less than Guinness!), it is perhaps one of the boldest automotive creations ever made.

Shelby SuperCars, a brand of car better known for its replicas of exotic cars, is founded by Jerod Shelby. While by no means connected to the legendary Carroll Shelby, Jerod have somehow managed to create a legend of his own, thanks to his creation, the SSC Ultimate Aero.

History

This car traces its roots in 2004, when a prototype based on a Lamborghini Diablo replica chassis was equipped with a Corvette C5R engine and the same 6 speed manual gearbox seen on the Dodge Viper. Eventually, the SSC Aero was born in 2006. Equipped with a Chevrolet small block engine, together with a supercharger that generates up to 8 psi of boost, it is known to produce 1062 horsepower.

Performance

Even better is the SSC Ultimate Aero. Essentially a modified version of the Aero, displacement of this same Chevrolet engine was increased to 6.3 liters and supercharger boost was increased to 14 psi. The results were simply unbelievable: almost 1200 horsepower and more than 1100 Newton meters of torque. Subsequent modifications such as twin-turbos and a new engine block, has allowed the output of the Ultimate Aero to increase even further. In 2009, the output was rated at 1287 horsepower, easily the world’s most powerful car engine.

Other modifications result into a 20% increase in engine airflow (resulting in better cooling) and a new AeroBrake system wherein the spoiler helps in stopping the car together with the brakes. All of these components, thanks to some sophisticated engineering involving carbon fiber and titanium, among other materials, allow this car to hit the scales at around 1300 kilos, an astounding weight considering its immense power.

Records

So how does the SSC Ultimate Aero perform? Well, the natural thing with cars with such gaudy stats is to go for some really huge feats. Feats such as creating the world speed record by a production automobile. Prior testing at a NASA facility at Virginia uncovers that the Ultimate Aero is capable of achieving speeds of more than 250 mph. But of course, it has to be sent to a track to test if it got what it takes to beat the Bugatti Veyron’s speed record.

And so, in September 13 2007, the SSC Ultimate Aero made its run for the record. Using FIA rules of getting the average speed from 2 runs in opposite directions, it got an average top speed of 256 mph, enough to obtain the world record that even Guinness recognizes as legit. This car held the record for almost 3 years until the Super Sport, an updated version of the Veyron, set a 267 mph top speed.

There is no denying the SSC Ultimate Aero’s potential. Once the world’s ultimate car, it should remain as one of the best supercars that ever existed.

Specifications

General Info

Vehicle Type: Super Sport Coupe

Base Price: $970,000.00

Dimensions

Length: 176.2 in. (447.5 cm)	Width: 82.7 in. (210 cm)
Height: 43.0 in. (109 cm)	Wheel Base: 105.2 in. (267 cm)
Dry Weight: 2750 lbs (1247 kg)	Ground Clearance: 4.0 in. (10 cm)
Luggage Capacity: 2.6 cu ft	Maximum Seating: 2 people

Performance

Engine: SSC Designed V8	Displacement: 387.2 cu in
Horsepower: 1287 HP	Max RPM: 6075 RPM
Torque: 1112 lb-ft @ 6150 rpm	Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
0-60 mph: 2.78 seconds	Tested Max. Speed: 257.4 mph (414 km/h)

Volkswagen Vento

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Volkswagen Vento
The first Vento was a car made by Volkswagen from 1992 through 1998 and was actually the European version of the third-generation Volkswagen Jetta. We’ve just come back from a ‘preview’ drive of the new Vento organized by Volkswagen India Ltd. for the automotive journalists fraternity and have come away with a fairly decent first-hand feel of the car. The Volkswagen Vento will be launched in a total of five variants; three petrol and two diesel. These will be the Trendline Petrol, Highline Petrol, Highline Petrol Automatic whilst the oil-burner’s will be the Trendline Diesel and Highline Diesel. Only the petrol engine in Highline trim gets a six-speed automatic transmission option.

BMW 3 Series Cars

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Upside	:	Design, Fit and finish, Performance
Downside	:	Nothing really!

Lamborghini Murcielago expensive car

LAMBORGHINI MURCIELAGO
A dashing look, glamorous brand name and awe-inspiring technology are all what you can associate with a Lamborghini. The magnificent 6.5-litre of the company is certainly one to rule the roads but with a price tag of over Rs 3 crore, it might be out of reach for most people.

India's most expensive cars

If you have all the riches of the world, what would be the one thing that you would like to buy? The answer might vary from one person to another.

Some might say it’s a luxury house they would love to own, while some might dream of travelling the world, and for some it’s all about owning a super luxury car they have always dreamt of. So if you are among those who fall in the category of those who can own a Lamborghini or a Ferrari, we can surely help you choose the car of your dreams. And even if getting that much money is a still a distant dream, you can still ogle at these beauties here at zigwheels.com. So ladies and gentlemen, here is a list of ten most luxurious cars that tread on the Indian sub-continent. We shall start from the most expensive and work our way down to the least expensive ones.

The first one in our list is the Mercedes-Benz Maybach: Starting at Rs 5,50,00,000, too many zeros, well simplifying it, it’s Rs 5.5 crore, one of these beauty was gifted by Manik Chand to his daughter. Now we must say, that is one lucky girl! This super luxury car that comes in two different versions,  57 and 62. (The numbers refer to the car's length in meters, 5.7 and 6.2), has just one glitch. Even if you are born with a silver spoon, you just can’t walk into a Mercedes showroom and buy a Maybach, for this car is ‘built to order’ and Mercedes-Benz likes to treat its special customers with a lot of care. With a wide range of selection from both the standards and luxury option, this beauty can have as many as two million different Maybach versions depending on the customers’ need. But do we really have that many Maybach buyers in India?

Rolls-Royce Phantom: Rs 3.5 Crore to 4.2 crore. So many dream of owning a car that belongs to the Rolls-Royce brand. Be it the Ghost or the Phantom or any other car from this manufacturer. Yet, we don’t see too many of these beauties on the road. Do we? Nevertheless, if ever you get a chance to set your eyes on a Phantom, I am sure you would never miss out on checking the length of the car. Standing at 19 feet long, the Phantom beats the BMW 760Li by more than 2 feet in total length, and it can completely swallow any hatchback between its front and rear axles. If you are paying that much for a car, are you not expected to get this much in return?

Bentley Azure: Rs 3,50,00,000 that's Rs. 3.5 Crore: The Bentley has been favoured by the Maharajas and India's affluent including sport-stars and businessmen from many years. This luxury brand launched the two seater coupe in 2008, and just like its step cousin, Maybach, the Azure is also made to order. With a starting price for more than a few crores, the Bentley Azure is surely for the super rich.

Lamborghini Murcielago: Starting at a price tag of Rs. 3 crore, there are only about 50-60 Murcielago sold in India each year. The Murcielago comes with a 6.5-litre, 12-cylinder, engine, spinning a peak power of 631 bhp at 8,000 rpm. With a top speed of 340 km/hr this sport car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km in just 3.4 seconds. Now on Indian roads where do you accelerate this car at such a high speed, is a question you need to answer yourself.

Bentley Arnage: Starting at a price tag of Rs 2.5 crore, Bentley’s Arnage comes in three variants- R, RL and T. Bentley Arnage R is the base model of the sedan, while wheelbase of RL is stretched out to give a look of a chauffeur-driven car, and the  Arnage T is designed keeping the sporty tag in mind. All the Arnage is meticulously handcrafted and imparts a sense of occasion every time you step in. With a top speed of 250 kmph, this is one of the fastest cars in India.