The SSC Ultimate Aero takes the 255.83 mph cookie

[texan_idiot25]

Whats this?? A twin turbo C5R powered 'murikan super car takes the worlds fastest title away from bugatti.

WEST RICHLAND, WA (SEPT 13, 2007) - Shelby Supercars (SSC), manufacturer of the ultra high-performance Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo, set the new "World's Fastest Production Car" record earlier today with an average top speed of 255.83 mph. Confident of the 1183 hp vehicle's abilities, SSC set out to validate their top speed claim in accordance with the strict guidelines set by Guinness World Records. Among other requirements, in order to meet Guinness' approval, 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.

http://jalopnik.com/cars/breaking-ne...ase-299758.php

[noturday]

gotta love 'murican muscle with twin turbos and the bugatti top speed was unofficial, this is official, and it really did 257mph haha, i knew V8's were the best. theres a reason for that

[Sweed]

Originally Posted by noturday

gotta love 'murican muscle with twin turbos and the bugatti top speed was unofficial, this is official, and it really did 257mph haha, i knew V8's were the best. theres a reason for that

So it beat the VW Veyron by 3 mph, and the Veyron only beat the Koenigsegg CCX be 2 mph? Still, second and third place are just a few mph behind...

It looks like a Koenigsegg CCR on Saleen S7 child...

But it's still american. And people will always take the european cars, cuase they're european. We've been in the race longer.. (Weren't cars from Germany, the otto-engine?)

EDIT: But is it a production car like the Veyron and the CCX?

[texan_idiot25]

Sweed, what does: "World's Fastest Production Car" imply?

People will buy what ever has the biggest balls. Even if the car never is truelly opened up. Why else did bugatti sell the Vyron so quick? 1001HP, 4 turbos, and all its gadgets. But, it is back to a very simple super-car formula, unlike the overkill Bugatti. This car will have its sprint until the next car comes along. I dont see your point in that it beat the last record by a few MPH, thats how the record has been broken for quite some time, one guy edging past the other.

Just remember, your Koenigsegg was powered by a ford motor for a long time

[mustanglover]

Originally Posted by texan_idiot25

Just remember, your Koenigsegg was powered by a ford motor for a long time

NICE

[Stampedekid]

hey tex, youre back! has it been released for sale yet?

[Sweed]

Originally Posted by texan_idiot25

Just remember, your Koenigsegg was powered by a ford motor for a long time

Was.

[texan_idiot25]

And still is ford-based if I remember right too.

Yeh, this car has been on sale for quite some time, about a year ago. Just yesterday did it make it's high speed run.

Uses a Twin Turbo C5R Corvette race motor. That car has killed in the 24 Hour Le Mans, so you cant argue its not a strong or reliable motor. Especially when the C5R finished 1st and 2nd in it's class a time or two

[TheB1GDude]

Thats pretty sick dude!!

I thought the Bugatti would remain unbeaten for at least a few years but I guess not....

[THE EDJ]

I'm curious as to whats inside the cabin as far as ammenities go. the veyron is just as much a luxury car as it is a supercar. if this car is built like a street legal race car (ie no extras like ac, power steering, stereo, etc...) then it's feat seems slightly less spectacular compared to the bugatti's.

personally... i like the bugatti, it just oozes class and sophistication and it can outrun just about any "stock" car ever created. Except one. O well, sometimes second best isn't too bad either.

[jimmythekid1]

Originally Posted by Sweed

So it beat the VW Veyron by 3 mph, and the Veyron only beat the Koenigsegg CCX be 2 mph? Still, second and third place are just a few mph behind...

It looks like a Koenigsegg CCR on Saleen S7 child...

But it's still american. And people will always take the european cars, cuase they're european. We've been in the race longer.. (Weren't cars from Germany, the otto-engine?)

EDIT: But is it a production car like the Veyron and the CCX?

Americans that like European cars from my experience are usually hippies freaks and weirdos. their are a few exceptions but not many, however you are not an exception LOL.

[Sweed]

Originally Posted by jimmythekid1

Americans that like European cars from my experience are usually hippies freaks and weirdos. their are a few exceptions but not many, however you are not an exception LOL.

VW, BMW, Farrari, and Lamborgini must not be popular among old white guys or Rappers then?

[sweetvette]

Originally Posted by Sweed

VW, BMW, Farrari, and Lamborgini must not be popular among old white guys or Rappers then?

rofl!!

anyway, as much as i love american cars, this car is just not as classy as the bugatti.

[jimmythekid1]

VW defiantly not, they are for fatties, lezys and other freaky people. Old rich people buy new BMW's thats ok, but then they sell them used to hippies. Lambos and ferarris are for the elite rich and the occasional rapper.

I suppose I primarily meant Saab, VW, and Audi.

[texan_idiot25]

Originally Posted by THE EDJ

I'm curious as to whats inside the cabin as far as ammenities go. the veyron is just as much a luxury car as it is a supercar. if this car is built like a street legal race car (ie no extras like ac, power steering, stereo, etc...) then it's feat seems slightly less spectacular compared to the bugatti's.

personally... i like the bugatti, it just oozes class and sophistication and it can outrun just about any "stock" car ever created. Except one. O well, sometimes second best isn't too bad either.

Its got a fairly nice interior, and all the amenities that you need. All covered in leather, and color options are fairly custom.

Interior: Red Leather, DVD navigation with backup camera, 10 speaker DD audio system. Cab controlled front lift (lifts front end up to 4 inches for extra ground clearance for speed bumps, potholes, etc.). Gauges include: 260 mph speedometer among others. Seating is designed to accomodate a passenger up to 6'6" and 300lbs.

Its not meant to be classy like the Bugatti, but I would bet its also quicker around a track than one too, in just about the same amount of comfort you would care to have at 200+ mph.

[Sweed]

Originally Posted by texan_idiot25

Its not meant to be classy like the Bugatti, but I would bet its also quicker around a track than one too, in just about the same amount of comfort you would care to have at 200+ mph.

We'll have to wait for Top Gear on that one...

Originally Posted by jimmythekid1

VW defiantly not, they are for fatties, lezys and other freaky people. Old rich people buy new BMW's thats ok, but then they sell them used to hippies. Lambos and ferarris are for the elite rich and the occasional rapper.

I suppose I primarily meant Saab, VW, and Audi.

And Volvo?

VW makes some nice cars, I guess your not familiar with the Golf's, the GTi's, or the older Golf's, Polo's, or the Beatle's?
Oh, and Farraris are also for people that are deep in debt.

[jimmythekid1]

Originally Posted by Sweed

We'll have to wait for Top Gear on that one...




And Volvo?

VW makes some nice cars, I guess your not familiar with the Golf's, the GTi's, or the older Golf's, Polo's, or the Beatle's?
Oh, and Farraris are also for people that are deep in debt.

yeah I forgot Volvo, I'm very familiar with VW, my shop is one of 3 in the greater Lansing, MI area that works on euros. I'm all to familur with VW with melted plastic water pump impellers and heads so warped you could use them as a balance board. The older motronic cars are ok. but can be very expensive to fix and few know how to tune them.

[texan_idiot25]

Saab now is about as Swedish as Brittany Spears is talented.

And to what I know, Top Gear has yet to track test the Bugatti, just that oval track run.

[taiwanesekid05]

the bugatti ppl must be whamming their heads on their desks by now...
i just wonder what would happen if the veryon was a rwd. it's told that i'll do smokey burnouts whenever u touch the accelerator.

[Sweed]

Originally Posted by texan_idiot25

Saab now is about as Swedish as Brittany Spears is talented.

And to what I know, Top Gear has yet to track test the Bugatti, just that oval track run.

Even though I'm no SAAB fan, it still has the Swedish name.. It actually is born of Rocket Scientists... I still find that offending..

Svenska Aeroplan AB....

Top Gear isn't all that.. The guys aren't that good at cars.. Come on, Landrover off road?