Alx
Tire Trailblazer
"Other makes," indeed. Its the first of just 24 to come over the next two years, and it's yours for the right price. Starting out at a mere $280,000 in a no-reserve auction, the SSC Ultimate Aero TT boasts pretty serious performance numbers: 0-60 in 2.78 seconds, 9.90 at 144 mph in the quarter mile and 0-100-0 in 11.66 seconds. Pretty hot, by any standards. The twin-turbo V8 churns out 1180 hp and 961 lb-ft of torque, likely putting it well ahead of the speed-queen Bugatti Veyron (no figures on top speed have been released, but the speedometer tops out at 280).
What's more is that this car is not a speed mule like some other supercars. The eBay listing indicates the car will come equipped with luxuries such as navigation, 8-speaker premium sound system with CD and DVD, and even an automatic backup camera.
The car is scheduled to premiere this January, but we'll have to wait until May to see what it can really do at a speed contest held in Wolfsburg, Germany.
[Source: eBay via Winding Road]
Type: Aluminium Block and Heads (V-8)
Displacement: 387.2 cu.in.
Bore x Stroke: 4.125 x 3.620"
Compression Ratio: 8.975:1
Horsepower: 1180 bhp @ 6875 rpm
Torque: 961 lb./ft. @ 6150 rpm
Redline: 7200 rpm
Fuel Injection: Electronic Sequential Port
Weight: 422 lbs
Oil: SAE 5W/30 Fully Synthetic Racing
Induction System: Sequential, multi-port fuel injection. Twin Turbo Charger with cab adjustable boost pressure.
6 psi, 15 psi, 26 psi. Dual-forced air innercoolers.
Fuel: Premium Unleaded - 91 Pump Octane
Warranty
Basic Warranty: 1 Year/Unlimited Miles
Powertrain: 1 Year/Unlimited Miles
Rust-through: N/A
Chassis and Body
Layout: Mid-Engine/Rear Drive
Body/Frame: Carbon Fiber/Composite/Steel Space Frame
Brakes:
Front: 14.0" Vented Slotted Discs/6-Piston Calliper
Rear: 14.0" Vented Slotted Discs/6-Piston Calliper
Wheels: Forged 3-Piece Alloy
19x9-1/2" Front, 20x13" Rear
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sports
Front: 235 35 (YR)19
Rear: 335 30 (YR)20
Steering: Rack and Pinion, Assisted
Turns, Lock to Lock: 2.5
Turning Circle: 41.6 ft.
Suspension:
Front: Unequal Length Upper and Lower A-Arms
Coil-Over Springs/Adjustable Tube Shocks
Cab Controlled Air Lift
Anti-Roll Bar
Rear: Unequal Length Upper Rocker and Lower A-Arm
Horizontally Opposed Adjustable Coil-Over Springs
Adjustable Tube Shocks
Anti-Roll Bar
The Dynamics of the Aero
Coefficient of drag (Cd): 0.357
Frontal Area: 19.0 square feet
Belly pan: Complete flat belly pan with rear Venturi tunnels.
General Data
Dry Weight: 2,750 lbs.
Weight to Horsepower Ratio (lbs/hp): 2.33
Weight distribution F/R:
Front: 42%
Rear: 58%
Wheel Base: 105.2"
Length: 176.2"
Width: 82.7"
Height: 43.0"
Ground Clearance: 4.0"
Trunk Space: 2.6 cu. ft.
Accommodations
Seating Capacity: 2
Headroom: 38.5"
Seat Width: 2 x 19"
Leg Room: 47"
Seat Bank Adjustment: 25 Degrees"
Seat Travel: 6.0"
Drivetrain
Gear
Ratio
RPM
MPH
1st
3.82:1
7200
44.65
2nd
2.15:1
7200
79.28
3rd
1.56:1
7200
109.27
4th
1.212:1
7200
140.63
5th
0.973:1
7200
175.19
6th
0.637:1
7200
273.75
Final Drive Ratio: 3.44:1
Engine RPM @ 60 Top Gear: 1550
Instrumentation
Gauges:
280-mph Speedometer
8000-rpm Tachometer
Sequential Shift Lights
Horsepower Gauge
Oil Pressure
Water Temperature
Fuel Level
Volt
Audio/Video:
Navigation System
8-Speaker Premium Audio/CD/DVD System
7.5" Video/DVD Screen
Automatic Back-Up Camera
Standard Equipment
Includes:
Air-Conditioning
Power Windows
Power Mirrors
Tilt-Steering
Cab-Controlled Front Air Lift
Record-breaking Times
0 to 60 mph: 2.78 seconds
1/4 mile: 9.90 seconds at 144 mph
Skidpad: 1.05 g
0 to 100 mph to 0: 11.66
60 mph to 0 (braking): 103 feet
