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SSC 2006 Ultimate Aero TT


Dimensions

Wheelbase : 2672 mm / 105.2 in Width : 2101 mm / 82.7 in
Length : 4475 mm / 176.2 in Weight : 1225 kg / 2700 lbs
Height : 1092 mm / 43 in Front Track : N/A
Ground clearance : N/A Rear Track : N/A

Engine

Configuration : Chevrolet V8 / Supercharged Bore : 104.77 mm / 4.125 in
Valvetrain : N/A Stroke : 91.95 mm / 3.620 in
Displacement : 6345 cc / 387.2 cu in Compression Ratio : 8.975:1
Power : 879.9 kw / 1180 bhp @ 6950 rpm BHP / Liter : 185.97 bhp per litre
Torque : 1302.94 nm / 961 ft lbs @ 6600 rpm Redline : 7200

Transmission

Gear type : 6-Speed Manual 5th gear ratio : 0.973:1
1st gear ratio : 3.82:1 6th gear ratio : 0.656:1
2nd gear ratio : 2.15:1 7th gear ratio : -
3rd gear ratio : 1.56:1 Reverse ratio : N/A
4th gear ratio : 1.212:1 Final drive ratio : 3.44:1

Chassis & body

Body / Frame : Carbon Fiber/Composite/Steel Space Frame Brake types : Vented & Slotted Discs w/6-Piston Calipers
Steering : Rack & Pinion Front brake size : 356 mm / 14 in
Front tires : 235 35 (YR)19 Rear brake size : 356 mm / 14 in
Rear tires : 335 30 (YR)20

Performance

Top speed : N/A 60-0 braking : 103 feet
0-60 mph : 2.78 seconds Lateral Acceleration : .367 Cd
0-100 mph : N/A EPA city / Hwy : N/A
0-¼ mile : 9.9 seconds

Article:

October 31st, Las Vegas - Using SCC's proprietary twin-turbo design, the Ultimate Aero TT's power plant has surpassed its original design specifications in all areas, producing a nasty 1180 bhp at 6750 rpm and 961 ft lbs of tarmac tearing torque while maintaining a paltry 2750 lbs of curb weight. The meticulously manufactured carbon fibre composite body harnesses a motor that has a wonderful idle, incredible daily drivability characteristics, runs on 91 octane pump fuel, easily handles the rigors of long term redline usage while delivering and incredible 15 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway.

Further establishing its place among the supercars, the Ultimate Aero TT produces more emissions legal horsepower than any other production automobile in the world, thanks in the large part to the tireless efforts of the design team.

But the dedication to every small detail doesn't stop at excellent performance; the hand-stitched, custom leather interior will turn heads all by itself. Race-ready seats are designed to accommodate a driver up to 6'7'' and 300 lbs. Standard features include power windows, power locks, security system, DVD player, a backup camera, height adjustment, premium sounds system, five-light sequential shift indicator and a horsepower gauge.

SSC plans a limited run of only 25 cars with a distinctive number plate matching chassis numbers to protect its collector value.

Story by SSC

Lotec 1991 C1000



Dimensions

Wheelbase : N/A Width : 2000 mm / 78.7 in
Length : 4300 mm / 169.3 in Weight : 1080 kg / 2381 lbs
Height : 1150 mm / 45.3 in Front Track : N/A
Ground clearance : N/A Rear Track : N/A

Engine

Configuration : Twin Turbo Mercedes V8 Bore : 96.5 mm / 3.8 in
Valvetrain : N/A Stroke : 94.8 mm / 3.73 in
Displacement : 5547 cc / 338.5 cu in Compression Ratio : 8.5:1
Power : 633.9 kw / 850.1 bhp @ 6200 rpm BHP / Liter : 153.25 bhp per litre
Torque : 980 nm / 722.8 ft lbs @ 3800 rpm Redline : N/A

Transmission

Gear type : Hewland 5-Speed Manual 5th gear ratio : N/A
1st gear ratio : N/A 6th gear ratio : -
2nd gear ratio : N/A 7th gear ratio : -
3rd gear ratio : N/A Reverse ratio : N/A
4th gear ratio : N/A Final drive ratio : N/A

Chassis & body

Body / Frame : Carbon Fiber Brake types : N/A
Steering : N/A Front brake size : N/A
Front tires : 265/40R17 Rear brake size : N/A
Rear tires : 335/35R17

Performance

Top speed : 374 kph / 232.4 mph 60-0 braking : N/A
0-60 mph : 3.2 seconds Lateral Acceleration : N/A
0-100 mph : N/A EPA city / Hwy : N/A
0-¼ mile : N/A

Article:

"Originally conceived in 1994 with construction completed in 1995 by a United Arab Emirates Citizen who desired to own the fastest, individually owned car in the world! He contracted Mercedes which in turn also contacted Lotec for the body design. The letter C stands for the carbon fiber (race car), and the number 1000 stands for 1000 horsepower(though the car really does not have that many). Power plant powered by Mercedes and body design by Lotec. Power plant consists of 5.6 liter V-8 Mercedes engine, with Garrett twin turbo chargers. Runs on a mixture of unleaded gas, and aviation fuel. Hewkand 5 speed racing transmission and 4 ram AP IMSA racing brakes. Body consists of carbon fiber and Aerospace material frame. Design and engineering cost over $1,000,000 and actual constuction cost was over 1,200,000 total production cost was over $2,200,000. 0-60mph in 3.2 seconds, 0-125 mph in 8.08 seconds, top speed 268 mph."

Story by Barret Jackson


There is a rumor that it never made it to United Arab Emirates as the sheik who ordered it did not pay