SSC Tuatara

SSC Tuatara

The SSC Tuatara (named after living in New Zealand tuatara, tuatara Maori " spiny back ") is a currently under production supercar by Shelby SuperCars. He is said to be the fastest approved on the road production cars in the world. According to the manufacturer, this is the only reason why they built the car.

Shelby Super Cars SSC Aero presented with the 2007 already a record carrier, with a top speed of 412 km / h Three years later reached the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 a top speed of 431 km / h and thus holds the time ( October 2013 ) the record. However, this was a modified Bugatti and thus no production car. The SSC Tuatara is expected to reach a top speed of 444 km / h and thus set this record. To make this possible a self- developed V8 biturbo with about seven liters. The acquisition costs are expected to amount converted to 736 300 euros. Previous tests with the 6.9 -liter twin-turbo engine are positive. The basic version of the sports car is to make 1350 hp, but according to the manufacturer up to 1700 hp are possible.