The SSC Ultimate Aero TT Cars

SSC Ultimate Aero TT Pictures

Manufacturer	Shelby SuperCars
Production	2006–present
Successor	Ultimate Aero 2
Body style	2-seat Berlinetta
Layout	Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Engine	6.34 litre 387.2 cu in V8
Length	4,470 mm (176.0 in)
Width	2,080 mm (81.9 in)
Height	1,090 mm (42.9 in)
Curb weight	1,292 kg (2,848 lb)

The SSC Ultimate Aero is an American-built mid-engine supercar by Shelby SuperCars. The higher-performance limited production version, the SSC Ultimate Aero TT produces more emissions-legal horsepower than any other production automobile in the world and previously held the Guinness Book of World Records record for being the fastest production car in the world (succeeded by the 2010 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport), with a recorded speed of 412.29 km/h (256.19 mph). This speed was achieved during tests on September 13, 2007 West Richland, Washington, United States and verified by Guinness World Records on October 9, 2007. This speed however does not reflect the SSC Ultimate Aero TT's full potential. SSC estimates that the newer, more powerful and lighter weight 2009 Ultimate Aero TT is capable of a top speed of over 300 mph (480 km/h). The SSC Ultimate Aero does not have electronic aids such as ABS brakes or traction control because (to quote Jerod Shelby) "Early design philosophy on the car was to make it a drivers car. I wanted a car that you not only throttled with your right foot but at times you could steer with your right foot.".

The SSC Ultimate Aero TT also the one of 12 List of Fastest Cars in The World

12 List of Fastest Cars in The World

Name : SSC Ultimate Aero TT

Speed : 256.18 mph (412.28 km/h)

Comment : Production run of 24, built between 2006 and 2007. Recorded and verified by Guinness World Records officials.

Name : Koenigsegg CCR

Speed : 241 mph (388 km/h)

Comment : Recorded at Nardo (oval) test track and verified by Guinness World Records.

Name : Porsche 959 ("Porsche 959 Rally variant")

Speed : 197 mph 317 km/h)

Comment : Transmission with 6-speed manual

Name : Mercedes-Benz 300SL "Gullwing Coupé from the Ralph Lauren collection"

Speed : 161 mph (259 km/h)

Comment : This top speed was due to the correct gear ratios

Name : Ferrari TR or 250 Testa Rossa

Speed : 167 mph (269 km/h)

Comment : Road going version of legendary race car.

Name : Ferrari 288 GTO

Speed : 188 mph (303 km/h)

Comment : an exotic homologation of the Ferrari 308 GTB produced from 1984 through 1986,

Name : Ferrari F40

Speed : 201 mph (323 km/h)

Comment : some buyers were reported to have paid as much as US$1.6 million. and a total of 1,315 F40s were produced.

Name : Lamborghini Diablo

Speed :202 mph (325 km/h)

Comment :is a high-performance mid-engined sports car that was built by Italian automaker Lamborghini between 1990 and 2001.

Name : Jaguar XJ220

Speed : 213 mph (343 km/h)

Comment :A speed of 217.1 mph (349.4 km/h) was recorded by Jaguar in 1992 by Martin Brundle at Nardo (oval) test track.

Name : McLaren F1

Speed :240.1 mph (386.4 km/h)

Comment : Production run of 107. At factory rev limit, it reached 240 mph (386.4 km/h) at Nardo (oval) test track. With the rev limiter disabled, it reached 240.1 mph (386.4 km/h). Still the world's fastest naturally aspirated production car.

Name : Bugatti Veyron

Speed :253.81 mph (408.47 km/h)

Comment : Production run of 300. Recorded and verified by inspection officials.

Name : Jaguar XK120

Speed :124.6 mph (200.5 km/h)

Comment :An adapted version reached 136 mph (219 km/h) by Jaguar tester Ron "Soapy" Sutton.

Audi RS6 Quattro

Production	July 2002–September 2004
Body style	5-door Avant (estate/wagon), 4-door saloon/sedan
Platform	Volkswagen Group C5
Engine	4.2 L V8 40v 2xDOHC 'biturbo' (BCY/BRV)
Transmission	5-speed ZF 5HP24A tiptronic automatic
Wheelbase	2,759 mm (108.6 in)
Length	4,852 mm (191.0 in)
Width	1,850 mm (72.8 in)
Height	saloon: 1,387–1,426 mm (54.6–56.1 in), Avant: 1,390–1,430 mm (54.7–56.3 in)
Kerb weight	saloon: 1,840 kg (4,057 lb), Avant: 1,865 kg (4,112 lb)

The Audi RS6 quattro, commonly referred to as the RS6, is the highest performing version, and top-of-the-line specification of the Audi A6, positioned above the Audi S6. It is a mid-size sports-focused executive car, produced by the high performance private subsidiary company quattro GmbH, for Audi AG, part of the Volkswagen Group.

Both versions of the RS6 are, or have been produced as, a five-door five-seat "Avant", Audi's name for an estate car–station wagon, along with a four-door five-seat saloon–sedan. Furthermore, their internal combustion engines are all front-mounted, are longitudinally oriented, and are not shared with any other vehicle. The transmission is mounted immediately at the rear of the engine in a longitudinal orientation, in the form of a transaxle.

The New Scion FR-S (FT-86) Picture Concept

Those are the first official images of the Scion FR-S Concept, making its debut at the New York Auto Show, confirming that the new FT-86 will be sold as a Scion in the States. If you take a close look, you will notice some minor changes compared to the FT-86 II Concept, such as the lack of the front side LEDs, slightly different front and rear bumper design etc.

Toyota FT-86 II Concept Picture

* World premiere of sports concept car at Geneva motor show
* Design and engineering pay homage to great Toyota sports cars of the past
* Strongest indication yet of how new Toyota production model will look
* Designed and engineered for excellent power-to-weight ratio and balance
* Compact, lightweight powertrain features boxer petrol engine and six-speed manual transmission
* Front-engine/rear-wheel drive configuration
* New model, jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru, to be launched in 2012

The new FT-86 II Concept makes its world debut at the Geneva motor show, giving the clearest indication yet as to the final design of Toyota’s next sports car. It marks a return to the passion for driving that has inspired great Toyota cars of the past, starting with the legendary 2000 GT in the 1960s.

With its long, low bonnet, high wings and rear-set cabin, the FT-86 II pays homage to Toyota’s sports car history and is an entirely driver-oriented concept. It was created at Toyota’s European design studio ED2, where its styling was dubbed ‘functional beauty’: its bold, sweeping form has been generated purely according to the constraints of function and aerodynamics.

The low, highly aerodynamic bodyshell is stretched tight over the engineering hard points, with the muscular bodywork rendered as compact as possible. The concept measures 4,235mm long, 1,795mm wide and 1,270mm high, with a long, 2,570mm wheelbase.

Rather than using a heavy, large displacement powertrain to secure performance, the FT86 II returns to Toyota’s sporting roots by combining a free-revving boxer petrol engine with a compact and lightweight six-speed manual transmission and a low centre of gravity to achieve the best possible power to weight ratio.

Both the powertrain and the driving position have been set as low and as far back as possible to optimise balance for maximum poise, high-speed stability and agility. With a front-engine/rear-wheel drive configuration, this gives the car lively, accessible performance that is easy to harness and enjoy.

The Unique Car : Bricklin SV-1

Manufacturer	General Vehicle
Production	1974–76
Class	Sports car
Body style	two-door coupé
Layout	FR layout
Engine	AMC 360 V8 (1974) Ford Windsor 351 V8 (1975–76)
Wheelbase	96.0 inches (2,438 mm)
Length	178.6 in (4,536 mm)
Width	67.6 in (1,717 mm)
Height	48.15 in (1,223 mm) (doors closed)

The Bricklin SV-1 was a gull-wing door sports car assembled in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. The body panels were manufactured in a separate plant in Minto, New Brunswick. Manufactured from 1974 until early 1976 for the U.S. market, the car was the creation of Malcolm Bricklin, an American millionaire who had previously founded Subaru of America. The car was designed by Herb Grasse. Due to Bricklin's lack of experience in the auto industry, coupled with the funding problems, the Bricklin factory was not able to produce vehicles fast enough to make a profit. As a result, only 2854 cars were built before the company went into receivership, owing the New Brunswick government $23 million.