The Ultimate Aero put SSC North America — then Shelby SuperCars — on the map by taking the production-car speed record from the Veyron in 2007 at 256.14 mph. Power came from a twin-turbo American V8 driving the rear wheels through a six-speed manual, with output climbing past 1,280 hp in later cars. It stands as proof that a small Washington State operation could hold the outright record for three years.
Specifications
| Year | 2011 |
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| Make | SSC |
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| Model | Ultimate Aero |
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| Engine | 6.3L Twin-Turbo V8 |
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| Horsepower | 1287 hp |
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| Torque | 1112 lb-ft |
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| 0-60 mph | 2.8 sec |
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| Top Speed | 256 mph |
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| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
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| Drivetrain | RWD |
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| Original MSRP | $650,000 |
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The 2011 model year
SSC unveiled the Tuatara concept in 2011, signaling that the Ultimate Aero's role was shifting to that of the company's record-holding elder statesman.
SSC Ultimate Aero by year
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