SSC Introduces Ultimate Aero XT

Little does everyone know, SSC North America (formerly Shelby Supercars) has continued production on their world record-breaking hypercar, the Ultimate Aero, for the past few years. With all SSC news coming in about theTuatara lately, it's hard to forget the former fastest car in the world.

 Now though, SSC says that the production of the Ultimate Aero has come to a close, and what better way to send it off than to release it into the special edition production line.

The 6.9-liter, twin-turbocharged, dual-intercooled, mid-engined V8 will produce a mind-blowing 1,300bhp at 6,800 rpm. All this power is sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed gearbox with paddle shifters.

Weighing in at only at only 2,800 lbs (1,270 kg), the XT can also produce an immense 1,004 lb-ft or torque, can reach 62 mph (100 km/h) in only 2.65 seconds and will continue on to a top speed of 273 mph (439 km/h).

"The demand for us to deliver additional Ultimate Aero's has been overwhelming," says Jerod Shelby, founder and chief of SSC.
"We have just raised the bar again by adding some of the cutting-edge elements from our Tuatara, to this very small production run of Ultimate Aero XT's."
Once this five limited edition models are sold, production of the Ultimate Aero will permanently end, so get one while you still can.