[PTA SC] SSC Aero @ 1234kg

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One of the toughest jobs in the Automotive industry is marketing a supercar as an upcoming manufacturer. This is exactly what a new company located in Washington USA is about to do. Some might remember that such a journey was tried by Vector in the 1970s.

Due to tight finances and under development, Vector was never successful. They failed to meet unrealistic claims and hype created with their non-running prototypes. Hopefully, times have changed since Vector; America has witnessed success stories like the ALMS and Saleen Automobiles with their S7. If the recent past is any indication of the future, more American supercars might have a place in the markets.

Back to our company: Called SSC, short for Shelby Super Cars, it is easy to confuse the name with Shelby Automobiles started by the legendary Carol Shelby. SSC is trying hard to trying hard to distinguish itself and it has done so with their latest product, the Aero SC/8T.

Almost two years ago, Mr Shelby began working on a steel space frame and carbon fiber body as a basis for his 250 mph super car. Since then, extensive wind tunnel testing has been completed, but the car has yet to prove it's aerodynamics through a top speed run.

The first Aero SC/8T, painted Burnt Copper Pearl, is an exciting product. It lends many stylistic traits from Italian exotica but is distinctly different from anything produced in America. For instance, the doors are air-cylinder operated and, upon button press, pivot from the window post.

SSC state that the engine is an all aluminum custom-modified V8 with variable boost forced induction.The lump is accually sourced from a Corvette C5R. Producing nearly 800 bhp, it is no surprise then that the first prototype pulled in a 3.1 second zero-to-sixty time at the Firebird raceway last March. Watch the run for yourself: click here.

All the goals of the Aero SC/8T have been achieved. The car has reached its final specification and SSC says they are ready to start taking orders. While Burnt Copper Pearl example is not for sale, two more cars are currently being made.

For anyone itching to get a glimpse of the car in person, SSC will be showcasing the Aero SC/8T at the upcoming SEMA show in Las Vegas.

Supercars.net will be following the development of these cars, and we wish good fortune upon SSC.

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price $239 000 USD
engine Modified Corvette C5R Aluminum V8
position Mid Longitudinal
fuel feed Electronic Sequential Port
displacement 6187 cc / 377.6 cu in
bore 99.01 mm / 3.898 in
stroke 101.6 mm / 4.000 in
compression 9.5:1
power 583.1 kw / 782 bhp @ 6600 rpm
hp per litre 126.39 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 633.71 bhp per weight
torque 860.94 nm / 635 ft lbs @ 5800 rpm
redline 7200
drive wheels Carbon Fibre & Composite Body over Steel Space Frame
front brakes Vented & Slotted Discs w/6-Piston Calipers
f brake size 356 mm / 14 in
rear brakes Vented & Slotted Discs w/6-Piston Calipers
r brake size 356 mm / 14 in
front wheels F 45.7 x 24.1 cm / 18 x 9.5 in
rear wheels R 48.3 x 33.0 cm / 19 x 13 in
front tire size 245 45-18 Michelin Pilot Sports
rear tire size 345 30-19 Michelin Pilot Sports
steering Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
f suspension Unequal Length A-Arms w/Adj Tube Shocks, Anti Roll Bar
r suspension Unequal Length A-Arms w/Opposed Coil-Over Springs
weight 1234 kg / 2720 lbs
wheelbase 2672 mm / 105.2 in
length 4475 mm / 176.2 in
width 2101 mm / 82.7 in
height 1092 mm / 43.0 in
transmission 6-Speed

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