| Manufacturer | Shelby SuperCars |
|---|---|
| Production | 2011-present |
| Predecessor | SSC Ultimate Aero |
| Class | Sports car |
| Engine | 7.0 L twin-turbo V8 1,350 hp |
| Transmission | 7-speed manual or 7-speed semi-automatic |
The SSC Tuatara is a sports car produced by Shelby SuperCars.
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The SSC Tuatara will use a dual overhead camshaft 6.9 liter twin-turbo V8 that will redline at 9,200 rpm and deliver 1,350 hp and 1,042 ft-lbs on 91RON rated unleaded petrol. The car will weigh 2,750 pounds (1,250 kg) due to a carbon fiber construction (including the wheels), and aluminum crumple zones. This means it will manage a power-to-weight ratio of 1,125 hp per tonne. The Tuatara is estimated to achieve 0–62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.5 seconds and the top speed is an estimated 276 miles per hour (444 km/h).[1] To become the world's fastest production car, the final production version of the Tuatara will have to beat the 267.856 miles per hour (431.072 km/h) set by the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport in 2010.
The SSC Tuatara will cost approximately $970,000 (£630,000, €730,000) when it goes on sale.