Stupid! fast! say! What!? - Is the SSC Tuatara a Car or Bullet?
The SSC continues to characterize a few last sub-assemblies from the Ultimate Aero for transfer into the final Tuatara performance package. The team is specifying new gear ratio packs for the Tuatara transmission and 0-200 MPH runs were the logical test for this critical information.
Read the Full Article Here: http://wp.me/p1sgG3-B5
SSC Tuatara Interior
Inspired by Jason Castriota's exterior styling, we carried some of the aerospace inspired design, as well as the car's exterior design features, into the interior of the Tuatara.
The main gauge cluster area is a glass screen that is lit up by Pico projectors behind, and is similar to a HUD (Heads Up Display). On the driver's side, 2 smaller HUD displays, are located on each side of the steering column; their design inspired by the Tuatara's rear winglets. On the right, the HUD displays the current gear of the car, and is flanked by a shift indicator light tree that provides the driver with valuable shift timing information. The left HUD displays any vital information the driver chooses. These settings are available through a menu on the central command console.
The Tuatara will provide a unique, yet thrilling experience to its passengers by making them feel like more of a co-pilot instead of just a tag-along. Included in front of the passenger seat are 2 small auxiliary screens that provide the co-pilot information about the vehicle and their current experience, like its current speed, RPM or BHP. The Tuatara is one of the first production vehicles in the world to give this level of attention to the driving experience of the passenger. Just on the left side of the central console is the red "START" button, which when pressed initiates a clockwise-motion lighting sequence on the red lights located around the start button. The engine turns on immediately when all the red lights have illuminated.
The central console has a large touch screen. The buttons located near the touch screen control other important functions, like traction control, driving modes etc. The holes pattern on the top of the central console area are inspired by the hole patterns on the Tuatara's exterior body panels, and function as a central vents that circulates the cabin air.
The exterior hole pattern design inspiration is not limited to the central console, but is also visible on the door panels, along the base of the windshield where it serves as the defrost vents, and along the rear console positioned between the seats. Large woofers are located in the lower portion of the door panel design as part of the Tuatara's premium sound package.
Displayed in this interior fly-through are both the 7-Speed H-Pattern manual gear shift, as well as the steering column mounted 7-Speed paddle shift available as an option on the Tuatara.
The central AC vents are inspired by the Tuatara's twin central Exhausts. The side AC vents are inspired by the 4 rocket Exhaust design found on the Space Shuttles. Optional Interior colors will consist of a 2-tone appearance accented in exposed carbon fiber and elegant touches of metal.
The door pulls of the Tuatara are meant to resemble the styling of the flying buttresses from the rear sides of the car's exterior.
Like SSC on Facebook: http://www.ShelbySuperCars.com/facebook
Follow SSC on Twitter: http://www.ShelbySuperCars.com/twitter
Dubai Motor show 2011 including Bugatti,SSC Tuatara & MP4 12C
Concept, exotic and supercars. BMW M5, BMW concept, SLS AMG, SLS Brabus, Bugatti Veyron, McLaren MP4 12C, Audi r8 GT, Audi Quattro concept, Maserati Kubang, SSC tuatara, DeMacross, Jaguar CX-75. Ferrari FF, Ferrari 458.
2012 SSC Tuatara
2012 awaits the entry of the newest offering from Shelby Super Cars (SSC), the 2012 SSC Tuatara. This car is aimed to unseating the Bugatti Veyron SS as the fastest car in the world. Jerod Shelby, founder and CEO of SSC, unveiled the Tuatara in the presence of a few people from the industry. Jerod Shelby is not related to Carroll Shelby, the legend behind all those muscle cars. The name of this supercar is derived from the Maori language that describes a resident reptile from New Zealand, Tuatara, means "peaks at the back."
Shelby and his team of 16 engineers have put their skills together to produce a high performance production vehicle in the SSC Tuatara by highlighting this rear wheel drive, 1,350 horsepower speedster. SSC produced the Ultimate Aero that was able to topple the record established by the Bugatti Veyron. In 2007, the Ultimate Aero TT had a run of 256 mph on a four mile stretch of a Texas carriageway. The Volkswagen owned Bugatti, not to be denied, came back with the Veyron SS (Super Sport) and clocked a record 267 mph.
With the Tuatara, Shelby SuperCars intends to reclaim that distinction of being the fastest car in the world, by aiming for a record setting 275 mph.
Performance
As for the engine, Jerod Shelby's team of engineers has come up with a rear wheel drive, quad cam (four valves per cylinder OHC), twin turbo V8 engine. This 7 Liter engine produces 1350 HP and revs up to 9000 rpm.
Braking is aided by traction control, ABS with servo assistance, and the use of carbon ceramic brakes by Brembo. It comes in at 2646 lbs (1200 kgs) curb weight, which puts it at 1407 lbs(638 kgs) lighter than the Veyron. Little, if any, change has been done on the suspension in which SSC keeps the coil over setup intact along with the triple plate carbon clutch mechanism.
Expectations are high on this new SSC Tuatara, with all those horses; zero to sixty mph should come in under 2.8 seconds. It has been claimed that its top speed will be at 275 mph, hang on to your seats for the final results.
Exterior
The body design of the Tuatara was rendered by Jason Castriota, an Italian-American designer who has been instrumental in creating some of the best looking cars in the world. Among his creations include the best in the industry, Bertone, Ferrari, Rolls Royce, and Pininfarina. Castriota was unsure whether he wanted to take on the challenge presented to him by Jerod Shelby in designing this latest from SSC.
When he did take up the challenge, the result has become the ideal in combining form and function. The black teardrop shaped canopy splashed amid the white body provides a contrast in style and power. The classic shape allows it for a minimum of drag. Dihedral stabilizers (wings) add to the Tuatara's performance and look. The winglets located in the rear not only improve aerodynamics, but also keeps the car together as it speeds up to 200 miles per hour.
Body and chassis are made of carbon fiber, except for those impact areas in the front and rear of the Tuatara. It also has oval cut outs in varying sizes that help release heat produced by the engine through the body. The Tuatara features an F-1 looking Exhaust that functions as a diffuser in the rear. When looking down at this low slung supercar, the Tuatara can seem intimidating.
Interior
No one really knows what to expect what the interior of the Tuatara will look like. The total interior design has not been completed. It will have the necessary features in driving a two seater, such as the seatbelts and auto air-conditioner.
Speculation has it that the inside of the Tuatara will live up to its reputation in addition to providing easy viewing and access LCD central displays.
The Competition
There is little competition in this area of supercars. The SSC Tuatara is expected to be priced at $970,000, while the Bugatti Veyron SS rings the bell at $2.4 million. If you have extra to spend, the other potential alternative is the Koenigsegg Agera, $1.5 million.
Whichever way you go, you have an international choice at your disposal; the SSC Tuatara from the USA, Bugatti Veyron SS from Germany, and the Swedish Koenigsegg Agera. Whether you're looking for a showroom vehicle or one for the racetrack, chances are the Tuatara will push its competitors once again to the limits, watch for this fastest evolving DNA creation from SSC.
Streetfire TV Episode 15- SSC vs. Veyron & Lamborghini
In a heads-up race- Veyron vs SSC- how does 1183 HP do in a car that weighs less than 2800 lbs? We rode with the actual record-setting SSC Ultimate Aero as it hit the street to play with a Lamborghini. Also, a revealing interview w/ SSC on the design behind the world's fastest street car.
SSC Tuatara - Dubai Motorshow 2011 with GTspirit.com
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/shmee Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/shmee150
Shmee150 films the absolutely stunning SSC Tuatara concept.
Filmed in association with GTspirit.com. see more at: http://www.gtspirit.com/category/carshows/dubai-motor-show-2011/
Picture Gallery: http://razzi.me/albums/5583-ssc-tuatara
Vlogs: http://www.youtube.com/MrShmee150
Camera: Sony CX700 http://amzn.to/rrsVwn
Microphone: Rode Videomic Pro http://amzn.to/o3s2JK
Location: Dubai, UAE
Thanks for watching, Tim
SSC Ultimate Aero on Discovery Channel's Extreme Rides
Discovery Channel's EXTREME RIDES program took the SSC Ultimate Aero out for some testing and joyriding early in 2010... see what the pros at Discovery have to say about the Ultimate Aero.
For more information on SSC, or the Tuatara - please visit http://www.ShelbySuperCars.com.
Like SSC on Facebook: http://www.ShelbySuperCars.com/facebook
Follow SSC on Twitter: http://www.ShelbySuperCars.com/twitter
A Short Documentary on the Pagani Huayra
To get the full background story on Pagani Huayra click here: http://wp.me/p1sgG3-Zj
In this short 15 minute film we are taken through the manufacturing process of many of the cars key components such as occupant's safety cell, Exhaust system and interior creation. This short film is the perfect balance of cause and effect design and manufacturing and once you have watched it you will have a new appreciation for what the Brand Pagani stands for.
Los 10 Carros Mas Rapidos Del Mundo Noviembre 2011
10.-Brabus Rocket
9.-Porsche 911 GT1
8.-McLaren F1 LM
7.-Saleen S7 Twin turbo
6.-Koenigsegg CCX
5.-Porsche 9FF GT9
4.-Hennessey Venom 1000 Twin turbo SRT Coupe
3.-Koenigsegg CCXR EDITION
2.-SSC Ultimate Aero 3
1.-Bugatti Veyron SS (Super Sport)
EXTRA:
SSC Tuatara
2012 SSC Tuatara (Interior Shots)
SSC Tuatara Interior
Inspired by Jason Castriota's exterior styling, we carried some of the aerospace inspired design, as well as the car's exterior design features, into the interior of the Tuatara.
The main gauge cluster area is a glass screen that is lit up by Pico projectors behind, and is similar to a HUD (Heads Up Display). On the driver's side, 2 smaller HUD displays, are located on each side of the steering column; their design inspired by the Tuatara's rear winglets. On the right, the HUD displays the current gear of the car, and is flanked by a shift indicator light tree that provides the driver with valuable shift timing information. The left HUD displays any vital information the driver chooses. These settings are available through a menu on the central command console.
The Tuatara will provide a unique, yet thrilling experience to its passengers by making them feel like more of a co-pilot instead of just a tag-along. Included in front of the passenger seat are 2 small auxiliary screens that provide the co-pilot information about the vehicle and their current experience, like its current speed, RPM or BHP. The Tuatara is one of the first production vehicles in the world to give this level of attention to the driving experience of the passenger. Just on the left side of the central console is the red "START" button, which when pressed initiates a clockwise-motion lighting sequence on the red lights located around the start button. The engine turns on immediately when all the red lights have illuminated.
The central console has a large touch screen. The buttons located near the touch screen control other important functions, like traction control, driving modes etc. The holes pattern on the top of the central console area are inspired by the hole patterns on the Tuatara's exterior body panels, and function as a central vents that circulates the cabin air.
The exterior hole pattern design inspiration is not limited to the central console, but is also visible on the door panels, along the base of the windshield where it serves as the defrost vents, and along the rear console positioned between the seats. Large woofers are located in the lower portion of the door panel design as part of the Tuatara's premium sound package.
Displayed in this interior fly-through are both the 7-Speed H-Pattern manual gear shift, as well as the steering column mounted 7-Speed paddle shift available as an option on the Tuatara.
The central AC vents are inspired by the Tuatara's twin central Exhausts. The side AC vents are inspired by the 4 rocket Exhaust design found on the Space Shuttles. Optional Interior colors will consist of a 2-tone appearance accented in exposed carbon fiber and elegant touches of metal.
The door pulls of the Tuatara are meant to resemble the styling of the flying buttresses from the rear sides of the car's exterior.
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2011 + Jay Leno
BrianZuk covers the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Supercars such as the SSC Tuatara, Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, Jaguar C-X75, Porsche 918 RSR, Aston Martin One-77, and Lamborghini Aventador can be seen in this video. The video begins with an intro from Jay Leno and then transitions into the incredible automobiles on display at the Concours, mainly on the "concept lawn", then ends with many of the cars starting up their engines, driving off, revving, and more!
BrianZuk's Facebook Here! http://www.facebook.com/pages/BrianZuk/150184461660159
Cars in the video, some multiples of each, include:
SSC Tuatara
Bugatti Veyron Super Sport World Record Edition
Bugatti Veyron Super Sport -- Blue Carbon
Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport
Bugatti Veyron
Aston Martin One-77
Jaguar C-X75
Porsche 918 RSR
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4
Mclaren MP4-12C
Lexus LFA
Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale by Zagato
Porsche GT3 RS 4.0
Lotus Evora GTE
Ferrari FF
Ferrari 599 GTO
Ferrari 288 GTO
Bentley Supersports Convertible ISR
Maserati Granturismo MC
Fisker Karma
Porsche GT1
Spyker C8 Aileron
Spyker C8 Spyder
The new BMW M5
Lexus LF-Gh Concept
Rolls Royce 102EX Phantom Experimental Electric
BMW 328 Hommage
Ferrari California
Lamborghini Aventador Chassis
Jaguar XKR-S
Lotus Evora