| The 2008 Ultimate Aero TT is the latest | | | | with an aluminum block and heads. The |
| version by Shelby Super Cars (SSC). When the | | | | four-wheel rocket redlines at 7,200 rpm, and |
| Ultimate Aero TT first made its debut many | | | | the vehicle's horsepower is an incredible |
| industry insiders felt that this vehicle | | | | 1,183 at 6,950 rpm. It is a rear-wheel drive |
| would break the world speed record for | | | | with a mid-engine position. The lightweight |
| production cars of 253.2 mph, set by the | | | | body is made of carbon fiber, composites, and |
| Bugatti Veyron 16.4. It wasn't long before | | | | a steel space frame. It sets on Michelin |
| they were proven right. The Ultimate Aero TT | | | | Pilot Sport PS2 tires, 19 by 9.5 inches in |
| reached an unprecedented speed of 256.15 mph, | | | | the front and 20 by 13 inches in the rear. |
| making this lightweight, aerodynamic vehicle | | | | The ride is controlled by unequal length |
| officially the "World's Fastest Production | | | | upper and lower A-arms coil-over springs in |
| Car." | | | | the front and rear. |
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| Achieving tremendous power via its twin turbo | | | | This politically incorrect beast vehicle- |
| V-8 engine, it produces 1,183 horsepower and | | | | with a four-inch ground clearance- has a |
| 1,094 ft.-lbs. of torque. The speedometer on | | | | refined side too. The interior is both clean |
| the car goes up to 260, and in sixth gear at | | | | and chic. Even the roll bar enhances the |
| 7,200 rpm; the TT's performance stats state | | | | lines of the cabin by matching the car's |
| that it exceeds 286 mph. | | | | seats. There also is a high-end sound system |
| | | | and a DVD navigational system. It comes in 11 |
| The Ultimate Aero TT does zero to 60 mph in | | | | heavenly colors, including yellow, purple and |
| 2.78 seconds and a quarter mile in less than | | | | plum. |
| 10 seconds. It has a 422-pound V-8 engine | | | | |