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SSC is expanding the Tuatara build slots by 10 to 110 with the track-only Aggressor model while also adding the Striker model with three times the downforce of the standard Tuatara.
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SSC Tuatara sets land-speed record for production cars at 282.9 mphAfter its third try, the SSC Tuatara has set a new production-car land-speed record of 282.9 mph verified by Racelogic GPS tracking data.
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SSC Tuatara falls short in new land-speed record attempt, will run again
The SSC Tuatara made another land-speed record attempt, but couldn't top 251 mph due to engine issues
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SSC aims to re-run Tuatara land-speed record in next 60 days, probably at different location
SSC will try again to set the production-car land speed record within 60 days, according to its CEO, and this time it will be validated.
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SSC to re-run Tuatara land-speed record attempt, not submitting current run to Guinness
SSC won't certify its 316.11 mph production-car land-speed record and will instead make another attempt with a better effort to certify the speed.
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SSC Tuatara's land-speed record not yet verified
The SSC Tuatara's 316.11-mph production-car land-speed record is yet to be verified by Guinness World Records or the company that measured the speed.
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Wind gusts made the SSC Tuatara's land-speed record run a scary experience.
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SSC Tuatara now world's fastest car at 316.11 mph
The 1,750-horsepower SSC Tuatara set a new production-car land-speed record of 316.11 mph in Nevada.
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SSC "Little Brother" to be $400-$500K, 700-800-hp, scaled down Tuatara
SSC will build a "Little Brother" for the Tuatara that should cost about a half million dollars, make up to 800 horsepower, and look like a scaled down version of the Tuatara.
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The SSC Tuatara might be world's fastest production car after reported speed record attempt
A Nevada newspaper reported that Highway 60 was shut down over the weekend for a land-speed record attempt and NDOT confirmed the car was the SSC Tuatara.
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The SSC Tuatara shoots fire while shifting in Track Mode
America's hypercar lights things up just in time for Independence Day.
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SSC working on Tuatara's "Little Brother," Tuatara shoots fire, runs 60-120 mph in 2.5 seconds
SSC is planning a little brother for the Tuatara, as the latter shows its capability by accelerating from 60 to 120 mph in just 2.5 seconds.
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The first production version of the 1,750-horsepower SSC Tuatara was delivered last August but only revealed now.
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How the SSC Tuatara's intake system helps generate 1,750 horsepower
With a goal of achieving a top speed of more than 300 mph, the designers of the SSC Tuatara knew they needed a monster of an engine—and they've delivered.
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Manhattan Motorcars named first US dealer for SSC Tuatara hypercar
The famous New York dealer also handles sales for Bugatti, Koenigsegg, Rimac and Spyker.
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First SSC Tuatara to be delivered during 2019 Monterey Car Week
The 1,750-horsepower Tuatara is now in production and due to start delivery in August 2019.
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Listen to the SSC Tuatara hit the dyno and the streets
Tuatara has given us a tantalizing taste of what's coming with videos of the 1,750-horsepower monster running in the wild.
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Pre-production SSC Tuatara hypercar tests on public roads
The team at SSC is currently cooking up America's first hypercar and a pre-production prototype has just been spotted testing on public roads. These photos were sent in to Motor Authority by a reader and were snapped on a stretch of road near SSC's headquarters in West Richland, Washington. The new...
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SSC previously said it's the only firm with a real shot at reaching the 300 mph barrier, and it appears work is full-speed ahead. The company posted a new video of its upcoming Tuatara hypercar's twin-turbo V-8 engine testing, an engine that will provide the gusto in the mission to 300 mph. The engine was first revealed this past August and will displace 5.9 liters, down from a quoted 7.0 liters when the original Tuatara concept bowed in 2011. However, the smaller displacement unlocked an 8,800 rpm redline. The supercar's peak power comes on around redline—all 1,350 horsepower worth...
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SSC Tuatara only car with "legitimate shot" at 300 mph, CEO claims
SSC is keen to reclaim the record for the world's fastest production car and clock 300 mph in the process. After unveiling the long-awaited Tuatara last month, the California-based supercar maker had some fighting words for rivals also looking to stake their claim as the first to 300 mph. Jerod...
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SSC Tuatara is America's 1,750-hp, all-carbon challenge to Bugatti, Koenigsegg
It's time for the likes of Bugatti and Koenigsegg to step aside, as bespoke hypercar manufacturer SSC North America is ready to reclaim its previously held title of maker of the world's fastest cars with the long-awaited Tuatara. The homegrown hypercar was originally penned by Jason Castriota, a...
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Buy the SSC supercar that came before the Tuatara
Before there were companies like Koenigsegg and Hennessey vying to dethrone the Bugatti Veyron as the world's fastest car, something Koenigsegg finally achieved last November when one of its Agera RS hypercars ran to 277.9 mph, there was SSC North America (previously Shelby SuperCars) taking the...
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SSC reveals Tuatara hypercar's twin-turbo V-8
It’s been a while since we last heard about SSC North America (formerly Shelby SuperCars) and its promised Tuatara hypercar, a car that could potentially reclaim the production car land speed record for the firm. The good news is that the Tuatara is coming, and soon. After first showing us a...
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SSC Tuatara hypercar headed to Monterey in production form
It's hard to believe it's been seven years since the Jason Castriota-designed SSC Tuatara concept was first shown to the world. During that time, SSC North America has been busy not only further developing the car but also securing funding as well as establishing new headquarters and modern...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran
