Tuatara

  • SSC Tuatara engine

    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 concept in 2011, SSC will finally reveal a production-ready version at next week's Monterey Car Week. Ahead of the unveiling, SSC has released several teaser shots as well as the first photos of the car's mighty powerplant. All we know is that the engine is a twin-turbocharged V-8. SSC is waiting...

  • Teaser for SSC Tuatara debuting on August 24, 2018
    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...

  • Teaser for SSC Tuatara
    SSC not dead, releases teaser for Tuatara supercar

    It’s been a while since we last heard about SSC North America (formerly Shelby SuperCars) and its promised Tuatara supercar, a car that could potentially reclaim the production car land speed record for the firm. That is, if the project ever manages to get off the ground. So far all...

  • SSC Tuatara’s twin-turbocharged 7.0-liter V-8 engine
    SSC Partners With Nelson Racing Engines To Develop Tuatara’s 1,350-HP V-8

    A couple of months ago, we brought you news that America’s SSC had reached its performance target for the twin-turbocharged 7.0-liter V-8 engine destined for its upcoming Veyron-rivaling supercar, the Tuatara. That performance target was an output of 1,350 horsepower and 1,280 pound-feet of...

  • Shelby Supercars Tuatara
    SSC Tuatara’s 1,350-HP Output Confirmed On The Dyno

    Not much has been seen or heard lately of SSC’s upcoming Veyron-rival, the Tuatara, which has led to speculation that the project may have hit a roadblock. According to the latest from SSC, however, development is progressing as scheduled and a major milestone recently reached. That milestone...

  • SSC Ultimate Aero XT chassis #5
    Final SSC Ultimate Aero Enters Production

    American supercar manufacturer SSC, the company formerly known as Shelby SuperCars and builder of the record-breaking Ultimate Aero line of vehicles, has confirmed that the very last example of the Ultimate Aero is about to enter production at its facilities in West Richland, Washington. You may...

  • 2013 SSC Ultimate Aero XT

    American supercar manufacturer SSC, formerly Shelby Supercars, has announced that production of its long-running Ultimate Aero is coming to an end. The Ultimate Aero at one point was the fastest production car on the planet, entering the Guinness Book of World Records back in 2007 after posting a top speed of 255 mph, which earned it instant cult status. The car eventually lost that title to the 268-mph Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, though it had held the crown for almost three years. Now SSC, based in West Richland, Washington, is working on a successor to the Ultimate Aero, a car that has...

  • Shelby SuperCars Tuatara
    Supercar Manufacturer SSC Drops Shelby Name From Title

    To avoid confusion and help it stand apart in the increasingly competitive business of selling supercars, Shelby Supercars, or SSC for short, has agreed to drop the Shelby name from its official title and instead go with SSC only. SSC, as many readers may already know, was founded by a man who just...

  • Shelby Supercars Tuatara
    For Shelby Supercars, Business (In Dubai) Is Booming

    Shelby Supercars managed to book 10 orders for it's upcoming Tuatara at this year's Dubai Motor Show.

  • SSC Tuatara interior renderings
    SSC Tuatara Interior Revealed: Video

    Development work on the upcoming SSC Tuatara, America’s answer to the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, is progressing nicely, with news coming out this month that a suitable production site in Washington state is being sought. The Tuatara is also one of the star attractions at this week’s...

  • SSC Tuatara supercar concept
    SSC Working On New Washington Plant For Tuatara Supercar

    SSC is working to consolidate its manufacturing in Washington state.

  • Shelby Supercars Tuatara
    SSC Tuatara Gear Ratio Test, 0-200 MPH Under 16 Seconds: Video

    The Shelby Supercars Tuatara is steadily progressing through its development process, with the latest work being done on selecting the final gear ratios for the seven-speed transmission. The latest video from SSC shows an Ultimate Aero testing the new gear ratio pack on a 0-200 mph run. That run...

  • Shelby Supercars Tuatara

    The 275-mph Tuatara supercar from Shelby Supercars made its official global debut in Shanghai, China earlier this month, but today was the Jason Catriota-penned stunner's North American debut. Shown on the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Concept Lawn, the Tuatara stood out even among a crowd of cutting-edge and hyper-expensive cars. The massive curb appeal is largely thanks to Castriota's edgy design, his latest evolution of futuristic styling following other works of art that include the Ferrari P4/5, Bertone Mantide, and Saab PhoeniX. For more details on the SSC Tuatara, check out our...

  • Shelby SuperCars Tuatara
    SSC Tuatara makes official public debut in Shanghai

    America’s own Shelby SuperCars (SSC), the maker of the Ultimate Aero TT, has gone to Shanghai, China for the first official public debut of its next supercar project, the 275 mph Tuatara. A concept of the car was previously shown to a select group of clientele but this is the first time that...

  • SSC Tuatara supercar concept
    Shelby SuperCars Names 275-MPH Supercar Tuatara

    America's own Shelby SuperCars has just named its 275-mph Veyron Super Sport beater 'Tuatara'.

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