World's Fastest Production Car

[Cobbydaler]

The SSC (Shelby Supercars) Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo has taken the world's fastest production car record by averaging 255.83 mph (http://www.fast-autos.net/news/129/) on a closed public road... :Yikes:

Video here (http://www.shelbysupercars.com/multimedia.php#worldrecord), love the sound of that engine :)

They're not connected in any way to Carol Shelby of Shelby Cobra fame...

[alferret]

Good God!!!!!

I want one, and that sound :shocked:

[Uncle Peter]

Was expecting another modified Viper or Stang but it's actually a very nice looking motor.

[Saaf_laandon_mo]

And according to the test driver, there is "tonnes left on the table" if anyone challenges the 255mph attained during testing. Wow

[handyman]

183 mph to go 3.11 mph faster than the Veyron.

I guess this might prompt Bugatti/VW to get theirs out on a proper speed run.

[peanut]

Nice car, reminds me of a cross between a Lambo and the Dodge from the film 'The Wraith'.

The Veyron still does it for me though.

[Cobbydaler]

183 mph to go 3.11 mph faster than the Veyron.

I guess this might prompt Bugatti/VW to get theirs out on a proper speed run.

Do you mean 183 hp? ;)

[MovedGoalPosts]

I suppose Top Gear will have to come up with some new "stunts" now that their favourite Veyron is no longer king of the road.

[punky]

Can't see Mrs Hammond letting Hamster near it :)

[Cobbydaler]

Veyron regains record... :D
Link (http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/technology/newsid_10520000/newsid_10522800/10522889.stm)

If you want to hear and see the SSC Ultimate Aero run again, link is now here (http://www.shelbysupercars.com/video-record-breaker.php).

[haydnwalker]

Glad VW didnt let some yanks keep the record very long :D

[Matty_]

Saw one in the flesh at Goodwood, it was in probably the priciest traffic jam you`ll ever see, there was a Zonda and a Koenigsegg (plus your Lambo`s and Ferrari`s) behind it ;)