The SSC Tuatara is an American hypercar manufactured and designed by SSC North America. The Tuatara has a lot of gained attention for its goal to be the fastest-production car in the world. The car is named after the tuatara a native reptile to New Zealand, symbolizing the car’s speed and agility.
Design and Performance
The Tuatara has a sleek design created in a collaboration with renowned designer Jason Castriota. It is made with a carbon fiber body shaped to minimize drag and maximize downforce, helping the car achieve high speeds. The car has a custom-built 5.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine, capable of producing up to 1,750 horsepower when running on E85 fuel. This power is delivered through a CIMA 7-speed automated manual transmission which allows for lightning-fast gear changes.
Top Speed Controversy and Claims
SSC has made many attempts to break the world production car speed record. In October 2020, the company claimed a top speed of 316.11 mph (508.73 km/h), which would have broken the existing record. However, this claim was met with skepticism and controversy due to inconsistence in the video footage and data. Following the controversy, SSC had more tests, and in January 2021, they achieved a top speed of 282.9 mph (455.3 km/h). Even though it was still impressive, this speed fell short of their first initial claim. SSC continues to refine the Tuatara and chase further speed records.
Conclusion
The SSC Tuatara shows a big challenge to create an all-American hypercar capable of outperforming the world’s best. With its beautiful design and powerful engine, the Tuatara has captured the imagination of automotive enthusiasts. While controversies surrounding its top speed claims have lowered some of the initial excitement, the Tuatara still remains a big player in the hypercar arena, showing the pursuit of speed and innovation.
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