2009 SSC Ultimate Aero produces 1,287-hp

The SSC Ultimate Aero is officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the fastest road-going car in the world. Shelby Supercars has now updated the Ultimate Aero for the 2009 model year giving it a 15 percent increase in horsepower, a revamped front fascia design, and a couple of interior upgrades.

The most significant change however is the 1-piece billet aluminum engine block which improves structural integrity and oiling capabilities allowing the Ultimate Aero to produces a total of 1,287-hp - up from 1,183-hp.

Either way, Shelby Supercars says that the 2009 Ultimate Aero will be able to reach world-record speeds of...
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B7FAN - 12/17/2008 11:10:01 AM

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Its a sad DAY for the VW BUGATTI if these specs are 100% true

Spectator - 12/17/2008 1:38:42 PM

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Nice vehicle...but...ehh, I would still want the Veyron. I like cars that can be driven anywhere in any condition. (keep hearing the veyron drives like an audi RS4...which is a simple every day driver)

Besides when are you able to get up to anywhere near the speeds both of these cars do. Another thing interests me...I'd like to see the acceleration numbers for this new Ultimate Aero. Wonder which would be quicker to 250.

1dott8 - 12/17/2008 2:07:07 PM

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very, very fast vehicle but even if i could afford this i wouldn't want one. i'll take a veyron.

bouyson - 12/18/2008 7:27:18 AM

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I'd take the Veyron! It's more the kind of car you'd put a poster of on your wall..

veyron1001 - 12/17/2008 2:11:50 PM

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There is going to be a Bugatti Veyron gt with 1350bhp coming out soon. I wouldn't be too excited about this car just yet.

bigmotov - 12/17/2008 2:26:08 PM

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...and then there will be something else with more than 1350bhp. How do you enjoy something if you keep waiting for what's next. It's okay to get excited ;)

WorldofLuxury - 12/17/2008 8:10:23 PM

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This is the car for hardcore racers.
The Bugatti is a racing car.

Jay Leno explained it all very well.

still...IT'S MADE IN THE USA!!!

bouyson - 12/18/2008 7:24:55 AM

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This thing's quite ugly, isn't it?

Eyecarehawaii - 12/19/2008 2:50:40 PM

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It seems the American sports car mentality is to add more HP to a car so it goes faster in a straight line. The British seem to favor light chassis and handling over HP in their sports cars. I just wonder about the drivability of a car like this. Sure it's fast, but is that all that's important? I'm sure someone will buy if only to say they own the current "world's fastest" (semi) production car.
I recall seeing a video on the Veyron being driven past 200 mph on a track. The commentator said that its tires are rated for that speed for only 30 minutes, but you didn't have to worry because the gas would run out long before that..