...And let the ultimate supercar war BEGIN!

[cameron nelson]

[h1]They're goin after Bugatti for the title again! It'll be interesting to see how they'll make it happen....
[/h1][h1]SSC To Challenge Bugatti For New Fastest Production Car?[/h1]

The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport just snagged the title of "World's Fastest Production Car" away from the American-built SSC Ultimate Aero. Now the folks at Shelby SuperCars are hinting at a new, faster Aero to challenge the German behemoth.
In a statement released after the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport set a new production car land speed record of 268 MPH, the makers of the now second-fastest SSC Ultimate Aero first applaud the company:

 We would sincerely like to congratulate Bugatti... When the Ultimate Aero broke the record in 2007, we knew it was just a matter of time until it was broken by someone else. 


And then they make mention of where they're going with their newest vehicle:

[W]e've been working on a new project to debut before the end of the summer.  Not much can be said at this time except that we'll be upping the ante on all fronts.  Having famed American designer Jason Castriota as our lead design enables SSC to reflect its engineer and performance in its aesthetics. It's impossible for us to be more thrilled about having him on board and we're anxious to show the world what we have up our sleeve.


The current SSC Utlimate Aero TT is a pure high-performance supercar. Powered by a mid-engined, twin-turbo 6.2-liter V8 producing a time-warping 1,183 hp it's less a fashion accessory and more a strategic weapon and up until this week it held the fastest production car time at 256 mph. Not just a straight-line rocket, the car can also change directions, beating the Ferrari Enzo around Road & Track's slalom course.

In order to top the Veyron, any vehicle they produce is going to have to add power, drop weight, and get slippery. No details yet on the first two points, but the appearance of Jason Castriota clears up the last one. The hip designer responsible for penning both the Bertone Mantide and Pininfarina P4/5's going to attempt to wrangle a few tenths off the car's coefficient of drag while giving it a more unique treatment.

Can America again snatch victory from the Germans? We'll find out soon.

 

[cameron nelson]

[h1]They're goin after Bugatti for the title again! It'll be interesting to see how they'll make it happen....
[/h1][h1]SSC To Challenge Bugatti For New Fastest Production Car?[/h1]

The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport just snagged the title of "World's Fastest Production Car" away from the American-built SSC Ultimate Aero. Now the folks at Shelby SuperCars are hinting at a new, faster Aero to challenge the German behemoth.
In a statement released after the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport set a new production car land speed record of 268 MPH, the makers of the now second-fastest SSC Ultimate Aero first applaud the company:

 We would sincerely like to congratulate Bugatti... When the Ultimate Aero broke the record in 2007, we knew it was just a matter of time until it was broken by someone else. 


And then they make mention of where they're going with their newest vehicle:

[W]e've been working on a new project to debut before the end of the summer.  Not much can be said at this time except that we'll be upping the ante on all fronts.  Having famed American designer Jason Castriota as our lead design enables SSC to reflect its engineer and performance in its aesthetics. It's impossible for us to be more thrilled about having him on board and we're anxious to show the world what we have up our sleeve.


The current SSC Utlimate Aero TT is a pure high-performance supercar. Powered by a mid-engined, twin-turbo 6.2-liter V8 producing a time-warping 1,183 hp it's less a fashion accessory and more a strategic weapon and up until this week it held the fastest production car time at 256 mph. Not just a straight-line rocket, the car can also change directions, beating the Ferrari Enzo around Road & Track's slalom course.

In order to top the Veyron, any vehicle they produce is going to have to add power, drop weight, and get slippery. No details yet on the first two points, but the appearance of Jason Castriota clears up the last one. The hip designer responsible for penning both the Bertone Mantide and Pininfarina P4/5's going to attempt to wrangle a few tenths off the car's coefficient of drag while giving it a more unique treatment.

Can America again snatch victory from the Germans? We'll find out soon.

 

[limitedretroog]

TOO. @*##%%!. SEXY.

 

[limitedretroog]

TOO. @*##%%!. SEXY.

 

[andrew630]

looks awesome.

 

[andrew630]

looks awesome.

 

[joe camel smooth]

that car has always been hideous

honestly top speed comes down mostly to HP + some aerodynamics, so the SSC will get it

 

[joe camel smooth]

that car has always been hideous

honestly top speed comes down mostly to HP + some aerodynamics, so the SSC will get it

 

[seasoned vet]

 
 
*yawn*
 
 
 
- peace Cam, not directed toward you my brother

......
 
 
 
 

 

[spsfinest212]

[h2][/h2]

[h2]Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport sets land speed record at 267.81 mph![/h2]
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport – Click above for high-res image gallery

As production of the Bugatti Veyron winds toward its eventual conclusion, Bugatti has created what is likely to be the ultimate version of its world-beating hypercar: the Super Sports. Bugatti sent its official test driver Pierre Henri Raphanel out on Volkswagen's Ehra-Lessian high-speed oval with the first Super Sports to see just what it could do. With representatives of the Guinness book of records and German Technical Inspection Agency (TÜV) on hand, Raphanel made passes around the big oval in both directions.

With output bumped up from 1,001 horsepower to 1,200 horsepower, torque swelling to 1,106 pound-feet and a revised aerodynamic kit, Raphanel managed runs of 265.9 and 269.8 mph for an average terminal velocity of 267.81 mph and a new world record for a production car.

The first five production Super Sports will sport the same black and orange finish as the record car and all production models will be electronically limited to 257.9 mph to protect the tires. The Veyron Super Sports will be publicly shown for the first time at the Pebble Beach in August. Click past the break for the full details.


Link to story: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/04/bugatti-veyron-16-4-super-sport-sets-land-speed-record-at-267-81/

Look at this interior

 

[seasoned vet]

 
 
*yawn*
 
 
 
- peace Cam, not directed toward you my brother

......
 
 
 
 

 

[spsfinest212]

[h2][/h2]

[h2]Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport sets land speed record at 267.81 mph![/h2]
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport – Click above for high-res image gallery

As production of the Bugatti Veyron winds toward its eventual conclusion, Bugatti has created what is likely to be the ultimate version of its world-beating hypercar: the Super Sports. Bugatti sent its official test driver Pierre Henri Raphanel out on Volkswagen's Ehra-Lessian high-speed oval with the first Super Sports to see just what it could do. With representatives of the Guinness book of records and German Technical Inspection Agency (TÜV) on hand, Raphanel made passes around the big oval in both directions.

With output bumped up from 1,001 horsepower to 1,200 horsepower, torque swelling to 1,106 pound-feet and a revised aerodynamic kit, Raphanel managed runs of 265.9 and 269.8 mph for an average terminal velocity of 267.81 mph and a new world record for a production car.

The first five production Super Sports will sport the same black and orange finish as the record car and all production models will be electronically limited to 257.9 mph to protect the tires. The Veyron Super Sports will be publicly shown for the first time at the Pebble Beach in August. Click past the break for the full details.


Link to story: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/04/bugatti-veyron-16-4-super-sport-sets-land-speed-record-at-267-81/

Look at this interior

 

[1boredzombie]

i'll take a lamborghini lp640 before that joint.

 

[1boredzombie]

i'll take a lamborghini lp640 before that joint.

 

[wisepharoah]

Top speed doesn't make a super car the best. Handling, engineering ,sound ,aesthetics> top speed. Give me a Zonda cinque or a modified 458 italia over these two ugly pieces of %%**. Oh or whatever Porsche puts out to replace the Carrera GT.

 

[wisepharoah]

Top speed doesn't make a super car the best. Handling, engineering ,sound ,aesthetics> top speed. Give me a Zonda cinque or a modified 458 italia over these two ugly pieces of *%##. Oh or whatever Porsche puts out to replace the Carrera GT.

 

[wisepharoah]

Top speed doesn't make a super car the best. Handling, engineering ,sound ,aesthetics> top speed. Give me a Zonda cinque or a modified 458 italia over these two ugly pieces of *%##. Oh or whatever Porsche puts out to replace the Carrera GT.

 

[wisepharoah]

Top speed doesn't make a super car the best. Handling, engineering ,sound ,aesthetics> top speed. Give me a Zonda cinque or a modified 458 italia over these two ugly pieces of %%**. Oh or whatever Porsche puts out to replace the Carrera GT.

 

[elderwatsondiggs]

First off let me say Cam...you da man, happy to see you back with the timely car news, wasn't the same with you gone. Secondly I'd take the Buggati over the SSC. The SSC looks like the supercars of yesteryear, the Buggati has a more modern appearance which I like.

 

[elderwatsondiggs]

First off let me say Cam...you da man, happy to see you back with the timely car news, wasn't the same with you gone. Secondly I'd take the Buggati over the SSC. The SSC looks like the supercars of yesteryear, the Buggati has a more modern appearance which I like.

 

[adi934liife]

It's hard not to envy but you just gotta

 

[adi934liife]

It's hard not to envy but you just gotta

 

[ham city]

Originally Posted by WISEPHAROAH

Top speed doesn't make a super car the best. Handling, engineering ,sound ,aesthetics> top speed. Give me a Zonda cinque or a modified 458 italia over these two ugly pieces of *%##. Oh or whatever Porsche puts out to replace the Carrera GT.

when the ultimate goal is to break records, i think it does.

 

[ham city]

Originally Posted by WISEPHAROAH

Top speed doesn't make a super car the best. Handling, engineering ,sound ,aesthetics> top speed. Give me a Zonda cinque or a modified 458 italia over these two ugly pieces of *%##. Oh or whatever Porsche puts out to replace the Carrera GT.

when the ultimate goal is to break records, i think it does.

 

[MetalMario]

Originally Posted by spsfinest212

[h2][/h2]

[h2]Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport sets land speed record at 267.81 mph![/h2]
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport – Click above for high-res image gallery

As production of the Bugatti Veyron winds toward its eventual conclusion, Bugatti has created what is likely to be the ultimate version of its world-beating hypercar: the Super Sports. Bugatti sent its official test driver Pierre Henri Raphanel out on Volkswagen's Ehra-Lessian high-speed oval with the first Super Sports to see just what it could do. With representatives of the Guinness book of records and German Technical Inspection Agency (TÜV) on hand, Raphanel made passes around the big oval in both directions.

With output bumped up from 1,001 horsepower to 1,200 horsepower, torque swelling to 1,106 pound-feet and a revised aerodynamic kit, Raphanel managed runs of 265.9 and 269.8 mph for an average terminal velocity of 267.81 mph and a new world record for a production car.

The first five production Super Sports will sport the same black and orange finish as the record car and all production models will be electronically limited to 257.9 mph to protect the tires. The Veyron Super Sports will be publicly shown for the first time at the Pebble Beach in August. Click past the break for the full details.

Link to story: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/04/bugatti-veyron-16-4-super-sport-sets-land-speed-record-at-267-81/

Look at this interior