The crazy-low 0.279 coefficient of drag can be thanked for its ability to keep pushing through the air with anger. He told Shelby that a cross-wind was hitting him in the middle of the desert, and also said that the next pass would be the last of the day for fear of the wind becoming worse. This American hypercar raced against the wind with lightning speed to make this record. Thankfully, Webb kept control of the car and brought it down from speed safely.

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He proceeded to hit 287 mph. And let’s see where it goes. Just like that, SSC accomplished goal number two of breaking the 300 mph barrier. SSC Tuatara top speed record run Two gusts of wind cut across the Nevada desert, sending Oliver Webb and the SSC Tuatara across two lanes …

SSC took the production car top speed record, but not without a scare.

The car smashed the previous record held by Koenigsegg Agera RS which had registered 277.87 mph (447.19 kmph) in 2017. Shelby told us that Webb was truly shaken by the experience … but right after that, Webb said that he “saw a big speed on the display.” The crew immediately got into the data, and saw that he had hit 331 mph. It was the culmination of 10 years.”. This American hypercar raced against the wind with lightning speed to make this record.

Secondly, they could break the 300 mph barrier. It’s a question that even Shelby doesn’t have a perfect answer for. Shelby went on to tell us that he believes Webb’s close call was due to the winds picking up and being higher than the 10 mph they had decided was the cutoff zone. Webb himself said the car was still gaining speed at a good rate as he approached 330 mph, too — the speed increased by 20 mph in the last five seconds before he let off. That’s what happens when an unexpected cross-breeze comes by, and the speedometer’s needle is north of 300 … The big question that remains is, what’s next? And lastly, they could meet or surpass the Tuatara’s original project goal of going 500 km/h (311 mph). SSC Tuatara is now the fastest production car in the world with an average top speed of 316 mph (508 km/h). “A good first sign,” Shelby tells us. SSC, an American hypercar company owned and founded by Jerod Shelby, set out about 10 years ago to build the fastest car in the world.

Webb lined up for his first pass. All 1,750 horsepower were present and accounted for. “To me, what I love about this, is let’s just keep pushing the bar,” Shelby says.

Funnily enough, it’s that same car that SSC used on October 10 to set the record for the fastest production car in the world. Shelby and company decided to aim for a fall run, and that’s exactly what happened. On Oct. 10, the reptilian SSC Tuatara hypercar posted an average speed of 316.11 mph (508.73 km/h) while driving on a … Top Gear can exclusively reveal that Shelby SuperCars (SSC) North America has set a new top speed record for a production car, hitting a v-max of 331mph …

Given perfect conditions, Shelby thinks there’s another 15 mph in the car. World record officials loaded the satellite equipment into the Tuatara. SSC Tuatara Breaks Production Car Top Speed Record. See all … And it didn’t look good.”, As he walked up, Jared said that Webb told him this: “I’m done Jared.

At least that’s what computer simulations show. On September 13, 2007, the SSC Ultimate Aero was crowned as the fastest production car in the world by averaging 256.14 mph (412.22 km/h) during the two opposite direction passes. This record was supposed to be set a year ago. Safety, after all, is the number one priority. After this second pass, Webb voiced concern about the wind. Weather was the biggest obstacle. With blue skies above, an unexpected light breeze was the only worrisome roadblock.

It completely shatters the current record and makes it that much tougher for anybody to beat the Tuatara in the future. Oct 20, 2020. by THE SHOP Staff. I had a really close call.”. The world has a new fastest car. SSC Tuatara is now the fastest production car in the world with an average top speed of 316 mph (508 km/h). For starters, they could break the Koenigsegg Agera RS’ record of 277.9 mph. SSC Reportedly Attempted a Top-Speed Run of Its Claimed 300+MPH Hypercar A local report out of Nevada suggests a high-speed run—perhaps a record attempt—by the Tuatara. We covered the concept’s reveal back in the early 2010s, and we’ve kept tabs on the company’s progress ever since.

I am satisfied with where we’re at right now.”, He finishes, “If somebody down the road pushes that top speed bar up, maybe we give it another go. “By the time we get there, he’s obviously out of the car,” Shelby said. Two gusts of wind cut across the Nevada desert, sending Oliver Webb and the SSC Tuatara across two lanes and onto the roadside rumble strips.

Three levels of “success” were possible for the crew. The 1,750hp hypercar broke an additional three world records in its …

Since 1998, SSC North America has been pushing the limits of high performance vehicles, setting new standards in the hypercar market. The 5.9-liter twin-turbo V8 had been operating as it should, reaching 270 mph in one of those airstrip test runs. Zac Palmer, Autoblog • October 19, 2020. With this knowledge in hand, Webb could have total confidence in where he decided to crank up the speed. It was an event, but up until now, it was also being held in relative secret. With everything turning up aces, the SSC team and Webb proceeded to the big day with high hopes. Camera crews stood at the ready.

I do think the car is capable of some more. SSC Tuatara sets new production car top speed record of 508.73kph. Covid-19 hit; the world shut down, and SSC was forced to wait once again.

Hitting 331 mph meant that the average of the two consecutive runs was 316 mph, surpassing the team’s third and final goal of hitting 500 km/h. The car smashed the previous record held by Koenigsegg Agera RS which had registered 277.87 mph (447.19 kmph) in 2017. This took a decade to accomplish. “And it was just a really emotional moment. I got hit with two different blasts of cross winds, and it moved me two lanes over and into the rumble strips. Let’s hit rewind on the drama-meter real quick, though. That’s what happens when an unexpected cross-breeze comes by, and the speedometer’s needle is north of 300 mph. “And he was sitting on the ground with his head down. Yes, beating the world record on the first attempt isn’t half bad. I’ll never do that again.

SSC had mapped the whole road previous to find every last seam, imperfection or potential trouble spot Webb might encounter. “Not that this is a challenge, but I think it’s great for innovation. The SSC team spent a week acclimating Webb to the car, starting out on a 3,800-foot runway achieving speeds of up to 204 and 205 mph; then decamped three hours away to a … SSC North America has reclaimed the coveted title of world’s “Fastest Production Vehicle,” this time with its 1,750hp Tuatara, the company announced. I feel really good about what we have just achieved. “It went from this emotion of we’re in trouble, to you’re kidding me,” Shelby said. SSC Tuatara, the supercar developed by American automobile manufacturer SSC North America, has created history by reaching a top speed of 331.15 mph or 532.93 kmph to become the world’s fastest production car. SSC Tuatara, the supercar developed by American automobile manufacturer SSC North America, has created history by reaching a top speed of 331.15 mph or 532.93 kmph to become the world’s fastest production car. Just this year, the first owner’s car made its debut at the Philadelphia Auto Show. See Full Image Gallery >> Two gusts of wind cut across the Nevada desert, sending Oliver Webb and the SSC Tuatara across two lanes and onto the roadside rumble strips.

Prior to the record attempt, Webb made test runs on multiple airstrips with shorter stretches of pavement than what he’d experience in the full run. Webb then takes the second pass, and he hits 301 mph. The SSC Tuatara set a new record for the fastest production vehicle at 316 mph. The legacy of these unprecedented vehicles is derived from the methodical process in which they are designed and manufactured, inspired by the excerpt "In Veritate Victoria" inscribed in the SSC crest.

SSC had secured an initial location months in advance, but the state decided it wanted to do some road work at the same time, meaning SSC would have to wait until Spring 2020. A seven-mile stretch of State Route 160 outside of Pahrump, Nevada, was chosen and completely closed down.