On September 13, 2007 the Aero TT took the crown as fastest production
vehicle in the world with a 255.83 MPH top speed run. It actually
reached 257.11 mph but the test takes the average of 2 runs to come up
with the official speed. SSC used a turbo V8 outputting 1183 HP
and 1094 lbs. of torque. The use of lightweight carbon fiber
materials allows for a low dry weight of 2750 lbs. giving the Aero
TT the production record for lbs/hp ratio at 2.33.
The Aero TT also broke many other records as shown below:
| 0-60 mph: |
2.78 seconds |
| 1/4 Mile: |
9.90 seconds at 144 mph |
| Skidpad: |
1.05 g |
| 0-100mph-0: |
11.66 |
| 60mph-0 (braking): |
103 feet |
The Aero TT is no completely stripped racer either features air
conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, a navigation system, and a
10 speaker Audio/CD/DVD. Base price is expected to be around
$585,000
