SSC Ultimate Aero II: First Photos Of America's Bugatti FighterThese exclusive first photos show the SSC Ultimate Aero II, the second generation of America's fastest supercar. It's gotta new look and a new mission: reclaim the title of world's fastest production car from the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport.

There once was a time where the American-built SSC Ultimate Aero TT was the world's fastest production car, hitting 256 mph with its 1,183-hp 6.2-liter V8. In fact, it was just a few weeks ago. But then ze Germans stepped in to steal the record with their fancy Veyron Super Sport and its 268 mph top speed. As soon as it happened the folks at Shelby SuperCars suddenly started talking about their plans for an even more ultimate Aero.

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SSC Ultimate Aero II: First Photos Of America's Bugatti FighterAccording to a tipster, these are the first two photos of the new SSC Ultimate Aero II. Its a major leap forward compared to the purposeful-yet-derivative styling of the original, taking the angular look now Saab designer Jason Castriota used on the Stile Bertone Mantide and combining it with the wind tunnel-formed sexy-slipperiness of the Ferrari P4/5 for a look familiar to übercar enthusiasts yet a stand-out from both previous looks.

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This looks kinda interesting. So its it 1200hp in every day standard tune, or does it have to be turned up to that for special occasions?

 

its a win in my books. considerably better looking then the first ssc

 

The car has gotten beautiful - the name has gotten worse.

I had high hopes for Jason Castriota's effort and I think he's done a wonderful thing here.

>8^)
ER

 

Might as well put Brad's video here too:

YouTube - SSC New Ultimate Aero Unveiling

Some recognizable faces in the crowd.

>8^)
ER

 

Just keeps going back and forth, this is so stupid.

 

That article makes it sound like this car was designed and made in three weeks. I like it. They still can't figure out headlights though.

 

Not a fan of the front.

 

At first glance all I could think of was that Maserati Motorola Concept from a few years back

 

For the most part, I like it; it certainly looks nothing like the current car. But I can't help noticing how small the side windows are.