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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by mattjs33
Still haven't warmed to those Batwings on the rear though.
If Jerod explains what they're back there for and how they function, you'll warm right up.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by SSCJerod
It will be right on the money or exceed those specifications. One reason we have endured and will flourish in the coming years is that we test behind closed doors before we make any public announcements. That way we can be very confident of our claims.
Fantastic Jerod, thank you again for doing this! Best of luck exceeding all expectations!
 
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by silversurfer
If Jerod explains what they're back there for and how they function, you'll warm right up.
I second this.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by TeutonicCarFan
I love the canopy-style of the roofline, it looks like a fighter jet. Also the smooth, swooping front that seems to cover the whole front of the car without interruption.
Couldn't agree more with this. I love the "wings" on the rear fenders as well.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by DJ
Couldn't agree more with this. I love the "wings" on the rear fenders as well.
I totally agree. It's what a supercar should be! Wide, low and wicked!!!
 
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevin358
Might have been missed.
I always felt that the Ultimate Aero didn't get the recognition it deserved. The very, very few tests that were conducted(non-performance) the drivers said it was comfy and very good. But like you said it got overshadowed by the top speed record so most people thought it wasn't comfy or a good handler.

So my question is: Why didn't you have more magazines test the production car to clear up any of the doubts?
And why didn't you let any magazines do performance tests that give us solid data like 1/4 mile, standing mile, track times, and handling?

I hope you plan on more tests for the new car.
I fully agree with your assessment. To tell you the truth, we didn't realize this fully until we had the journalist from Top Gear in our car this past year and he said that you guys have to get the word out about how amazing the cornering grip, predictability is in a slide, and he just couldn't stop talking about how the ride quality was more comfortable and quiet than the Bugatti Veyron. He said that you would never know this until you either get behind the wheel or get some additional journalist behind the wheel for a personal experience. Our marketing plan with the new project is to do just that prior to any overshadowing by an imminent top speed record.

@esthetique - We have pretty much driven all of our competitors cars and took their high points and low points into consideration as we designed our previous model and of course the new generation.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by canyouheminow83
I second this.
Great question. Unlike other car designs where there is a concept that needs to be forced into function with aftermarket looking wings etc, Jason and SSC was able to come up with a design that was organic and functional. The wings offer high speed stability and there is a variable spoiler/airbrake that closes the space between the spoilers and acts like a parachute.
 
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I like the sleek glass greenhouse and lower side intakes. Looks very modern and exudes forward motion! I also like the design of the gunmetal wheel on the SSC Ultimate Aero II.

Can you explain why the exhaust exits were placed where they are, and how that was designed to maximize performance?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SG
Huge fan of the space-ship style exterior canopy/cockpit like the p4/5, also love the circle air intakes on the body! Any chance for different or BBS Monoblock racing style wheels ?
Thanks for the comment. Our one piece carbon fiber wheels are standard on the new generation. The final spoke and profile design has not been fully completed yet.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by mtechnik
I like the sleek glass greenhouse and lower side intakes. Looks very modern and exudes forward motion! I also like the design of the gunmetal wheel on the SSC Ultimate Aero II.

Can you explain why the exhaust exits were placed where they are, and how that was designed to maximize performance?
Because hot air is less dense, the lower exhaust allows the air to speed up as it transitions out the rear diffuser.
 
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