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The fastest street-legal vehicle in history is the SSC Tuatara


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Published in Automotive and Transportation on Sunday, November 24th 2024 at 18:04 GMT by Aaron Neefham   Print publication without navigation


The fastest street-legal vehicle in history is the SSC Tuatara. Here are some key details:

  • Top Speed: The SSC Tuatara set a world record with an average top speed of 282.9 mph (455.3 km/h) over two runs in opposite directions, as required by the Guinness World Records for validation. This record was set on October 10, 2020, on a closed section of Highway 160 in Nevada.

  • Engine: It's powered by a 5.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which can produce up to 1,750 horsepower on E85 fuel.

  • Design: The car features a sleek, aerodynamic design to minimize drag, with active aerodynamics including adjustable front and rear wings.

  • Materials: The body is made from carbon fiber, which contributes to its lightweight yet strong structure.

  • Transmission: It uses a seven-speed automated manual transmission.

  • Acceleration: The SSC Tuatara can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about 2.5 seconds.

  • Production: SSC North America, the manufacturer, plans to produce a limited number of these vehicles, making it an exclusive hypercar.

    The SSC Tuatara's record-breaking speed was achieved under controlled conditions, but it's designed to be street-legal, meaning it can theoretically be driven on public roads, although its capabilities far exceed what would be practical or safe for everyday driving.

    Please note that automotive records can be surpassed, and new vehicles might claim the title in the future. However, as of my last update, the SSC Tuatara holds the title for the fastest street-legal production car.

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