SSC Ultimate Aero 6.3 V8 (1183 hp, petrol, 2007) - Technical data, specifications, characteristics
coupe (fixed-head coupé), 2 doors, 2 seats, engine displacement: 6345 cc, overhead valve (OHV), 8 cylinders, 2 valves per cylinder, max power: 1183 hp @ 6950 rpm, max torque: 1483 Nm @ 6150 rpm, max speed: 439 km/h, gears (manual/automatic): 6 / -, fuel type: petrol, rims: 9.5J X 19 / 13J X 20, tyres: 235/35 R19 / 335/30 R20
Manufacturer, series, model, years of production
Basic information about the manufacturer, series and model of the vehicle. First and last years of production.
| Manufacturer | SSC |
| Series | Ultimate Aero |
| Model | 6.3 V8 |
| First year of production | 2007 |
| Last year of production | 2008 |
Body type, dimensions, volumes, weight
Information about the body style of the vehicle, overall dimensions, weight, boot space and fuel tank capacity.
| Body type | coupe (fixed-head coupé) |
| Number of doors | 2 (two) |
| Number of seats | 2 (two) |
| Wheelbase | - |
| Front track | - |
| Rear track | - |
| Length | - |
| Width | - |
| Height | - |
| Minimum trunk/boot space capacity | - |
| Maximum trunk/boot space capacity | - |
| Curb weight | - |
| Maximum weight | - |
| Capacity of the fuel tank | - |
Engine
Technical data about the vehicle's engine - location, displacement, aspiration, cylinders, valves, compression, fuel, etc.
| Type of fuel | petrol |
| Type of fuel system | multi-point fuel injection (MPFI) |
| Engine model | LS6 |
| Engine location | longitudinal, mid |
| Engine displacement | 6345 cc (cubic centimeters) |
| Valve mechanism type | overhead valve (OHV) |
| Type of aspiration | turbo |
| Compression ratio | 8.97 : 1 |
| Arrangement of the cylinders | V engine |
| Number of cylinders | 8 (eight) |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 (two) |
| Bore (the diameter of a cylinder) | 104.78 mm (millimeters) 0.34 ft (feet) 4.13 in (inches) 0.1048 m (meters) |
| Stroke (the length of a piston stroke) | 91.95 mm (millimeters) 0.30 ft (feet) 3.62 in (inches) 0.0920 m (meters) |
Power, torque, acceleration, speed
Information about the maximum power, torque, speed and the revolutions per minute, at which they are reached. Acceleration time from 0 to 100 km.
| Maximum power | 1183 hp (horse power) 882.2 kW (kilowatts) 1199.4 ps (metric horsepower) |
| Maximum power is generated at | 6950 rpm (revolutions per minute) |
| Maximum torque | 1483 Nm (newton meters) 151.2 kgm (kilogram meters) 1093.8 ft-lb (foot-pounds) |
| Maximum torque is reached at | 6150 rpm (revolutions per minute) |
| Redline RPM | 7200 rpm (revolutions per minute) |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - |
| Maximum speed | 439 km/h (kilometers per hour) 272.78 mph (miles per hour) |
| Drag coefficient | 0.357 |
Fuel consumption
Information about the fuel consumption (urban, extra-urban, combined).
| Fuel consumption (urban) | - |
| Fuel consumption (extra urban) | - |
| Fuel consumption (combined) | - |
Transmission, drive type
Information about the transmission (automatic and/or manual), number of gears/speeds and type of drive.
| Type of transmission | manual |
| Number of manual gears | 6 (six) |
| Drive type | rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Steering
Technical specifications about the type of steering and the vehicle's turning circle (turning diameter).
| Type of steering | rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | hydraulic |
| Turning circle diameter | - |
Suspension
Information about the front and rear suspension of the vehicle.
| Type of front suspension | - double wishbones |
| Type of rear suspension | - double wishbones |
Brakes
Type of brakes used on the front and rear wheels as well as presence of an ABS (anti-lock braking system).
| Type of front brakes | ventilated discs |
| Type of rear brakes | ventilated discs |
| ABS (anti-lock braking system) | - |
Wheels
Type and size of the rims and tyres of the vehicle.
| Rim size | 9.5J X 19 / 13J X 20 |
| Tyre code | 235/35 R19 / 335/30 R20 |
Compared to average values
The difference in percent between the values of some of the vehicle's characteristics and their average values.
| Engine displacement | + 182% |
| Maximum power | + 645% |
| Maximum torque | + 459% |
| Maximum speed | + 118% |
| Drag coefficient | + 11% |