Ackattack1

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I just read about this,and thought it was cool

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22826327/?GT1=10755

AndreS

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now I have to call & possibly go visit some time when I'm over in tri-cities.

what engine is in it?
I wonder how he's not getting sued by Carol Shelby?

OSUBraden

Considering Shelby is also his name I don't think they'd stand much ground in court But leave it to the lawyers to sue for ridiculous reasons...probably to attempt to put them out of business. Carol Shelby isn't a bitch though, that'd just be bad PR IMO.

Crisisman

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I believe the company is generally known as SSC. The car is usually referred to as the SSC Ultimate Aero.

CATransam

My uncle was one of the officers there when they shut down the road to do the speed test. he was impressed to say the least

LSxChevelle

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Yes it is known as a SSC Aero and Ultimate Aero. The motor is a C5R block and is built in Auburn by Blood Enterprises. I was very surprised to hear that they were making a supercar engine and didnt believe it until I saw it.

LSxChevelle

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Car is actually capable of going faster and will someday. They ran out of road. They think it it will reach the 270+mph range!!

Shows drivetrain engineering and engine assembly by Blood...
http://www.shelbysupercars.com/sponsors.php

Here is the vid of the record high speed run (verified by Guiness Records)...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvMHS5cTeHU

1/4 mile testing at Pamona
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-5iVc19TEc