<![CDATA[Jalopnik: SSC Aero]]> http://cache.gawker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/jalopnik.com.png <![CDATA[Jalopnik: SSC Aero]]> http://jalopnik.com/tag/ssc aero http://jalopnik.com/tag/ssc aero <![CDATA[ Shelby SuperCars Wants Ultimate Aero EV To Be World's Fastest Electric Supercar ]]> After making the fastest production car in the world, the SSC Ultimate Aero TT, Shelby SuperCars is now planning to make the world's fastest electric car. The Ultimate Aero EV will be based on the company's current Aero, but with the 1183 HP V8 replaced by an electric powertrain. The electric driveline would consist of either a 500 HP electric motor, or a 1000 HP setup using a pair of motors, possibly driving all four wheels. So where are they gonna get the juice for that sort of power?

SSC claims they're working on a revolutionary power source that allows for up to several years between charging. We're assuming that they mean several years of actual use, and not just sitting around. Because, you know, we can put some fuel stabilizer in our car, park it, and not have to fill up for a while too. So, is this vaporware or soon-to-be-reality?

Jalopnik Snap Judgement: Everyone thought SSC was full of crap when the company announced they made the fastest car in the world, but it turns out they actually did. So maybe they really do have some tricks up their sleeve. We'll know more when the first prototypes roll out in February 2009. [Shelby SuperCars]

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:40:00 EDT Mark Arnold http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=398717&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[ Faster Than A Veyron, And Yours At Half The Price! ]]> Not only can you buy rusted-out hulks on eBay Motors, you can score yourself a brand new SSC Aero, with a Buy It Now price of a way-cheaper-than-Veyron $585,899. As we all know, this thing is the fastest production car in the world, which should be good for bragging rights next time your Veyron-driving buddies are feeling too cocky. We have a few questions about the pricing, though. First, when you're looking at well over a half-mil, do you suppose it might be possible to skip the K-Mart-style $899 at the end? Price the damn thing at $586K or $585K and be done with it! Then there's the starting bid of just one dollar below the Buy It Now... with the reserve not met. What's the point? [eBay Motors]

]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:00:00 EDT Murilee Martin http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=365561&view=rss&microfeed=true