2012 SSC Next Generation

2012 SSC Next Generation
Coming from the same stable as the slightly psychotic SSC Ultimate Aero, which we’re sure you recall, hits 60mph in under 3 seconds, and goes on to a test 257mph, with a projected but untested top speed of 273mph, this is the 2012 SSC Next Generation.
When they say Next Generation, this is in itself a clue as to what to expect, imagine the next generation of the Ultimate Aero, that’s gonna be something pretty special don’t ya think… and it is. Whilst SSC are currently keeping the specs of the Next Generation under guard, its hard not to stop the speculation, and indeed possible leaks that may be behind that speculation.
1200-1300hp, and only two thirds the weight of a Bugatti Veyron, you know this is going to fly. Top Gear described it as “a crush on the body, and a blur on the vision”, and with performance set to be even more explosive then the Ultimate Aero its easy to understand why.
Clearly performance will exceed that of the earlier Aero, so we can expect a 0-60mph probably around the 2.5 second mark, and we see no reason why it wont hit 260+mph at the top end. Of course at these kind speeds other factors come into play, aerodynamics obviously are a big problem, along with power, trying to go from a 255mph top speed to 265mph requires a huge leap in technology and power, so exactly how far the Next Generation can be pushed is going to be interesting to see over the coming months.
We’re sure looking forward to seeing this car hit the streets, and of course the test track, OK so we are never likely to be able to drive one, let alone buy one at the probable $1m+ price tag, but watching it take on, and probably beat a Veyron has got to one of the best moments a supercar fan can look forward to.










