World's fastest production car: Built in the USA
 

Shelby Supercars, LLC of West Richland, Washington officially holds the Guinness Book of Records title for the fastest production car ever built. Built in the USA.

387 cu. in. V8 billet aluminum block
Horsepower: 1287 bhp @ 6075 rpm
Torque: 1112 ft-lbs @ 6150 rpm

Twin turbos, 8 radiators

0-60 mph: 2.78 seconds
1/4 Mile: 9.90 seconds at 144 mph
Top speed: 278 mph

Here are the FULL SPECS

Yours for $600,000



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Re: World's fastest production car: Built in the USA
 

I need one of those in my collection! :eek: :eek: :rolleyes:

Wow! What a car! :)

Re: World's fastest production car: Built in the USA
 

I can't see what would be wrong with having two of them. A nice clean white one for Sunday, you know the way....

:rolleyes:

:D

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Honestly, I wouldn't even trade the SVX's spare wheel for this car.
I am serious about it.

BTW, does Shelby still base its engines on Ford cores?

Re: World's fastest production car: Built in the USA
 

Danny,

This is not the Shelby Corporation (Carroll Shelby) you are familiar with. This is a different person (Jarrett Shelby) who has the same last name but is not affiliated with Carroll Shelby in any way. That is why the company goes by SSC.

This engines are entirely hand built but not on a Ford platform.

Go back and listen to the Jay Leno's Garage link in the first thread HERE.

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Re: World's fastest production car: Built in the USA
 

Wow, I thought it was built by Carroll Shelby... thought he expanded into building his own supercars.

Thanks for the info John...

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I can't wait to see this beast on Top Gear

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Clarkson will criticise the quality of the interior plastics because it is American.

:rolleyes: :D

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What ever, I would take one.

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If he does this, he is then off my fan list.

He should understand that in such cars, performance and handling is all what matters. The others are just an addition.

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You should understand that Jeremy and his opinions are not taken seriously by a majority of the people who watch the show. Sure he is biased, sure he totally misses the point of some cars, but that is why I watch him. Though, my favorite presenter is Captain Slow.

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HA! we've got it beat!
Seriously though, that's impressive. 1287HP, 278mph...

What's a Bugatti again?...oh yeah a sad excuse for a supercar!

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No offense, but I would choose the Bugatti over the Shelby. The car becomes useless to me above 600hp, where would you use all that power?

I prefer the Bugatti looks over the Shelby, as well as the interior. I have seen it personally over here, you cannot imagine what quality level distinguishes that car from the inside. :cool: