2009 SSC Ultimate Aero Supercar
December 19, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
Shelby SuperCars has unveiled the details of the refined 2009 SSC Ultimate Aero supercar which will be available next year.
The new SSC Ultimate Aero now able to produce 1,287 hp, an increase of 15 % from the previous model, thanks to the 1-piece billet aluminum engine block. The new block improves structural integrity and oiling capabilities.
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New Studio Images of the Knight Rider Shelby GT500KR KITT
February 16, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
Just before the premier of the new Knight rider television movie this Sunday, Ford has released 3 new studio images of the new KITT.
KITT is based on the 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR and you can get more images of the new KITT here.
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Video: Knight Rider Teasers
January 7, 2008 by Admin · 2 Comments
NBC has released the first teaser of the new Knight Rider movie last month and now they’ve released the second teaser of the movie. You can see the images of the new KITT from my previous post.
The second teaser video revealed more details of the KITT compared to the first teaser video. The new KITT is based on the Shelby GT500KR which produces 550 hp from the V8 engine.
The new KITT is also fitted with race tuned suspension and xenon headlamps with infrared night vision. Watch both videos after the jump.
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Bailey Blade Concept
December 20, 2007 by Admin · Leave a Comment
The Bailey Blade Concept is the brainchild of a 35-year-old Neal Bailey from Texas and based on the Shelby Cobra.
According to his website, baileyspeed.com, the Bailey Blade Concept might be powered by a ROUSH 400 hp to 500+ hp 4.6 liter engine.
The chassis is made of full steel consisting of tubular roll cage affixed to a solid ridged box steel frame. In case of rollover, the tubular roll cage which is hidden from view, protects the driver and passenger sides with the addition of two hoop style bars.
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Confirmed Shelby GT500KR as 2008 Knight Rider KITT
December 13, 2007 by Admin · 4 Comments
“Knight Rider” is set to return to NBC in a special 2 hour movie featuring the new KITT. The new KITT will be the a customized Ford Mustang.
To be exact, 3 versions or cars to be employed in the series which include the KITT Hero (a 540 hp Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR that is playing the part of the everyday Hero car), the KITT Attack (a super high-speed version of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR Hero car that transforms into Attack mode with the help of air-ride technology and specialized body parts) and a KITT Remote (a driverless Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR version of the Hero vehicle).
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SSC Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo Is World’s Fastest Production Car
September 19, 2007 by Admin · 5 Comments
On 13 September 2007 Shelby Supercars (SSC), manufacturer of the 1183 hp ultra high-performance Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo, set the new “World’s Fastest Production Car” record with an average top speed of 255.83 mph in West Richland, Washington. The attempt was in accordance with the strict guidelines set by Guinness World Records. Other requirements are the vehicle must drive down the course, turn around, and make a second pass in the opposite direction within one hour in order to meet Guinness’ approval.
To rule out any favorable road or weather conditions, the “top speed” is calculated by averaging the top speeds of each pass. The SSC Ultimate Aero clocked a top speed of 257.11 mph (413.83 kph) on its first pass and 254.55 mph (409.71 kph) on its return pass, yielding a new top speed record of 255.83 mph (411.76 kph) on a temporarily-closed 2 lane stretch of public highway in Washington State.
The data, collected by Dewetron’s GPS tracking system collected the data and will be verified by Guinness before the Ultimate Aero is officially crowned the “World’s Fastest Production Car.” This breaks the current official record held by the Koenigsegg CCR at 242 mph by 11.83 mph and the Bugatti Veyron’s unofficial speed of 253 mph by 3.11 mph.
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