ssc north america Logo - History, Design, and Meaning
Company Overview
SSC is an American supercar manufacturer founded in 1998 by automotive enthusiast Jerod Shelby. The company's headquarters is located in Tri-Cities, Washington, which is also Mr. Shelby's hometown and the realization of his dream. Driven by a passion for racing and automotive culture, SSC's success epitomizes the American Dream. The company is known for its high-performance vehicles, notably the Ultimate Aero, which features a Pontiac Fiero spaceframe chassis equipped with a twin-turbocharged pushrod V8 engine. Its turbocharged 6.35-liter (388 cu in) V8 produces 1,287 bhp (960 kW; 1,305 PS), making it the most powerful production car in the world until the Koenigsegg One:1 surpassed it with 1,341 bhp (1,000 kW; 1,360 PS) in 2014. On September 13, 2007, the Ultimate Aero achieved the title of fastest production car, reaching a top speed of 412 km/h (256 mph).
Key Information
- Founded: 1998
- Founder(s): Jerod Shelby
- Headquarters: West Richland, Washington,
