Shelby SuperCars (SSC), an American supercar company and creator of the ‘Ultimate Aero’, is set to launch the $740,000 ‘2010 Ultimate Aero’ at the ‘Dubai International Motor Show 2009’ on Dec. 16. The show will be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center. Acclaimed as the quickest car in the world, the new supercar model can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.78 seconds and is capable of a top speed of 439 km/h (273 mph). Bringing this exceptional new offering from SSC to the region is Ultimate Motors, one of the leading distributors of exotic and luxury sports cars in the GCC.
Customized and road-tested to suit the weather conditions in the GCC, the ‘2010 Ultimate Aero’ runs on an exclusive SSC-designed, one-piece billet aluminum twin turbo V8 engine block designed to improve structural integrity and oiling capabilities while improving durability. Now armed with the more powerful new engine, the 2010 model produces 1287 hp, 15 percent more horsepower than the 2007 model, and 1112 ft-lbs of torque. SSC also commissioned American company ‘Aeromotive’ to develop a flawless system to accommodate the unique fuel system requirements of the ‘2010 Ultimate Aero’, which features upgrades including carbon ceramic brakes and power steering.
Riding on the world’s first one-piece carbon fiber wheels, the ‘2010 Ultimate Aero’ is a mid-engine, rear wheel drive supercar with twin turbo chargers, dual-water to air intercoolers and custom Recaro seats. Further, the car features the trademarked AeroBrake system that deploys under braking situations, and which can be disabled at the push of a button for city driving or situations where sharp braking and downforce assistance are not necessary.