Back in January, the SSC Tuatara made headlines after its world speed record run came under scrutiny. However, CEO Jarod Shelby silenced those claims after the Tuatara hit a record average speed of 282.9 mph in a re-run. With the world record now officially under its belt, SSC finally unveils two brand new variants of the Tuatara called the Striker and Aggressor.
If the original Tuatara wasn’t impressive enough, the Tuatara Striker takes things to a whole new level. Powered by the same 5.9-liter twin-turbo V8, this variant produces a staggering 1,750 horsepower. A robotized seven-speed manual transmission helps in transferring power to all four of its wheels with a shifting time less than 100 milliseconds. However, the Striker outshines the standard trim with its cutting-edge aerodynamics, courtesy of an active rear wing and fixed-wing with vertical stabilizers maximizing downforce.
In fact, the Striker boasts three times the downforce of a standard Tuatara, which roughly equals 1,100 lb at 160 mph. Apart from that, it also comes with dive planes, aerodynamic side skirts, a diffuser, and a large front splitter. It is also worth mentioning that the car is cleverly engineered to divert nearly 55% of the downforce to the rear axle. SSC says that this helps in increasing the car’s overall stability and provides optimum balance.
On the other hand, the Aggressor is a Tuatara on steroids. According to SSC, it is a more track-focused version of the hypercar and a formidable force to be reckoned with. It comes with high-performance add-ons and performance kits that are not compatible with a street-legal version. Moreover, power figures might go up to a staggering 2,200 hp with a new upgrade option for its massive V8. SSC even allows customers to change the exhaust system and replace it with louder or softer sounding units.
So far, detailed production reports and specifications for both variants are limited. However, inside sources claim that the Striker’s interior will feature unique styling complete with Alcantara upholstery and a carbon fiber dashboard. Meanwhile, the Aggressor’s interior is sportier, featuring special racing seats, five-point harnesses, a roll bar structure, and also a carbon dash.
According to reports, the two hypercars will be highly exclusive as SSC will build 100 units of the Tuatara Striker and only 10 Aggressors. The manufacturer hasn’t disclosed any official price figures yet but considering the $1.6 million price tags of a standard Tuatara, they won’t be cheap!
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