2021 SSC Tuatara

The SSC Tuatara is a coupé with 2 doors and a mid mounted engine which supplies the power to the rear wheels. The SSC Tuatara's engine is a turbocharged petrol, 5.9 litre, overhead valve 90 degree V 8 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 1750 bhp (1774 PS/1305 kW) of power. Lubrication is of the dry sump-type. This power is supplied to the wheels by means of a 7 speed sequential manual gearbox. Quoted weight at the kerb is 1247 kg. The SSC Tuatara is claimed to manage a top speed of 283 km/h (176 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
4756 mm
Weight
1247 kg
Engine type
turbocharged petrol
Engine size
5.9 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
1774 PS / 1750 bhp / 1305 kW
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
283 km/h / 176 mph

2021 SSC Tuatara specifications

2021 SSC Tuatara data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2672 mm	105.2 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	4756 mm	187.2 inches
Width	2051 mm	80.7 inches
Height	1067 mm	42 inches
Ground clearance	70 mm	2.8 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.78
Kerb weight	1247 kg	2749 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.279
Frontal area	1.67 m²
CdA	0.47
Powertrain
engine type	turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer	SSC
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity	5.9 litre 5910 cc (360.65 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	104.75 × 85.73 mm 4.12 × 3.38 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.22
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	1774 PS (1750 bhp) (1305 kW)
maximum torque
Specific output	220.8 kW/litre 300.2 ps/litre 296.1 bhp/litre 4.85 bhp/cu in
Engine construction	Billet Timken-Steel flat-plane Crank Cast iron block
Lubrication	dry sumped
compression ratio	8.8:1
Fuel system	EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM	8800 rpm
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	738.75 cc
Aspiration	Turbo
Compressor	Twin volute turbochargers
Intercooler	Y
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	283 km/h (176 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 1422.87 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 1.42 PS/kg 1046.49 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 1.05 kW/kg 1403.37 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 1.4 bhp/kg 0.63 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 0.96 kg/kW 1.6 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	mid
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	245/35 YR 20 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
Tyres rear	345/30 YR 20 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	7 speed sequential
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	797280
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	54.4
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2021 SSC Tuatara added 2023-07-04. Last modified 2023-07-04.