SSC Ultimate Aero II: First Photos Of America's Bugatti Fighter

These exclusive first photos show theSSC Ultimate AeroII, the second generation of America's fastest supercar. It's gotta new look and a new mission: reclaim the title of world's fastest production car from theBugatti Veyron Super Sport.

There once was a time where the American-builtSSC Ultimate AeroTT was the world's fastest production car, hitting 256 mph with its 1,183-hp 6.2-liter V8. In fact, it was just a few weeks ago. But then ze Germans stepped in to steal the record with their fancy Veyron Super Sport and its 268 mph top speed. As soon as it happened the folks at Shelby SuperCars suddenly started talking about their plans for an even more ultimate Aero.

According to a tipster, these are the first two photos of the newSSC Ultimate AeroII. Its a major leap forward compared to the purposeful-yet-derivative styling of the original, taking the angular look now Saab designer Jason Castriota used on theStile Bertone Mantideand combining it with the wind tunnel-formed sexy-slipperiness of theFerrari P4/5for a look familiar toübercar enthusiasts yet a stand-out from both previous looks.

No word yet on exactly what's planned for the inside of this land-based jet fighter, but these photos of the first full-sized mock up are apparently from a shoot for a big European car mag and thus we'll hear more when they either release the magazine or freak out and publish everything early online.

Until then, we're content to drool at the pretty pictures.

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