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Old 08-01-2008 | 09:19 PM
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Default Jay Leno's SSC Ultimate Aero Video

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Old 08-01-2008 | 09:28 PM
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No ABS or traction control with 1100 hp. Wonder how long before someone wrecks one. Looks sweet, though. Pretty nice engineering to get it up and running in a very short period of time.
Old 08-01-2008 | 09:41 PM
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Old 08-01-2008 | 10:15 PM
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Wonder which american company they got that engine start button from Nice to see a well engineered american car though. Makes me happy that at least some people arent just sitting on their asses all the time.
Old 08-01-2008 | 10:35 PM
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Is that the S2k start engine button on that car?
Old 08-01-2008 | 10:48 PM
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and 18mpg!? amazing haha
Old 08-01-2008 | 10:53 PM
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wow...I really thought this car was vaporware.

gj SSC

Now I want to see them test it on Top Gear.
Old 08-01-2008 | 10:58 PM
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LOL what is the deal with supercars using parts from other cars? I know it reduces production/R&D costs, but they really shouldn't be acting like it's 100% made in America.

Now not only does a $100k Saleen Mustang S302E use our start button (not to mention that the Saleen S7 uses our side mirrors), but the world's fastest production car has the S2000 start button in it too.

Also, those are Lamborghini Diablo tail lights (note the rounded triangle-inside-circle design), although the turn signal pieces' colors appear to be reversed. I wonder what car the headlights are taken from... 1st gen Ford Focus lights with an HID retrofit maybe?
Old 08-02-2008 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Bloodred,Aug 1 2008, 10:58 PM
LOL what is the deal with supercars using parts from other cars?
The cost of procuring custom pieces is vastly higher than that of purchasing off-the-shelf units. How much money is a bespoke starter button worth to you?
Old 08-02-2008 | 10:04 AM
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It should have abs, that's just silly. everyone, everyone is faster and safer with abs. But, that is easily remedied. Seems like a well engineered car. I'm surprised from what I read about it before.


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