Performance Review: SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L - [2005]

Figures & Specs Summary:

SSC Aero Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2005. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8 and the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16.This particular SSC Aero has a 6257cc Supercharged Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Aero shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Aero's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1234 kgs (2720 lbs) this makes the SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L in the same weight category as the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line or the give or take 50kg.

The SSC Aero shares the same bhp with the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (905 bhp)

In terms of power the 6257cc 16V V8 engine produces 908 bhp (677 kW) @ 6600 rpm similar to the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (905 bhp) or the 2010 Koenigsegg Agera 4.7L V8 (898 bhp).

The Supercharged V8 throws out 771 lb-ft (1045.3 Nm) @ 5800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo (774 lb-ft) or the 2019 Porsche Taycan Turbo S (774 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the SSC Aero you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2019 Bugatti La Voiture Noire 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo (758.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the SSC Aero.

The SSC Aero has a Power to weight ratio of 735.8 bhp per ton and 624.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2005 Aero competing with the 2019 Bugatti La Voiture Noire 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo (758.4 bhp per ton) or the 2018 Bugatti Divo 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo (754.5 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the SSC Aero generating around 624.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (633.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (633.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.0 secs, this made the SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L as fast as the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (2.90 secs) the 2021 Maserati MC20 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (2.90 secs) the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (2.90 secs) the or the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8 C8 (2.90 secs). This SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L is also faster than the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (3.00 secs) the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 (3.00 secs) the 2021 McLaren Artura 3.0 V6 Turbo Hybrid (3.00 secs) the and the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo (3.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Aero and the 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico

When talking about the performance of the SSC Aero on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 9.08 secs @ 150.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (9.04 secs), the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 6.2 V8 (9.04 secs), and the 2020 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (9.05 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2005 version of the SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L has a maximum speed of 249mph.

Top Speed of the 2005 Aero equals the 2019 Bugatti La Voiture Noire 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo (260 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2005 SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L then how about the 2019 Bugatti La Voiture Noire 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo (260 mph), the 2010 Hennessey Venom GT 6.2L V8 (260 mph), or the 2019 Bugatti Chiron Sport 110 ans Bugatti (261 mph).

Related Links:

2005 Aero Rivals List.

A Brief History of SSC

Car Comparison