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Beware eBay impulse buying. You’re happily browsing for a second-hand pair of socks or whatnot, accidentally click onto the automobiles section (yes, we all do it) and end up blowing a million dollars on the world’s fastest production car.
Yes, that’s the world’s fastest production car. The actual SSC Ultimate Aero TT that set the 256mph record in September 2007. With the actual 1183bhp twin-turbo V8. The SSC Ultimate Aero TT that’ll hit 60mph in 2.8 seconds and 100mph in five seconds flat. The SSC Ultimate Aero TT that’ll show the Bugatti Veyron a clean pair of heels.
And it’s all yours. Well, it is if you’ve a million dollars or so to spare. Bidding is currently around the half-a-million mark, but the reserve hasn’t been met, so you’d better start sweet-talking your bank manager quicksharp if you want to get in on the game.
Happily, the sellers boast that the SSC is ‘docile enough to drive around town’ and ‘100 per cent dependable and reliable’ – it even comes with a one year warranty. Suddenly looks like a sensible alterative to that Hyundai i20 you were considering, eh? And we bet your Hyundai doesn’t come with an official Guinness Book of Records certificate, right?
Take a look at the SSC’s eBay page if you’re keen on buying, or just want a good ogle. Just steer clear of that big ‘Bid’ button until you’ve cleared it with the Significant Other, that’s all we’re saying…
Today’s eBay bargain…
… is the world’s fastest production car, the SSC Ultimate Aero TT
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Meady commented on this article
at 11:33 am on 17 March 2009
"I have spoken with several gentleman who own the Bugatti Veyron and have had the opportunity to drive the SSC Ultimate Aero and all felt this car delivers a much comfortable ride as well as giving the driver the complete feeling of being in total command of what they wanted the car to do." I call a little bull on that one, i've read a fair few reviews that say that, while it is a fantastic peice of engineering, it's about as comforting as a crack-head poking you in the eye with a .44 Magnum.
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V-20 commented on this article
at 01:07 pm on 17 March 2009
Amen. While this thing is undoubtedly fast, it still doesn't hold a candle to the Veyron's acceleration. Looks a tad unoriginal too.
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at 01:07 pm on 17 March 2009
Amen. While this thing is undoubtedly fast, it still doesn't hold a candle to the Veyron's acceleration. Looks a tad unoriginal too.
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Takk commented on this article
at 01:45 pm on 17 March 2009
When is the SSC Ultimate Aero TT RS due? This one's a bit cissy : P
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Winther commented on this article
at 01:47 pm on 17 March 2009
I am probably the only one thinking this is ugly and trying way, way to hard?! It's bottom looks like something out of a corvette and it's front looks like it has been taken from the scuderia. I just think you will be better of in a Veyron..
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