SSC Tuatara vs SSC Ultimate Aero TT

How does the SSC Tuatara stack up against the SSC Ultimate Aero TT? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

SSC TuataraSSC Tuatara
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SSC Ultimate Aero TTSSC Ultimate Aero TT
SpecSSC TuataraSSC Ultimate Aero TT
Horsepower (max)2,200 hp1,287 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.5 s2.8 s
Top speed532 km/h412 km/h
Variants31
Body styleTop-speed hypercarTop-speed hypercar
GenerationTuataraUltimate Aero TT (2007–2013)
Production2020 – present2007 – 2013
Length4,670 mm4,775 mm
Width1,989 mm1,990 mm
Height1,092 mm1,080 mm
Wheelbase2,670 mm2,680 mm

SSC Tuatara vs SSC Ultimate Aero TT: common questions

Is the SSC Tuatara or SSC Ultimate Aero TT faster?
The SSC Tuatara is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.4s versus the SSC Ultimate Aero TT's 2.6s (0-100 km/h in 2.5s vs 2.78s).
Which has more horsepower, the SSC Tuatara or the SSC Ultimate Aero TT?
The SSC Tuatara makes more power: 2,200 hp (1641 kW) versus 1,287 hp (960 kW) for the SSC Ultimate Aero TT.
Is the SSC Tuatara or SSC Ultimate Aero TT faster on top speed?
The SSC Tuatara has the higher top speed at 331 mph (532 km/h), versus 256 mph (412 km/h) for the SSC Ultimate Aero TT.
What is the main difference between the SSC Tuatara and the SSC Ultimate Aero TT?
Both are top-speed hypercars in the same class. The SSC Tuatara has the power advantage, while the SSC Ultimate Aero TT undercuts it, so the choice comes down to the spec differences above.