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krusty - The SSC Aero (from Shelby) is actually faster than the Veyron -- (link)

Posted by M (aka marcel) Nov 12 '08, 14:22

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSC_Ultimate_Aero_TT (en.wikipedia.org)

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0-60 in 2.78!!! That's just sick! -- nm - krusty Nov 12, 14:25 11
- the Veyron decelerats 62-0 in 2.3 seconds (31m) -- nm - M Nov 12, 14:27 10
  - The performance of the supercars they make now is just ridiculous. - krusty Nov 12, 14:30 9
    - I think they've more or less reached the limits - M Nov 12, 14:35 8
      - I'm hoping someone figures out a way to get some real power of an electric engine. - krusty Nov 12, 14:41 7
        
        the reason for buying an electric car is economy and environment, for a supercar it's fun fun fun. -- nm - M Nov 12, 14:53 1
        
        I know but I'm thinking that a lot of people aren't going to be interested in a "green" car unless it's also fun to drive. - krusty Nov 12, 14:58
        
        A lot of the electric car "junior" companies right now are limited to the same licensing structure as scooters. - Beryllium Nov 12, 14:48 2
        
        Scooters?!? That's terrible, hopefully they'll change that soon. - krusty Nov 12, 14:53 1
        
        It's a safety/liability/insurance thing. Historically, fan-built electric cars were ... lacking in many of the safety features common in mainstream - Beryllium Nov 12, 15:16
        
        Tesla? -- nm - M Nov 12, 14:43 1
        
        Oops, forgot about that one. Okay, there's one. :-) -- nm - krusty Nov 12, 14:44

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