Top five fastest production cars of 2011 – Part 2

Koenigsegg CCXR

The Koenigsegg CCXR is a mid-engined roadster from Swedish car manufacturer Koenigsegg. The CCXR is powered by a modified twin-supercharged V8 engine from the CCX, converted to use E85 or E100 ethanol fuel as well as standard 98 octane petrol. Besides the
use of ethanol fuel, the only changes to the engine are modified fuel injectors, upgraded fuel lines and piston rings and a higher boost setting on the superchargers.The CCXR Edition can accelerate from 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.8 seconds and from 0–200 km/h
(120 mph) in 8.9 seconds. The CCXR can accelerate from 0–200 km/h (120 mph), then decelerate from 200 (120mph)–0km/h, in 13.7 seconds. According to Koenigsegg, the estimated top speed of the CCXR is 400+ km/h (250+ mph), although this has not been officially
verified. The braking distance of the CCXR is 32 m (when decelerating from 100 km/h (62 mph)).

SSC Ultimate Aero

The SSC Ultimate Aero is an American-built mid-engine supercar by Shelby SuperCars. The higher-performance limited production version previously held the Guinness Book of World Records record for being the fastest production car in the world (succeeded by
the 2010 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport), with a recorded speed of 412.29 km/h (256.19 mph). This speed was achieved during tests on September 13, 2007 West Richland, Washington, United States and verified by Guinness World Records on October 9, 2007. This speed
however does not reflect the SSC Ultimate Aero TT’s full potential. SSC estimates that the newer, more powerful and lighter weight 2009 Ultimate Aero TT is capable of a top speed of over 270 mph (430 km/h). The SSC Ultimate Aero does not have electronic aids
such as ABS brakes or traction control, as according to Jerod Shelby; "Early design philosophy on the car was to make it a drivers car. I wanted a car that you not only throttled with your right foot but at times you could steer with your right foot."

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