The Best-5 American Supercars

United States has a long history in producing many brand of supercar. Its products are known to have remarkable performance and tremendous power, especially in engine capacity. Fans are also scattered throughout the world. Not least in Italy, the other country that is also producing high-class supercars.

From many the U.S. manufacturers that producing supercar, not all of them are considered good. Carbuzz site assess and pursing up into a few models that are included in the best supercar category. Here are the best five American supercars,

5. Shelby Supercars (SSC) Ultimate Aero and Tuatara

Shelby Supercars (SSC) Ultimate Aero performance can be equated with the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport. This supercar using a twin-turbo V8 engine which has a capacity of 6,200 cc, and claimed capable of spraying of power up to 1,183 hp.

So as to be able to run up to the speed of 413.6 kph, not a difficult case for this Shelby Supercar. It is no wonder this supercar ever been recorded as the fastest car in the world. This supercar is designed with performance sports car outstanding.

Shelby Supercars (SSC) Ultimate Aero. (Picture from: http://www.pakwheels.com/)

Reportedly, currently SSC being completed the Tuatara project, an exotic supercar concept that has a power of 1,300 hp using a twin-turbocharged V8 engine, and the project was led by an American automotive designer, Jason Castriota.

2011 Shelby Supercar (SSC) Tuatara concept car. (Picture from: http://www.supercars.net/)

With a curb weight of just 2,600 pounds (1,179 kg), the supercar should be capable driven up to reach a maximum speed of 442 kph. This is possible from extensive carbon fiber fabrication.

4. Hennessey Venom GT

Before Ford and GM, now we discuss about the Hennessey, which often made phenomenal American supercar. One of the best their product is the Venom GT supercar.

In 2010 Hennessey produces Venom GT, the best performance with Lotus Exige base. Hennessey manufacture about 29 more Venom GTs, and this supercar is sold with a price about $1.2 million apiece.

2010 Hennessey Venom GT. (Picture from: http://www.auto-types.com/)

The Hennessey Venom GT use twin-turbo V8 tuning engine which has a capacity of 7,000 cc, that capable of producing power up to 1,200 hp. This supercar supported with light chassis, the great power from engine is channeled to the rear wheels through Ricardo's 6-speed manual transmissions. This supercar is claimed to be driven up to reach a maximum speed of 300 kph.

3. Ford GT40

Ford is tough competitor of General Motors, and also acknowledged prowess in producing the supercars. For example, the Ford GT40, behind its aerodynamic body, the supercar is equipped with a supercharged V8 engine that has a capacity of 5,400 cc.

1968 Ford GT40. (PIcture from: http://www.cargurus.com/)

This engine can generate power of 550 hp, which is channeled to the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual transmission to driven the car. The Ford GT40 is claimed to be capable of accelerating from rest to 100 kph in 3.2 seconds. At its heyday, the car is quite dominating at Le Mans racing circuit for many years.

2. SRT Viper GTS

Chrysler considered successful for launch of the newest SRT Viper series. Many supercar enthusiast amazed with the performance of this car. Carrying V10 engine performance which has a capacity of 8,000 cc and 8,400 cc, combined with a 6-speed manual transmission is considered very remarkable supercar.

2013 SRT Viper GTS. (Picture from: http://news.finecarsexotics.com/)

The incredible supercar performance is strongly supported by lightweight aluminum chassis. And is able to accelerate from 0-100 kph in just 3.3 seconds. There is a specific advice if you have it and driving this supercar, please do not hesitate to stomp the gas pedal so deep and do not ease off before the speedometer touches 321 kph numbers. (Jump to related article).

1. Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and Stingray

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, two-passenger sports car that uses a supercharged V8 engine with a capacity of 6,200 cc was confirmed as the best American supercar today. This supercar can accelerate from standstill to 100 kph in 3.4 seconds.

There is also a new model ie, Chevrolet Corvette Stingray using LTI V8 engine with a capacity of 6.2L, that can generate power up to 450 hp (335 kW) and maximum torque of 450lb-ft (610 Nm).

2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 3ZR. (Picture from: http://cars.findthebest.com/)

Power from the engine is then propel the car through a 7 speed transmission. Aesthetically, the Stingray features a more chiseled and aggressive look than the outgoing model and the aggressive, premium styling continues inside with aluminum and optional carbon fiber accents.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. (Picture from: http://hypebeast.com/)

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is the mass production type that has the best ability despite the engine under the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. The supercar is designed in such a way as to best control of a supercar. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARBUZZ | DIH | PIKIRAN RAKYAT 26042013]

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