SSC Tuatara I 5.9 V8 twin-turbo (E85) Coupe
1,300 kW1,768 PS1,743 hp1,800 Nm2020–present
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- Power
- 1,300 kW 1,768 PS · 1,743 hp
- Torque
- 1,800 Nm 1,328 lb-ft
An eight-cylinder petrol engine with 1,300 kW (1,768 PS) and 1,800 Nm of torque powers the SSC Tuatara I 5.9 V8 twin-turbo (E85) coupe. In the Tuatara I 5.9 V8 twin-turbo (E85), power reaches the rear wheels through a seven-speed automated manual gearbox.
No other version of the Tuatara I matches its output among 2 versions - that is 30% more than the entry 5.9 V8 twin-turbo (91 octane) (1,000 kW). The Tuatara I 5.9 V8 twin-turbo (E85) is also the strongest on torque (1,800 Nm).
The Tuatara I 5.9 V8 twin-turbo (E85) in numbers: strong points
- Most powerful version of the Tuatara I: 1,300 kW (1,768 PS)
- Most torque in the range: 1,800 Nm
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 1,300 kW 1,768 PS · 1,743 hp |
| Torque | 1,800 Nm 1,328 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Automated manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 7 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 2020–present |
| Generation | Tuatara I (2020–present) |
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