Jerod Shelby, fueled by a deep-seated passion for automobiles and racing, founded SSC North America with a singular ambition: to design and build an American supercar that could rival the established European giants in the high-performance production car sector. This vision propelled the company into the global automotive spotlight, solidifying its position as a unique North American entity distinct from Carroll Shelby International. SSC North America emerged as a beacon of American ingenuity in the hypercar landscape.
Rooted in a relentless pursuit of extreme performance, Jerod Shelby and his dedicated team embarked on an ambitious journey to redefine automotive engineering. Operating with strategic discretion in West Richland, Washington, they meticulously planned a supercar poised to captivate the world. Years of intensive design and development culminated in the birth of the Ultimate Aero. On September 13, 2007, on a secluded stretch of road in Eastern Washington State, the SSC Ultimate Aero etched its name in history, achieving an average top speed of 256.14 mph and claiming the title of the world’s fastest production car.
This same pioneering spirit and unwavering resolve underpin the creation of the Ssc Tuatara. This meticulously crafted hypercar embodies the passion and engineering brilliance that Jerod Shelby and his team have poured into every stage of its design and production. Drawing inspiration from the aerodynamic principles of American fighter jets, the Tuatara’s distinctive form showcases a striking aesthetic while achieving an unparalleled coefficient of drag. On January 17, 2021, SSC North America reaffirmed its dominance in speed, with the Tuatara achieving an average speed of 282.9 mph over 2.5 miles at the iconic Kennedy Space Center in Florida, once again seizing the coveted fastest production car record.
SSC North America proudly collaborates with world-class automotive partners who share a commitment to the meticulous and intricate craftsmanship required to produce a truly exceptional hypercar. These collaborative partnerships are integral to SSC’s projects and are crucial in defining the superior quality the company delivers.
Based in Richland, Washington, SSC North America thrives in the vibrant Tri-Cities metropolitan area, nestled within Washington State’s renowned Wine Country.
