SSC North America debuts its new chapter.
In a growing pool of dreamers and innovators, the hypercar market solidifies itself as a space where brands and engineers constantly push the boundaries of design, performance, and technology to break records and reach milestones. And while that market has been relatively niche until its recent uprise with more competition from newcomers, those pioneers who paved the way for modern hypercars carry an unspoken significance and an extra cool factor for being among the first. SSC North America stands as one of those pioneers with a passion for performance, holding the title for world’s fastest production car from 2007 to 2010 with its 1,300 horsepower Ultimate Aero.
Today, SSC North America is proud to add to its ongoing legacy and introduce its next chapter with the first delivery of the all-new 2,200-horsepower Tuatara Aggressor. Built in Richland, Washington and engineered for road legality, the Aggressor demonstrates what happens when a boutique American automaker removes the rulebook and chases pure horsepower. It’s a defining moment for SSC’s high-speed legacy, the future of American-built hypercars, and the passionate owners who drive them. With a 2,200-horsepower flat-plane-crank, twin-turbocharged V8 sitting just inches behind the driver, the SSC Aggressor is a balance between a purpose-built race machine and any street-focused hypercar.
Track enthusiasts will quickly notice how drastically the SSC Aggressor differs from the Tuatara, which continues to battle for top-speed superiority. Instead of prioritizing aero efficiency at speed, SSC has dialed in maximum downforce for cornering grip, stability, and driver engagement. Every element, from the chassis tuning and weight optimization to the aero and cooling, exists to sharpen feedback, responsiveness, and durability under heavy track sessions. The cockpit is fully customizable, allowing owners to configure the seating position, control layout, and interface around their personal racing style and preferred circuits.
What makes this first delivery especially meaningful is that it’s going to a female driver deeply dedicated to track events. Her involvement represents an increasing number of women entering the top levels of motorsports. Founder and CEO Jerod Shelby even highlighted this moment as a celebration of the individuals who continue to rewrite expectations in the hypercar world.
For SSC North America, the Aggressor’s introduction supports the brand’s position as a leader in pushing the boundaries of American innovation. It embraces raw horsepower, the addictive feel of aero-loaded cornering, and the pride of small-team craftsmanship competing against global giants. As more builds begin reaching owners, the SSC Aggressor will stand as the most extreme expression of the Tuatara platform, built for those who believe the limit is wherever you choose to set it.
Source: SSC North America
