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The transmission was later revealed to be a 7-speed automated manual manufactured by CIMA. SSC has partnered with Nelson Racing Engines to build the engine, Linder Power Systems for engine sub-assembly fabrication and Automac for the production of the 7-speed automated manual transmission. SSC claims the Tuatara has the lowest drag coefficient in its class at C d=0.279. The car has a carbon-fiber body construction with aluminum crumple zones and incorporates active aerodynamics. SSC claims that the interior can seat a 6-foot-5-inch (1.96 m) tall person wearing a helmet. The car uses a camera system instead of traditional side-view mirrors. There is a configurable instrument panel behind the steering wheel displaying important information about the car's status along with a 300 mph (483 km/h) speedometer. The interior contains leather and Alcantara upholstery and the functions of the car are controlled through a touch screen located on the center console.

The Tuatara is named after the reptile, found only in New Zealand, known for having the fastest molecular evolution of any living animal. Designed by ex- Pininfarina designer Jason Castriota, the car takes inspiration from the aerospace industry. In August 2018, seven years after the debut of the concept, the production version of the Tuatara was shown to the general public. The new car named the Tuatara was previewed in concept form at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. SSC began working on the development of the successor of the SSC Ultimate Aero in 2011. SSC had stated that the power output would be rated at 1,350 hp (1,000 kW) or 1,750 hp (1,300 kW) on E85 fuel, along with a 300 mph (483 km/h)+ top speed. Initially powered by a 6.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine, the capacity of the engine was later reduced to 5.9 L (360.8 cu in) in order to allow the engine to have a higher redline of 8,800 rpm. The car is the successor to the Ultimate Aero and is the result of a design collaboration between Jason Castriota and SSC. The SSC Tuatara / ˈ t u ə t ɑː r ə/ is a sports car designed, developed and manufactured by American automobile manufacturer SSC North America (formerly Shelby Super Cars Inc.).

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