SSC Tuatara spawns versions called Striker and Aggressor

SSC has announced two new variants of its Tuatara hypercar, the Striker and the Aggressor. The former exerts more downforce than ever, and the latter is a pure racer.

One has to wonder why the supercar maker would need to improve the original 1,750-PS (1,726-HP / 1,287-kW) Tuatara coupe. However, the improvements actually seem meaningful. The Striker in particular focuses on various aerodynamic enhancements that grant it plenty of extra downforce. The peak value amounts to 1,100 lbs (500 kg) at 160 miles per hour (258 km/h), which is three times as much as the standard Tuatara can manage.

Included in the package are an active rear wing, a reshaped diffuser, a front splitter, air intakes, side winglets, and numerous other components. The interior benefits from generous amounts of carbon fiber and Alcantara.

Whereas the Striker makes do with the same 1,750 PS as the base car, the Aggressor breaks the mold with 2,200 PS (2,170 HP / 1,618 kW). It also brings along certain aerodynamic tweaks, but is no longer road-legal. SSC remains tight-lipped about details, but mentions ‘infinite customization opportunities’ for the Aggressor.

The Striker series will be capped at 100 units, and the racecars will be limited to only 10.