World Premiere: SSC Tuatara Aggressor Delivered as 2,200-HP Track-Focused Hypercar - AllCarIndex

SSC North America officially marked the world premiere and first customer delivery of the Tuatara Aggressor, a track-exclusive evolution of its celebrated Tuatara hypercar platform. The Aggressor, developed without the constraints of road legality, represented the most extreme expression of performance engineering in the company’s history.

The Most Powerful SSC Yet

At the core of the Tuatara Aggressor was SSC’s flat-plane crank, twin-turbocharged V8 engine, producing 2,200 horsepower. Tuned specifically for closed-circuit use, the power unit was designed to deliver immediate response and sustained high-speed performance. The Aggressor’s engineering focused entirely on maximizing downforce, aerodynamic efficiency, and driver engagement, pushing the limits of track capability.

Engineered for the Track

The Aggressor was developed as a pure track machine, shedding road-going equipment to achieve peak precision and control. Its high-downforce aerodynamic configuration enhanced grip and cornering stability, while a lightweight construction and bespoke chassis calibration provided uncompromised responsiveness. Each example featured a customizable cockpit, allowing individual tailoring of controls and seating to suit specific track applications and driver preferences.

A Milestone Delivery

The first Tuatara Aggressor was delivered to a female track enthusiast, marking a significant milestone for SSC North America and the wider high-performance community. The owner planned to fully utilize the car in motorsport settings, underscoring SSC’s commitment to building machines intended for real-world track performance.

Leadership Reflections

“The Aggressor is the purest representation of what SSC engineering can achieve when every boundary is removed,” stated Jerod Shelby, Founder and CEO of SSC North America. “This first delivery is particularly meaningful because it celebrates both the evolution of our performance program and the growing presence of women pushing limits in the world of high-performance driving.”

Shelby added, “Delivering the first Aggressor is a proud moment for our entire team. It’s a car that embodies the spirit of precision, courage, and progress, and it’s fitting that its journey begins with an owner equally dedicated to those ideals.”

Continuing the Tuatara Legacy

As a track-focused counterpart to the Tuatara production model, the Aggressor continued SSC’s mission to advance performance engineering while maintaining its American manufacturing roots in Richland, Washington.