The second generation Aero, called the Ultimate Aero, from Shelby Sports Cars will be unveiled by the company on August 8th at the Boeing Flight Museum in Seattle. The Ultimate Aero is SSC’s attempt to regain its title of “fastest road car in the world” from current title holder Bugatti Veyron Super Sport.

The Bugatti Veyron had achieved its title after breaking the 255.83 mph record set by the previous model of the Aero called the Ultimate Aero TT. The new Ultimate Aero will require more than the 1,183 hp present in the Aero TT to become faster than the Veyron Super Sport, which has a 1,200 hp-engine and has set a record top speed of 268 mph.

The designer of the new Ultimate Aero, Jason Castriota, will also have to make sure that the design does not cause aerodynamic drag, besides ensuring better power features for the car.

So does the Veyron Super Sport have a reason to be scared? The answer will be revealed on August 8.

Anthony Lo, is Saab’s designer and these days he revealed that the Swedish company will present during the Auto Show in Geneva their newest compact concept, Saab 9-1. Based on Opel’s Astra platform it may come with a 1.4 liter turbocharged engine and as always with the Swedish producer, a BioPower version as well.

This is the main competitor of Volvo C30 and though rumors said we’ll see it in London this year, it seems like it’s going to be Geneva afterall, in March.

via Autoblog.nl