Sadly, this turned out to be a hoax, and SSC recommitted to setting an actual proper record run. It took ... Ranked By Top Speed Like most hypercars, the SSC Tuatara is a creature of extremes.

Achieving an incredible top speed of 277.87 MPH ... which keeps that accolade within Koenigsegg's grasp. Before the SSC Tuatara's official run, the brand claimed that it hit 331 MPH, but later ...