SSC Tuatara’s 300MPH Aerodynamics and Design !

How about a little throw back to the SSC Tuatara top speed runs in Florida from January!! I walk around the car with Jason and get his take on what makes this car move so well through the air!
00:00 - Hey everybody I'm Robert!
01:00 - Hey everybody I'm Robert! (x2)
01:03 - Hey Jason!
01:38 - How long was the design process?
02:03 - As little drag as possible.
03:49 - Keeping an aero balance on such a fast car.
05:09 - How do you manage cooling vs drag?
07:33 -The Center of Pressure!?
08:23 - Final thoughts.
11:06 - Thank you and goodbye
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#TierOne

[@fahgina]

Love that you guys are fully immersed in this project now. Hopefully we can get some legit records!

[@RobertMitchell]

I’m eager to see what they can do

[@Mark__A]

Robert: Mr worldwide Tier 1, Shmee150: Tier 2, Misha: Forgot his camera gear...

[@bannedone3ice138]

Rubbish. Misha is the one who gave recognition to Robert. Misha is the o.g of Nurburgring. So please refrain from disrespecting him !!!!

[@TheGamer-ux2lr]

@@bannedone3ice138 You would think by now that Misha would remember his camera gear. He is always forgetting something. Speaking the truth is not disrespectful. It's a fact. Misha is Misha and like all of us he's not perfect but he's loveable.

[@RobertMitchell]

I think it was a joke because I teased misha in yesterday vid about forgetting his cam gear. We all know that I’m just cruising here and those two are really out there being creative and professionals

[@Mark__A]

@@RobertMitchell Of course its a fact and a joke. Sad it need to be explained for others...

[@Luffy_RpM]

Tuatara looks awesome.... one of the best looking cars out there currently ...!!!

[@criktun3346]

Yep agree, some of the angles here, 👌.

[@TheTechnoaddict]

I love how they reacted to you calling them out. I know it's in there best interest but still deserves respect.

[@saileshpillay]

Jason really seems like a humble guy despite being a design genius. Great walk around the car, very interesting. Thanks for the brilliant content Robert. #Tier1

[@tooclaws]

I listened to everyword, but my eyes were totally focused on the shuttle. :) Lol Ty for sharing guys.

[@RobertMitchell]

Our pleasure

[@brianhudgins990]

One of the most interesting yet low-key interviews I've ever seen.

[@cmayorbal]

Lovely to see how this relationship started and how it ended! Very impressive car and great explanation from Jason. Very difficult to see such great quality automotive content!!

[@RobertMitchell]

Quite the spin eh?!

[@cmayorbal]

@@RobertMitchell A great one!

[@serialced]

@@RobertMitchell Tier 1 scripting :D j/k ;)

[@MrE30]

Evening Robert, you did well there with camera, audio, visual and interview good job.

[@RobertMitchell]

Thank you:-)

[@brendoberg]

Woah, MUCH better looking through video than in just pictures! Great video, glad to see you guys are coordinating with them now as well!

[@rzurzolo]

This is a great video! Concise, and very educational. I am really enjoying watching your evolution into a great interviewer. Well done!

[@Hyppehest]

Awesome informative video... and love the casual shuttle in the background! 🚀

[@TheGamer-ux2lr]

Awesome interview. You can really see the mutual respect you two guys have for each other and it really made the interview interesting.

[@cementeater906]

Great video! informative, fun and top notch interviewing skillz

[@andrewdavis2325]

Hat off to you and the guys and girls at SSC. I have really enjoyed this exercise and Journey that the car has gone through. It would be great to see the aero effect on the car at three hundred mph. Great video 👍

[@richardhirst8817]

Great video Robert. Loved the shuttle backdrop!!

[@smetlitzky]

Great video Robert and loved the way the aero (normally beyond most mortals) was so well explained :)

[@zebra3519]

Cool update Robert. Nice shot of the space shuttle. Mint.

[@petermckay4760]

Thank you for the walk-around! What a beauty of a vehicle it is!!

[@RobertMitchell]

Anytime Peter

[@paulkrapp]

Great video Robert, you're correct, aerodynamic drag increases exponentially as speed increases. 300+ MPH is getting close to 1/2 the speed of sound! The Tuatara's design is impressive in regards to aerodynamics! 👍🏎😁

[@CarToneHK]

I could listen to Jason Castriota all day, one of my fav car designers easily

[@ohbollox2it]

The studio is awesome!! The Tuatara is a phenomenal vehicle - another great informative and eye opening video - loving this content

[@RobertMitchell]

Glad you’re liking the studio:-)

[@eichler721]

Love how you are covering the SCC its made the process more transparent which is what we love. I love how MR. JWW did this with the Valkarie so far. Now I want someone to do this with the AMG One. That's my favorite current hypercar as track times are cooler to me then top speed although both are crazy hard to achieve.

[@kjyu]

Great video Robert, made me appreciate the car more!

[@RobertMitchell]

My pleasure:-)

[@psicodom]

Very instructive, great video

[@petermoran6800]

Great video and an amazing insight into a phenomenal car, thank you

[@RobertMitchell]

Thank you!! :-)

[@xxquackixx178]

Very intersting insights into the design thoughts and challenges, when creating such a machine!

[@RobertMitchell]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@liamschnurr1525]

That was a really great in depth look into how so the aero works, but it really impressed me how nobody mentioned anything about the massive space shuttle in the background

[@RuralBacon]

This was a really interesting video, it's not often you get to hear all of this information directly from the guy who designed it. It seems like this car is exceptionally well designed, I hope SSC follows through on its production.

[@Yaka95]

This video was extremely interesting, thanks

[@jaythe2nd38]

Have been waiting for these videos with anticipation. Great work Robert.

[@RobertMitchell]

Glad to finally deliver :-)

[@997GURU]

Phenomenal technical chat about aerodynamics! Beautifull Car !

[@RobertMitchell]

Hey man thanks for watching the video and I'm glad that you enjoyed it! :-)

[@CarvingCanyons]

This was great, thank you!

[@RobertMitchell]

Glad you enjoyed it! :-)

[@micheltebraake7915]

Interesting facts about the aerodynamics at high speed through the radiators!

[@sickjohnson]

Can't wait for more Robert!

[@KayJblue]

Studio is looking really good.

[@RobertMitchell]

Thanks Kay!!!

[@Kimofil]

Fantastic content Robert, enjoying it every day!

[@RobertMitchell]

Glad to hear it!

[@clifbradley]

That's so damn cool. I can't imagine going that fast

[@RonaldSic58]

That's some tier1stuff indeed, and some nice background vocals out there ;))💪🏼

[@criktun3346]

Learnt a lot from this video, fascinating.

[@RobertMitchell]

Thanks Tunveer!

[@ali1-931]

Excellent video Robert, keep up the great work. Stay safe and all the best everyone. 🥊 🥊 🥊 👍 👍 👍

[@RobertMitchell]

Thanks, you too!

[@TheCarKrazeOfficial]

The tuatara is so amazing!!

[@MattFFM]

Always nice to see the Tier 1 insights 👌🏻

[@RobertMitchell]

Nice to see you in the comments ffm

[@gen1c8rs88]

@@RobertMitchell Sense this is the Top Speed variant, what do you think about a 315/35r20 on a 20x11.5, larger diameter and less drag, not talking about having the preferred tire brand and performance category, just the tire size and it merits and any disadvantages vs a 345/30r20 on a 20x13(or 12.5?).

[@Tristan.R.J.M]

@@RobertMitchell check again

[@rc51bigdaddy]

Really interesting hearing about the airflow design. Sophisticated engineering!

[@larssonk22]

Great video Robert excellent insight from Jason, this isn't tier 1 this is S tier access.

[@jamesengland7461]

Clean design, clean flow, without all the fussy details most supercars tack on.

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

It is one of the more beautiful shapes we have seen for a while. In the same way a race plane is beautiful in its form follows function.

[@RobertMitchell]

It’s got a good style to it for sure

[@dubbernut2747]

Really interesting and and great to see the designer talk about it.

[@RobertMitchell]

Glad you enjoyed!!!

[@Deeveeaar]

Can't wait to see what more the car can do! Have you driven it a lil by the way? 😄

[@RobertMitchell]

I’ve not!!!

[@Deeveeaar]

@@RobertMitchell Hope you get the opportunity! =)

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

They better let you drive it or your opinion is void.... tell em I told you 😉 Jarod is a cool dude and got so much on his plate that it probably hasn’t crossed his mind. Also it’s the owners car so....

[@goutamboppana961]

@@RobertMitchell will they do another rerun like breaking their own record? i wish they could

[@RobertMitchell]

@@goutamboppana961 i sure hope so:-)

[@sylvandespres7654]

and that's it for those who said that this car is not safe, and that SSC avoids talking about it. it's funny to see how the comments of the SSC haters have changed. it seems that the spine is much more flexible than we can imagine. this car is extraordinarily well thought out, they took 10 years to perfect it, and the result is here.

[@owenm1342]

love watching videos on this because i’m from tri cities where these are made

[@RobertMitchell]

Thanks for watching Owen! :-)

[@slcncr]

Dang ! That shot with the Spaceshuttle in the background ! Perfect angle, it`s nose points directly at you. Where else do you get to see something like that ?!

[@joaoluistavares6046]

200 mph with the window down? That's the very first time I ever heard in my life. I was once on a highway at the rear right seat of a Fiat Punto. The speed was just 100mph and I was already feeling some pressure and hearing air noise. The windows from the rear doors were just 1cm open. So for this one to have this capability, it's just amazing. The design is beautiful. I love that rear window over the engine.

[@upmudd9]

Tier 1 at its finest. Hope to see what the car can really do soon.

[@frederikjacob1985]

What a car! Want to see someone like Tim driving the hell out of it am ring one way! Great aero content Robert! Any news about the moon Yaris?

[@thomasbryce1716]

Hi Robert.. Awesome video!! Interesting listening to Jason explain the design & engineering behind the SSC TUATARA 👍🙂👍 Are they gunna have another crack at World Speed Record sometime soon?? LOVE Ya Work bro💕 Godbless ava Gday🙂

[@RobertMitchell]

Let’s hope they do it sometime soon:-)

[@guypascua8848]

Classic study in fluid/aero dynamics. Would love to see this pictures/diagrams. How would it fare around the Ring or any track?

[@dieselracecomp]

Perfect

[@hosoiarchives4858]

Tuatara is one of top cars out there

[@laytonb7]

Post COVID...would love to see a SSC do the airstrip attack series...interested to see if the pikes peak event top speed is significantly higher like it seams to do for many competitors

[@skiiizo]

Hey Robert, nice studio ! wow ! Can you tell me what gear is in theses racks ? Thank you...

[@SumSock41]

hey guys i am robert damn how isn't this guy not 100k yet

[@jonmassey8124]

I did like the idea they have come up with drawing air in at the back to immediately vent it out into a diffuser just above ground level with all those aero benefits. Not something most designers would come up with as they just want the air gone but to do this is clever.

[@danegrey370Z]

Nice video

[@MrGreenAKAguci00]

It looks amazing. It also manages to stand out from a crowd of other hyper cars designed by algorithms, that just shows how much thought and reasoning went into its design. I'm still sceptical about the name, but frankly I don't care. This thing is beautiful and outrageous. They should bring it to Goodwood Festival of Speed, It has definitely earned its place there.

[@howtorepairpendulumclocks]

Just happened to have a shuttle in shot. Lol. Thank you for making this.

[@RobertMitchell]

Had to get it in there :-)

[@hristohristov8787]

That was really interesting video

[@RobertMitchell]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank You :-)

[@focusrsawd5034]

SSC TUATARA will hit a new world record soon 😎

[@ambition_vs_talent]

Love listening to engineers talk about projects they are passionate about. Great video apart from I wish it was 60 mins longer.

[@omarc473]

Interesting placement of the bronzer on the desk

[@RobertMitchell]

Glad you noticed :-)

[@Michael_Michaels]

The car is amazing design wise! Hopefully we can get the next record soon.

[@RobertMitchell]

I hope so too!

[@prime1971]

Pans around to see the trailer just a casual space shuttle chilling alongside

[@RobertMitchell]

Tune in later today when we take that for a lap ;-)

[@nmlt]

Absolutely #Tier1 awesome content

[@RobertMitchell]

Thanks for being a valued member of the tier 1 community ;-)

[@rumblebelly7429]

Did anyone notice a random Space Shuttle parked out there? I did, watching the vid for the 2nd time 😍😍😍

[@rodneyyy95]

Beautiful background with the GT2👍. I was wondering, why do you actually have the studio? Work related or just for fun? Maybe you said it before, but I dont know Edit: changed a typo..

[@randomsurfer3963]

When I saw that spray bottle behind you , I thought you found a sponsor :P Nice throwback, car definitely looks good and fast even standing still!

[@RobertMitchell]

Let me know if you’re ready for the sponsor link?

[@randomsurfer3963]

@@RobertMitchell I was kind of expecting you to do a "Cause I am worth it" ad impression. All In good fun, I was just messing of course :) Enjoy your evening

[@RobertMitchell]

I did make such a vid and the product placement here was just priming for its release 🤣

[@hamzasherazi9334]

Such a cool car. If only they hadn't gone through that controversy earlier which may or may not have damaged the image of the company and the car. Time will tell. It's still an amazing feat of engineering.Thanks for the tier1 vlogging. Solid work.

[@RobertMitchell]

That def wasted a lot of Time

[@Billy_W]

Damn that guy knows his stuff!

[@RobertMitchell]

He certainly does!!

[@ghepardogts]

This is a car built to a really high level. I hope they get their PR mistakes sorted.

[@martinchapman2168]

Good video

[@RobertMitchell]

Glad you enjoyed Martin

[@MacheteK]

Good comment

[@josephkrafft7006]

Sooooo. There was a space shuttle parked next to the trailer. Not sure if you noticed. That was kinda cool. 🤘

[@shanescarlife]

This was really enjoyable for a tech geek like me

[@RobertMitchell]

Glad you enjoyed is W

[@RobertMitchell]

Glad you enjoyed is W

[@d4rkside_europe564]

Freakin love them meaty tires!

[@matthewcurtis3759]

Casual space shuttle appearance, as you do

[@TheMilenkata]

OMG that's a space shuttle behind :O

[@DontPanicDear]

Official speed record adjudicator 👍🏻

[@RobertMitchell]

Nice title

[@owensparks5013]

Golden opportunity to hold up an apex branded clipboard in countless press photographs. 😀

[@Beeson1sm]

i'm a fan of this lower angle in the studio. needs a whiskey though

[@Richard_Turner]

I can only imagine how this looks in the flesh even on the video it looks far more thought out than I expected. Let's hope the numbers back it up now 🤞

[@RobertMitchell]

It’s a pretty impressive car to be fair

[@Richard_Turner]

@@RobertMitchell did you say also they are developing one for corners, as straight line is cool and all but no use if being pushed out the way by a Megane through Brünnchen 😀

[@doudc1763]

No Robert, they won't build a Tuatara with a manual gearbox 😉😊. More seriously, thanks to share this great adventure with us.

[@RobertMitchell]

I’ll keep trying

[@king_br0k]

3:08 nice background

[@chewdoobautomotivedetailtm2883]

Wow it looks insane sheeesh 🎯🎯🥰🥰👊👊🥰🧤😂💯💯💯🔥🔥

[@johnnygoesfast9397]

@ 3:04 ummm... SPACE SHUTTLE 🤩

[@TrakCar]

Tier one all the way. Stop by for a beer next time in FL :-)

[@RobertMitchell]

I’ll let you know when there!! Where you located ?

[@TrakCar]

@@RobertMitchell Palm Beach

[@basilisk4072]

Hoping for a 300mph run pretty soon! 500 kmh with tailwind if possible. 300plus against the wind.

[@basilisk4072]

@Aston Martin One-77 I’m betting about 303 against the wind. I think 311 with tailwind is definitely possible.

[@zrevan4262]

I have been with holding my feelings on this car because of vmax controversy. But this car and the venom f5, holy fuck they are pants on fire sexy! Specially this one. Great proportions too. 🥰🥰

[@jayenn2481]

👍🏼

[@verstek]

@robert thanks for the video... but I can’t grasp the fact that no one mentions there’s a frick’n space shuttle behind you! 😃

[@RobertMitchell]

🤣🤣

[@greatwhiteevox1008]

@Robertmitchell I'm sure the price is high even for you but, has the in depth process made you appreciate the car a lot more? If I was there for all these processes, it'd make it so much harder to not want it. I hope we get to see you behind the wheel of the first one in Germany and around the ring.

[@satanas5975]

car looks sick, did it made 300mph?

[@kapsoztatoltott4537]

Is this Wave music studio a temporarly solution till the apex media hq gets built, or is it part of it? Like the sound quality and such, though the miss the 4/2 wheeler beauties from the background, and the ad hocness of the barn vids a bit. However I totally understand that getting more professional on the social media side is where you can make improvements at apex since you said earlier, you don't want a rental fleet or hotel size bigger than this. Keep it up!🤙

[@RobertMitchell]

This is for when I’m not able to be in front of the cars. Apex barn, my garage and in the cars is still where we want to be but this is where we can get some more regular content out when the others are not possible

[@kapsoztatoltott4537]

@@RobertMitchellthanks! checked it, wave m. and mconsulting is both in Ramstein, now I get it. 👍