» After the internet debunked a $1.6 million supercar's 316 mph record, it tried again - just not as fast After the internet debunked a $1.6 million supercar's 316 mph record, it tried again - just not as fast Kristen LeeJan 30, 2021, 04:22 IST The 2021 SSC Tuatara at the Kennedy Space Center.SSC The $1.6 million SSC The first record run was controversial and the second run suffered from engine failure. The car achieved an average top speed of 282.9 mph, making it the fastest production car. They say the third time's the charm. On January 17, boutique automaker SSC North America gave its third crack at a world-record run in its $1.6 million Tuatara supercar. This followed a controversial first run that claimed to hit an average of 316 mph but was bombarded with questions of legitimacy, and a failed second run due to engine problems.