T ypically, when we think of the fastest cars in the world, iconic names like the McLaren F1 and the Porsche 911 come to mind ...

SSC, the company that brought us the Diablo-esque Aero a few years ago, is one such player. How fast is fast enough? How important are bragging rights when you're trying to sell a supercar?

Shrouded in mystery and secrecy, SSC (www.shelbysupercars.com) has announced plans to unveil the next historical milestone, codenamed – the Ultimate Aero EV (Electric Vehicle), the first 100% ...