Move over Bugatti Veyron and watch out SSC Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo, there’s a new supercar on the block promising to be the top speed king. British sports car manufacturer Keating unveiled two new supercars today, one of which could very easily overthrow the SSC Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo as the world’s fastest car.
Keating took the wraps off its race-ready TKR and more streetable SKR at an event on Wednesday in the UK. Both cars will use the steel spaceframe — with a carbon fiber design optional — and will be motivated by either a 6.0L or 7.0L GM-sourced V8. Power will be sent to the cars’ rear-wheels via a Porsche five-speed gearbox.
A fiberglass body will be standard on the TKR and SKR, but buyers can also opt for a carbon fiber shell to help reduce weight.
In SKR-guise, the 6.0L and 7.0L mills will produce between 404 and 656 horsepower, based on whether customers choose a naturally aspirated or supercharged setup.
Keating is still putting the final touches on the TKR, but sources say the TKR will be available with a twin-turbocharged engine rated at a mind-numbing 1,500 horsepower — besting the mighty Bugatti Veyron by a Corvette Z06. With that kind of power on tap, the TKR should be capable of speeds approaching 270 mph.
