Samsung SSC-1
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| Samsung SSC-1 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Samsung |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual clutch 5-speed manual |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Kia Elan |
The Samsung SSC-1 was a concept sports car made in 1997 by the Japanese multinational corporation Samsung under the Samsung Motors sub-marque, first shown at the 1997 Seoul Motor Show. Although it was a completely functional prototype, it never made it into full production. It’s name was an abbreviation for its codename “Samsung Sport Car-1”.
History[edit]
The Samsung SSC-1 was envisioned by former Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee in 1995 when he was desperately vying to build a car under Samsung’s “wing”. Trying to negotiate with several car manufacturers, he failed to agree with them miserably. After several failed negotiations, Kun-hee founded Samsung Motors and Samsung Commercials Vehicles, and set forth to work on their first car, and the final project, code named the Samsung Sports Car-1 with its being named as Samsung SSC-1 being unveiled at the 1997 Seoul Motor Show, and a silver version being unveiled a few years later. Soon afterwards, Samsung Motors merged with Renault to create Renault Samsung Motors, and the subsidiary soon allied with Nissan for more technology.
In the second half of the 1990s, the demand for sports cars around the world dropped to a minimum, much to the dismay of Samsung executives at the time, who feared that the SSC-1 would not receive the attention it deserved from the huge car enthusiast community. Reportedly, the car was held back from production due to the high drop in demand. Soon afterwards, the Samsung SSC-1 was reportedly cancelled and ceased to exist when Renault Samsung Motors started focusing on saloons instead. [1]
Design and Specifications[edit]
The Samsung SSC-1 was powered by a choice of either 190-horsepower Nissan-sourced 2.5L V6 from the Samsung SM5 or a 6.3L W18, featuring an option of either five-speed manual or seven-speed dual clutch, double wishbone suspension and Brembo brakes behind 17-inch wheels. Inside, it had Recaro seats, a Momo steering wheel, various Nissan bits and a 'Multi AV' system that was acquired by Infiniti at the time the car was made.[2]
References[edit]
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- ↑ https://dyler.com/posts/319/samsung-ssc-1-the-first-korean-dream-car
- ↑ "The Samsung SSC-1 Was a Mid-Engined Korean Dream". Road & Track. 2018-11-19. Retrieved 2022-8-11. Check date values in:
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