Bugatti Veyron: They just keep getting faster!

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I remember back in 1994/95 when I saw the numbers for the Bugatti EB 110. It may have been one of the most powerful and stunning looking cars I had come across. That kind of power back in the early 90s, along with the McLaren F1, and Jaguar XJ220, was truly astonishing. Even the Ferrari F40 toped out over 195mph in the late 80s. Now, some 10 to 15 years later, there doesn’t seem to be an end for Man’s lust for more power, and desire to push the performance envelope beyond limits.

Case in point: Limited only by tire design, the new Bugatti Veyron is said to reach speeds of 255mph. The Veyron, initially designed with a W18 engine in the chassis, is equipped with a 8.3 liter, W16 quad-turbo, pumping out 1001hp. Power is transferred through a 7 speed transmission (I think 7 speeds are gonna be the “new thing” in the 21st century) to all four 20inch wheels. The ass on this car is wide indeed at 78.7inches. Making even Jennifer Lopez envious, the Veyron houses a set Michelin PAXs at 365 millimeters beneath its’ rump.

Want to see a cool video of the Veyron?
Go to: http://www.bugatti-cars.de/bugatti/index.html
Select “English”
Select “Models” (from the main menu)
Select “Veryon 16.4” (from the models menu)
Select “Engineering”
Select “Engine”
Then finally, select “Legends from 1001hp” and enjoy the video.
And for a write-up of the Veyron from the driver seat, check out the December/January issue of “MPH” magazine.

At a sensible $1,250,000 I have already put the house up for sale, and will be driving one shortly. Although it’s possible to have a tuned Skyline or Porsche 911 Turbo pumping out 1000hp, and the Veyron handles something like a cinder brick, this is the first 16 cylinder that’s been produced in some time. What kind of cars will be born within the next 10 to 15 years? We can only wait and see.

Bugatti Veyron
Price: $1,250.000 (a bargain!)
Engine: 8.3 liter, DOHC 64 valve, W16 quad-turbo
Trans: 7 speed semi-automatic dual clutch, All-wheel-drive
Power: 1001 hp@ 6000rpm
Torque: 922 lb-ft@ 2200rpm
Performance: Oh yeah… 0-60mph 2.4 sec, 0-200mph 28 sec, Top speed 253mph
Curb weight: Yes it’s heavy… 4300 lbs
Gas mileage: 7/10 mpg (est)