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Old 28-08-2005, 08:42 PM   #1
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Default Bugatti finally does it! 407km/h - Tested
I must admit that I'm impressed, I thought the numbers would have never been reached by Bugatti.

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Engine 72º W 16 (Yes, as in 16 Cylinders)
Weight 1900 kilo / 4188.8 lbs
Power 1001 bhp / 747 KW @ 6000 rpm
Torque 1250 Nm / 922 ft lbs @ 2200 rpm
Top Speed 407 km/h / 253 mph
0-60 mph Acceleration N/A
Drive All wheel drive
Gearbox 7 speed Sequential
Aspiration Quad Turbos

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Despite the delays, Bugatti has managed to meet their goal set back in 2001, which was confirmed at the Ehra - Lessien Volkswagen proving grounds where a production Veyron topped out at 407 km/h (253 mph). The stellar acceleration figures are only outdone by the braking abilities; assistance from an airbrake and the massive carbon fibre discs can bring the car to a halt from its top speed in less than 10 seconds.
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Just to be on the safe side none of the production cars will have 1001 bhp, but instead 5% to 8% more.






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Old 28-08-2005, 08:50 PM   #2
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That is incredible!

Imagine the G forces you would experience hitting the brakes and coming to a halt from over 400km/h in less then 10 seconds!
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Old 28-08-2005, 09:13 PM   #3
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well, thats that then....whats next?.... strap the booster from the space shuttle to a fiat panda and watch the f**ker fly??

ps i thought we had a jaw drop smilie?
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Old 28-08-2005, 09:22 PM   #4
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OMG...Would you drive THAT at 400Kms per hr?? (let alone be seen in Chappel St in it)
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Old 28-08-2005, 11:04 PM   #5
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well, thats that then....whats next?.... strap the booster from the space shuttle to a fiat panda and watch the f**ker fly?
Bwahahahahaha! Hahahahaha!

Hmm...

Hmm!

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Old 28-08-2005, 11:06 PM   #6
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OMG...Would you drive THAT at 400Kms per hr??
Mayb gettin to 400kph would be easy but holding it there without killing yourself would be interesting... (especially on victorian roads!!!) :

I wonder what time you can do around Australia in????? :Up_to_som
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Old 28-08-2005, 11:26 PM   #7
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thats some kikass brakes to be able to stop 1900kg from 400kmph in 10 seconds!!! i wonder what the fuel economy would be like with the 4 turbos??
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Old 28-08-2005, 11:45 PM   #8
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would imagine a 16cylendar motor without turbos wouldnt be to practical, fuel wise either...lol
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Old 29-08-2005, 07:15 AM   #9
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There's only one thing that is better than driving at 400+ kph - driving at 400+ kph with Harold Scruby in you sights!

I wonder what his thoughts on this vehicle are? Perhaps I will ask him. :
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Old 29-08-2005, 11:56 AM   #10
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There's only one thing that is better than driving at 400+ kph - driving at 400+ kph with Harold Scruby in you sights!
Maybe we could strap him to the front for a quick ride.. ?
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Old 29-08-2005, 12:02 PM   #11
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geez i don't know whats more impressive the power/top speed or the brakes! awesome car
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Old 29-08-2005, 12:02 PM   #12
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Lol, that's one company that spent too much time on the hi speed ring in turismo...

I hear it gets great mileage
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so arrr how much for one of these beast's???
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Old 29-08-2005, 12:28 PM   #14
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so arrr how much for one of these beast's???
Not sure but I bet its a 7 digit number. :
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imagine pulling up at the petrol station in one! no matter the cost i'd kill to drive one... being nearly 2 tonnes it would hard to handle
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Old 29-08-2005, 06:02 PM   #16
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The engine is only tiny. Sure it has a W16 but the total size is 30" X 40 " 20" IIRC.
Only $2M USD. Heard it'll be about $6k per month insurance.
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Old 29-08-2005, 06:56 PM   #17
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I cannot wait for Top Gear to test that, JC will probably say its epic.
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All performance issues aside, I like it from the front wheels back but whats with the rest?
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Well.. I've got a new car to worship and idolise... move over Porsche Dauer 962 LeMans (404km/h).. Bugatti EB 16/4 Veyron's the new king for factory street cars.
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Well.. I've got a new car to worship and idolise... move over Porsche Dauer 962 LeMans (404km/h).. Bugatti EB 16/4 Veyron's the new king for factory street cars.
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