Weapon X Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 http://www.vwvortex.com/news/09_01/bugatti/01.jpg'> http://www.vwvortex.com/news/09_01/bugatti/03.jpg'> http://www.vwvortex.com/news/09_01/bugatti/05.jpg'> http://www.vwvortex.com/news/09_01/bugatti/02.jpg'> When the Italian Ettore Bugatti founded his company Molsheim in 1908 it still belonged to Germany. In 1918 Molsheim became part of France. The genius Bugatti constructed breakthrough motor sports cars, which had a unique combination of light weight and power. At the end of the 1920s, Ettore Bugatti combined two 8-cylinder groups into the shape of a U and put them onto a mutual crankshaft housing. Thus, one of the first 16-cylinder motors in automotive history was built. This idea was taken up by Ferdinand Piech, former CEO and now chairman of the VW supervisory board, when he bought the Bugatti company in the mid-1990s. The aim was simple: to build the fastest and strongest street car in the world, which was to be named after Pierre Veyron, the French driver who won the 1939 Le Mans 24 Hour race. The top speed was set at 406 km/h – the fastest speed ever done in the Le Mans by a Porsche 917, before a chicane was added to make this top speed not achievable again ever after. Guess who the sports car project manager was at the time - it was Ferdinand Piech lui-meme. So what can a genius such as Piech be interested in after turning around a juggernaut like VW, which was on the brink of collapse? We think that he wanted to start writing history - not as far as financial performance is concerned - but by pushing the boundaries of automotive history. Bugatti was an obvious choice to build on and 16 cylinders was an obvious choice as Audi, also part of the VW Group, had good know-how in 8 cylinder technology. Four turbochargers are needed for this performance or the mid-engine, placed in front of the rear axle. The price for the Buggati Veyron rose from originally 1 million marks (USD 500,000) to 1 million Euros (USD 1.2 million), as the rest of the VW Group refused to pay the bill for this epitome of excellence and superiority of automotive capability. At the time of writing the Veyron was struggling to get over 380 km/h, but due to his excellent track record, Ferdinand Piech, with the help Karl-Heinz Neumann, his long-time engineering pal, CEO of Bugatti, we are sure this problem will be solved soon. The Veyron is a piece of art, which will compete with an expensive Picasso or van Gough, according to the current VW CEO, Bernd Pischetsrieder, the man who crashed a McLaren F1 when he was CEO of BMW. "The modern-day Bugatti will define its image through technology. It will be the most exciting and progressive car of its time, no more and no less," says VW supervisory board chairman Piech about the Bugatti Veyron. The original Bugatti factory was reinstated by acquiring and renovating the Château Molsheim, where it all started nearly 100 years ago. Molsheim will be manufacturing 50 to 100 cars per year, but there is no doubt that quality of finish comes first for the Bugatti Veyron. And despite being the most expensive car in the world with USD 1.2 million, 100 of the 300 units have already sold, although this car will be only delivered to clients at the end of 2003. The Bugatti Veyron will normally be limited to 350 km/h by an electronic chip. If you should wish to drive faster and test the 406 km/h limit, a Bugatti engineer will fly in with a set of high speed tires, and will aid you diving the fastest speed a street car can go. There are also plans to close motorways for high speed driving in Dubai – it just shows that a Bugatti Veyron owner will be the member of probably the most exclusive club on earth. Engine: 5.7L V16 Horsepower: 1001 bhp / PS Top Speed: 252 mph / 406 km/h Peak torque: 1250 Nm (923 lb ft) Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 2.85 sec (0-100km/h in 2.9) Retail Price: US$ 1,200,000 (EUR 1,000,000) Competing Models: Ferrari Enzo Ferrari or Porsche Carrera GT or Lamborghini Murciélago or Aston Martin Vanquish More information on: www.bugatti-auto.com from: http://www.elegant-lifestyle.com/Auto0603.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest keep Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 that things fucking ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty_habiT Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Nice.... two turbos..... burnz. My little bro just went to get his Eagle Talon Tsi.... he's gonna be back in a bit. Red, awd turbo burrrrrnnnnnzzzzz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kido Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 V16... gimminy crickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBLUE Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 http://www.a-motors.ru/img/cars/mercedes/maybach.jpg'> hot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 The Bugatti is dope in real life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caL Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 http://www.uol.com.br/bestcars/carros/saloes/frank01/lambo-murcielago-4.jpg'> :king: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
type R Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 hot damn that thing is bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_splint2 Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 no thanks...i cant get over how ugly that thing is. if you like it, that's cool, but i'll stick with this... 72 Chevelle SS 454 http://www.noneckschevelle.com/images/carpics/Lou72ChevelleSS454b.jpg'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 If I had a choice, I'd probably go for the Aston Martin... http://www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/firstdrive/2002/aston.martin.vanquish/02.astonmartin.vanquish.f34.500.jpg'> http://cloud.datashed.net/static/images/Project13/AstonMartinV12.jpg'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_El Mamerro Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 http://www.harleyvillage.it/bike/gallery/simply-the-best/P9240250b.JPG'> http://www.12ozprophet.com/ubb/icons/icon31.gif'> http://www.12ozprophet.com/ubb/icons/icon31.gif'> http://www.12ozprophet.com/ubb/icons/icon31.gif'> http://www.12ozprophet.com/ubb/icons/icon31.gif'> http://www.12ozprophet.com/ubb/icons/icon31.gif'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milton Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Big Blue beat me to it... You gotta love this too... http://www.edmunds.com/media/2002/paris/bentley/03.bentley.c-gt.f34.500.jpg'> or that other not for racing Bugatti... http://www.autonet.ru/pics/auto%20photo/Bugatti/Bugatti%20EB218%20ND%20S%20TS%2000%20B.jpg'> The interior on this is ridiculous... That will be all.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinny Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 dodge tomahawk http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/large/1581-2.jpg'> crazyness:dazed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHorton Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Originally posted by Dirty_habiT Nice.... two turbos..... burnz. My little bro just went to get his Eagle Talon Tsi.... he's gonna be back in a bit. Red, awd turbo burrrrrnnnnnzzzzz. hahahahhahahahahah I hope your lil bro enjoys his lemon of a car, I've driven one of those for a quick minute... meh... seriously the car sucks pawn it off onto someone else before it craps out on your little brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETHREADZNY Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 I am feeling it. I am also a huge fans of the old mg's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLIK$ Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Originally posted by kido V16... gimminy crickets. W16* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[0_o] Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 CHEESE-N-RICE !!!!! that bugatti is tight!:D could use bigger turbos tho....:idea: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phism Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 http://www.arc-nine.com/gallery/albums/random-shit/geraldo.jpg'> my 85 riviera ;x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KRYLON2~ Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 for 1.2mill......you got to be kidding me that thing is ugly........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr430n5_666 Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 http://www.brown.edu/webmaster/images/grad_06.jpg'> nice chin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Thamaire Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 awsome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest uncle-boy Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Originally posted by splint2 72 Chevelle SS 454 http://www.noneckschevelle.com/images/carpics/Lou72ChevelleSS454b.jpg'> damn skippy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLIK$ Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Originally posted by Dirty_habiT Nice.... two turbos..... burnz. My little bro just went to get his Eagle Talon Tsi.... he's gonna be back in a bit. Red, awd turbo burrrrrnnnnnzzzzz. Quad Turbo* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rip Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Originally posted by splint2 no thanks...i cant get over how ugly that thing is. if you like it, that's cool, but i'll stick with this... 72 Chevelle SS 454 http://www.noneckschevelle.com/images/carpics/Lou72ChevelleSS454b.jpg'> that is so clean too. i wonder if the bov's will blow the other people off the side of the road? they look kinna small to me, i wonder if anyone will swpa em for bigger ones? then add nitrous. that would be bad as hell to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 4 turbos... hrmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodney Trotter Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 1001bhp!!! Fuck me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eseLokE1uno Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 with a better paint job it would be tight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 Originally posted by Smart If I had a choice, I'd probably go for the Aston Martin... and id kick your lilly ass for not going with 1001 bhp and 2 miles per gallon what are you, a little girl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weapon X Posted August 27, 2003 Author Share Posted August 27, 2003 Ugly schmugly. Who is gonna see the car when it’s blazing by at 406km/h? If you read the article, you’d see there is a lot of cool stuff incorporated in. For instance, the 406km/h top speed is a tribute to the Porsche that reached the highest speed on the Le Mans. That’s what makes a car this special. Just because you can’t afford it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t admire it for what it is – a spanking machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseguy Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 Originally posted by splint2 no thanks...i cant get over how ugly that thing is. if you like it, that's cool, but i'll stick with this... 72 Chevelle SS 454 http://www.noneckschevelle.com/images/carpics/Lou72ChevelleSS454b.jpg'> hehe, yeah, that is kickass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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