Bugatti finally does it! 407km/h - Tested

[ssj_jaypee]

I must admit that I'm impressed, I thought the numbers would have never been reached by Bugatti.

Pictures and Review

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

Interesting facts:

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.

Just to be on the safe side none of the production cars will have 1001 bhp, but instead 5% to 8% more.

Credits go to Wouter Melissen from www.ultimatecarpage.com

[The MaDDeSTMaN]

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!

[Ghiadude]

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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?

[Charliewool]

OMG...Would you drive THAT at 400Kms per hr?? (let alone be seen in Chappel St in it)

[Shonky]

Originally Posted by tx3dude

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!

*goes out to find cheap fiat and space shuttle wreckers*

[TZENU]

Originally Posted by charliewool

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

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??

[niko]

would imagine a 16cylendar motor without turbos wouldnt be to practical, fuel wise either...lol

[MrSparkle]

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. :

[XRated]

Originally Posted by MrSparkle

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.. ?

[neb]

geez i don't know whats more impressive the power/top speed or the brakes! awesome car

[4.9 EF Futura]

Lol, that's one company that spent too much time on the hi speed ring in turismo...

I hear it gets great mileage

[Heeno]

so arrr how much for one of these beast's???

[ssj_jaypee]

Originally Posted by Heeno

so arrr how much for one of these beast's???

Not sure but I bet its a 7 digit number. :

[Franky]

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

[chief]

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.

[M14A-Mclaren]

I cannot wait for Top Gear to test that, JC will probably say its epic.

[Black XR6]

All performance issues aside, I like it from the front wheels back but whats with the rest?

[Steffo]

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.

[M14A-Mclaren]

Originally Posted by Steffo

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.

Jackpot!