Bugatti Veyron

Bugatti Veyron

Introduction to the Bugatti Veyron:

The Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4 is a mid engined grand touring car. It is the most expensive modern car in the world at USD $2,600,000. The Super Sport version is the fastest road-legal car in the world, with a top speed of 431.07 km/h (267.85 mph). The original version has a top speed of 408.00 km/h (253.52 mph). Designed and developed by the German Volkswagen Group and produced by Bugatti Automobiles SAS at their headquarters in Château St. Jean in Molsheim (Alsace, France), the Veyron’s chief designer was Hartmut Warkuss, and the exterior was designed by Jozef Kabaň of Volkswagen, with much of the engineering work being conducted under the guidance of former Peterbilt engineer and now Bugatti Engineering chief Wolfgang Schreiber.

Specifications and Statistics:

• 1,200 metric horsepower engine output
• Top speed:  431.072 km/h
• It can break from max speed to rest in 10 seconds
• It can reach top speed in 50 seconds
• Also clocking 0-100 km/h in under 2.5 seconds
• It takes on average 10 miles to the gallon
• Only 291 have been delivered but more ordered
• Customization has been offered since 2010
• 4.462 m long
• 2.710 m wheel base (distance from one wheel to the start of the other)
• 1.998 m wide
• 1.159 m tall
• 1,888 kg heavy
• 4 wheel drive
• Transmission is a 7 speed DSG sequential
• Bugatti has 10 radiators; 3 heat exchangers, 3 engine radiators, 1 for the AC, 1 transmission oil radiator, 1 differential oil radiator, 1 engine oil radiator.
• At top speed it consumes 45,000 litres of air a minute (the equivalent to 5760 humans)
• The Veyron’s brakes use cross drilled, radially vented carbon fibre reinforced silicon carbide composite discs, manufactured by SGL Carbon, which have a much greater resistance to brake fade

Why is it a super car?

 All the above statistics makes this the ultimate car, as the combination of such a powerful engine, cleverly placed along with the finest new technology of radiators, transmission, brakes, tires, materials (such as aluminium and carbon fibre to minimize the weight), clutch, gearbox, spoiler and suspension systems, the car achieves an optimum performance and smooth drive. James May on the famous british Top Gear is quoted in saying that he “nearly got out the car but he realized it was still travelling at 100 km/h.”

Aesthetics

The catchy design for the Veyron is a major contributor to its popularity, because its paved the way for a futuristic design for further cars. The design of the Veyron honors a great heritage without drifting off into retro style. Every detail of the classic two-tone color scheme, a quote from the 1920s and 1930s, has been carefully thought out, resulting in the typical Bugatti profile with the classic, contrasting ellipsis – the stylistic element used by Ettore Bugatti himself. The “crest line”, which runs uninterrupted from the hood to the only 1.21-m-high roof, is a proud homage to the Veyron’s forebears. Thus, the Veyron’s classic paintwork and harmonious design connect this state-of-the-art super sports car to the glorious heritage of Bugatti automobiles. With its classic look, the large radiator grill – adorned with the hand-enameled Bugatti emblem – represents the grandness of the Veyron. The sports car’s distinctive front is defined by the harmonious contrast of its broad headlights and majestic grill. The rear end, 1.99 m wide, features the formidable retractable spoiler and generously designed fenders. The Veyron perfectly fulfills the main design objective governing the development of the new Bugatti: an uncompromising combination of highest elegance and state-of-the-art technology.

Websites:

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• http://www.newstechnologyautomotive.com/new-version-bugatti-veyron-grand-sport
• http://www.zimbio.com/Bugatti+Veyron/articles/lwm_KVLgFzU/Bugatti+Veyron+2010+Adding+Safety+New+Technology
• http://www.gizmag.com/go/4909/