B u g a t t i

Some months ago, Bugatti unveiled its latest edition of its fancied super car, the 2008 Veyron. For auto enthusiasts, this is definitely a dream come true. Just by looking at it, you can definitely say that this automobile is ahead of its time. Most car drivers would crave to get their hands on this baby even for just a one and done deal. It is powered by a rare 16-cylinder “W” configuration engine that can produce 1001 horse power. You would know that its manufacturers really wanted to emphasize the power of this beast that’s why they even added an extra horse power on top the thousand to separate itself from the rest.

The Bugatti Veyron is basically a car built around a huge engine. It is powered by four turbochargers and features 64 valves. Its engine draws a staggering 8-liter displacement to give out a maximum torque of 1250 Newton-meters between 2200 and 550rpm. With regards to the braking power, the carbon-fiber discs provide a break pressure of up to 180 bars complemented with 8-piston monobloc calipers. Step on the brake pedals while you’re speeding above 400km/h and with the help of its rear wing airbrakes, this monster will be in a complete halt in less than 10 seconds.

Its exterior definitely exudes an ultra-modern aerodynamic look. An F-1 car travel at 250 mph or more, but their body design is quite different. Just picture a single driver lying in a slanting position, just an inch or so of ground clearance and an aero-package made up of large wings to generate massive down force. The Bugatti, on the other hand, is trying to look like a normal car and seat two passengers. Even the tires are out of this world. Michelin manufactured these specialized wheels that can handle a speed of 250mph. Its interior screams out lavishness as almost all interior components are buried in leather trimmings. Only the components that are made in metal aren’t covered in leather, which gives you a very elegant ambience inside the vehicle.

Advanced technological hardware and surprisingly easy driving characteristics make the Veyron obedient enough to tackle public roads with ease. Yes it is expensive, ranging from at least $1.5-1.9 million dollars, and we’re not even talking about the gas here. But you can’t deny that it is undeniably one fast son of a gun. And oh, when TheStreet released its Top 10 Most Outrageous Cars of 2008, you don’t have to guess which Bugatti model was there.