Update: Bugatti Veyron Races Against a Jet Fighter
Weeks before, it was already reported that the Bugatti Veyron is racing against a Jetfighter. And now, the race is over. The winner had already zoomed past the finish line. Care to guess who won?
If you’re having a hard time groping for a final answer, then this just proves that the Bugatti Veyron’s reputation is really quite exceptional, speed-wise. Well, disappointing as it may seem, it was the Eurofighter typhoon that got the last laugh.
The race was aired during the Autumn series of BBC’s ‘Top Gear’ program. To even things up between the two contenders, it was decided that the fighter jet would take off alongside the car then climb about a mile upwards, and then dive down again to be able to take on the finishing line at a height of only 100ft. The Veyron, on the other hand, would whiz half a mile down the runway at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire, and then back another half a mile.
That was the plan. And even if the Bugatti didn’t win (it would have been a more interesting result if that was the case), the race was a great watch nevertheless. It was certainly a sight to behold.
Bugatti Enters Russian Market
With reference to Bugatti automakers’ plans of distributing its vehicles in Russia, a dinner gala was prepared at the Barvija Luxury Village. Needless to say, the highlight during this high-society launch is the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 model. With an initial plan of marketing ten cars for the said territory, Bugatti officials are quick to assert that more units may still come should the demand greatly exceeds the supply.
The prized Bugatti is pricey indeed, with a starting value of $1.7 million.
Survey Proclaims Bugatti as having the Second-best Rear End
If it is to be remembered, MPH ‘07 unloaded yet another interesting poll for its online viewers last November, namely the “Rear of the Year”. Who would have thought that 1,260 people would actually participate? But surprisingly, it did amount to such a number. And with these people cooperatively checking out vehicle’s behinds, the results have now already been tallied.
First-placer went to the Aston Martin DBS. The shapely backside of the Bugatti Veyron relegated itself in second place (Just as an added thought: This is the second time wherein the Veyron got stuck in the second spot, the first being in the “Dream Car” category). Interestingly enough, women participants in the survey seemed to prefer the behind of the Veyron over the DBS, but regrettably, overall tally still went to the Aston Martin.
Simon Cowell Spent Over $2M for a Bugatti and a Rolls Royce
Who is this infamous sort-of celebrity that spent more than $2 million shopping for luxury cars as a birthday gift for himself? None other than Simon Cowell of
the American Idol fame.
The Daily Mail has reported that the usually snappish Cowell, who turned 48 just recently, purchased a Bugatti Veyron in Los Angeles for about $1.5 million. Not only that, on his way back to London, Cowell made a stop at the Romans International UK Dealership and spent $800,000 for a Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe.
An unidentified source told a British paper that this is just typical leisurely pursuit for the American Idol co-creator and judge, disclosing: “He loves cars. They’re one of his biggest passions. And only the best is good enough.”
Indeed, Cowell’s love for speed is already no secret from those who would take the time to learn of his other accomplishments. Cowell is actually ranked as having the eighth fastest time for the BBC Top Gear’s ‘Star in a Reasonably Priced Car’ category, as well as third place non-professional driver in the Series8.
Bugatti Veyron Races Against a Jet Fighter
When the Bugatti goes out to race, it not only competes against other speed cars, it also battles it out with jets and planes. And just for that, one can see that the Bugatti Veyron is in another league of its own.
It was only last year when the Bugatti raced it out with two Cessna 182s, from which the four-wheeled speed machine emerged victorious. This time, on Sunday to be specific, another challenger has stepped forward in the form of a Eurofighter Typhoon jet.
More updates to come with regards to this exciting event.
Bugatti is no.2 Dream Drive
In a recent poll conducted by 4Car website and MPH ’07 Auto Show, Bugatti emerged as runner-up in the “perfect car and passenger of our dreams” category. The Bugatti Veyron garnered 13 percent of total votes, but not enough to dislodge the Alfa 8C Competizione, which received a commanding 30 percent approval.
The Alfa paired with actress Scarlet Johansson as she was awarded the tag of perfect passenger.
Bugatti then partnered with the no.2 dream passenger, Jessica Alba. For those who may have just come out from a rock, this American actress just happened to be the recently crowned sexiest woman in the world.
See? Being a runner-up isn’t all that bad.
Demand Surges upward for the Bugatti Veyron
It would seem that a number of millionaires today are clamoring on driving sports cars that reek of unprecedented style and have the ability to whiz off beyond 350kmh. This is evident on the drastically increasing orders received by Bugatti manufacturers on its Veyron model, with reservations now reaching as far as the year 2010. Thus, due to this unexpected demand turnout, Bugatti’s initial limited production of 60 units annually was now converted to 75 units per year.
Expect increased visibility, not to mention more captured webshots, of this exceptional speed machine in the coming years.
