Bugatti: Veyron News
05-31-2005, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by sauceman
Such a flimsy wing will do the job even at 250mph? Wow.
06-01-2005, 11:34 AM
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robb m.
UNREAL!
that is so sick.
as said, it's going to be small! the car in front looks like a ford fiesta and the wheel base is only 1mm larger in the photo!
that is so sick.
as said, it's going to be small! the car in front looks like a ford fiesta and the wheel base is only 1mm larger in the photo!
06-06-2005, 07:27 PM
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Reaches 400 k/h
Veyron Storms To 248.5mph Record - - Source: Autoexpress
Bugatti's Veyron was the star attraction of the Top Marques supercar show in Monaco, where it appeared for the first time officially as the world's fastest ever production car. Last month the Veyron was clocked at 400kph/ 248.5mph at VW's Ehra-Lessien test facility, the same venue where the McLaren F1 famously ran at 240.14mph back in 1998.
The Veyron's record-breaking run was a part of its stringent TUV test, an ordeal all German cars have to pass. The German Homologation Authority, which runs the test, confirmed the record speed, which the Veyron hit several times running in both directions on the eight-mile straight. Unfortunately, whilst we would love to show you photographs of the event, the official photographer failed to grab any shots of the momentous occasion, the car was moving so quickly.
If you're taking delivery of a Veyron and want to replicate the feat, you'll have an elaborate procedure to go through. Every owner will be supplied with a special second key, made from aluminium in best Bugatti lightweight tradition (originally it was going to be silver but it was deemed to be too heavy). With the car stationary, this key has to be inserted to the left of the driver's seat, down by the sill.
The words 'Top Speed' then appear on the facia and the car begins a series of safety checks on such things as tyre pressures. Once complete, the chassis squats to just 65mm above the road at the front and 70mm at the rear. From now on, the diffuser flaps remain closed and the angle of incidence of the rear aerofoil is minimised to reduce wind resistance. The final action of this high-speed mode is to disable all limiters (the car is otherwise limited to 375kph). Touch the brakes, however, and the car reverts to standard settings.
The Veyron's record-breaking run was a part of its stringent TUV test, an ordeal all German cars have to pass. The German Homologation Authority, which runs the test, confirmed the record speed, which the Veyron hit several times running in both directions on the eight-mile straight. Unfortunately, whilst we would love to show you photographs of the event, the official photographer failed to grab any shots of the momentous occasion, the car was moving so quickly.
If you're taking delivery of a Veyron and want to replicate the feat, you'll have an elaborate procedure to go through. Every owner will be supplied with a special second key, made from aluminium in best Bugatti lightweight tradition (originally it was going to be silver but it was deemed to be too heavy). With the car stationary, this key has to be inserted to the left of the driver's seat, down by the sill.
The words 'Top Speed' then appear on the facia and the car begins a series of safety checks on such things as tyre pressures. Once complete, the chassis squats to just 65mm above the road at the front and 70mm at the rear. From now on, the diffuser flaps remain closed and the angle of incidence of the rear aerofoil is minimised to reduce wind resistance. The final action of this high-speed mode is to disable all limiters (the car is otherwise limited to 375kph). Touch the brakes, however, and the car reverts to standard settings.
* infinity
06-06-2005, 08:42 PM
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I remember in the early 90s when a Euro mag had on their cover the title "In the select group of 400 k/h". It was a modified C4 by Callaway. 
06-06-2005, 08:56 PM
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I remember in the early 90s when a Euro mag had on their cover the title "In the select group of 400 k/h". It was a modified C4 by Callaway.
06-06-2005, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Callaway Sledghammer. It had like 890 bhp with a top speed of just over 255mph. That was one bad-ass car.
Yeap. The Sledgehammer!
General Information
Price: $400,000
Miles Per Gallon: 10/19 mpg
Curb Weight: 3671 lbs
Layout: Front-Engine/RWD
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Engine
Type: Twin-Turbo V8
Displacement: 5733 cc
Horsepower: 880 bhp @ 6250 rpm
Torque: 772 lb-ft @ --- rpm
Redline: ---- rpm
Performance
0-60 mph: 3.9 sec
0-100 mph: 9.4 sec
Quarter Mile: 10.6 sec @ 127 mph
Skidpad: .98g
Top Speed: 254 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph: 122 ft
Slalom Speed: 65.6 mph
Source: http://www.fast-autos.net/callaway/callawaysh.html
Source of pics above: http://www.fastcoolcars.com/callaway_sledgehammer.htm
06-07-2005, 07:36 AM
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callaway is awesome...i remember the test of that car in r&t, they drove it to the track, and then back home. it was used as a daily driver.
callaway cars is like 15min from my house, my friend and i stopped in one day and they took us around and gave us a tour...really nice guys.
callaway cars is like 15min from my house, my friend and i stopped in one day and they took us around and gave us a tour...really nice guys.
06-07-2005, 07:51 AM
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hellz yeah.......damn sweet.
06-12-2005, 03:16 PM
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Bugatti Veyron for Sale on eBay
Bugatti Veyron for Sale on eBay - - Source: Edmunds.com
CYBERSPACE — A brand-new Bugatti Veyron has been offered for sale on eBay, with a requisite starting bid of $1.7 million. The car is one of the first 50 to be produced of the model; deliveries will begin in October.
According to an official company statement, only 300 of the world's fastest passenger car will be manufactured. The production planned for 2005 has already been pre-sold to customers from the U.S. and Arabic countries who have put down about $370,000 in deposits.
With a top speed in excess of 248 mph, the Veyron holds the world record as the fastest series-produced passenger vehicle. The official record was set at a Volkswagen test track and verified by international certifier TÜV Süddeutschland.
The Veyron offered on eBay comes with a VIP package, which includes a visit to the manufacturing plant at Alsace in France, a test-drive and a personalized driver-seat adjustment by Bugatti.
As this story went to press, the seller, named Grant, had not yet received any bids for the vehicle.
According to an official company statement, only 300 of the world's fastest passenger car will be manufactured. The production planned for 2005 has already been pre-sold to customers from the U.S. and Arabic countries who have put down about $370,000 in deposits.
With a top speed in excess of 248 mph, the Veyron holds the world record as the fastest series-produced passenger vehicle. The official record was set at a Volkswagen test track and verified by international certifier TÜV Süddeutschland.
The Veyron offered on eBay comes with a VIP package, which includes a visit to the manufacturing plant at Alsace in France, a test-drive and a personalized driver-seat adjustment by Bugatti.
As this story went to press, the seller, named Grant, had not yet received any bids for the vehicle.
Couldn't find it. Anyone got a link to the auction?
06-12-2005, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
06-12-2005, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
The auction ended without a buyer: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6472
The engine is a W16 with 64 valves and a capacity of 8 cubic liters. It also has 4 turbo superchargers.
2. I have never heard of turbos being referred to as "turbo superchargers". I dont think that's correct either.
What do you guys think?
06-12-2005, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
1. Are they really cubic liters? They certainly are close to 8000 cubic centimiters, but when we say 8.0L is that really cubic liters? I dont think that is the case.
2. I have never heard of turbos being referred to as "turbo superchargers". I dont think that's correct either.
What do you guys think?
2. I have never heard of turbos being referred to as "turbo superchargers". I dont think that's correct either.
What do you guys think?
Ya turbo superchargers sounds a little funky. Was this auction held in Nigeria?
06-13-2005, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
There's no such thing as a cubic litre. 8000cc = 8L.
Ya turbo superchargers sounds a little funky. Was this auction held in Nigeria?
Ya turbo superchargers sounds a little funky. Was this auction held in Nigeria?
Liter is already a measure of volume so to cube it would put us in a dimension that modern physics cannot define.And
at Dan's Nigeria comment...
06-13-2005, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6472
06-13-2005, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
Holy crap...
06-13-2005, 11:12 PM
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someone ran the VIN on the car in the ebay ad........
More detailed information about your vehicle description.
VIN: ZFFEW58A950141740
Year: 2005
Make: Ferrari
Model:
Style/Body: Unspecified
Engine:
Country of Assembly: Italy
More detailed information about your vehicle description.
VIN: ZFFEW58A950141740
Year: 2005
Make: Ferrari
Model:
Style/Body: Unspecified
Engine:
Country of Assembly: Italy
06-13-2005, 11:14 PM
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I just checked the history of the seller. I think I'd have a hard time buying a car for 1.7M when they've got feedback like this:
cd player didn't come with harness, don't describe item clearly
CD players to Bugattis eh?
06-14-2005, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by srika
someone ran the VIN on the car in the ebay ad........
More detailed information about your vehicle description.
VIN: ZFFEW58A950141740
Year: 2005
Make: Ferrari
Model:
Style/Body: Unspecified
Engine:
Country of Assembly: Italy
More detailed information about your vehicle description.
VIN: ZFFEW58A950141740
Year: 2005
Make: Ferrari
Model:
Style/Body: Unspecified
Engine:
Country of Assembly: Italy
You DID try to buy it, didn't you!??!?
I just noticed the "Get low monthly payments" under the $1.7milllion pricetag...
06-14-2005, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Liter is already a measure of volume so to cube it would put us in a dimension that modern physics cannot define.
06-14-2005, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
someone ran the VIN on the car in the ebay ad........
More detailed information about your vehicle description.
VIN: ZFFEW58A950141740
Year: 2005
Make: Ferrari
Model:
Style/Body: Unspecified
Engine:
Country of Assembly: Italy
More detailed information about your vehicle description.
VIN: ZFFEW58A950141740
Year: 2005
Make: Ferrari
Model:
Style/Body: Unspecified
Engine:
Country of Assembly: Italy
08-21-2005, 06:53 AM
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Bugatti Veyron tested
Summary
The man instrument with a range from 0 to 1001 shows the actual power available at the wheels. "It takes only 270 bhp to achieve a speed of 250 km/h," says technilcal director Wolfgang Schreiber, one of 3 people who have taken the 16/4 Veyron to its limits so far.
"The Veyron exceeds all expectations" added the engineer. The engine produces 3000 hp but it takes 1000 hp to cool it, another 1000 hp get lost by heat and gas emissions and the remaining 1001 bhp are available at the wheels.
1250 Nm from 2200 rpm, even in 3rd gear all 4 wheels would spin in the wet if the ESP would be switched off. "It is forgiving and easy to handle but deserves a lot of respect."
The arodyminc set-up, the relatiosnhsip between drag coeffiecient and downforce has to be changed completely to achieve a top speed of +400 km/h, the drag coefficent comes to Cw=0.36 and it produces nearly no downforce in front and just 40 kgs in rear.
In handling mode up to 375 km/h the wings and diffusors produce a downforce of 150 kgs in front and 200 kgs in rear. As the Mercedes SLR, the Veyron also comes with an air brake as the rear wng flips up vertically producing 300kgs of downforce at the rear and so an decellartion of 0.6g to come to halt.
The Veyron has 4 water coolers, 2 intercoolers for the turbos and two larger ones for the engine coolant. The ideal temperature to reach the top speed of 400 km/h is between 18 and 28 degrees Celsius. In city traffic, the rear wings flips up into cool-down position and the 16/4 Veyron is surrounded by clouds of heat, gas, dust and smell. The air is flickering as if the Veyron is a Fata Morgana.
The Veyron covers the whole range form 40 to 400 km/h comfortably, all parameters of the suspension can be adjusted, the groudn clearance ranges from 115 to 35 mms.
The Veyron is fitted with Michelin PAX-tyres in the dimesion of 265/35 R 20 in front and 365/25 R 21 in rear.
A 1-million Euro Playstation!
Why? It always feels like driving in a virtual universe.
The kerb weight: 1950 kgs !!!
0-100 km/h in 2.5 secs.* (like Valentino Rossi?s Yamaha!)
0-200 km/h in 7.3 secs.* (like Micheal Schumacher?s F2005)
0-300 km/h in 16.7 secs.* (like starship USS Enterprise)
*mfr.
transmisison: 7-speed DSG with paddles
fuel consumption:
av. 20 liters per 100 km
100 liters per 100 km at top speed!
max range = 100 km at top speed, a new record!
"300 km/h is nothing for the Veyron, there still is enough power to achieve 380 km/h easily. But it takes 55 secs. to accelerate from 380 to 405 km/h."
Vmax = 111 meter per second!,
the engines revs 6000 rpm in 7th gear,
tyre pressure raises from 3.0 to 3.5 bar in within 15 secs.
it would take another 8 bhp just to achieve 1 km/h more.
Review:
"In the beginning there was chaos. The fuel amount made available by the fuel pumps was just enough to achieve 650 bhp, we had to develop
complete new fuel pumps and modern knock sensor technology. There were problems with the drive shafts losing the grease."How many cars are sold?
the figures vary from 30 to 40 units, means that another 10 still will be available for 2006. No potential customers so far had the chance to test drive the car.
ps: taken fron VWvortex
