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After four long years of design and development and is pioneering 1999 EB 18 / 4 Veyron, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4, the fastest product legally car can be seen on the roads very rarely, was finally ready for manufacture in 2004. Billed as the sports car the most exclusive ever, the Veyron following the example of its Bugatti predecessors - the limousines and racecars of the twenties and thirties, who are now among the hottest cars desirable classics available. The Veyron is the culmination of almost a decade of concept cars and design models and concept became reality as a limited production to 300 cars.

Performance Overview

The outstanding performance, speed and acceleration demand new Bugatti security systems to match. The single-piece unibody construction is carbon fiber, and reached the maximum score in tests collision. It is supplemented by two driver and passenger airbags for extra protection. High-speed tires have been specifically designed for the Veyron to cope with speeds over 350 mph, and are equipped with PAX system to ensure the safe handling, even under sudden pressure loss. The rear spoiler also provides an additional security feature, not only act as a source of support, but also as an extra braking function during emergency stops. When some of braking forces are applied, the spoiler changes can provide resistance to the makeup air. Braking distance of the Veyron is then comparable to that of a truck.

The Powerhouse

The Veyron W16 (16 cylinders with 4 banks) alloy engine occupies a unique position in the history of sports car manufacturing. Its special design uses VR principle - a space-saving technique that employs two slim, eight-cylinder blocks sitting perpendicular to each other.

The new Bugatti boasts 1001 horsepower, providing acceleration which is unparalleled amongst its rivals: 0-60 km / h in 3 seconds and 0-200 km / h in about 14 seconds amazing. With a peak torque to 923 lb / ft, the incredible power of the Veyron it can reach a top speed of 252.3 mph (406 kph).

Box directshift speed the Veyron is a unique feature of this vehicle. The 7-speed sequential gearbox transfers power to the wheels through a permanent 4x4 system. The result is acceleration from standstill to top speed without interruption - unprecedented in the industry automobile. However, 4x4 is not as perfect as X-Drive from BMW.

Interior Styling

The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 's Cabin is both luxurious and practice. It has leather upholstery, high quality (optional two tone upholstery), magnificent metallic trim and controls which are carefully designed and laid out for maximum comfort and accessibility.

Bugatti's motor sport heritage is also evoked by the panel, which has a central rev counter, around which are four smaller instruments. Unnecessary extras are purposely avoided Supplementary Cementing true sportsmanship of the Veyron.

The classic Bugatti two-tone paint remains unchanged on the Veyron 16.4. Five different combinations colors are available for the car. In all combinations, the darkest color is used for the hood, roof and rear of the vehicle, and the lighter color for the sides and front wheel arches.

About the Author:

Jan Hvizdak works for sport-cars.org where you can also read about BMW headlights or Porsche spoiler.

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