Test Drive A Bugatti Veyron
NOTE: Holtzheim, France, is located outside of Strasburg in the Alsace.
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Posted on 04/02/2008 9:32:11 AM PDT by OESY
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1001 hp????
Ridiculous.
I though 500 was over the top.
The article doesn’t say but I will guess that the engine is rear mounted and those air-scopes on the side and roof are real.
Unlike the “scopes” on the side of my 1965 Mustang.
Mine is a convertible though, so it makes up for that.
Thanks for the article and picture.
It has a W-16 cylinder engine with four turbochargers and ELEVEN RADIATORS.
Wow, “W-16” engine (1000 hp), and I have an “I-6” (around 100 hp) on a Ford 200 cubic inch.
You’re making feel very very small.
But thanks.
“1001 hp????
Ridiculous.”
Why ridiculous?
They aren’t asking me to pay the car insurance bill so why would I care?
“Why ridiculous?”
Well, let’s see... 1001 HP but still probably less than 200 square inches of rubber on the ground.
What are you going to do with that 1001 HP?
Make smoke, or go airborne?
(spoken by a guy who’s happy with the power of his Toyota Corolla)
Yeah.. watch this....
I’ve seen this about 10 times and I’m still in awe......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hEZc4JMMsk&feature=related
Or for those that want a better picture...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hEZc4JMMsk&feature=related&fmt=18
"I would give you a bit of a warning, which is it's a bit disorientating doing that sort of speed, because after I come off the banking, I was slowing down to stop -- you know how you get a bit impatient, and you figure 'oh, I'll just open the door -- fortunately, I looked back at the speedo, and I was still doing 70!"
Maaany years ago, I was passed, on the freeway, by a Cobra. Not a Cobra Mustang, not a ‘glass Cobra, but an original faaaaast Cobra roadster. I’ve dreamed of driving one of those ever since.
But now, I’m in LUST. That’s is tough to say, for a Christian. What a gorgeous piece of machinery.
Thanks.
Whew! I’m better now.
We need a "Blade Runner" for cars.....
Here are some other ones - not quite as nice as yours, but from the introduction event today:
This is where you stick your friend to sneak him into the drive-in theater.
Or if you're Joe Pesci, it's where you stick your former business associates.
Or if you're not a fan of Joe Pesci, it's where you stick Joe Pesci.
nice car, but the boot is too small to carry the Strad cello. ;)
OK, I want one..... Now, How much can I get for the wife, kids, and grandkids?..... LOL
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