bazza_g Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 7:40 --- 161.217 km/h – Bugatti 16/4 Veyron, 1001 PS/1980 kg (Wheels magazine Australia, 12/05) Though I've no idea who was driving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorburn Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Slower than a Carrera GT then Although undoubtably the Veyron driver probably had an easier time of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Slower than a Carrera GT then Although undoubtably the Veyron driver probably had an easier time of it. [/ QUOTE ] but the Carrera GT probably had a god like Walter Rohrl at the wheel and as said many times before - the Veyron is not a racing car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollox Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Bazza, I thought blue was the classic Bugatti colour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 I'd have one. No problems at all - great looking car. Great inerds too Would I buy one if I could - probably. I do not like Zonda's, McLaren's or the latest Ferrari's. Porsche GT or Merc SLR - yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Bazza, I thought blue was the classic Bugatti colour? [/ QUOTE ] Plenty of Blue in Bugatti history but Red and Black was also a very popular scheme, these pics from the 30's and my favorite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSE Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Agreed.....but give me the 30s spec over todays caar anyday!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted July 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 [ QUOTE ] 7:40 --- 161.217 km/h – Bugatti 16/4 Veyron, 1001 PS/1980 kg (Wheels magazine Australia, 12/05) Though I've no idea who was driving? [/ QUOTE ] Fantastic time no doubt. But its still ugly and vulgar! I fully appreciate why people like it though. I just don't want it to get compared with cars which are infidently cooler and more fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdiesel Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Woppum, it is a cool car, especially if you are an Engineer. The amount of engineering and attention to detail is simply stunning. You have to remember that the guy that dreamed this car up, is also the guy that dreamed up the Porsche 917. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 At last, someone who thinks about the Bugatti like I do. It is an engineering marvel, not the most aesthetically pleasing granted but that wasn't really the idea. Lots of people complain about cars being form over function, this is exactly the opposite and I would love just to even sit in one and blip the throttle, doesn't have to be a drive as I know realistically i'll never be able to afford one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorburn Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 http://www.sniffpetrol.com/issue049.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brabus Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] 7:40 --- 161.217 km/h – Bugatti 16/4 Veyron, 1001 PS/1980 kg (Wheels magazine Australia, 12/05) Though I've no idea who was driving? [/ QUOTE ] Fantastic time no doubt. But its still ugly and vulgar! I fully appreciate why people like it though. I just don't want it to get compared with cars which are infidently cooler and more fun... [/ QUOTE ] Why do you hate it so much? Fantastic piece of engineering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdiesel Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 The other thing that people miss about the Bugatti is that, I dont believe any other company, or group of engineers and designers, could have achieved what the Volkswagen group have achieved with the Veyron. However, if they had wanted to Volkswagen could have so easily produced a 600hp 1200kg car. They chose not to as it would have been to easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snail Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 [ QUOTE ] However, if they had wanted to Volkswagen could have so easily produced a 600hp 1200kg car. They chose not to as it would have been to easy. [/ QUOTE ] Exactly. Theres a special edition corvette that does nearly the same speed as the Veyron, its just a standard corvette, with a huge turbo/supercharger (cant remember which). Hardly the technical tour-du-force that is known as Veyron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Bazza, I thought blue was the classic Bugatti colour? [/ QUOTE ] I believe that back in those original Bugatti days, that particular blue was the French racing colour. As a teenager, we found an original Type 35 Bugatti rotting in a garage at the bottom of someone's garden but the owner wouldn't sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFour Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 [ QUOTE ] At last, someone who thinks about the Bugatti like I do. It is an engineering marvel, not the most aesthetically pleasing granted but that wasn't really the idea. Lots of people complain about cars being form over function, this is exactly the opposite and I would love just to even sit in one and blip the throttle, doesn't have to be a drive as I know realistically i'll never be able to afford one. [/ QUOTE ] You can add me to that cliche Woppum. As an engineer the Veyron is an engineering masterpiece. Not the best looking but still a masterpeice. Its complexity and technology makes my S4 and your CSL resemble a mini metro.... When VW set out on the project they did not want to make the most attractive car they wantedo t make an engineering statement. The Veyron certianly does that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilB Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 The Veyron is engineering masterpeice, yet it was just a number chaser. When you look at the likes of the F40 or the Mclaren F1 they were designed to be the best at that time, rather then chasing a bunch of figures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted July 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Yes im certainly not disputing the fact it is an engineering masterpiece. It is, and a fantastic achievement at that considering how much development it ha needed. It just aggravates me (as it seems I am a very pedantic bloke when it comes to cars) that it gets compared to a Mclaren F1 for example just because of the top speed. They are totally different, are aimed at different people (yet many as said will be the same customers) and are made to do a different job. When reading reviews, every single one seems to compare it to the Macca. It just shouldn’t be, its a totally different occasion if you ask me... And why do I hate it so much... Well I dont like the diamonds. I don’t like the statement it makes (most expensive, most powerful and therefore the best!). And, like the Phantom, a good majority of the people that will buy it will buy it for the wrong reasons (last point I made). I know not all will. Some will simply love the car, and it could be considered the best most fun every day car.. This is the ultimate rapper car. No doubt snoopy and shag dog will all get them with 100” wheels. The kids will love it and the traditional supercar will be lost under a cloud of bling… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabster Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 I would have a Carrera GT over it and even a Enzo. Anyone know the time for the McClaren round the ring. Even by today's standards its still one heck of a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted July 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Now if Bugatti made a new Royal to rival cars like the Phantom and the bach that would be fantastic. There is a true gap in the market here for a car with both presence, space and all the luxuries... Also as it will be a big car, they wont have to try and squash 2 tones in to a playdough blob and may be able to come with something rather dash... Bugatti, you now have the engine, the brand and the technology form you bother companies to make the best luxury car in the world. Now get of your backside and lets make this interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Sorry Wopps, you are talking Sh!t The Veyron is gawwwwwgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted July 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Make a good cop car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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