With its
luxurious length of 4.47 m, the Veyron*) is a perfectly balanced
combination of high-powered performance and sleek, racy design.
Even at complete standstill, the car’s enormous power is made visible by its impressive mid-engine, elevated majestically beneath the chassis. Simultaneously, the Veyron’s bold proportions, well-balanced surfaces, and clear line structures give an impression of pure, sleek elegance.
Even at complete standstill, the car’s enormous power is made visible by its impressive mid-engine, elevated majestically beneath the chassis. Simultaneously, the Veyron’s bold proportions, well-balanced surfaces, and clear line structures give an impression of pure, sleek elegance.
The design of the Veyron honors a great heritage without drifting off into
retro style. Every detail of the classic two-tone color scheme, a quote from
the 1920s and 1930s, has been carefully thought out, resulting in the typical
Bugatti profile with the classic, contrasting ellipsis – the stylistic element
used by Ettore Bugatti himself. The “crest line”, which runs uninterrupted from
the hood to the only 1.21-m-high roof, is a proud homage to the Veyron’s
forebears. Thus, the Veyron’s classic paintwork and harmonious design connect
this state-of-the-art super sports car to the glorious heritage of Bugatti
automobiles.
With its classic look, the large radiator grill – adorned with
the hand-enameled Bugatti emblem – represents the grandness of the Veyron. The
sports car’s distinctive front is defined by the harmonious contrast of its
broad headlights and majestic grill. The rear end, 1.99 m wide, features the
formidable retractable spoiler and generously designed fenders. The Veyron
perfectly fulfills the main design objective governing the development of the
new Bugatti: an uncompromising combination of highest elegance and
state-of-the-art technology.ox: 7 Gear DSG, fuel consumption in town: 41.9l/100km, fuel consumption out
of town: 15.6l/100km, fuel consumption combined: 24.9l/100km, CO2
emission combined: 596g/km, Efficiency Class: G
Technology
Engine: 8.0L W16
Power: 1,001 HP / 922 LB-FT
Transmission: 7-Speed DCT
0-60 Time: 2.5 Seconds
Top Speed: 253 MPH
Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive
Curb Weight: 4,162 LBS
Seating: 2
MPG: 8 City / 15 HWY
With its
16-cylinder four-wheel drive, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4*) may well be the most
sophisticated production vehicle of all times.
Most of the components tucked beneath its hood are ingenious innovations that were formerly only deemed possible by visionaries like Ferdinand Piece. Boasting a maximum speed of more than 400 km per hour, the Veyron is unmatched in the super sports category. It offers a total of 736 kW (1,001 HP), and its ample power reserves even at high speeds are the fabric of dreams for luxury-class limousines: for a constant speed of 250 km/h, the Veyron only needs 270-280 HP. This means that the seven-gear clutch transmission works with a torque of up to 1,250 Newton meters. The Electronic Stability Program ensures the necessary flexibility and maneuverability at any speed. The Veyron reaches velocities that would literally lift the car off the ground – if it weren’t for its ingenious aerodynamics, which keeps it firmly on the road even at full speed. Adjusting the back spoiler, reducing ground clearance, opening and closing the lids – it all adds to the perfect balance between propulsion and downforce. Such a super sports car may not seem to be brought to a halt easily, but the Veyron’s ceramic brakes slow it down faster than it can accelerate. While it takes this exceptional car only 2.5 seconds to go from 0 to 100 km/h, it needs even less time – a mere 2.3 seconds – to come to a standstill from 100 (reference point). To reduce the risk of injuries in accidents, Bugatti had a Formula 1 safety concept adapted for the Veyron. All these technical details combine to make the Veyron a truly exceptional super sports car.
Most of the components tucked beneath its hood are ingenious innovations that were formerly only deemed possible by visionaries like Ferdinand Piece. Boasting a maximum speed of more than 400 km per hour, the Veyron is unmatched in the super sports category. It offers a total of 736 kW (1,001 HP), and its ample power reserves even at high speeds are the fabric of dreams for luxury-class limousines: for a constant speed of 250 km/h, the Veyron only needs 270-280 HP. This means that the seven-gear clutch transmission works with a torque of up to 1,250 Newton meters. The Electronic Stability Program ensures the necessary flexibility and maneuverability at any speed. The Veyron reaches velocities that would literally lift the car off the ground – if it weren’t for its ingenious aerodynamics, which keeps it firmly on the road even at full speed. Adjusting the back spoiler, reducing ground clearance, opening and closing the lids – it all adds to the perfect balance between propulsion and downforce. Such a super sports car may not seem to be brought to a halt easily, but the Veyron’s ceramic brakes slow it down faster than it can accelerate. While it takes this exceptional car only 2.5 seconds to go from 0 to 100 km/h, it needs even less time – a mere 2.3 seconds – to come to a standstill from 100 (reference point). To reduce the risk of injuries in accidents, Bugatti had a Formula 1 safety concept adapted for the Veyron. All these technical details combine to make the Veyron a truly exceptional super sports car.
Lightweight Construction
A super
sports car like the Veyron 16.4*) needs to be light in order to reach top
speeds.
From the initial concept to the
design and the selection of materials, the Bugatti engineers tapped the full
potential of their considerable expertise to ensure that this car is, indeed, a
lightweight. Titanium, carbon, magnesium, and aluminum – each part of the
Veyron 16.4 is made of the material with the lowest weight and the highest
level of functionality. The titanium piston rods save approx. 4 kg of weight,
the titanium screws 3.5 kg, and the magnesium valve caps another 2 kg. By
reducing the wheelbase, the original weight was reduced by about a third, and
the titanium exhaust system – another Veyron 16.4 first – with its wafer-thin
layer of titanium aluminite saves yet another 17 kg. These combined efforts
capped the Veyron 16.4’s weight at a compact 1,888 kg. Add the car’s
high-powered performance and unmatched speed, and you have a uniquely fast and
nimble super sports car.
Optimum protection is guaranteed by
the car’s carbon monocoque construction: weighing only 110 kg, the survival
cell withstands enormous crash impact forces. This principle is comparable to
that used in the Formula 1 world, where drivers usually emerge uninjured from
their cars even after severe accidents. The maximum impact force reduction is
mainly due to the frames integrated in the carbon monocoque. The front part of
the monocoque is made of aluminum; the rear consists of a combination of
carbon, stainless steel, and aluminum. The car’s safety concept, which includes
two frontal airbags for the front-seat occupants, is so sophisticated that
additional airbags would be redundant. Crash tests have shown the Veyron 16.4
to conform to all international safety standards – and to exceed them. As
painful as it was for the engineers to watch their valuable prototypes hit the
test wall, they were always glad to see that the Veyron survived these
maneuvers almost unharmed.
Magnesium
Engine covers, intercooler covers (shown)
Engine covers, intercooler covers (shown)
Aluminium
Wings, doors, engine block, water cooling pipes, crash frames front and rear, interior trim, gearbox housing (shown)
Wings, doors, engine block, water cooling pipes, crash frames front and rear, interior trim, gearbox housing (shown)
Speed
The Veyron 16.4*)
is the fastest production vehicle of all times.
Officials
recorded a top speed average of 408.47 km/h. For years, the Bugatti engineers
had worked diligently in order to push the 400 km/h boundary. No wind tunnel
can simulate this velocity, which is why after each of a long series of
improvements, the different ground clearance levels and the modifications of
the rear fenders, spoiler and underbody were tested separately on high-speed
test ranges. This ambition and diligence paid off, as the official speed
measurement proves. To create the optimum aerodynamics, the Bugatti engineers
developed three configuration modes. In standard mode, used for speeds up to
220 km/h, the rear spoiler system is completely retracted. In handling mode,
used at higher velocities, the vehicles nose is pulled down and the monumental
rear spoiler deployed. This produces an additional 350 kg of down force without
compromising the Veyron’s exceptional turn dynamics. And then there is the top
speed mode for velocities beyond 375 km/h, which is activated before the engine
is started. At top speed mode the front diffuser flaps are shut to make the
underbody absolutely level, and the spoiler is completely aligned with the
chassis, forming a tearing edge – thus, the Veyron is perfectly adapted for top
velocities. The down force is reduced to minimize the strain on the tires,
which is already considerable. The car is held down on the road by its own weight
and the down force. The Veyron starts immediately at top speed mode, allowing
only for a limited turn of the steering wheel. As soon as the driver brakes,
the Veyron automatically switches to handling mode. But those who dare to
accelerate consistently on a long, straight road will experience the power of
the fastest production vehicle of all times.
Finaly
Annual tax for this vehicle €1132
Energy costs at a mileage of 20,000 km:
Fuel costs (Super Plus) at a fuel price of 1.624 EUR/billing unit €8087.52
Created on: 11/30/2011
The values were calculated using the prescribed measurement method (§ 2, numbers 5, 6, 6 per car energy labeling ordinance in its current version).CO2 emissions, which result from the production and provision of fuel or other energy sources are not taken into account in the determination of CO2 emissions pursuant to Directive 1999/94/EC. The figures do not refer to a specific vehicle and are not part of the offer, but only serve the purpose of comparing different vehicle types. The fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of a vehicle not only depend on the efficient utilization of the fuel by the vehicle, but also on driving style and other non-technical factors. CO2 is the main greenhouse gas responsible for global warming. Notice pursuant to Directive 1999/94/EC of each current valid version: For more information on official fuel consumption and the specific official CO2 emissions of new passenger cars can be acquired from the "Guide for Fuel Economy, CO2 Emissions and Power Consumption of New Passenger Cars" available at all sales outlets and at DAT German Automobile Treuhand GmbH, Hellman-Hirth-Strasse 1, D-73760 Outfielder – available free of charge . Efficiency classes of vehicles are evaluated in terms of CO2 emissions by means of the vehicle's empty weight. Vehicles that correspond to the average are classified as D. Vehicles that are better are graded with A+, A, B or C. Vehicles that are worse than the average are given an E, F or G.
Energy costs at a mileage of 20,000 km:
Fuel costs (Super Plus) at a fuel price of 1.624 EUR/billing unit €8087.52
Created on: 11/30/2011
The values were calculated using the prescribed measurement method (§ 2, numbers 5, 6, 6 per car energy labeling ordinance in its current version).CO2 emissions, which result from the production and provision of fuel or other energy sources are not taken into account in the determination of CO2 emissions pursuant to Directive 1999/94/EC. The figures do not refer to a specific vehicle and are not part of the offer, but only serve the purpose of comparing different vehicle types. The fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of a vehicle not only depend on the efficient utilization of the fuel by the vehicle, but also on driving style and other non-technical factors. CO2 is the main greenhouse gas responsible for global warming. Notice pursuant to Directive 1999/94/EC of each current valid version: For more information on official fuel consumption and the specific official CO2 emissions of new passenger cars can be acquired from the "Guide for Fuel Economy, CO2 Emissions and Power Consumption of New Passenger Cars" available at all sales outlets and at DAT German Automobile Treuhand GmbH, Hellman-Hirth-Strasse 1, D-73760 Outfielder – available free of charge . Efficiency classes of vehicles are evaluated in terms of CO2 emissions by means of the vehicle's empty weight. Vehicles that correspond to the average are classified as D. Vehicles that are better are graded with A+, A, B or C. Vehicles that are worse than the average are given an E, F or G.
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