It's interesting how Dr. Thomas Bscher.. a McLaren owner who has repeatedly done 200+ mph in his Mclaren and who used to win in the BPR series in a GTR, will limit "his" company's pride and joy to 218 mph.
Could it be that since he knows how a car is supposed to behave at over 200 mph, he doesn't think the Bugatti to be worthy? At least he knows that making claims like Ferrari did with their Enzo will only lead to a test which will further the legitimacy of the McLaren Principle (to achieve the ultimate street vehicle)
McLaren - 2
Bugatti - 0
It's only speculation and in no means meant to offend Dr. Bscher. (He's one of the principle and financial leaders in getting McLaren to "go to war"). Dr. Bscher seems to be a more of a realist than the folks at Ferrari. Wonder what Mr. Enzo Ferrari would have done if he were still alive.