Bugatti Veyron 16.4

[banchi105]

I see what your saying - but Im talking purely appearance-wise. It looks to be missing something. Looks something like a beetle ( the insect not the car) - Still awesome

[XOTech]

Chris, excellent observation. True indeed is the technical merit of an Engineer who does not need the addition of a rear stabilization surface to maintain stability at top speeds. However, I do agree with banchi105 in that it does lack a little in shock appeal that could be answered with a well designed cosmetic and functional rear wing. The deployable surface that is currently designed into the rear section is purely functional and offers little in the way of looks when not travelling at 200mph. Possibly, it would be nice to have a compromise that integrated nicely into the shape but offered top speed stability.

Maybe even a wing that deployed higher for cosmetic appeal but would reduce its deployment partially for efficient top speed aerodynamics, and fully stow when not under way.

[darklight]

awsome car,but it But it looks like it needs a lil something on the back, like a spoiler or something like that

[banchi105]

Man this car absolutely rocks.
I just found a site talking all about it.

7 speed double-clutching sequential transmission!?!?!?!
using paddle shifters located behind the wheel.
my word ( that means no clutch pedal ) This is insane.
the longest time between shifts is 0.2 seconds. Wild!

0-186mph in under 14 seconds!!!! That is so insane.
253mph top speed

AWD - With LSD's at the front & back!
Cockpit designed for superior sound through the top-of-the-line speaker system.

7,988cc engine
16 cylindars
4 turbochargers at 18 psi.

and the most amazing feature
922 lb-ft of torque!!!!! thats like semi-truck
you could pull the statue of liberty around town with this baby.

i know alot of that has already been said
but im just soo amazed by this car.
wow
:bandit: :frog:

[Chris]

banchi105 : You and me both

XOTech: Or perhaps you could deploy the spoiler manually, like the side cooling slats in the Lamborghini Murcielago.

[XOTech]

Chris, that is precisely what I was driving at. Even if the company doesn't go through with this type of mod, once the first car comes here to the states, and owner willing, I am sure my company could fabricate something quite innovative that would look very appropriate on the car and integrate into the existing electrical system. If all goes well with the production efforts, we may see them in the US yet.

[XOTech]

Banchi105. Those stats are well worth repeating here. The numbers are mind boggling. When they were announced at the Geneva Auto Show, the media was stunned. No one has ever claimed to be able to reach or even attempt 0-186 in 14 seconds. If the car is actually able to do it, there will be no question of its place in the superexotic industry and an instant classic for years to come. Of course, to back those numbers up, the rest of the equipment built into the car is very potent. There are many "Firsts" for an exotic car. The transmission is very impressive, a technical marvel.

I hope it does not befall the same loss of enjoyment that other paddle shift cars do. I find that the Ferrari 360 F1 and other paddle cars really lack the feel or enjoyment in normal driving. It is a blast to drive up through the gears. The quick, concise shifts and instant power. However, in daily driving, I find it quite bothersome. It is my preference to drive the 360 6-spd.

Of course, a proper opinion may not accurately be made until a test drive is made. We shall have to wait and see.

[eddy_2790]

This car rocks. It has 736kW

[YellowMaranello]

Actually, If you look at this pic, there is a small spoiler...

[YellowMaranello]

Heres a pic of the interior too.

[YellowMaranello]

I feel the need to post a pic of the engine too, because I cant get the other one to work.

[|Banchi1O5|]

anyone know if the turbos are all sequential
or do they
go 2 at a time
(thats what im guessing)

[v10_viper]

The Bugatti Veyron has a W-16, not a V-16, it is two V-8's basically put side by side, hell of a lot more complicated than doing that, but then the quad turbochargers cover 4 cylinders each if you look at the exhaust headers. And yea the spoiler does pop up at a certain speed just like the spoiler on the Murcielago. I dont know why someone would want a spoiler on a Veyron cuz i think it'd look ugly, unless you could find one that looked really good on it. also with it being an automatic rear spoiler, it'd be nice to have a manual and auto mode with the manual u being able to set it at a certain degree(º). and the 16/4 is 16 cylinders, 4 turbos. and the paint scheme, hudson thinks they look like bugs of the past, well thats partly to that Volkswagon owns Bugatti, or is at least associated with is because Volkswagon came out with the first ever "W" engine using a W-12 concept, and the have the W-8 in their Passat. and i'd also think that the turbochargers are sequential because if it just goes 2 at a time then it would make 8 of the 16 cylinders have a different force. :sun:

[|Banchi1O5|]

Having the turbos go sequentialy would not make 8 of the cylindars experience more compression because each of the turbos run to all cylindars- usually in a twin turbo - they have 2 different sized turbo's one for quick spooling at low rpm's and one for high. considering this is quad turbo im wondering if it works upon the same concept:smoka:

[Chris]

Originally posted by v10_viper
The Bugatti Veyron has a W-16, not a V-16, it is two V-8's basically put side by side

It would be like the V8's stacked on top of each other. Like the VR6 is 2 V3's on top of each other()

I can't find a picture at the moment, but it is the same concept as the new W8.


And about the turbos, they look so small compared to the engine that I imagine they are full-time, light-pressure turbos. Just like on the Bugatti EB110. (Except it was a 3.5L V12 with 611hp.)