Bugatti Veyron facts

MLL67RSSS · 08-03-2009, 01:33 PM

Holy crap, talk about having to pay to play. Saw this in the latest MOTOR TREND.

Interesting Bugatti Facts and Figures

-The engine is hand-assembled by two technicians in Germany and makes a minimum of 987 horsepower, even at high altitude or in high temperatures. In perfect conditions its output is closer to 1050 horses.
-With 12 radiators required to cool that monstrous engine and the other systems, the Veyron carries 26 gallons in fluids, excluding fuel.
-The Veyron might do 253 mph, but it can't cover 253 miles in an hour because at that speed its 26-gallon tank will run dry after about 50 miles.
- With a tread depth of just 4 mm, the tires need to be replaced every 10,000 miles and the wheels every 30,000 miles. Total cost? Around $73,000.
- The seven-speed twin-clutch gearbox is made by Ricardo in the UK, shifts in less than 150m/s, and costs $172,000.
- The front grilles are made of titanium to withstand bird strikes at 253 mph. "At that speed, the effect could be disastrous," says an engineer. "We need them to arrive as French fries."
- The ultra-lightweight titanium bolts used to secure major components cost $85 each, and are thrown away if they are tightened or have to be removed for any reason.
- The paintwork is done by the same German company that worked on the BMW Z8 and Porsche Carrera GT, and takes two days to examine in a light tunnel.
- Only one piece of glass in 30 is deemed good enough to be fitted to the car; the rest are stored for spares and future restorations.
- For its 60,000-mile service, the Veyron must be split in half. The work can be carried out in just five locations, or a mobile workshop can be flown to your car. No Veyron has yet done more than about 30,000 miles.
- Three Veyrons have been terminally damaged in accidents: two in the UK, and one in Japan. Another was destroyed in the U.S. when the truck delivering it was involved in an accident. At least one has been repossessed by a finance company in the recession.

And you guys think YOUR tires are expensive! Let's see, you could buy two SS's for the THIRD set of tire and wheels you'd have to put on after 30,000 mile in your Veyron!

shank0668 · 08-03-2009, 02:53 PM

WOW. Thought the 20's on the ram were bad.........

marcgo2 · 08-03-2009, 03:06 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Veyro...=p4506.c0.m245

Shadowsong · 08-04-2009, 10:13 PM

Such a stupid, stupid car....

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-04-2009, 10:27 PM

Bugatti Veyron:

The Period in the phrase: "Because I can."

*CamaroSpike23* · 08-05-2009, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Bugatti Veyron:

The Period in the phrase: "Because I can, even if I shouldn't."

fixed.

MLL67RSSS · 08-05-2009, 07:48 AM

Someone I'm aquainted with knows this guy that owns one and brought it and one of his Rolls Royces to a local show. Told him that he picked a nail in the rear tire and it cost $30,000 to have technicians repair it. Something about it being difficult to remove the wheel and replace mounting hardware.
What kind of guy owns a Veyron? This kind:

http://www.theindychannel.com/slides...28/detail.html

rodimus prime · 08-05-2009, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadowsong

Such a stupid, stupid car....

Says the Mustang driver on a Camaro website in a thread about one of the most advanced cars ever.

Supermans · 08-05-2009, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MLL67RSSS

Someone I'm aquainted with knows this guy that owns one and brought it and one of his Rolls Royces to a local show. Told him that he picked a nail in the rear tire and it cost $30,000 to have technicians repair it. Something about it being difficult to remove the wheel and replace mounting hardware.
What kind of guy owns a Veyron? This kind:

http://www.theindychannel.com/slides...28/detail.html

This guy doesn't have a 2010 Camaro yet.. What a shame..

liquidfire350 · 08-05-2009, 08:37 AM

I remember watching top gear where they drove it, and they said that at top speed, the tires would only last 15 minutes because of heat, but it's not really an issue because you'll run out of gas in 12 minutes.

*DGthe3* · 08-05-2009, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodimus prime

Says the Mustang driver on a Camaro website in a thread about one of the most advanced cars ever.

and for all that money and technology, its not the fastest car in the world.

*mlee* · 08-05-2009, 12:13 PM

Zabo · 08-05-2009, 12:49 PM

..What is that?

Edit: Bugatti EB110, wikifu delivers.

Georgie · 08-05-2009, 01:15 PM

veyron... not for me

08-03-2009, 01:33 PM	#1
MLL67RSSS Account Suspended Drives: car Join Date: May 2008 Location: location Posts: 1,569	Bugatti Veyron facts Holy crap, talk about having to pay to play. Saw this in the latest MOTOR TREND. Interesting Bugatti Facts and Figures -The engine is hand-assembled by two technicians in Germany and makes a minimum of 987 horsepower, even at high altitude or in high temperatures. In perfect conditions its output is closer to 1050 horses. -With 12 radiators required to cool that monstrous engine and the other systems, the Veyron carries 26 gallons in fluids, excluding fuel. -The Veyron might do 253 mph, but it can't cover 253 miles in an hour because at that speed its 26-gallon tank will run dry after about 50 miles. - With a tread depth of just 4 mm, the tires need to be replaced every 10,000 miles and the wheels every 30,000 miles. Total cost? Around $73,000. - The seven-speed twin-clutch gearbox is made by Ricardo in the UK, shifts in less than 150m/s, and costs $172,000. - The front grilles are made of titanium to withstand bird strikes at 253 mph. "At that speed, the effect could be disastrous," says an engineer. "We need them to arrive as French fries." - The ultra-lightweight titanium bolts used to secure major components cost $85 each, and are thrown away if they are tightened or have to be removed for any reason. - The paintwork is done by the same German company that worked on the BMW Z8 and Porsche Carrera GT, and takes two days to examine in a light tunnel. - Only one piece of glass in 30 is deemed good enough to be fitted to the car; the rest are stored for spares and future restorations. - For its 60,000-mile service, the Veyron must be split in half. The work can be carried out in just five locations, or a mobile workshop can be flown to your car. No Veyron has yet done more than about 30,000 miles. - Three Veyrons have been terminally damaged in accidents: two in the UK, and one in Japan. Another was destroyed in the U.S. when the truck delivering it was involved in an accident. At least one has been repossessed by a finance company in the recession. And you guys think YOUR tires are expensive! Let's see, you could buy two SS's for the THIRD set of tire and wheels you'd have to put on after 30,000 mile in your Veyron!

08-03-2009, 03:06 PM	#3
marcgo2 Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: IL Posts: 339	http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Veyro...=p4506.c0.m245 __________________

08-04-2009, 10:27 PM	#5
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	Bugatti Veyron: The Period in the phrase: "Because I can." __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

08-05-2009, 07:48 AM	#7
MLL67RSSS Account Suspended Drives: car Join Date: May 2008 Location: location Posts: 1,569	Someone I'm aquainted with knows this guy that owns one and brought it and one of his Rolls Royces to a local show. Told him that he picked a nail in the rear tire and it cost $30,000 to have technicians repair it. Something about it being difficult to remove the wheel and replace mounting hardware. What kind of guy owns a Veyron? This kind: http://www.theindychannel.com/slides...28/detail.html Attached Images

08-05-2009, 12:13 PM	#12
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,973 View My Garage	Attached Images __________________

08-03-2009, 02:53 PM	#2
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	WOW. Thought the 20's on the ram were bad.........

08-04-2009, 10:13 PM	#4
Shadowsong Drives: 2014 Mustang Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Conroe, Texas Posts: 642	Such a stupid, stupid car....

08-05-2009, 08:37 AM	#10
liquidfire350 Drives: 2010 Black SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montgomery, IL Posts: 295	I remember watching top gear where they drove it, and they said that at top speed, the tires would only last 15 minutes because of heat, but it's not really an issue because you'll run out of gas in 12 minutes.

08-05-2009, 12:49 PM	#13
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	..What is that? Edit: Bugatti EB110, wikifu delivers.

08-05-2009, 01:15 PM	#14
Georgie Drives: Camaro... soon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,217	veyron... not for me __________________ 2011 IOM or CGM 1SS

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