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Bugatti Veyron Targa Grand Sport 8.0 W16 (1001 Hp) AWD DSG
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Bugatti Veyron:
The Bugatti Veyron EB 16. 4 is a mid-engine sports car designed and developed in Germany by the Volkswagen Group and Bugatti, and manufactured in Molsheim, France by French automobile manufacturer Bugatti. It was named after the racing driver Pierre Veyron.
The original version has a top speed of 407 km/h. It was named the 2000s Car of the Decade by the BBC television programme Top Gear. The standard Veyron also won Top Gear's Best Car Driven All Year award in 2005.
The Super Sport version of the Veyron is one of the fastest street-legal production cars in the world, with a top speed of 431. 072 km/h. The Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse was the fastest roadster in the world, reaching an averaged top speed of 408. 84 km/h in a test on 6 April 2013. The production car speed record was later taken by another Bugatti, the Chiron, and then often changed hands for a while....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Targa Overview:
Bugatti Veyron (Targa). With 1250 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1990 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. The top speed reaches 407 km/h. A semi-convertible with a removable roof section and a full-width roll bar behind the seats. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Bugatti Veyron Targa, like most ultra-low volume hypercars, has not been subjected to Euro NCAP crash testing. Its robust carbon fiber monocoque chassis and advanced safety systems are designed for extreme performance and occupant protection, though independent ratings are unavailable.
Grand Sport 8.0 W16 (1001 Hp) AWD DSG Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Legendary hypercar performance, offering incredible power delivery and thrilling acceleration, setting the standard for the Veyron open-top experience.
Fuel Economy
Very high fuel consumption, slightly higher than the Vitesse in combined cycle, reflecting its immense power output and focus on performance over efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unmatched performance and speed
- • Exceptional exclusivity and prestige
- • Iconic design and engineering marvel
- • Collector's appeal and potential for value appreciation
- • Surprisingly refined and comfortable for a hypercar
- • Open-top driving exhilaration
Cons:
- • Astronomical purchase and running costs
- • Extremely high fuel consumption
- • Limited practicality for daily use
- • Complex and expensive maintenance requirements
- • Heavy depreciation on initial purchase
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Coupe: 2005 - 2011).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Bugatti |
| Model: | Veyron |
| Generation: | Targa |
| Modification (Engine): | Grand Sport 8.0 W16 (1001 Hp) AWD DSG |
| Start of production: | 2009 |
| End of production: | 2015 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Targa |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 1001 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 125.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 1250 Nm @ 2200-5500 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 7993 |
| Number of cylinders: | 16 |
| Engine configuration: | W-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | 4 Turbochargers, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Middle, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 41.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 15.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 24.9 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 407 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 2 kg/Hp, 503 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 1.6 kg/Nm, 628.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h: | 7.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 300 km/h: | 16.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 2.6 sec |
| 100 km/h - 0: | 31.4 m |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1990 |
| Max. weight: | 2240 |
| Max load: | 250 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4462 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1998 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1204 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2710 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 7 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | DSG |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 400 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 380 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 265/680 ZR 500A; 365/710 ZR 540A |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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