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 Piëch.
Technical Specification Veyron 16.4
Veyron
Technical Specification
Cylinder capacity
7993 cm
Power output
736 KW (1001 hp) at 6000 U/min
Max. torque
1250 Nm at 2200–5500 U/min
Gearbox
7 Gear DSG
Top speed
407 km/h
Acceleration
0–100 km/h
2.5 sec
0–200 km/h
7.3 sec
0–300 km/h
16.7 sec
CO2 Emission
In town
960 g/km
Extra-Urban
350 g/km
Combined
574 g/km
Fuel type
Super lead free 98 RON/ROZ
Fuel Consumption
In town
40.4 l
Out of town
14.7 l
Combined
24.1 l
The Veyron 16.4* is the fastest production vehicle of all times. The car documents state a maximum velocity of 407 km/h, but that’s an understatement. On April 19, 2005, inspection 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.
The Veyron’s high velocity is due to the perfect combination of engine technology, consistent lightweight construction, specially developed tires, and the complex balance of propulsion and downforce. For not only the aerodynamic drag is a crucial factor at very high speeds, but also the precise adjustment of the downforce that holds the car to the road surface. And in addition to all this, the Veyron production vehicle meets the highest safety, reliability and maneuverability standards of even the most discerning drivers.
