Friday, September 19, 2008

Bugatti Veyron


Is there nothing more exciting than flying down the road at a high rate of speed? Why do we do it? Most people do it for an adrenaline rush, or want to show off their new ride to some fellow passengers. While most of us have never reached speeds over 120 mph, it seems that there is always the need to produce more and more speed in a vehicle. Imagine going 80 mph on the interstate, fast isn't it? What about doing 150 mph down an empty road? Sounds insane. Now think about doing a little over 250 mph. Where? I don't really know, but for an adrenaline junky it sure sounds like a good time.

This speed is no longer only held to those people who drive special drag cars or some F1 or Indy cars. While the feat of gaining speed of over 200 mph is a huge milestone in the automotive industry, Bugatti has developed a production vehicle with speeds of nearly 253 mph. The Bugatti Veyron is the worlds fastest production vehicle, it can run from 0-63 in 2.3 seconds. Yes, this is over five times faster than your mom's mini-van. With the 16 cylinder engine pulling over 1,000 horsepower and speeds of such a great number, of course this car will make a dent in your pocket book, listing at just over $1.5 Million.

The Veyron has proved to be a huge accomplishment for the auto industry. The engineering of a vehicle that can obtain a speed of over 200 mph and still hold together is incredible. All the features on the car make it safe and a guaranteed amazing experience every time anyone gets in the driver's seat. So save up your money for the next 30 years, and possibly you could have one of these amazing machines in your garage.

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