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Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Concept

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Click here to download printer friendly version At the 2003 Frankfurt Motorshow Bugatti displayed a production ready version of their latest supercar. Both the power train and the body of the new design study are much closer to production maturity. The theoretical performance figures have been determined, according to which this 16-cylinder sports car, due to go on sale late in 2003, will have a top speed of 406 kilometres per hour and accelerate to 300 km/h in under 14 seconds.
The 16/4 Veyron rides on tyres featuring the new Pax system developed by Michelin. These high-speed tyres for the 400-km range have a pressure monitoring system and run-flat characteristics, so that safe handling and a remaining distance of more than 200 kilometres are assured in the event of air loss.
Compared to the version exhibited at the March 2001 Geneva Automobile Salon, the wheelbase is now 2,700 millimetres, 50mm longer than before, the extra space is used for increased cabin space.
This 16/4 Veyron also has an upgraded aerodynamics package, both to solve cooling problems and to increase the handling characteristics. The rear of the car has two air outlets not seen on the previous concept. Together with the front-end airflow, the fully panelled undertray and a new, automatically extending rear spoiler, a diffusor effect has been obtained that counteracts body lift.
The alloy-block W16 engine is made up of two exceptionally narrow V8 cylinder blocks, using the VR principle combined at an included angle of 90 degrees.
The gear shifts of the seven speed gearbox take place sequentially at paddles behind the steering wheel, and there is no clutch pedal. The double clutch transmission (DCT) shifts from one gear to the next in a maximum of 0.2 of a second. Power from the engine reaches the wheels through a permanent all-wheel drive system.

Company press release, last updated before 12 / 01 / 2004

Add your comments on the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Concept

 Restricted isnt 218Mph  
skino
04-12-2006
I noticed some1 had mentioned that it was 218Mph restrictred.. this is incorrect... it is actually 252Mph restricted
 When are we gonna get it?!  
carkid
01-14-2005
i have been fascinated with this car for quite some time, and I still don't know when this is going to come out for real. And by the way, does anyone find it suspicious that the limited top speed, 218 mph is .5 mph, or 1kph faster than the ferrari enzo's 217.5 mph?
 Impressive  
arvind
11-27-2004
Hard not to understand the problems in development of this car(?). Cooling that monster motor & keeping weights & drag down, a major issue! Exhaust systems might be rather heavy too . All said it will be interestig to see what new innovations in technology & especially in brake technology (considering its weight) it will harald.

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General specifications
Country of origin France
Numbers built N/A (Prototype)
Produced in 2004
Introduced at 2003 Frankfurt Motorshow

Engine
Configuration 72º W 16
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Displacement 7.993 liter / 487.8 cu in
Bore / Stroke 86.0 mm (3.4 in) / 86.0 mm (3.4 in)
Compression 9.0:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Fuel Injection
Aspiration Quad Turbos

Drivetrain
Chassis/body unitary steel
Suspension (fr/r) multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes ventilated carbon discs, all-round
Gearbox 7 speed Sequential
Drive All wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 1900 kilo / 4188.8 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4466 mm (175.8 in) / 1998 mm (78.7 in) / 1206 mm (47.5 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2700 mm (106.3 in) / N/A / N/A

Performance figures
Power 1001 bhp / 747 KW @ 6000 rpm
Torque 1250 Nm / 922 ft lbs @ 2200 rpm
BHP/Liter 125 bhp / liter
Power to weight 0.53 bhp / kg
Top Speed 406 km/h / 252 mph

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