Business Traveller (India)

BUGATTI VEYRON EB 16.4 (2005 - 2015) 450 EXAMPLES PRODUCED

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When it comes to automotive icons of the 21st century, the Bugatti Veyron undoubtedl­y secures the top spot. A er the Volkswagen Group acquired the Bugatti brand, the Veyron was their rst product engineered and developed from the ground up. Upon its launch in 2005, it took the world by storm by becoming the rst production car to clock a top speed of over 400 kph, a feat that seemed unachievab­le at the time. As the fastest car in the world, it immediatel­y establishe­d itself as the poster car of the generation and rede ned the limits of automotive performanc­e. Beyond its headline-grabbing speed, the Bugatti Veyron is a testament to meticulous engineerin­g. Its quad-turbocharg­ed, 8.0-litre W16 engine produces an awe-inspiring 987 horsepower, with successive versions surpassing 1,180 horsepower. What makes the Veyron remarkably special is how effortless­ly it delivers that performanc­e, with the car pulling like a road-tethered airliner even past 300 kph and feeling immensely composed while at it. e Veyron’s remarkable engineerin­g extends to its complex cooling systems, aeronautic­ally inspired braking mechanisms, and a symphony of precision components that allow it to deliver its face-shattering accelerati­on and stopping capabiliti­es. While subsequent hyper-cars have eclipsed the Veyron’s top-speed record, its legacy endures as a trailblaze­r that paved the way for the hypercar segment. e Veyron remains an icon not merely for its speed but also for rede ning the realm of possibilit­y in the automotive world. In the pantheon of modern classics, the Bugatti Veyron stands at the top of the ladder as the ultimate collectibl­e.

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