Bugatti was founded in 1909 in Molsheim, Alsace, as a manufacturer of high-performance automobiles by Italian-born Ettore Bugatti.

• Bugattis were well known for the beauty of their designs (Ettore Bugatti was from a family of artists and considered himself to be both an artist and constructor) and for the large number of races they won.

• Today the name is owned by Volkswagen Group, who have revived it as a builder of limited production exclusive sports cars.

First seen in the 1999 Bentley Hunaudières concept car, the W16 would have four turbochargers and produce a quoted (metric) 1001 horsepower (see engine section for details on the power output). Top speed was promised at 407 km/h (253 mph), and the price was announced at €1 million.

The fuel tank can hold 100 litres If driving at top speed ,the fuel tank will be empty in 12 minutes.

There has never been a car driving at these speeds ,accordingly Volkswagen requested Michelin to produce a special tire for this car

The breaks are truly special ,you get the warranty that this car at 405 km/hr will be at a stand still in 10 secs …..