CARANDDRIVER.COM DEC

2008

CITYC/D

Fuel CapacityPrice (AS TESTED)

MPG

HWY OBSERVED

EPA

IDLE

70-M

PH

CRU

ISIN

G

FULL

TH

RO

TT

LE

C/D RESULTS

INTERIOR

Width: 78.7 in

DIMENSIONS

CHAS

SIS

Traction Control

STEERING

Stability ControlY E S N O

WHEELS+TIRES

SUSPENSION

BRAKES

BRAKING70–0 MPH

(dBA)

ENGINE DRIVETRAIN

POW

ERTR

AIN

TEST RESULTS

WEATHER

ODOMETER

Test pressures:

TIRE INFLATION

Y E S N O

ROADHOLDING

NOTES

UNDERSTEER

INTERIORSOUND

HANDLING

MINIMAL

MODERATE

EXCESSIVE

MFR’S SPECSVE

HICL

E

0MPH

T O PS P E E D

BUGATTI VEYRON 16.4Vehicle type: mid-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe

Options: none

Standard: power windows and locks, remote locking, cruise control, tilting and telescoping steering wheel

AV system: Burmester; AM, FM radio; CD player; 8 speakers

$1,657,700BASE: $1,657,700 8 14

26.4 gal

T O W I N G C A PA C I T Y: 0 lb

Quad-turbocharged and twin-intercooled W-16, aluminum block and headsBore x stroke: 3.39 x 3.39 in, 86.0 x 86.1mmDisplacement: 488 cu in, 7998ccCompression ratio: 9.0:1Fuel-delivery system: port injectionTurbochargers: MPE MP70Maximum boost pressure: 18.1 psiValve gear: chain-driven double overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters, variable intake- and exhaust-valve timingPower (SAE net): 1001 bhp @ 6000 rpmTorque (SAE net): 922 lb-ft @ 2200 rpmRedline: 6600 rpm

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W E I G H T: Curb: 4486 lb Per horsepower: 4.5 lb

D I S T R I B U T I O N: Front: 44.6% Rear: 55.4% G V W R : 4850 lb

Chassis type: center section of aluminum honeycomb and carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic with an aluminum-tube front and steel-tube rear space framesBody material: welded aluminum stampings and carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic

Front: ind, unequal-length control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar Rear: ind, unequal-length control arms with a toe-control link, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Wheel size/type: F: 255 x 500mm, R: 355 x 540mm/forged aluminum Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 PAX; F: 265-680ZR-500A (99Y), R: 365-710ZR-540A (108Y)Spare: none

Hydraulic with vacuum power assist, anti-lock control, and electronic panic assist

F: 15.7 x 1.5-in vented, drilled ceramic disc

R: 15.0 x 1.3-in vented, drilled ceramic disc

Transmission: 7-speed manual with automated shifting and clutch Final-drive ratio: 3.64:1, limited slip4-wheel-drive system: full time with automatic front-axle engagement and an open front and limited-slip rear differential Transfer-gear ratio: 0.71:1

GEAR RATIO MPH PER1000 RPM SPEED IN GEAR

I 3.18 10.1 67 mph (6600 rpm)II 2.26 14.2 94 mph (6600 rpm)III 1.67 19.3 127 mph (6600 rpm)IV 1.29 24.9 164 mph (6600 rpm)V 1.06 30.4 201 mph (6600 rpm)VI 0.88 36.6 242 mph (6600 rpm)VII 0.80 40.4 253 mph (6250 rpm)

Out-of-this-world thrust shoves you with more than 1 g up to 50 mph. Resolutely stable, even at 200 mph. Surprisingly pure steering and handling for an AWD car.

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Temperature: 72˚FHumidity: 54% Barometric pressure: 29.05 in Hg

Test-vehicle mileage: 2241

Rear44 psi

Front44 psi

S A EV O L U M E

* C / D E S T

Front50 cu ft*

Cargo1 cu ft

Length: 175.7 in

Wheelbase: 106.7 in

Rear track: 67.5 in

Front track: 67.5 in

Height: 45.1—47.4 in

83

66

Steering ratio:17.2:1

Turns lock-to-lock: 2.5

Turning circle curb-to-curb: 39.3 ft

Defeatable YES

Defeatable YES 1.00 g300-ft-dia skidpad

158 ft

Rack-and-pinion with hydraulic power assist

253gov ltd

¼-mile: 10.1 sec @ 142

SEC

ACCELERATION

MEASUREMENTS (in)

F R O N TLeg ShoulderHead

36.0* 44.0* 54.5*

20

5 –60 street star t: 3.2 sec Top gear, 30–50: 1.8 sec Top gear, 50–70: 2.3 sec

40 60 80 100 120 140

RESTRAINT SYSTEMSFront: manual 3-point belts, driver and passenger front airbags

SEAT ADJUSTMENTSFront: fore-and-aft, seatback angle

Drag area: Cd (0.39) x frontal area (22.3 sq ft) = 8.7 sq ft

Groundclearance:2.6—4.9 in

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