Bugatti convertible!

[JK8]

If your Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder is becoming a bit tedious you could switch allegiance north of the Alps to Bugatti’s new Grand Sports.

Bugatti has confirmed it will build 150 of the new Veyron Grand Sports after the open-top version of the world's fastest car was launched at the Pebble Beach Concours. Why the world needs an open topped car capable of 407km/h remains unclear.

Plastic see-through roof

Kudos to Bugatti engineers for preserving the Veyron’s superlative performance despite what must have been a nightmarish redesign project to accommodate the removable transparent polycarbonate (read plastic) targa roof. There is an emergency canvas soft-top for the absent minded in case of emergencies; performance is limited to 130km/h with it in place though.

Like the Veyron 16.4 coupe, the Grand Sport tops out at 407km/h - if you have your own runway. With the targa roof removed it’s limited to 360km/h if you can deal with the epic wind buffeting. For high-speed open top runs a helmet is recommended.

http://www.wheels24.co.za/Content/Motor_Shows/Other/84/68f6724311b5498785634955fced00dc/01-01-0001%2012-01/Bugatti%27s%20407kmh%20convertible

Wow it beautiful!!

 

[EvoBunny]

I never liked the Bugatti as I don't see it as good engineering but rather a PR stunt from the VW group...

 

[sox63]

It sure is a good looking car. But I would rather have either the Murcialago Roadster or the the Zonda Roadster, if I had the cash.

It's not like I would have anywhere to drive that fast anyway.

 

[JK8]

I never liked the Bugatti as I don't see it as good engineering but rather a PR stunt from the VW group...

Do you think the same about the Murcielago, Gallardo, Hunaudières and Continetal GT?

 

[EvoBunny]

Nope, just the Bugatti...

 

[.Froot.]

I reckon I'd rather go for the Gallardo convertible.... or even any other convertible supercar that doesn't cost the same price as a country.

 

[SlyFly]

Well its a flippen fast and good publicity stunt...

 

[Keeper]

Nice.

 

[JK8]

Manufacturer Bugatti
Model Veyron Grand Sports
Engine 8-litre, quad-turbo W16
Power 746kW
Torque 1 257Nm
Transmission Seven speed
Zero To Hundred 2.7 seconds
Top Speed 407km/h
Weight 1 968kg

Let the showing off continue!!!

 

[EvoBunny]

Manufacturer: Koenigsegg
Model: Koenigsegg CCXR
Engine: 4.7L V8 with 2 superchargers
Power: 748.7 kw @ 7200 rpm
Torque: 1060 nm @ 6100 rpm
Transmittion: 6 Speed manual
Weight: 1180 kg
Top Speed: 400 km/h (limited)

 

[JK8]

Manufacturer Bugatti
Model Veyron Grand Sports
Engine 8-litre, quad-turbo W16
Power 746kW
Torque 1 257Nm
Transmission Seven speed
Zero To Hundred 2.7 seconds
Top Speed 407km/h
Weight 1 968kg

Let the showing off continue!!!

Manufacturer: Koenigsegg
Model: Koenigsegg CCXR
Engine: 4.7L V8 with 2 superchargers
Power: 748.7 kw @ 7200 rpm
Torque: 1060 nm @ 6100 rpm
Transmittion: 6 Speed manual
Weight: 1180 kg
Top Speed: 400 km/h (limited)

I win!

 

[EvoBunny]

Manufacturer: Chevrolet
Model: Shelby Super Cars Ultimate Aero TT
Engine: 6.4L V8 with 2 turbochargers
Power: 882.2 kw @ 6950 rpm
Torque: 1483 nm @ 6150 rpm
Transmittion: 6 Speed manual
Weight: 1247 kg
Top Speed: 412 km/h (and unlike the bugatti this was officially timed by a third party authority to make it the fastest production car in the world and not just claiming it to be)

 

[JK8]

Manufacturer: Chevrolet
Model: Shelby Super Cars Ultimate Aero TT
Engine: 6.4L V8 with 2 turbochargers
Power: 882.2 kw @ 6950 rpm
Torque: 1483 nm @ 6150 rpm
Transmittion: 6 Speed manual
Weight: 1247 kg
Top Speed: 412 km/h (and unlike the bugatti this was officially timed by a third party authority to make it the fastest production car in the world and not just claiming it to be)

Ugly Lambo wannabe...

 

[sox63]

Manufacturer: Chevrolet
Model: Shelby Super Cars Ultimate Aero TT
Engine: 6.4L V8 with 2 turbochargers
Power: 882.2 kw @ 6950 rpm
Torque: 1483 nm @ 6150 rpm
Transmittion: 6 Speed manual
Weight: 1247 kg
Top Speed: 412 km/h (and unlike the bugatti this was officially timed by a third party authority to make it the fastest production car in the world and not just claiming it to be)

Slight correction, Chevy is not the Manufacturer, Shelby is. It uses the Chevy as a base, much like what Brabus does with Mercs. You won't be able to go into any Chevy dealership and buy the Aero.

 

[EvoBunny]

LOL... expected such a response... it's a good looking car with better performance, smaller engine, fewer turbochargers and is less "complex"... so it might not sound so cool, but it's definitely better...

 

[EvoBunny]

Slight correction, Chevy is not the Manufacturer, Shelby is. It uses the Chevy as a base, much like what Brabus does with Mercs. You won't be able to go into any Chevy dealership and buy the Aero.

Sorry, my bad... upon further research, I found the engine is from GM or more specific Chevy, but this is a better engineering miracle for me as opposed to the veyron...

 

[adamr]

even the normal bugatti, wonder how many of these super rich really have pushed these cars!!!!

 

[SlyFly]

Manufacturer: Chevrolet
Model: Shelby Super Cars Ultimate Aero TT
Engine: 6.4L V8 with 2 turbochargers
Power: 882.2 kw @ 6950 rpm
Torque: 1483 nm @ 6150 rpm
Transmittion: 6 Speed manual
Weight: 1247 kg
Top Speed: 412 km/h (and unlike the bugatti this was officially timed by a third party authority to make it the fastest production car in the world and not just claiming it to be)

From this post I take it you dont watch Top Gear? They pretty much confirmed it when James May "Captain Slow" drove it at that speed on a German Test track (Someone else can maybe give more detail)

He said the car doesnt feel unstable at all... Feels like its doing 120

 

[Smooth Criminal]

From this post I take it you dont watch Top Gear? They pretty much confirmed it when James May "Captain Slow" drove it at that speed on a German Test track (Someone else can maybe give more detail)

He said the car doesnt feel unstable at all... Feels like its doing 120

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/422697/bugatti_veyron_on_top_gear/ <-- I never get tired of watching it max out!

PS: Don't listen to EvoBunny, only a Ford owner would put a supercar label on an American-built POS

 

[PPC_SouthAfrica]

Nope I would rather have the Lambo thanks.....