Posts Tagged supercar
The Bugatti Veyron: The World’s Ultimate Supercar
Posted by in Uncategorized on January 15, 2010
In 1998 Volkswagen decided to resurrect the famous Bugatti name, and announced that their first new car, called the Veyron, would be the fastest production road car ever with a top speed that would eclipse the mighty Mclaren F1. To achieve that aim took over seven years of testing and development, and resulted in a critically acclaimed car that would cost over one million dollars.
The Veyron is named after a French Bugatti racing driver from the 1930’s who went on to win the 1939 Le Mans in a 57C Bugatti. However, whilst the name of the car was set firmly in the past, Bugatti would have to push the limits and boundaries of automotive technology to achieve their aims.
In order to reach its 253mph top speed the Veyron is powered by a 8.3 litre W16 engine, the W configuration is achieved by joining two separate V8’s together at the crankshaft. The resulting engine has a quoted power output of 1001PS or 987bhp, although it is an open secret that the real output is more likely to be around 1035bhp.
To contain the 1250NM of torque that the engine produced, Bugatti turned to the specialised gearbox manufacturer Ricardo in Great Britain, who came up with a seven speed, twin clutch direct shift gearbox controlled by paddles behind the steering wheel. The seamless shift system allows the Veyron to reach sixty in just 2.4 seconds.
Having designed an engine and gearbox that could take them to their planned top speed Bugatti needed to make sure the Veyron had suitable brakes and tyres to cope with extraordinary forces it could produce. Michelin produced the run-flat road tyres capable of surviving the 253 mph top speed, whilst silicon carbide reinforced carbon brakes and a huge rear spoiler, which acts as an airbrake above 124 mph, ensured that the Veyron could reach a standstill from 249 mph in just 10 seconds.
Inside the Veyron it is easy to see why this supercar weighs over 1.8 tons. It contains all the refinement you would expect in a luxury saloon, including exquisite leather trim for the seats and surrounds and bespoke aluminium controls for the car lights and sound system. The owner also a receives a special top speed key, which retracts the rear spoiler, closes the front air vents and lowers the ride height to 6.5 cm in preparation for a high speed run.
Externally the Veyron looks very similar to the early concept car, however much of its shape and form has been driven by the need to achieve high speed stability and cooling. In fact the Veyron has an incredible 10 radiators, which provide cooling for everything from the engine and transmission through to the hydraulic fluid that is used to raise the rear spoiler.
In every way the Veyron sets new standards for the ultimate supercar, and in these tough economic times it may be quite a while until will see those performance figures bettered.
Related posts
Aston Martin – The Ultimate Supercar Many Desire
Posted by in Uncategorized on January 10, 2010
More than a decade into its ownership by the mighty Ford Motor Corporation, Aston-Martin is in a very good form. As the DB8 description is missed because of possible uncertainity, because that car would have a V12 engine, DB9 model joined the stunning Vanquish and a changeable DB9 and ‘budget’ model, the AMV8 Vantage shortly arrived in the car market. Quality of making and finish is better than it has ever been, and whilst there is too less reliance on hand-building than was previously the case with Aston-Martin, the traditional brand value of luxurious sportiness is very surely intact. The V12 models all attain a region which is unrivalled, but the AMV8 Vantage has dug deep into the market region that was dominated by Porsche in those times. What matters is most that Aston-Martin possesors- and there are more of them now than ever before-still feel a sense of fitting to an exclusive private members club. AMV8 Vantage Focused squarely at territory that was engaged by Porsche’s 911 at that time, the AMV8 is a stunning package that came in spring 2005. A true two-seater smaller than its V12 stable friends, the recent car uses an engine which is in fact two thirds of the V12 found in DB9 and Vanquish models; with 4.3 litre dislocation and an expected 350 horsepower, the package again makes use of a intricate aluminium centre part. Designing follows traditional Aston-Martin lines and the internal package will be definitely Aston-Martin too. The nearestnext you will attain to an affordable Aston-Martin for the crowd…. Vanquish A look is the last James Bond 007 movie did this model’s appearance no harm at all. Not that such fame will influence the type of person-very rich, self-motivated and with a clear-defined logic of status, that is probably to go out and buy this 190mph (305kph) super car. Immediately identifiable Aston-Martin imagery conceal an extremely sophisticated car; the body cover is created from carbon fibre and aluminium alloys, the V12 engine is combined to six-speed physical transmission with electronic-paddle action remote control, and do forth. Still for all the car’s sophistication the driver remains completely concerned; Vanquish puts driving fun at its heart. DB9 Successor to the hugely successful DB7, Aston-Martin’s ‘mainstream’ model is gaining well-earned praises. Developed around a sophisticated aluminium centre part, the DB9 tips the scale at 25% less than the DB7 it restores. DB9 has a V12 engine with 48 valves and a massive wave of torque. Handling and driving are just flawless, the cabin is expected combination of expertise and designing, presentation is stunning, and the outcome is probably the best Aston-Martin of all the time. The Coupe is by nw here, and the changeable (Volante) is on sale from end of 2004…. Well, Aston-Martin is continuously working upon designing some exceptionally astonishing models that will surely carry the whole world towards it, the company thinks about its users and produces cars that satisfy the desire for all. You will get your dream car as there is one for everybody in this world. Aston-Martin is an ultimate supercar many desire.
Related posts
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder supercar review – Top Gear – BBC
Posted by in Uncategorized on January 9, 2010
Jeremy Clarkson test drives the Lamborghini Gallardo on the Top Gear test track. Watch the official full video in high quality on the BBC Top Gear YouTube channel, and visit www.topgear.com for all the latest news and car reviews.
