Bugatti Veyron is the World's Fastest Car?

Every year, auto companies compete to hold the title of having the world's best, fill in the blank. Some car companies strive for most miles per gallon, whereas others want to hold the title for the most luxurious interior. Those amenities are nice, but in order to stay true to certain bragging rights, having the title for fastest car is a true feat to accomplish. This year, the Bugatti Veyron is the speedster that everyone will snap their necks to catch a glimpse of, because it is really that fast.

The history

Developments for the Bugatti Veyron began in 1999 and had a chassis based on the Bugatti Chiron, which name comes from famed Bugatti racing driver, Louis Chiron. The exterior was designed by Volkswagen, rather than Bugatti team who handled the prior concepts.

Looking at the power plant

The Veyron has a mid-engine layout, which is favorable for weight distribution. It features 16 cylinder, eight camshafts, four turbochargers, 64 valves producing 1001 horsepower and has a total of 10 radiators. A special feature which was borrowed from Formula 1 race cars is the dry sump lubrication system, which is an intricate internal oil path that ensures proper lubrication and cooling within the 16 cylinders. What transfer all this power to the road is a seven-speed manual transmission with a dual clutch system that can also controlled via paddle shift from the steering wheel. An all wheel drive system keeps the Veyron from fishtailing all over the place. With the top speed of 253 mph, this super car will surely leave every competitor in the dust.

Cost of ownership

Here comes the moment of truth. If you want to own one of these, be prepared to throw down some serious cash. The estimated price tag of 1.2 million dollars is a bargain, according to Volkswagen. With the amount of time, research and developments cost, the intended cost would be 5 million per unit. Is it worth a million bucks? Who knows for sure, but regardless, the Veyron represents a remarkable technological achievement.

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Top 10 Fastest Cars on Earth

This is the top 10 list of the fastest cars on earth. Shown below are their top speeds and horsepower. As you'll notice some of the cars are to close to call so they will remain tied. As you can see...Some of the cars are not new models ie. Jaguar XJ220 yet they hold there position amongst the worlds finest more modern automobiles. In fact, the Mclaren F1 was originally a race car that was converted into a street car.

1. SSC Ultimate Aero TT - Tied *
TopSpeed: 257 mph
1146 Horsepower

2. Bugatti Veyron - Tied
253 mph
1001 Horsepower

3. Koenigsegg CCX - Tied
259 mph
806 Horsepower

4. Saleen S7
250 mph
550 Horsepower

5. McLaren F1
240.1 mph - (Is that .1 really that necessary)
627 Horsepower

6. Ferrari Enzo
221 mph
800 Horsepower

7. Jaguar XJ220
217 mph
550 Horsepower

8. Pagani Zonda F - Tied
210 mph
600 Horsepower

9. Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 - Tied
211 mph
630 Horsepower

10. Porsche Carrera GT
205 mph
558 Horsepower

Currently there are a number of cars that are in development that show promising signs of being in the above list and one in particular is expected to be at the top of this list. Keep an eye out for them. You will see them soon.

* The SSC Ultimate Aero TT is thought to be the current #1 fastest car in the world; however, do to conflicting information we will call it a tie with the Bugatti Veyron and the Koenigsegg CCX. On top of that... some manufacturers and testers often use high octane that can obscure the true results.

Please note that these numbers are not necessarily the manufacturers' max speed or horsepower rating

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