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sentra_dude · 01-06-2006, 07:35 PM

A few Veyron pics I found, hopefully they haven't been posted before:

Hope you liked them.

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"A monster, but not as rewarding as the CGT to drive."

Driver Impression

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I might get flamed for some of my comments, but here goes...

The Bugatti is a technology tour de force, no doubt about that. However, for some reason, I didn't feel special in the car. How should I say it?...it doesn't evoke any emotion, like for example, a Ferrari (Enzo, F430, 360 CS, etc.) or even a CGT for that matter.

The Veyron is superbly put together. The fit and finish is impeccable, as expected from a $1.3 million car. Even the $50k stereo sounded awesome. Everything inside is covered in the finest leather, so in this regard, the Bugatti felt more like a luxury cruiser as opposed to the bare carbon fiber you see inside an Enzo or CGT.

Once seated, the driving position is decent. I'm sure I would have been more comfortable if I fine tuned the seats a little more, but I was anxious to drive the car and didn't want the test driver who rode along to wait forever. Fire up the engine, and there is a distinct whoosh like a jet engine. The car takes off with ease, very smooth...no hesitation, the beauty of the DSG transmission. I think aside from the power, I was most amazed by the tranny. Seamless, effortless. In 7th gear?...want to go down to 3rd? No problem, click click click. No jerkiness like the SMG in an ///M or Ferrari F1 system. Upshift?...no problem again. Smooth as can be and for those familiar with current F1 systems, you don't need to let off the gas to upshift.

And...oh the power. Simply amazing!!! You can cruise around town like you were driving a Toyota, but when you want to destroy any car in your wake, you DESTROY it. I believe it's 1.2 Gs of acceleration at full throttle. The turbos spool up and all you hear is WHOOOSHHH!!! I was too focused on the road to see the HP meter or speedometer, but I was eating up pavement FAST. Things come up in a hurry, but the brakes are up to the task. (Up to 1.3 Gs of deceleration). Very responsive. The steering is light and direct, I would dare say lighter than a CGT or GT3, which is not my cup of tea. I prefer something with more feel.

Which brings me to my final point. Is the car special?...we know it is, it's engineering to marvel at. However, no offense to future Bugatti owners, this is merely my humble opinion...the car is too easy to drive. 70 mph in 7th gear, we were doing 1500 rpm. I know it can bite you with 1001 hp, but it just doesn't involve you like the CGT does. Everything is smooth, effortless and luxurious to the max. It can crush any super/exotic car, I know, but I just didn't feel the passion with this car. For the lucky few though, who I'm sure have a stable of other exotics, the Bugatti is the creme de la creme. Nothing will beat it for years to come...in terms of speed as well as price.

Cheers,
-Nick
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TT · 01-06-2006, 07:40 PM

New, and me wants high-res

sentra_dude · 01-06-2006, 07:57 PM

Me too! Unfortunately no high-res that I could find. Yes!, its not a re-post, hahaha.

ae86_16v · 01-08-2006, 04:07 AM

Wow that is amazing. I didn't know it was in the US already. Even though that car is butt ugly, worst than the Enzo, I would still give my left nut to see one.

yg60m · 01-08-2006, 04:22 AM

Cool to see new pics

I am not sure but I remember the first one should be delivered to a US customer, Piech said that the first owner paid twice the price for having this honour ...

Akmon · 01-08-2006, 06:36 AM

That surely was a wealthy man!

sentra_dude · 01-16-2006, 01:16 PM

Bump, added some new pics and a driving impression...

lorbmw69 · 01-16-2006, 01:22 PM

wow! it's already here?

that's a great color combo, also. nice.

also, i just did some digging and redline motor group (the business in the background) is a large Auto Tuner. i'd be really pissed to see a bugatti with some spinners :x

Pehtren · 01-16-2006, 01:28 PM

woow it seems that VW hit a jackpot with the DSG, better than a ferrari F1 and BMw DSG

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Johns · 01-16-2006, 02:03 PM

yea but the DSG trans on the BUG cost $150K

stmoritzer · 01-16-2006, 02:49 PM

Thanks for the drivers impression and the pics. it's always good to read articles of supercar owners

, they are closer to realityIMO

Pehtren · 01-16-2006, 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by Johns

yea but the DSG trans on the BUG cost $150K

but i think its worth it

sentra_dude · 01-21-2006, 06:09 PM

More:

Pehtren · 01-21-2006, 06:19 PM

thanks nice pics

bucciali · 03-23-2006, 09:22 AM

with dark colours I like it much better. The beige/light blue twotone one couldn't quite get me excited. Only the pics of it in the desert.

Speaking of which, a while back, forgot where, I saw a link to an online article (maybe German) of a photo-shoot, possibly the exact one where Bugatti's press pictures were taken. However, with this online article, there were some incredible shots. Of course, not at all in highres, but in teenie tiny online article size. Does anyone know what I'm talking about and possibly have these pics in highres?