There are sports cars, and then there are Bugatti beasts. It's hard to explain it any other way. Bugatti simply belongs to a whole new world of sports cars. Designed with pure luxury and driving joy in mind, the models that come out from the prominent France automobile manufacturer take a special place in our hearts and minds.
Let's take the famous Bugatti Veyron as an example. This mid-engine sports car has been the top pick for years, and it wasn't even a close fight by no means. The Veyron has dominated the market ever since its launch, leaving the competition in the dust (literally speaking). Although not produced at a scale nor affordable, this sports car won over the market (or made everyone who couldn't afford it drool on its power).
The Veyron was introduced in 2005 and quickly gained positive responses from all parts of the world. It continued to grow over the years only to gain a special update in 2011, earning the title of the fastest street-legal production car in the world.
The 2011 Bugatti Veyron brought the Super Sports version into existence. Today, we review its best feature (that's easy to guess with eyes closed shut) and reveal the most striking facts behind its design.
The Beastly Performance Of The 2011 Bugatti Veyron Is Its Best Feature
Nothing was ever modest about the Bugatti Veyron. When launched in 2005, this sports car featured a monstrous 8-liter engine quad-turbocharged W16 engine that practically translates into two V8 engines. Naturally (or should we say impressively), the engine put out 987-hp and 922 lb-ft of torque. That led to the top speed reaching 253.81 mph on the Ehra-Lessien test track in 2005.
So, the Veyron was able to burn down the track, that was clear, but it seems that Bugatti wasn't quite satisfied with the results. The French automobile manufacturer must have seen the Veyron as a toyish car. There's no other explanation for what came next — the new, upgraded Veyron models, with the one from 2011 bringing the tire-roasting power to the market.
As if the Veyron wasn't powerful enough, the Super Sport gained even better performance. Thanks to the turbocharged additions and the changes in the fuel system, the W16 engine in the new trim was able to crank up to 1,200 horsepower. But the madness doesn't end there.
Because of the 7-speed DSG transmission that delivers power through all four wheels, the 2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport gives flawless control on the road and accelerates swiftly without any lags whatsoever. As a result, this Veyron hits the top speed of 267 mph and reaches 60 mph in outrageous 2.3 seconds. Did we mention this was probably the fastest street-legal sports car? Yes, well, it felt appropriate mentioning it up again.
So, with this kind of power, the 2011 Bugatti Veyron had to have a speed limit built-in, or its tires with the pretty-colored rims would be toasted in a matter of minutes. But still, all of this is part of Veyron's appeal. Although you can't quite push its drivetrain on the streets, there's something incredibly special in having one of the fastest cars in the world. Well, at least for those who were able to cash out large amounts of money and grab one of the very few produced Veyrons.
The Good And The Bad: The Exceptional Styling Vs. Production Numbers and Pricing
Although performance is, without a doubt, the best feature of the 2011 Bugatti Veyron, we can't overlook the design. Surely, aerodynamics was the top priority for Bugatti designers who built this car, but they achieved it with class and style. The low-profile and flat 2011 Bugatti Veyron looks aggressive yet elegant at the same time, and all that with having ultimately low resistance.
What's particularly interesting about the Veyron is the rounded rear with a pair of dual taillights and a tiny, long windshield. The unique styling makes the rear of the 2011 Bugatti Veyron as aggressive as the front, but that comes as no surprise. The Bugatti designers surely anticipated most people would have a look at the Veyron from behind, right?
When it comes to the interior, Bugatti kept things sleek and simple. Designing an overloaded interior wouldn't be very practical, especially considering the Veyron is all about performance. Therefore, the cabin is as simple as it gets.
Although some people may not be satisfied with the interior styling, that's not the issue with the Veyron at the end of the day. The bad about this incredible sports car is the availability and pricing. All Veyron models (regardless of the production year) come in limited numbers and unbelievable prices.
The starting price for the Super Sport trim was $2,580,000. Although this doesn't really surprise anyone, it's sad news. But again, the Bugatti Veyron was not made for the common driver in the first place.