The concept of one of the fastest production cars in the world - Bugatti Veyron 16.4 was first presented long before its production.
More precisely, in 6 years - in 1999, at the Tokyo Motor Show, a prototype of this hypercar equipped with a 630-horsepower engine was first demonstrated. ABOUT serial production the press service of the company at that time did not report anything, but two years later, a pre-production model of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 was shown at an exhibition in Geneva, which received much more powerful engine at 1001 hp
This model, after five years of improvements and improvements, was put into production in the fall of 2005, after the engineers managed to bring the maximum speed to 400 km / h.
In total, from 2005 to 2011, 300 coupe models and another 150 “charged” roadster models were produced. The cost of one hypercar in basic configuration starts from $1,650,000 (107,250,000 in rubles at the rate of 65).
Body expensive hypercar Made of ultralight and durable materials: carbon fiber and lightweight aluminum alloy. Despite this, it is one of the heaviest in its class - full mass is 1880 kg. For example, the McLaren P1 has a mass of 1400 kg.
In fact, Veyron's high mass is due to heavy engine and a developed cooling system designed to ensure that even in extreme conditions, the engine and transmission operate in a comfortable temperature zone.
For this, two air intakes are installed behind the driver's cab, protruding 60 mm above the body. There is no hood, as such, at all - the layout of the engine compartment is very tight, so the designers left the engine open to improve air circulation.
Despite its streamlining, the body of the Bugatti Veyron has a fairly high aerodynamic drag - even higher than that of many lower-end sports cars. price segment. Therefore, engineers equipped it with an active aerodynamics system, which includes an adjustable rear wing.
It has a variable angle of attack, allowing you to adjust downforce and aerodynamic drag, and is also involved in braking at high speeds.
When changing the angle of inclination to the maximum position of 55°, the coefficient drag doubled from 0.34 to 0.68. Also in front and rear bumper built-in retractable flaps designed to reduce aerodynamic drag wheels at extremely high speeds.
Salon
The interior of the car is also drastically different from that of other hypercars such as the Lamborghini Veneno. The reason is that Veyron's element is not a racing track, but ordinary roads. Therefore, it is assumed that the client should feel as comfortable as possible in the salon.
No minimalism and strict ergonomics - a stylish carbon fiber panel with polished aluminum inserts, a traditional dashboard with many sensors, the most noise-free interior trimmed with genuine leather or other elite material at the request of the customer.
The color scheme depends on the whim and requirements of the customer - the company is ready to offer any solutions regarding the design of the exterior and interior.
Specifications
Given which monster is in engine compartment Bugatti Veyron, it becomes clear why the developers allow such a high drag coefficient. It's an 8 liter 16 cylinder engine. own development, With W-arrangement cylinders, equipped with four turbochargers.
According to the manufacturer, such an engine develops 1001 hp. and a torque of 1250 Nm, but, in fact, each engine develops 20-40 hp. more than stated. Torque is transmitted to all four wheels - the machine has an all-wheel drive design.
The transmission is a seven-speed robotic DSG transmission from Volkswagen AG with two clutches. One clutch works with even gears, the other with odd ones. This design allows the transmission to be prepared in advance for switching and reduces the response time to 15 ms. Gear shifting is carried out by means of a torque converter, but if desired, the driver can switch to manual mode shifting with paddle shifters.
In order to provide comfortable temperature regime for the engine, ten radiators are installed in the cooling system, and the hood, as mentioned above, is absent altogether. The cooling system cools not only the engine, but also the transmission operating in extreme mode.
Thanks to such a powerful power plant, maximum Bugatti speed Veyron is 407 km / h, and 100 km / h on the speedometer are dialed in 2.5 seconds. The hypercar has two modes - up to 375 km / h the “transport” mode works, and for dialing top speed you need to use the "Top Speed" mode, connected by an additional button.
Chassis and brakes
Veyron is equipped with adjustable suspension with variable ground clearance. For normal driving, the clearance is 125 mm - this allows you to comfortably drive a car in city traffic and not be afraid to hit some kind of obstacle on the road. After a speed of 220 km / h, the shock absorbers rise, and the ground clearance decreases to 80 mm in front and 95 mm in the rear. When you turn on the "Top Speed" mode, the ground clearance is reduced by another 15 mm.
The brakes are ventilated brake discs unique carbon ceramic design with 8-piston brake calipers. An additional brake is an active rear wing - thanks to it, from maximum speed to 0 km / h, an almost two-ton car stops in 10 seconds.
Modifications and prices of the Bugatti Veyron (in euros and rubles at the rate of 75)
- Veyron Pur Sang, 2007. Weight savings amounted to 100 kg, the body is not painted at all, some of the aluminum elements in the design are replaced with carbon ones. 5 cars were manufactured, the price per unit is 1,400,000 euros (105,000,000 rubles).
- Veyron Fbg par Hermès, 2008 A deluxe edition designed and designed by the creative artists of the Hermès fashion house. 4 cars were manufactured at a price of 1,550,000 euros for each (116,250,000 rubles).
- Veyron Sang Noir, 2008. The body is completely covered in jet black, while the interior is made of bright orange leather. 12 copies were made at 1,500,000 euros each (112,500,000 rubles).
- Veyron L'édition Centenaire, 2009 A unique four-car series celebrating famous drivers from the first half of the 20th century. Each car has a unique monochromatic color scheme.
- Veyron Nocturne, 2009 Black bodywork with brushed aluminum inserts in harmony with the white trim. The instrument panel is made of black magnesium, while the center console is covered in platinum. 5 copies were made at a price of 1,650,000 euros (123,750,000 rubles)
- Veyron Grand Sport, 2009. Roadster version with removable roof made of hard polycarbonate or soft fabric tarpaulin. A total of 150 roadsters were produced. Price basic version is $1,400,000 (91,000,000 rubles), but in addition to regular versions, also released about two dozen special versions, featuring a unique design, body color and interior.
In 2010, a "charged" Bugatti Veyron coupe was released Super Sport, and in 2012, the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse roadster. Both of these modifications have significant changes in power unit, so they specifications differ from production model and they deserve a separate article.
Video
And in conclusion, watch the video - how this monster behaves on different surfaces.
It is interesting if today you ask schoolchildren which, in their opinion, is the most best car? I'm sure an impressive proportion will answer that this is a Bugatti Veyron. Why is she the best? This is a car with a capacity of 1001 horsepower, which is capable of gaining speed of 407 kilometers per hour - these are exactly the arguments used by representatives of Bugatti and, and it is worth saying that these facts are actually very convincing. For example, the Rolls-Royce engine installed on a British wartime fighter developed a power of 1030 Horse power, but at the same time, the volume of this V12 is 27 liters.
The Bugatti Veyron is named after the great racing driver Pierre Veyron, who won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1939 driving a Bugatti 57C. An interesting fact is that the Veyron's power is actually 1020-1040 horsepower, but Volkswagen declared it at 1001 horsepower. Veyron was introduced in 2005 as stock car and only 300 such masterpieces were produced. Veyron assembly plant employs 17 highly qualified specialists. When developing such fast car, the developers were faced with the fact that at speeds exceeding 350 kilometers per hour, to gain another kilometer, a power of 8 horses would be required. As a result, it turns out that a powerful engine needs excellent cooling, but air intakes that work for cooling significantly worsen aerodynamics, when creating such a machine, you need to combine power and aerodynamics, which would provide efficient work cooling systems. Veyron has 11 radiators, which circulate not only coolant, but also engine, as well as transmission oil. When driving at maximum speed, this beast consumes 4 liters of gasoline per 5 kilometers. This article is about the Bugatti Veyron 16.4, which despite enough controversial points, is without a doubt one of the greatest cars in history.
External review of the Bugatti Veyron
As we have already discussed, the air intakes have a negative impact on aerodynamics, the drag coefficient of the Veyron with the active aerodynamics system not working is 0.35, which is frankly a weak indicator in today's times, for example, for a new one this indicator is 0.24, and for this indicator it is 0.34. 
But with the active aerodynamics system activated, when the rear wing is set to the “combat” position at speeds over 220 km, the body streamlining deteriorates to 0.42. It is noteworthy that on maximum angle When attacking, the Veyron’s wing rises only in normal mode, but if you want to reach 400 kilometers per hour, then the spoiler will no longer press the car so much, because the increased resistance will make it difficult to gain speed and will not allow you to get maximum speed. In the “combat” mode, the Veyron wing provides downforce up to 350 kg, while in the mode in which the maximum speed is reached, the wing puts pressure on the car with a weight not exceeding 54 kilograms. It is worth mentioning the Veyron air brake, when braking from high speeds - over 200 km per hour, the rear wing is set to a steep angle, at which the Veyron drag coefficient is 0.68. 
When driving at speeds over 220 km, the Bugatti body automatically lowers, while the ground clearance is 89 mm. To help solve problems with aerodynamics, Volkswagen invited Sauber. Veyron's body is very rigid - 60,000 Nm/deg. The Super Sport modification, in addition to having a more powerful engine, also has a lighter body, since the body of the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport is completely made of carbon fiber, while the conventional Veyron combines composite material with aluminum. Looks quite unusual open engine- pay attention to the photo. According to representatives of Bugatti, this decision does no harm and even allows you to get additional cooling power plant. The Veyron's front tires are 265mm wide and 680mm in diameter, and rear tires The Veyron is wider than the Veyron, with a width of 365mm and a tire diameter of 710mm. Veyron tires are designed for 10,000 km, and a set of such tires costs $17,000.
Salon and equipment
Even the founder of the Bugatti company himself said that his 
cars are not for racing track, and for roads common use. Salon Bugatti trimmed with leather and aluminum inserts, in general, interior trim depends on the preferences of the customer. The dial numbered from 0 to 1,000 looks unusual, it shows how much horsepower is being used at the moment.
Technical equipment and characteristics of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4
Of course, the most interesting thing about Veyron is the Engine. Pay attention to the location of the cylinders! - this is not V16, but W16 - see photo. 
Sixteen-cylinder Bugatti engine Veyron has a volume of 7993 cubes. The volume is indicated as 8 liters, this unit has four turbochargers, but here the critics are already starting to have questions, because today removing 1,000 horsepower from a turbocharged engine is no longer the same a big problem. For example, an LP900SV with a 6.5L naturally aspirated V12 produces 900 horsepower! The Bugatti motor is assembled in Germany and consists of 3,500 parts. The compression ratio of the Bugatti engine is 9.0:1, but since this turbocharged engine, it is designed for 98th gasoline, when using 95th, the driver will drive not 1001st, but 850 horses. 
By the standards of a supercar, the Veyron engine can be called not too revving, the red zone starts already at 65000 rpm, in Lamborghini the engine gives full return at 8000. Traction force at 1,250 N.M, an all-wheel drive supercar accelerates to hundreds in 2.5 seconds - this is the manufacturer's data. A set of 200 kilometers is completed in 7.3s, 300km is achieved in 16.7s, and 400km in 55.6s. It is worth saying that the tests of journalists from various publications showed that Veyron performs such exercises in a slightly longer time. Veyron's curb weight is 1888kg. Main couple- 3.64. The declared consumption of gasoline in urban mode is 37.2l.
The limited-edition Super Sport modification features increased boost pressure and higher-performance intercoolers - this made it possible to obtain 1,200 hp and 1,500 N. M of torque. In addition, Super Sport is distinguished by shock absorbers, springs, stabilizers and less weight. According to test results, the Super Sport can withstand 1.49g of side g-forces without stalling. According to the passport data, Super Sport is gaining a hundred in the same 2.5s as a regular Veyron, 200 km already in 6.7s, 300 in 14.6s. Seven-speed robotic gearbox Recardo is responsible for quick gear changes.
Price
Price new Bugatti Veyron started with $1,650,000. According to representatives of Bugatti, even such a price does not justify the costs invested in the Veyron.
Volkswagen showed the whole world that it is capable of implementing such grandiose projects. It is very difficult to judge such cars as the Veyron, according to journalists, it does not bring as much pleasure as Ferrari, and it passed the Top Gear circle more slowly than Lamborghini Aventador. In addition, to achieve maximum speed, you will need an empty and perfect road 10 km long, while in this section you will not be able to let go of the gas pedal. There are too many "BUTs", but the owner of such a car knows for sure that he owns a masterpiece of modern automotive engineering.
Luxurious, powerful, expensive - these are the three main words that can describe a car like the Bugatti Veyron. The technical characteristics of this machine are amazing. And no wonder. After all, this is a hypercar from the world famous company, which relatively recently became part of the Volkswagen concern.
Amazing performance
Admiration - this is the feeling that the car "Bugatti Veyron" evokes. The technical characteristics of this beast of the road seem incredible. In 2010, this car installed absolute record maximum speed (among mass-produced cars). And this figure was 431 kilometers per hour. Check-in took place on July 4, 2010. In 2013, it became clear that the speed limiter was turned off on the car. On serial versions it is, of course, active and works at around 415 km / h. This was considered a violation, since the models must be identical to each other. But still, this figure is amazing.
The beginning of the story
Where should we start an exciting story about the Bugatti Veyron? Specifications are the main topic of discussion. One has only to think: in the late 90s (namely in 1999), a car with a 555-horsepower 6.3-liter unit was introduced to the world! And this is 16 years ago! Yes, a huge number of modern cars can not even be equal to such a monster of roads! This engine was built according to a special W18 formula. But it's worth talking about it later. In the meantime - briefly about the beginning of the development of this model.
Most of the reviews abound with enthusiastic compliments regarding the design and interior. The exterior was designed by the Italian atelier Giorgetto Giugiaro. It was planned to create a sporty appearance, but the designers managed to make the car not aggressive and dynamic, but luxurious and refined. However, opinions differ here - many people really like this look. The owners claim that everything looks very rich, expensive, presentable. And of course, the interior. leather interior, comfortable chairs, the most functional dashboard, perfect trim - the interior is perfect, and it's hard to argue with that. Drivers say that they simply do not want to get out of such a car. And no wonder, because he is really great.
Improvement process
The Bugatti Veyron, whose technical characteristics commanded respect and admiration even in the late 90s, has been getting better over the years. Two years later, a pre-production car appeared to the world. But they continued to improve it. And in 2003 the world appeared finished car"Bugatti Veyron Sport". The technical characteristics of the supercar have become many times better than those of its predecessor.
The power of the engine could not even be calculated accurately. Minimum 1020 “horses”, maximum - 1040. The gearbox is incredible - it changes to each speed in a meager time period (only 0.2 seconds!). All thanks to the use double clutch. Even passes at similar system output by a single section of the checkpoint. They have their own clutch. Odd ones are displayed by another section, according to the same principle. If you need to change gear, then you just need to shift the clutch. Since the speed is already prepared, and there is no need to spend time switching it. As soon as the car reaches 220 km/h, its hydraulics instantly release the model until it reaches ground clearance at 8.9 centimeters. Along with this, the wing also rises, due to which the necessary downforce is provided.
Equipment
The technical characteristics of the Bugatti Veyron are determined not only by its engine, but also by other equipment. It also needs to be noted. This car is equipped with completely unique, ventilated brake discs made of a special material - carbon ceramics. In addition, they are equipped with eight-piston calipers. When the car reaches the mark of 200 km / h, then the wing is activated when braking. It acts as a kind of aerodynamic brake. Interestingly, the tires are made by hand, winding from several rubber layers. It takes ten seconds for this car to stop completely (if it was moving at maximum speed before that).
This car accelerates to “hundreds” in 2.5 seconds. Up to 200 km / h - for 7.3. Up to 300 km / h - in 16.7 seconds, but up to 400 km / h - in almost a minute (55.6 s). These technical characteristics of the Bugatti Veyron are not just amazing. They amaze. It is enough to remember that some modern cars up to “hundreds” can accelerate about 15 seconds.
Price
The price and specifications of the Bugatti Veyron are the two topics that fans are most interested in this vehicle. You do not need to think long to understand - not everyone can afford such a car. In Europe, the cost of an open Bugatti Veyron in 2009 was about 1,400,000 euros - and this is not final, but only starting price! The most loyal price of the cheapest modifications, together with taxes, was 1,650,000 euros. Yes, such a car is not for those people who like to count money.
Exclusive 2008
"Bugatti Veyron": specifications, price, design, car interior - all this is very interesting and deserves attention. However, there are several more fun facts that you need to know about. Interestingly, in 2008, the world was presented with a car created in collaboration with a fashion house called Hermes (France). And this car was called Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermes. What is special about it? Wheel disks with 8 spokes, made of special polished aluminium. The radiator grilles were also made of light alloy. They look like the letters H, superimposed on each other. The interior surfaces are simply gorgeous. They are made from high quality leather from young bulls. In everything, by the way, the corporate style of the French fashion house can be traced. This, in fact, is the peculiarity of this model.
Latest Versions
Finally, it is worth saying a few words about the early 2010 version. These are even more powerful and presentable Bugatti Veyron. An overview of the characteristics of this vehicle can demonstrate this to the fullest. But it is not enough to feel the superiority of this machine. 1200 horsepower is incredible. The engine has become more powerful by 200 hp. with., unlike the previous model! The turbochargers have been updated, plus the developers have upgraded the exhaust and increased the intercoolers, adding performance. They also greatly improved aerodynamic performance. Although looking at previous version, you involuntarily ask yourself: "Where is it even better?" But manufacturers were able to stop only in 2014. It was then that the production of this model was discontinued.
Finally, it is worth telling a couple more interesting moments. For example, ten radiators are used to cool the motor. And all models of this car have, in addition to the standard ignition key, another one. It is necessary in order to translate the hypercar into speed mode from transport. The latter, by the way, stops at around 375 km / h. One thing can be said - this machine is not for Russian roads and traffic jams.
Undoubtedly The number one supercar in the world is the Bugatti Veyron. . To date, this is the most technically advanced supercar of our time, which has no equal! And not surprisingly, all the engineering power worked on the creation of Bugatti Volkswagen. Of course you will say that there are cars more expensive and faster. , but there is one BUT!
The Bugatti Veyron is the most technically advanced car in existence and has no rivals.
The idea of creation belongs to the head of the company Volkswagen. It all started after Volkswagen bought the British automobile Bentley company . The designers were inspired to create a perfect concept car.
Its immaculate appearance and its technical characteristics were perfect. Bentley Hunaudieres accelerated over 350 km/h, thanks to the 623 hp that the engine produced.
Interesting fact. When the head Volkswagen Ferdinand Piech has already given instructions to begin development and production. Unexpected calculations by the company's marketers showed that it would be completely wrong to produce such a car under the Bentley brand.
Since Bentleys have traditionally built Gran Turismos and not sports cars like ferrari or Lamborghini. And so it was decided to produce a car under the Bugatti brand. By the way, the Bugatti company had also previously been bought out by Volkswagen, after the company once again went bankrupt.
And then another very important decision. Bugatti company before its bankruptcy and purchase, it was located in France, but then it was transferred to Germany. But as soon as there was talk of restoring the Bugatti brand and creating a new generation supercar, Volkswagen decided to return Bugatti to its homeland in France.
So now Bugatti Veyron made in France on factory Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S., which is a subsidiary of Volkswagen, but the production of Bugatti is in no way connected with the production of mass consumption cars German company Volkswagen.
Interesting fact. The car was named after the famous racing driver from France Pierre Veyron, who won the world-famous 24-hour Le Mans gong in the distant 39th year.
From the very beginning, the company's employees developed the car as the most perfect car in the world. This is the most technical complicated car of all that have ever been produced.
A huge number of innovative developments and non-standard approaches were applied in the car, which led to perfect technical characteristics.
P.S. You will learn more about them from the article.
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