The concept of one of the fastest stock cars in the world - Bugatti Veyron The 16.4 was first introduced 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. The press service of the company at that time did not report anything about serial production, 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, which allows you to adjust downforce and aerodynamic drag, and also participates 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 racing track, A regular 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 to set the maximum speed, you need to use the "Top Speed" mode, which is 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 "Top Speed" is turned on ground clearance becomes smaller 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. Dashboard made of magnesium in black, and the center console is covered with 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 the power unit, so their technical characteristics differ from production model and they deserve a separate article.
Video
And in conclusion, watch the video - how this monster behaves on different surfaces.
Hypercar Bugatti Veyron eleven years ago set several records at once among cars designed for driving on the roads common use. And the main goal of the creators of the new coupe under the name Chiron was to update all the records of its predecessor. And they succeeded!
It is impossible to consider Chiron as a completely new model - Veyron was taken as the basis, although almost all nodes and elements have undergone modernization. For example, the unique eight-liter W16 engine is completely redesigned - it has more efficient turbochargers (there are four of them, as before), new system intake, lightweight crankshaft, and many parts are made of titanium and carbon fiber. As a result, the return increased from 1200 hp. and 1500 Nm for the previous Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse up to 1500 hp. and 1600 Nm.
Transmission with seven-speed preselective "robot" and permanent all-wheel drive has not changed fundamentally, although the clutches have become larger and more enduring. Suspension - with electronically controlled shock absorbers. The coupe, as before, is based on a carbon fiber monocoque, but its structure has been changed, and in terms of torsional rigidity it is comparable to racing prototypes of the LMP1 class: 50 thousand Nm / deg! But if the base Veyron in running order weighed 1888 kg, then Chiron got fat up to 1995 kg.
This is partly why the acceleration time to 100 km / h remained the same - 2.5 s, although when it comes to such small values, no less important role plays the coefficient of adhesion of tires to the road. But the Chiron takes the threshold of 200 km / h in 6.5 seconds - 0.8 seconds faster than the Veyron. And acceleration to 300 km / h takes 13.6 s instead of 16.7 s. Max speed- 420 km / h, then the Veyron reached 407 km / h, and the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse - 410 km / h. Moreover, to set the "maximum speed", as before, you need to activate a special key with a separate key. speed mode, in which the hydrosupports of the springs will reduce the clearance to a minimum, the aerodynamic valves will open in front bumper, and the rear wing will rise almost horizontally. Without this key, you can dial "only" 380 km / h.
But no less important fact: above appearance new Bugatti worked Russian designer Alexander Selipanov. The coupe still has the family's horseshoe-shaped radiator grille and dashing arcs on the sidewalls. In the cabin - a minimum of keys and two screens in the instrument cluster, and the speedometer is marked up to 500 km / h - just in case.
Production of hypercars Bugatti Chiron will start in September. The price is also a record one: if Veyron initially cost 1.1 million euros, and latest version Grand Sport Vitesse - almost two million, then for new model will ask for at least 2.4 million! Veyron was produced in the amount of 450 copies, but latest machines found buyers with difficulty, and then only due to the fact that they were presented as limited special equipment. The circulation of the new model is 500 copies, and a third of them have already been prepaid.
Today, a car is far from a luxury, but rather a means of transportation. Every day more and more new cars are produced, and sports models are no exception. And how many "bells and whistles" can be seen in modern cars, not to mention supercars ... Many are wondering: "What is the most expensive car in the world?" According to research, the most expensive car in the world is the French Bugatti Veyron. In addition, he is also the most fast sports car on the ground.
French sports car in detail
Well, now about the most important thing. How much does the most expensive car in the world cost, and what does it have under the hood? The cost of "Bugatti Veyron" - 1 million 700 thousand euros (approximately 53 million rubles). It is equipped with the most powerful sixteen-cylinder engine power(just imagine) 1001 horsepower! Such a "motor" is capable of speeds up to 407 km / h. And it accelerates to hundreds in just 2.5 seconds. In addition, this vehicle is recognized as fit for operation according to public roads. But it is not a fact that he will accelerate there all 407 km / h.
At speeds...
The most expensive car is quite easy to drive. Even on high speeds She will confidently stay on the road. It has a dual clutch gearbox. You can control the gearbox using special buttons. Installed on the car hydraulic suspension capable of automatically reducing ground clearance while driving at a speed of 200 kilometers per hour. With an increase in this indicator, a spoiler is also automatically extended on the supercar, which gives the car an aerodynamic shape, while “pressing” the body to the road.
Appearance on top
The interior design is distinguished by its thoughtfulness. When developing a car, engineers paid great attention the shape of the driver and passenger seats, as well as the convenient location of the steering wheel. It is worth noting that all dashboard quite functional and understandable to everyone. The entire interior of the car is hand-sewn with genuine leather. Various inserts on the doors are made of carbon and other modern materials. Also in the cabin there is a radio and air conditioning.
A bit of history
The most expensive car was presented in 2004 in the city of Monaco. It was the only car, which became famous for its power, speed and enormous cost. Despite this, the developers of the French sports car planned to launch it in mass production back in 2003. However, due to a change in the company's management, the launch into mass production took place only in September 2005. Since that time, about 300 Bugatti Veyrons have been born. There were few cars, but there were quite a lot of rich "uncles", and each of them wanted to buy this particular supercar. So even if you have an extra couple of million euros in your pocket, it will be very difficult to buy the fastest car.
Summing up
"Bugatti Veyron" is a car for an amateur. After all, those who drive such a car almost never accelerate to a maximum speed of 400 km / h, if only because there are only a few circuits in the world designed to drive at such a speed. In addition, in addition to the price, Veyron is very difficult to obtain, as it is made by hand and on order. Many people choose similar sports cars: Lamborghini, Ferrari, etc. They are much cheaper, and the characteristics are almost the same.
Behind last years car manufacturers have made tremendous advances in technology that have made it possible to create not only modern reliable and quality cars, but they were also able, by reducing fuel, to increase. The maximum speed of the cars also increased, which served as the basis for measuring the capabilities and power of the car itself. Nowadays, in order to find out how much it is, it’s easier to measure the dynamics of acceleration from standstill to 100 kilometers, instead of measuring the maximum speed.
The point is that under the conditions modern world to measure the maximum speed is not an easy task. This requires a long section expressway. And there are not so many such places on a global scale. Therefore, many experts and engineers are increasingly comparing different cars, according to the speed of their acceleration, that is, they measure the acceleration of the car from 0 to 100 km / h.
Take, for example, the iconic Bugatti Veyron. Many people know that the maximum speed of this car is 418 km / h. But where can you accelerate this car to such a speed? The vehicle was tested on the Volkswagen test track, which is 8 km long. It takes a large straight highway to reach that speed.
Therefore, for best comparison several vehicles, a short section of the road is more suitable, on which measurements of the acceleration time from standstill to 100 km / h are made. To fix the acceleration time from 0-100 km / h, special long tracks, etc. are not required. trails.
We offer you our selection of the 20 most accelerating vehicles that are the fastest to pick up speed from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour. Most of them are capable of accelerating to 100 km / h in 3-4 seconds. It is so fast that if you are driving these cars, you will not even have time to think about something, how to accelerate to 100 km / h.
20. Koenigsegg CCXR
If we talk about Sweden, then it is impossible not to say about - the manufacturer of hypercars on the basis of the Air Force, in the old hangar. This company produces a lot of cars that are incredibly fast and are a great piece of engineering. The CCXR model has a power of 1018 hp, which allows it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.1 seconds. The most amazing thing is how the company was able to make such powerful car, equipping it with a V8 engine with just one turbine.
19. Pagani Huayra
The Pagani Huayra is a phenomenal piece of engineering. Crazy skill self made. Yes, this car is fully assembled by hand. The design of the car is inspired by aviation aesthetics. The machine is equipped with a 6.0 liter V12 engine and two turbines (motor Mercedes-Benz AMG). The maximum speed is 370 km/h. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h - in 3.0 seconds. It is noteworthy that in 6.4 seconds the sports car picks up speed of 160 km/h.
18 Noble M600
The Noble M600 is from England. He is unique car. As in all rare and exotic cars power unit supplied by a third party. A V8 engine was installed in the car model, which is also installed on. Naturally, Noble engineers worked on the powertrain to increase power to 650 hp. Its maximum speed is 362 km/h. Acceleration to hundreds occurs in just three seconds. Although, unlike the Pagani, the M600 has four cylinders less. The power is correspondingly also less, by 70 hp. And it's all thanks to the best.
17. Koenigsegg Trevita
The Trevita is based on the CCXR and has the same power output of 1018 hp, but it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds. This was made possible thanks to some adjustments in the car itself. This model is equipped with a rear aerodynamic spoiler, which adds downforce to it (and how else to curb the power of 1018 hp).
Due to the extensive use of carbon fiber in the body structure, the company has been able to significantly reduce the weight of the car.
16. Gumpert Apollo Sport
Engineer Roland Gumpert worked for several years with Audi, but decided to leave it to start developing his cars. And he succeeded. He created the hot supercar Apollo. Although this car was ridiculed by many experts, the Apollo is still one of the best sports cars in terms of its stability on the road, and all this thanks to the huge downforce. The mark of 100 kilometers per hour is reached in 2.9 seconds. The machine is equipped with a V8 engine (volume 4.2l). To our regret, Mr. Roland Gumpert left the Apollo project and the production of the car was curtailed.
15. Nissan GT-R R35
Given that Nissan famous for its out-of-town designs that have become popular all over the world, many of us must have almost forgotten that the Japanese have one amazing sports GT-R model. Like Gumpert and Koenigsegg GT-R can accelerate from 0 to 100 km in just 2.9 seconds. Just imagine that this car in less than 500 meters can move at a speed of 200 km/h.
And this is with a simple turbocharged V6 engine. Of course, this is the merit of the engineers who were able to tune to similar work this power unit.
14. Koenigsegg Agera R
Of all Koenigsegg models- This car is the most powerful and fastest. Accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 2.8 seconds. The mark of 200 km / h is available to him in 7.2 seconds. The Agera R uses the same powertrain as the CCXR and Trevita. But what is surprising is that the company's engineers managed to squeeze 1180 hp from this motor.
13. Lykan Hypersport
To begin with, I would like to note the uniqueness of this car, which does not apply to its power and speed. This one, due to the use of diamonds in the finish, costs 3.4 million US dollars. Six-cylinder turbocharged engine allows you to accelerate a sports car to 100 km / h in 2.8 seconds. According to the manufacturer, its maximum speed is 386 km / h. Although it should be noted that the speed of the car has not yet been officially measured. But what is most surprising is the luxury of its finishes. When ordering, the buyer can choose options for car interior trim, diamonds, yellow diamonds, sapphires, emeralds or rubies.
12. Rimac Concept One
With a power of 1088 hp. and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 2.8 seconds, this car model does not really stand out from our list. But only if not one but. This sports car is fully electric! The engine has a maximum torque of over 1355 N.m. Price this car more than 1 million dollars. It is the fastest electric car in the world. Rimac uses four electronic systems, each of which consists of an electric motor, a converter and a gearbox. The gearbox transmits torque to the wheels. Each wheel has its own electric motor, which makes the car fully driven.
11. Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce
Lamborghini LP 670-4 Super Veloce was first shown in 2009 at the Geneva Motor Show. This Lamborghini uses upgraded system intake and valve timing, which makes it possible to achieve 661 hp. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 2.8 seconds. Only 186 cars were produced in the world.
10. BAC Mono
The BAC Mono car is somewhat reminiscent of the Batmobile. This single racing car manufactured by Briggs Automotive Company. The car first appeared in 2011. The car is equipped with a four-cylinder 2.3 liter engine, which allows you to accelerate the car from 0 to 100 km / h in 2.8 seconds. The maximum speed is 270 km/h.
The cost of such a handsome man is $186,000. For this money, any street racer can become unattainable on the streets of the city.
9. Caterham Seven 620R
With classic old sports car styling and a naturally relatively low price tag, the Caterham Seven 620R is an attractive car in every way. You can buy a sports car for as little as $73,000 (excluding shipping and customs). Despite the price, the car is reliable and meets all the criteria of a sports car. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.79 seconds. The maximum speed is 255 km/h. For those drivers who are accustomed to classic sports driving, this car will become indispensable.
8. SSC Ultimate Aero TT
One of the fastest cars on earth - SSC Ultimate Aero TT. He is an American supercar. The maximum speed of the car is 440 km/h. He can overcome the barrier from zero to hundreds in just 2.78 seconds. The SSC Ultimate Aero TT is powered by a 6.9-liter V8 engine that is essentially jet-powered. The cost of this car starts at $650,000. Yes, indeed it is the fastest car, but also, it is too expensive a rocket on wheels.
7 Lamborghini Aventador
Another Lamborghini model. The price tag for the Aventador starts at $400,000. The car is equipped with a V12 engine that can reach 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds. Its maximum speed is 350 km/h. Thanks to the same aerodynamic elements and carbon fiber, Lamborghini Aventador starts to remind us of the lines of the stealth fighter, it doesn't look like a street sports car at all. Many claim that this model too loud, but what else can you expect from a sports sports car?
6 Porsche 911 Turbo S
Porsche has developed its monster - 911 Turbo S, which has a power of 560 hp. and is capable of accelerating to 100 km / h in 2.6 seconds (as a result of real tests on the road). Although German company in the technical specifications, it claims that this car accelerates from 0 to 100 km in 2.9 seconds. What really sets the car apart from other sports cars is the level of luxury that Porsche has put into its car. The machine has all-wheel drive, adaptive aerodynamics and active steering rear axle that goes beyond the notion of mere comfort in sports car. Thanks to active rear wheels that turn at speed, the 911 Turbo S has become a formidable and serious contender on the track for many sports cars.
5 McLaren P1
Limited for 2014 the release of such a model as P1. A total of 375 cars will be produced, worth $1.15 million each. This car has a power of 903 hp. The maximum set speed is 355 km/h. The engine has eight cylinders and two turbines, which are paired with seven step box gears from double clutch. But that is not all. The car is hybrid. The machine is equipped with an electric motor, which allows it to save fuel. Although for those who buy this hypercar, fuel consumption, we think, is unimportant. As a result of testing on the track, the car showed acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h, like a Porsche 911 Turbo S - in 2.6 seconds.
4.Caparo T1
This car is equipped, in the center, with a 3.5-liter turbocharged V8 engine producing 575 hp. It looks like a Formula 1 car. This sports car can accelerate to 100 kilometers in just 2.5 seconds. The car was developed by the same engineers that developed the McLaren F1.
3 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
If you are really looking for a fast car, then this model opens our top three in terms of power and speed. The maximum speed is 431 km / h. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in this car in just 2.5 seconds. The machine has rear drive. Power - 1200 hp Maximum torque 1500 N.m. All this was made possible thanks to the W16 8 liter engine.
2. Porsche 918 Spyder
Another victory over speed, from Porsche. This is a 918 Spyder model costing about $840,000 (without shipping to Russia). Its power is 887 hp. Acceleration to hundreds - in 2.4 seconds. The machine is equipped with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. In addition, this model is hybrid, which allows it to save fuel. One electric motor can drive 30 km. The maximum speed is 340 km/h.
This technical data amazed even the critics of hybrid cars.
1. Ariel Atom V8
The last car in our ranking of the fastest cars in the world is American. This car is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in just 2.3 seconds, thanks to a 3.0 liter eight-cylinder engine. The maximum speed of the car is 270 km / h, which is achieved by 500 Horse power. The cost starts from 225,000 US dollars. In total, it is planned to produce 25 cars.
