The Fastest and most expensive production car ever

The Bugatti Veryron is, by every measure, the world's fastest production road car. It's the quickest to 60, it has the highest top speed, and it can absolutely dominate a track.

With a claimed 1001 horsepower, the Veyron is a major technical achievement. Its engine has 16 cylinders, essentially formed by joining two V8 engines at the crank.
This W16 powerplant displaces 8.0 liters and features ten radiators for everything from the engine cooling systems to the air conditioner.

The $1.3 million Veyron will reach a top speed of 253 mph - a speed it can maintain for 12 minutes before all the fuel is gone. Power is transmitted to the pavement via four-wheel-drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission.

The car can hit 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds, 100 mph in 5.5 seconds, and 150 mph in 9.8 seconds. Getting to 200 mph takes 18.3 seconds, and 250 mph takes 42.3 seconds.

A special key is required to "unlock" the Veyron's top speed of 250+ mph. The car is then lowered to just 3.5 inches from the ground. A hydraulic spoiler extends at speed, and it can also serve as an air brake.The Veyron weighs a hulking 4,160 lbs, but even its harshest critics admit its handling is surprisingly sharp. Gordon Murray, designer of the McLaren F1 was very skeptical of the Veyron during its development, but after driving the finished car, he conceded it is a "huge achievement."

Specifications

Base Price : $1,400,000

Engine

Engine Type : Quad-Turbo W16

Displacement : 8.0L/487.8

Fuel System : DOHC VVT

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 1001 @ 6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 922 @ 2200

Transmission

Drivetrain : 4-Wheel Drive

Trans Type : 7

Trans Description Cont. : DSG (automated manual)

First Gear Ratio (:1) : 3.18

Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.26

Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.68

Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 1.29

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.06

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.88

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 2.47:1 Front, 3.64:1 Rear

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.80

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 4470

Suspension

Suspension Type – Front : Control Arms w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type – Rear : Control Arms w/Coil Springs

Brakes

Brake Type : 4-Wheel

Brake ABS System : Yes

Disc - Front (Yes or) : Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or) : Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 15.8 x -

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 15.0 x -

Tires

Front Tire Size: 265/680ZR500A 99Y

Rear Tire Size : 365/710ZR540A 108Y

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in) : 20 x 11.2

Rear Wheel Size (in) : 21 x 14.4

Front Wheel Material : Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in) : 106.7

Length, Overall (in) : 175.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 78.7

Height, Overall (in) : 47.4

Tread Width, Front (in) : 67.9

Tread Width, Rear (in) : 64.2

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity : 2

Summary

Body Style : 2 Door Coupe