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