You might be wondering how an ultra-limited production (fewer than 300 examples will ever exist) incredibly expensive, 1,001hp, sixteen-cylinder quad-turbo-powered 250mph beast is rubbing shoulders with the likes of Chevy's Malibu and Toyota's Prius. Well, so is everyone else. But logic aside, if you have the resources, the Veyron is an excellent way to travel in style. With proper route selection - at least in parts of Germany - you can make time that would impress even those traveling by air.
After all, you can just buy whatever you need - clothes, toiletries, small nations - once you arrive at your destination. Who needs luggage space? Fuel bills are likewise a concern irrelevant to those lucky enough to travel via Bugatti's flagship, so if either of these thoughts popped into your mind as you read this, the other vehicles on the list might be more your style.
The Infiniti EX35, Ford Flex, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid should all provide ample luggage space for a traveling family of four, while not hitting the wallet too hard at the fuel pump. The Tahoe Hybrid may only get about 40% of the highway fuel mileage of the Toyota Prius, but it's the best in the full-size SUV class.
MINI's Cooper Clubman is a great compromise car, offering excellent efficiency and more space than the standard MINI Cooper. Chevrolet's Malibu and Toyota's Prius are the only two sedans to make the list, though both are good choices for both moderate size and good fuel economy. The Volkswagen Eos and Audi S5 add some style to the journey, with the Eos's retractable hardtop really getting to the essence of summer on the open road: top-down cruising. For those that prefer the back-country canyons, the S5 will deliver elegant precision and a properly quick arrival, thanks to its 354hp V8 and AWD.
But really, given the choice - and a healthy expense account - who wouldn't choose to arrive at their destination cocooned in carbon fiber, aluminum, hand-stitched leather and pure speed? For a real touch of style, make the trip in one of the handful of super-limited edition Veyrons like the Hermès, Pur Sang or Sang Noir.
Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermès
Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang
Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir
Reader Comments
Tue May 20 2008 1:40 PM
Gus says
Silly BS.
And what happens when you get tired and have to stop for the night? That's the BIG problem people who look at Ferrari's and other over 100k cars don't think about. You can't just park cars like this at some motel or even a decent hotel, they need to be carefully parked in a very secure location, preferably where someone will guard it all night.
That's one of the reasons a friend of mine sold his Lamborghini Murcielago, he told me he would constantly find people leaning on it, taking pictures, even sitting on the hood.
I'll take a regular car for the real world...
Tue May 20 2008 2:12 PM
MyWheelsOnWalls.com says
Very true Gus. Although if you cant afford to fix it then you cant afford to own it, dents and all from on lookers.
Tue May 20 2008 2:14 PM
Randy says
Simon cowell from american idol said he would be doing a road trip in his, and richard berry who is one of the biggest luxury car collector's in the world said he and his wife took one on a road trip as soon as he took delivery. If i had one i would take it on a road trip, this car is meant to driven.
Tue May 20 2008 2:31 PM
Christian says
Forbes said the average owner of the veyron has a net worth of 15 million plus, if you buy one you can clearly afford to get it fixed, hell you only live once, id take it on a short road trip.
Tue May 20 2008 2:39 PM
chris says
no no guys you're missing the point... the average owner of a veyron can hire a troop of SEALs to stand guard while you're parked and follow you in a Light Armoured Vehicle.
but seriously.. these people could hire a night watchman to stand around the car with at least a 9mm.. maybe even a nice sub-machine gun.
Tue May 20 2008 2:52 PM
Andy says
I agree with chris, your not going to be staying at some motel 8 it will be a 4 or 5 star hotel, and most hotels like that are vary cautious and prevent onlookers from touching your vehicle, just give the guy a $300 dollar tip and he will kill someone if need be.
Tue May 20 2008 3:21 PM
larkin says
As delby just said, if your rolling with 4 buddies i would want some 4 door monster, probably the s65, but if your rolling 2 people i think the bugatti would be fun as hell, go up to some wineries in california on those curvy roads and let that w16 loose. One can dream.
Tue May 20 2008 5:32 PM
Gus says
Even if you can afford it (and my friend could) it's still nerve-racking to worry about your car all the time.
Of course I love the Veyron, it's the pinnacle of all things car, but it would still make me nervous to drive the thing... :)
Tue May 20 2008 5:45 PM
Roy says
I think the McLaren F1 has the Bugatti beaten. After all, in the Bugatti, there's no room for the second Playboy model....
Wed May 21 2008 8:51 AM
Alan says
McLaren F1 is IMO a better supercar, but for roadtrip, no supercar can do it better than Veyron
Thu Jul 10 2008 4:16 PM
NCyder says
I road trip in a Ford Focus because it has a huge hatch area to hold all my extra cash ...
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