Bugatti
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It's either the world's cheapest Bugatti Veyron or the world's most expensive Mercury Cougar. For $59,900 here on eBay, this remarkably convincing kit car will turn heads—lots of them—for, oh, millions less than the real McCoy. The listing doesn't go into a lot of detail other than to say that the Bugatti-copying body is made of fiberglass and that underneath is actually a 2001 Mercury Cougar. To refresh your memory, the 2001 Cougar was a two-door hatchback coupe engineered primarily by Ford Motor Company's [NYSE:F] European division, which sold it wearing a Blue Oval. It shared...
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Silver Chiron is star of Bugatti’s new Munich boutique and showroom
If you happen to be in the German city of Munich, be sure to visit the new Bugatti showroom located in the Altstadt-Lehel district. There, you’ll be greeted by a silver example of the latest Chiron supercar, whose world debut took place a few weeks ago at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. CHECK...
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Why the Bugatti Chiron looks the way it does
When you are designing a 1,480-horsepower car that can top 250 mph, cooling and aerodynamics become very important factors. That was the task Bugatti director of design Achim Anscheidt faced when drawing up the Bugatti Chiron, and he came to the same conclusion. "The main elements that you see on...
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1937 Bugatti nets $9.7 million at Amelia Island auction: Video
Bugatti's 57 model range is about as desirable as an antique car comes, but this particular 57SC Sports Tourer may take the cake after it sold for nearly $10 million at auction last weekend. The 57SC crossed the block at Bonhams' auction on the sidelines of the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance...
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See the Bugatti Chiron in more colors thanks to configurator
Bugatti’s new Chiron has been generating a lot of buzz since its debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. However, so far Bugatti has only shown the car in two colors. These include a solid navy blue and a two-tone configuration featuring two lighter shades of blue. Now you can view the Chiron in...
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Bugatti Chiron to have eight-year lifespan, sell at a profit
The Bugatti Veyron is famous for breaking records, but there’s another record the car broke that Bugatti’s management team probably wished wasn’t so well-known: the huge loss the cars generated with every sale. Bugatti’s Volkswagen Group parent doesn’t release...
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Bugatti’s Chiron is a pure masterpiece where every inch has been meticulously designed and engineered to ensure the car can safely and reliably travel well above takeoff speeds for commercial jets. Bugatti isn’t saying how fast the Chiron will go, though the company does state that the car’s top speed will be “significantly” higher than that of the Veyron, which in Super Sport trim set the current 267.8 mph land speed record for a production car. The beating heart of the Chiron is its newly developed W-16 engine. The engine matches the quad-turbocharger...
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Hear the Bugatti Chiron’s 8.0-liter W-16 engine roar
Bugatti’s Chiron is one of the major stars of this week’s 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The car is the replacement for the Veyron and just like its predecessor the Chiron is powered by a quad-turbocharged engine with 16 cylinders displacing a total 8.0 liters. The engine in the Chiron is much...
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Bugatti Chiron revealed: 1,480 hp and 0-62 mph in under 2.5 seconds
Behold Bugatti’s new Chiron. The much-hyped successor to the Veyron and potentially the fastest car ever to enter production has been revealed today ahead of its world debut tomorrow at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. We’ll cut right to the chase. Bugatti hasn’t revealed how fast the...
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254-MPH Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse World Record Car Up For Sale
The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse is the world’s fastest convertible. It’s top speed with the roof open is a governed 233 mph. However, a handful of the cars, eight to be exact, can be driven at speeds of up to 254.04 mph with the roof open. These are known as the World Record...
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Bugatti Chiron Spied Testing With Veyron, Porsche 918 Spyder: Video
Earlier today we brought you an official teaser for Bugatti's new supercar, the Chiron, which is set to make its world debut next March at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Now we have a video showing two prototypes. The video comes to us from YouTube user Tim Wolke and looks to have been filmed at an...
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Bugatti Chiron Teased Ahead Of 2016 Geneva Motor Show Debut
Bugatti's new supercar to succeed the Veyron will be called the Chiron, and it will make its official debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show next March. However, this won't be the first time that the car is being shown to people outside of Bugatti because the Chiron has already been presented to...
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Warning: This video contains some NSFW language. By now you’re probably quite familiar with this short clip from 2009 showing a Bugatti Veyron being driven into a Texas lake (salt marsh, actually). What you may not be aware of is that it was intentionally driven into the lake as part of a planned false insurance claim. Behind the wheel was Andy Lee House who last year pleaded guilty to a charge of wire fraud in relation to the stunt. According to information presented in court, House told first responders that his mishap happened because he swerved while reaching for his cell phone...
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Palmer Johnson Building The Bugatti Of Boats
Legendary yacht builder Palmer Johnson, whose creations are known for their speed and luxury, with some even ending up in the hands of royalty, plans to build a range of yachts featuring distinctive design elements and advanced materials similar to those used in Bugatti’s supercars. ALSO SEE...
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Open-top Bugatti Chiron may be a t-top
Bugatti recently confirmed that its Veyron successor will be called a Chiron and make its debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Spy shots of prototypes reveal a car with a similar look and shape to the Veyron albeit with some added aggression. We now have some details on Bugatti’s plans for...
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2016 Bugatti Chiron Spy Shots
Back at September’s Frankfurt Auto Show, Bugatti unveiled the Vision Gran Turismo virtual racer concept that previewed the new design language used to shape the replacement for the Veyron supercar, an even faster model to be called a Chiron. The Chiron name comes from pioneering Bugatti...
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Bugatti Confirms Chiron Name For Veyron Successor
Bugatti’s new supercar to succeed the Veyron will be called the Chiron. The new name was confirmed by the French automaker today, along with a 2016 Geneva Motor Show debut. Rumors of the Chiron name first emerged a year ago but Bugatti has remained tight on the name of the car until now...
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'Hyper 5' Quarter Mile And Track Shootout Results Are In: Video
The results are in for the Hyper 5 comparison test pitting the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] LaFerrari, McLaren P1, Pagani Huayra and Porsche 918 Spyder against one another in a quarter mile race and track shootout. We won’t spoil the results, so you’ll have to click...
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About a week ago, car nut Alejandro Salomon released on his YouTube channel the first video in a three-part series testing five of the fastest cars ever built. The series is called Hyper 5 and today we have the second installment. The first video outlined the test procedure and the five cars involved: the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] LaFerrari, McLaren P1, Pagani Huayra and Porsche 918 Spyder. The second video shows the cars compete in a track shootout. And in case you’re wondering why there’s no Lamborghini or Koenigsegg included, there’s another video...
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Backstory Of 'Hyper 5' Supercar Comparo--And Why There's No Koenigsegg: Video
Warning: This video contains some NSFW language. Supercar lover and rising YouTube star Alejandro Salomon has put together an impressive test comparing five of the fastest cars on the planet. The list includes the hybrid trio made up of the Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] LaFerrari, McLaren P1 and Porsche 918...
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LaFerrari, P1 And 918 Spyder Joined By Veyron Super Sport And Huayra In Latest Comparo: Video
Recently, we saw the Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] LaFerrari, McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder finally pitted against each other thanks to British entrepreneur Paul Bailey, who happens to own each of the three supercars. Now Alejandro Salomon has gone one better and added a Bugatti Veyron Super Sport and...
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Bugatti Gears Up For Veyron Successor’s Arrival With New Showrooms
Bugatti’s last Veyron was unveiled at the start of the year but work on a successor started long before the build slot for the last Veyron was even sold. The successor, which many predict will be called a Chiron, is set to debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show next March and has been spotted in...
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This Is How Expensive It Is To Own A Bugatti Veyron
Everyone knows that owning a supercar is an expensive hobby. But when it comes to exotics like the Bugatti Veyron, maintenance costs start to rival some mortgages. ALSO SEE: LaFerrari, P1 And 918 Spyder Tested Over The Quarter Mile: Video Entrepreneur Alejandro Salomon, the man who told us 10...
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1938 Bugatti Type 57C Atalante Up For Auction
Iconic doesn't even begin to describe the Bugatti Type 57C Atalante. Displayed at the 1939 World's Fair in New York, Bugatti's Art Deco masterpiece is as much a sculpture as it is a car, but its mechanical bits are every bit as potent as the stunning lines. Its DOHC straight-eight engine is good...
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