Bugatti

Here it is ladies and gentlemen, 2009 The Bugatti Veyron...

Does it really need to be explained how bad ass this car is? I mean, from where I sit...there really is no adjective in the English language or any other language for that matter that can descibe the bad assness that this car encapsulates. I guess that leaves me with the task of creating a word to describe the bad assness. But alas, I'm left speechless. Unable to close my gaping mouth long enough to come up with a word. Perhaps another picture is warranted...

Here are the specs for this bad mamma jamma...

Base Price $1,400,000

Drivetrain 4-Wheel Drive

Curb Weight (lbs)4470

Horsepower 1001 @ 6000

Torque (lb-ft) 922 @ 2200

Wheelbase (in.)106.7

Length (in.)175.7

Width (in.) 78.7

Height (in.) 47.4

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 

A special key is needed to unlock the top speed!? Holy biscuits batman! I now have a goal.