Bugatti Veyron16.4 2008 Catalog

The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 represents the rebirth of this myth. The achievement of developing a car built 

in series with 1 001 hp and a special double-clutch gearbox to cope with the acceleration was an  

enormous engineering challenge. One worthy of the Bugattis of the past. 

Yet Bugatti was always up to the challenge and one step ahead of the field. For example,

Ettore was one of the first manufacturers to use aluminium for the chassis and wheels – making the 

Type 35 lighter than its contemporaries. And today‘s Veyron equally makes use of innovative lightweight 

components taken from aeronautic design and racing cars. 

The Bugatti Veyron 16.4

 

The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 was designed to explore the limits of technical possibilities. 

The idea was to build a car of extremes. To build a Bugatti. With its 16 cylinders, each of 0.5 litre capacity, 

four valves per cylinder and a turbocharger per four cylinders, the Veyron houses the world‘s most powerful

engine in a series vehicle. The perfect combination of the high performance power unit (1 001 hp) and 

torque machine (1 250 Nm) makes for an unrivalled piece of precision technology. 

With Launch Control for a quick start and Cruise Control to maintain a high speed.

The seven-gear, twin-clutch gearbox (DSG) is the first to handle such high torque values. 

It combines the dynamic advantages of manual transmission with the convenience of an automatic

the next gear is pre-engaged, ready to take up the propulsion without interruption. Allowing for pure and

smooth acceleration with extremely short shift times of less than 150 ms – from 0 to 400 km/h.

Outstanding speed requires special and applied aerodynamics. 

The standard configuration is sufficient up to 220 km/h. Beyond this point a handling configuration with 

reduced ground clearance and the wing set at an angle of 15 degrees enables the Veyron to climb up to 

375 km/h. Unlocking the top-speed mode with a special key sets the wing to 2 degrees,

minimizing downthrust and freeing the Veyron to reach its top performance, up to 400 km/h and beyond.

Further safety at speed is guaranteed by the four-point electronic stability program in the Veyron. 

At the heart of the stability control system is the four-wheel drive: The Haldex clutch distributes the torque 

to the front and rear axles as required, while the rear differential lock ensures the dynamics of the rear drive 

wheels for smooth negotiation of fast curves.

The third control system is the ESP, which acts on each individual wheel with previously unmatched reaction 

times. ESP also controls engine management via ASR anti-slip control and MSR thrust reduction – increasing 

or reducing thrust as required.

At the centre of such sophistication is a telemetry computer that monitors all vehicle data. 

This can be called up by the Veyron‘s own PDA, which is also used to enter the destination in the GPS navigation, 

which in turn is discreetly displayed in the rear-view mirror. The overall result is a minimalist aesthetic – reduced 

to the essentials. Form and function in perfect harmony

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