(continued from above)
The result is a car with a
uniquely high performance of 1,200-hp offering experienced drivers a whole new
dimension of excitement, with a maximum torque of 1106 lb-ft and a limited top
speed of 258 mph (to protect the tires) but, the technique of the Super Sport is
identical to the record car. The first five Super Sports to come off the
production line will constitute a special series of their own, with the same
configuration as the landspeed record car.
The Super Sport is a
consequent of the further development of the classic exclusive 1,001-hp Bugatti
Veyron 16.4, launched in 2005. This model offers a stunning set of
specifications, such as the twin clutch gearbox with seven speeds, the
extraordinarily precise driving performance in bends and excellent stability
when braking and accelerating.
Continuous work in extreme performance
ranges lead to constantly new conclusions, which enabled the engineers at
Bugatti to develop the Veyron into a direction in which the driver can reach new
dimensions. Every modification is designed to produce an even more powerful car
for an agile ride. Four enlarged turbochargers and bigger intercoolers have been
used to boost the power of the 16-cylinder engine, and the chassis has been
extensively redesigned to maintain safety at extreme speed thanks to slightly
raised main-spring travel, stronger stabilizers, and new shock absorbers with a
complex architecture originally developed for racing cars. This gives noticeably
more precise control of the wheels and the car as a whole. With lateral
acceleration of up to 1.4 G and improved interaction between the tires and the
intelligent all-wheel drive system, the Super Sport offers perfect handling and
even more powerful acceleration of 1106 lb-ft on corner exits.
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport: Review (2/2)
