Will Bugattis Veyron successor be too fast to test? Are you an aspiring New or Used Car Buyer looking for your dream car? Visit Cars4sa.co.za Filed under: Coupe, Hybrid, Performance, Bugatti As one of the fastest cars in the world, the Bugatti Veyron is an icon in its own time, but people are fickle and always want to know whats next. Bugatti needs to sell just 15 more examples before the Veyron reaches its 450-car cap. With the end finally in sight, a blindly fast successor may be streaking towards us on the horizon. Its rumored to be packing 1,479 horsepower (1,500 PS) from a modified, hybrid version of the current 8.0-liter, quad-turbo W16 Autocar claims that its in touch with unnamed insiders within Bugatti, and the site is making some very big promises about the future hyper car. First, what we all want to know: the car is rumored to be packing 1,479 horsepower (1,500 PS) from a modified, hybrid version of the current 8.0-liter, quad-turbo W16 with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. According to the sources, the upgrades potentially include direct injection and electrically powered turbos (maybe like the forthcoming Audi SQ7), but it seems certain that an additional electric motor is being added, as well. That matches previous rumors and dovetails nicely with the suspicious-looking Veyrons spotted lapping the Nürburgring with wider bodies and weird contraptions on their backs. All of this extra power could make the new hyper car too fast to be verified, though. According to Autocar, the insiders said that computer simulations show the coupe capable of reaching 62 miles per hour in 2.3 seconds and an insane top speed of 286 miles per hour. Thats 18 mph faster than the current model but 4 mph off the goal for the next project from Hennessey. In the real world, theres the question of whether there are tires that could actually manage those speeds or a straight long enough to reach it. It might make that mind-boggling number more theoretical than practical. In terms of exterior design, dont expect massive changes, at least according to the latest rendering (above). The Veyron successor still uses a carbon fiber monocoque chassis but gets a nip and tuck on the outside to appear sharper and more agile. Its still clearly a modern Bugatti, though. Unfortunately, there appears to be a bit of a wait ahead before any of this speculation becomes official. Autocars sources indicate the full unveiling would be in 2016 ahead of deliveries starting in 2017, echoing previous statements by Bugattis sales director for the Americas. Dont expect the rumors about the new model to end until the curtain drops. Continue reading Will Bugattis Veyron successor be too fast to test? Will Bugattis Veyron successor be too fast to test? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Aug 2014 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments
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