Veyron

Bugatti Announces Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Legend Jean-Pierre Wimille

Bugatti has announced a special edition of its Veyron hypercar, honoring on of the automaker’s factory drivers and two-time Le Mans winner. The Bugatti Veyron Legend Jean-Pierre Wimille is the first in a series that honors the brand’s history with limited-edition models.

By John Beltz Snyder | July 24, 2013
Rumors: Model News—Bugatti Creating Yet Another Ultimate Veyron

The world of the hypercar is an interesting place. Both impressively conscious and willfully ignorant of the volatile world around it at the same time. Consider this latest rumor from Automobile as proof of that duality—While Ferrari, Porsche, and McLaren are working on mind blowing hypercars draped in technology and hybrid powertrains, Bugatti is reportedly bringing an even more powerful Veyron called the SuperVeyron (yes, that’s the actual name) to the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.

By Doran Dal Pra | October 29, 2012
List: The Top Ten Scariest Cars We Drove In 2011

Don’t misunderstand the title of this list; when we say “scary” we mean it in a generally positive way. After all, when you judge each vehicle you drive based largely on involvement, getting a little scared is par for the course

By Bradley Iger | December 31, 2011
List: Top 25 Power-Dense Powerplants

Power density may not be in the lexicon of the average gearhead, but this idea is arguably as important as power-to-weight ratios and zero-to-sixty times. Power density, also known as specific engine output, is the amount of power produced by each liter the engine displaces. It is expressed in terms of horsepower per liter (hp/L). Automakers, especially those of performance vehicles, strive to hit the magical 100 horsepower-per-liter mark, which is where the recognized range of serious sports cars start.

By Peter Nelson | August 10, 2010

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