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EVO Diaries: Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse - World's Fastest Roadster.

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  1. miurasv

    miurasv F1 World Champ

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    #1 miurasv, Apr 11, 2013
    Last edited: Apr 11, 2013
    Harry Metcalfe of EVO Magazine witnesses an Open Car World Speed Record attempt by the 1184 BHP Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse at the Volkswagen Test Track and then takes a drive in the car himself.

    See also here: http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/289012/bugatti_veyron_vitesse_worlds_fastest_roadster.html

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdGZTyERKro&feature=em-uploademail]Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse- world record run- evo Diaries - YouTube[/ame]
     
  2. BMW.SauberF1Team

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    #2 BMW.SauberF1Team, Apr 11, 2013
    Great video. Harry does a great job as usual.

    It's amazing the amount of forces the wheels and tires have to endure at those speeds. I'm guessing like the original Veyron, it probably can last 15 minutes at that rate, but the fuel runs out in 12. :)

    I wonder if they ever considered moving the valve stems to the center of the rim like Alpina does with the B7. Improves balance by moving it away from the edge of the rim, but it requires hollow spokes to fill the tire. Maybe that's why, but Koenigsegg's CF rims are hollow so Bugatti should be able to do the same...
     

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