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Old 18-03-2010, 11:04 AM   #31
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That's what i thought, but i might just give the Veyron to my little brother.... :
Yea I have too many black cars also...
Seems a Henry Ford colour option ??...Aha...
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Old 18-03-2010, 12:09 PM   #32
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I do not care how much they cost, or if people think it is ridiculous or hideous. I am just glad too see more and more of these sort of boundary pushing vehicles being designed AND manufactured, it is great for us enthusiasts. These things make designers of regular consumer vehicles work a bit harder to get our dough, and not just pump out more of the same boring, high margin low soul offerings.

By the way, love the backlit logo's on the wheels, great touch.

great point, a lot of these new concepts do filter down into other models and other manufacturers tend to use them as well.
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Old 18-03-2010, 12:11 PM   #33
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I don't think I could hack the styling, even if it was $45,000.

600kW for 2 million dollars? That's $3,333 per kilowatt. Compare that to $185 per kilowatt for an XR6 turbo.

Bugatti would do well to remember how they went bankrupt the first time. You can charge too much, even to the aristocracy. Yes Porsche GT2s, Fazzas are out of this world expensive but this is ridiculous.

i think its a sexy car.

but how would you feel buying a beast like that and opening the bonnet and finding "power by ford" straight six in it?

your talking a completely different league in terms of styling, finish, interior etc.

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Old 18-03-2010, 12:20 PM   #34
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A Former title holder of course is the XY GT HO Phase III...

Interesting that these 2 cars could be compared...
no comparison. it's a long way from 1971, eh?
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Old 18-03-2010, 01:45 PM   #35
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If I had the change, there would be no questions asked, I would take it. I hope it has three baby seat points though.
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Old 18-03-2010, 01:57 PM   #36
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Old 18-03-2010, 02:19 PM   #37
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Very nice car but I'd rather the Phase IV any day of the week :eclipsee_

And IF a new GT-HO is ever to be built there is no way that it would catch the Bugatti and reclaim the record it once held of being the world's fastest four door production car...
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Old 18-03-2010, 02:35 PM   #38
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Jesus, at that price does it come equipped with a flux capacitor to take the wealthy driver back in time?
Still cheap in terms of rich mans toys. I'd rather a Bugatti price tag than a luxury yachts.
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Old 18-03-2010, 02:48 PM   #39
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Might just go and take the Galibier down the milk bar. I'm out of eggs.
If you can afford the Galibier, you could afford the prices the milk bar charges for milk and eggs. Probably could afford the doctor's fees after eating the out of date eggs and drinking the lumpy milk too!
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I don't think I could hack the styling, even if it was $45,000.

600kW for 2 million dollars? That's $3,333 per kilowatt. Compare that to $185 per kilowatt for an XR6 turbo.

Bugatti would do well to remember how they went bankrupt the first time. You can charge too much, even to the aristocracy. Yes Porsche GT2s, Fazzas are out of this world expensive but this is ridiculous.

For some reason I think VW are quite aware of the reason they are builing this and the veryon and its not to cut a profit, It is to build brand awareness, showcase what they can, to push the engineering limits of the organisation and all the things that brings with it that can filter down to future models.
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Old 18-03-2010, 03:06 PM   #41
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no comparison. it's a long way from 1971, eh?
Only camparison that was mentioned was the title "worlds fastest 4 door sedan". Of course its no comparison anymore (for obvious reason : ) but IF FPV released another GTHO then of course it will NEVER regain that title it once did hold, but will be a delight to drive

Roy: I would rather a Phase IV aswell : :
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Old 18-03-2010, 03:29 PM   #42
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Sorry, won't be putting my name down for one of these - not enough exhaust pipes for my liking. Deal breaker.
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Old 18-03-2010, 03:58 PM   #43
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Still, i'm pretty sure there is a Brabus which goes faster though isn't there?
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Old 18-03-2010, 03:59 PM   #44
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Sorry, won't be putting my name down for one of these - not enough exhaust pipes for my liking. Deal breaker.

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Old 18-03-2010, 05:27 PM   #45
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Oh I love it, I think it's hot as hell!! .. Imagine the accidents you'd cause driving that on the road.. *men crane their necks, and hit the hot blonde naked girls protesting on the side of the road*
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Old 18-03-2010, 05:37 PM   #46
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Ha, funny thing, its all the AU guys saying its great, and everyone else saying its ugly. Maybe we really are massively deluded.
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Old 18-03-2010, 06:18 PM   #48
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It is beautiful, a masterpiece, a work of art in the form of a vehicle.

$2m is a lot of money, but think of the quality put into making this car, the components are of the highest quality, no cost has been spared like the Veyron.
The only car(s) that come close to this in terms of luxury would be the RR Phantom and possibly the Maybach, nothing else is worthy.

The whole car is throwback to the Bugatti T57 SC Atlantic hence the eight outlet pipes.
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Pump $2,000,000 into any 4 door sedan ever made and I bet you'd have over 600Kw lol.
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rear is 350z vs.holden effigy.

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But some people think the bugatti veyron was ugly yet they would cream themselves to see one in the flesh let alone ride in one haha
This car reminds me of Paris Hilton. It's not ugly, but there's a lot more potential out there. Doesn't mean I wouldn't turn my head or reject a ride! Now that's exclusivity
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Interesting power figures but doesnt really look the part. Rather have a Phase IV or Phase III any day - the real fastest and best looking four door cars in the world..
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Interesting power figures but doesnt really look the part. Rather have a Phase IV or Phase III any day - the real fastest and best looking four door cars in the world..
What do you mean "real fastest?"
This car is a four door and it is faster than both of the Falcons.

Looks are subjective.
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What do you mean "real fastest?"
This car is a four door and it is faster than both of the Falcons.

Looks are subjective.
A bit subjective of me i spose but we acheived it first nearly 40 years ago
IMO the two Falcons are better.
Put it to you this way if we kinda see eye-to-eye at all, would you rather be seen and enjoy cruising around in a real Phase IV or Phase III or the Buggati?
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this is absolutely insane. i love.

like LOVE it.

the 8 pipes is a bit of a turn off. but the rest. geeeeeeeeeeeeeez. art on wheels.
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A bit subjective of me i spose but we acheived it first nearly 40 years ago
IMO the two Falcons are better.
Put it to you this way if we kinda see eye-to-eye at all, would you rather be seen and enjoy cruising around in a real Phase IV or Phase III or the Buggati?
A lot of progress has happened in 40 years. Many cars since then have been the fastest four door and many more will continue, they're all real fast too.

Which car I'd prefer doesn't matter, it serves no purpose, I was only interested in your comment about the "real fastest."
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A lot of progress has happened in 40 years. Many cars since then have been the fastest four door and many more will continue, they're all real fast too.

Which car I'd prefer doesn't matter, it serves no purpose, I was only interested in your comment about the "real fastest."
Fair enough mate. Still though, it hasn't exactly been produced yet..
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