They shoulda called it the DBX or DB Special or something. One 77 is brutal.
They shoulda called it the DBX or DB Special or something. One 77 is brutal.
So is this a super car, a hyper car, or a super/hyper GT a la the Veyron?
It is all very complex these days with so many segments.
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It's easy.
If it rusts, breaks down a lot, the dashboard has more lights on than a christmas tree and has an italian-esque name, it's a supercar.
If you find yourself outrunning a fighter jet, the doors open vertically in gullwingsyncrohidraulical sort of way and you can't afford it even after having won the lottery then it's a hyper car.
If someone says, "nice Corrado!" it's a Veyron.
And if after having paid a bazillion you wonder why the dealer gave you a V8 Vantage, then it's a DB9. No wait a DBS. No, a One-77. Sorry.
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Part of the reason why the Veyron had problems regarding the aerodynamics of it, was because of the design. They wanted to keep this "unique" design, which was actually very difficult to work with, especially from the aerodynamic's perspective. Here are some of the original sketches of what became the Veyron of today. You'll notice very little as changed.
So instead of referring to the Veyron as "ugly," I think it should be more of "unique/different" or "strangely artistic..." I for one thinks is quite good looking
Also, the Veyron isn't special just because it's fast. In fact, I believe is slower than the bio-fueled Koenigsegg now (?). It is special because it can reach these speeds without worrying about weight saving, and have enough luxuries to shame a 5 star hotel.
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In this case, exclusivity does not grant you a nicer vehicle. While i love the underpinnings, the skin, and the interior, have been overdone.
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the Veyron...wasn't it just a marketing fail after an engineering odyssey?!
It wasn't even supposed to have that engine at first, and that underlined even more the selfish style. Sure those are the official sketches? Because the signature isn't that of the designer of the first 1999 concept.
Tbh, I don't like aesthetically, and I don't think it's really special. The fact of being so fast despite the weight and such means zero, like a Cayenne Turbo S being as fast as sports car...wonder what it could have done being a better car? Not a better product, or a better money-cow, just a better car.
and so it's for the Veyron.
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Haven't seen this in detail til Wouter posted it....interesting detail with inboard suspension and carbon chassis....don't quite understand the extra springs in the back....
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Yes they are. They were on the Bugatti website 3-4 years back (I think... might be 2-3), before the car was out, so I screenshot them. Official Bugatti website... not some amatuer fan site. The pics aren't on there anymore.
I posted the pic... lolHaven't seen this in detail til Wouter posted it....interesting detail with inboard suspension and carbon chassis....don't quite understand the extra springs in the back....
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