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    Bugatti 18/3 Chiron 1999

    a pre-Veryron design and engineering study...

    18 - as in 18 cylinders (3 banks of 6)

    3 - as in 3 turbos (1 for each bank of cylinders)
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    ...Utah! Get me two...

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    does it have aone V-shaped engine connected to a inline-engine ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by drakkie
    does it have aone V-shaped engine connected to a inline-engine ?
    not exactly... all three banks of cylinders are connected to a single crankshaft... see attached, shitty diagram...
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    ...Utah! Get me two...

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    it's not that shitty it makes it clear enough

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    confirmed, bugatti have no designers with brains

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cotterik
    confirmed, bugatti have no designers with brains
    chiron was designed by italdesign

    and for me its one of the most beatiful cars in the world. one day i'll be owning it
    12 cylinders or walk!

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    This car was an amazing concept. I loved all the Bugatti concepts they made, this one, the sedan one. They had like one a year in the late 90s.

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    Its weird how they went from this, to the 18/4, then to the 16/4 Veyron and after like 3 evolutions its still not finished.
    UPC's most heavy Bawls drinker. :D

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    Quote Originally Posted by ScionDriver
    This car was an amazing concept. I loved all the Bugatti concepts they made, this one, the sedan one. They had like one a year in the late 90s.
    you mean eb218?
    12 cylinders or walk!

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    Anyone got any more pics of this concept???

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    there's a video on the Bugatti webpage

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    I have always liked the ID90.
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    There are only about 20 total pics on the net of this car and it is a very hard to find. I have plenty pics though and am making a 3D model,I love that tire tread. :P

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    Quote Originally Posted by S.F.™
    There are only about 20 total pics on the net of this car and it is a very hard to find. I have plenty pics though and am making a 3D model,I love that tire tread. :P
    Let's make that 24 then.
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    Holly chit, thanks. I shoulda checked back sooner.

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