While we all know that a 16-cylinder Bugatti Veyron would leave a 12-cylinder Ferrari 599 GTB choking in its own emissions, two blokes in the UK apparently wanted to check it out for themselves. After witnesses reported the two supercars jockeying for position at high speeds on public highways, police took pursuit in a BMW patrol car. Following velocities of nearly 140 mph in the chase, the Bugatti respectfully pulled over while the Ferrari got away scott free. Fortunately for the Bugatti driver, police officially clocked the 253-mph Veyron going a mere 97 mph. The resulting citation was three points on his license and a fine of just £60 (about $120). We think the outcome would have been much, much uglier in the States. Thanks for the tip, Paul!
[Source: The Sun]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
porschedevotee @ Jun 4th 2008 5:02PM
Heh... they should have borrowed the Italian police Gallardo for the chase ;)
Flashpoint @ Jun 5th 2008 10:46PM
NOTHING and I MEAN NOTHING could catch the Veyron once it has 3 seconds to accelerate. That thing leaves Motorcycles in its dust. You can't even keep up with it in a helicopter once it gets straight flat road.
Reminds me of Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2 when you unlock the Mcclaren and the helicopters can't keep up with you - even with the edge of being computer controlled.
porschedevotee @ Jun 6th 2008 5:01AM
Nothing, huh?
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/01/hennessey-viper-beats-veyron-in-0-200-dash/
I know the Veyron is blindingly fast. Just sayin'.
wormyguy @ Jun 4th 2008 5:04PM
In before someone makes a comment about how stupid and disrespectful rich people are
2004m3driver @ Jun 4th 2008 5:09PM
Damn those rich people not caring about the lil guy! They only got rich off of poor people's backs! I say we Lynch em! They are so stupid for being so rich! blah blah blah whine whine
User @ Jun 4th 2008 6:49PM
Rich people are stupid and disrespectful?
Maybe it's just those "rich" people who want so desperately others to think that they're rich that they buy these gaudy, flashy cars.
Ever visited Palo Alto? Not all rich people are like this. The co-founder of Yahoo's house is in Palo Alto and anyone who didn't know it was his would drive past it easily. It's a house that fits his small family well and he has it designed very tastefully. The inside isn't covered in gold like Donald Trump's house and the outside doesn't have ridiculous pillars or a giant 5 car garage. And his wife, who works with my sister, drives a Prius... Not some gaudy exotic.
Filo's net worth is currently around 3.2 billion dollars... Him and his wife do amazing things for the nearby, very-poor community. Not all rich people are evil. Half the time, the "rich" people you see acting like this aren't very rich at all.
Look at Warren Buffett... Look at Bill Gates... These are truly "rich" people and they're truly respectable people as well.
Mez Jr @ Jun 4th 2008 8:23PM
@user
I think wormyguy was joking. Though while you mentioned good old Billy G. he is a car nut is he not :)
Torrent @ Jun 4th 2008 10:01PM
Rich people are so stupid and disrespectful....
No, actually that goes for most people in general.
Michael @ Jun 4th 2008 5:07PM
That's such an unfair race.
al @ Jun 4th 2008 5:08PM
at least they were sensible enough to drive it like they mean it .... rather than the other breed of exotic owners who putt around ....
2004m3driver @ Jun 4th 2008 5:12PM
They should do it on the track, not public roads. Not saying they should stick to 65 on the freeway only just saying if they even want to use 50% of the cars potential they need a track.
Nalgae @ Jun 4th 2008 5:10PM
$120? I got fined almost $300 for doing 80mph in a 65 zone in California. Sad.
Jeff Banks @ Jun 4th 2008 5:26PM
Got pulled over for going 78 on the freeway in Los Angeles and paid nearly $500. I am a college student working part time and that is pretty much a months income for me. Police here are criminals who can legally steal.
montoym @ Jun 4th 2008 6:07PM
Jeff: What did they steal from you? You were admittedly speeding.
If you disagree with the fines, then take it up with your local government, not the police. They are just enforcing that laws that the gov't put into place.
Ford Wannup @ Jun 4th 2008 8:40PM
I know it's a cliche by now...but, here in US, we have moved past traffic enforcement into government revenue generator.
Seanross @ Jun 5th 2008 2:22AM
Damn you guys fine was high for that speed. I got a $525 ticket for 101 in a 45 (I95/McHenry Tunnel in MD), it was supposed to be more but the cop only ticketed me for the speed since i was "so compliant" as he put it, Was thrown out though since he didnt show up to court ... phew
geo.stewart @ Jun 4th 2008 5:11PM
Kudos to the police and the Bugatti.
Showing respect to the man, and the man showed respect back. He had to pull them over and since the Bugatti pulled over, the cop probably clocked him again as he as slowing. And hey a chance to check out the bugatti!
a little civility goes a long way.
Rocketboy @ Jun 4th 2008 5:55PM
No, they should have called in the Bugatti, and went after the Ferrari...
DS @ Jun 4th 2008 5:12PM
doesn't the london police have a murcielago?
I know its mainly for show but...
it would definitely make for a day night watching the news cover the chase
wormyguy @ Jun 4th 2008 5:19PM
For one day, yes.