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Video: Bugatti Veyron SS takes on Top Gear test track at hands of the Stig

Steven J. Ewing — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:28:00 EST

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Videos, Bugatti

The Stig takes on the Bugatti Veyron SS - Click above to watch the video after the jump

Recently, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport made headlines by setting a new land speed record, hitting 267.81 miles per hour out on Volkswagen's Ehra-Lessien test track. It may be the fastest production car ever built, but straight-line speed isn't everything, you know. Just ask the Top Gear boys - the standard-spec Bugatti Veyron may be an insanely fast machine, but out on the test track, it failed to earn first (or even second or third) place honors.

Naturally, it didn't take long for Top Gear to get the new Veyron SS in the hands of its tame racing driver, The Stig. Captain Slow may have managed the top-rung Bugatti up to 259.11 mph, but how does it fare on the track? Does it take the first place spot, or merely fall somewhere near the top? Hit the jump to watch the video of Stiggy's power lap and find out for yourself.

Gallery: Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport land speed record

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Captain Slow No More: Top Gear's James May hits 259.11 mph in Bugatti Veyron SS

Steven J. Ewing — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:29:00 EST

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Etc., Videos, Bugatti, UK, Luxury

Last week, we told you that the Top Gear crew was smirking about having some sort of involvement in the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport's land speed record. And while it was easy for us to chalk it up as simple Top Gear embellishment (they did take credit for the erupting Icelandic volcano, remember), it appears that the TG team - James May, specifically - had a pretty big part in all of this record-setting madness. Apparently he wasn't the 267.81-mph record-setting driver, but Captain Slow did manage to pilot the new Veyron Super Sport up to an extremely respectable 259.11 mph, and the high-speed tale is recounted in the magazine's August issue, which should be hitting newsstands as you read this.

This isn't May's first experience with the Veyron, of course. We all remember that the Captain did a similar test run in the standard-spec Bug, hitting 253 mph out on Volkswagen's Ehra-Lessien high-speed oval. (We have the video available after the jump for those of you who want to re-live the experience.) Now, the one question that remains - is the Super Sport fast enough to finally reconcile that lost race between Hammond and the jet fighter? Hot tips, PS3 and Brandon!

Gallery: Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport land speed record

[Source: Top Gear]

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Top Gear claims involvement in new record-setting Bugatti Veyron Super Sport run

Zach Bowman — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:28:00 EST

Filed under: Motorsports, Coupe, Performance, Europe, Bugatti, Luxury

Bugatti Veyron Super Sport - Click above for high-res image gallery

By now, you've read all about the new Bugatti Veyron Super Sport and its startling run to 267 mph. No matter how you look at it, that's plenty quick for a production car, complete with a full interior, frosty air conditioning and plenty of other creature comforts. Now word has cropped up on the Top Gear web site that everyone's favorite trio of auto TV personalities may have had something to do with the high-speed dash.

The site doesn't say much other than that we should keep our eyes pinned to "all things Top Gear" over the next few weeks for more information. Considering that Captain Slow slung a Veryon all the way up to 253 mph, it's entirely possible that someone from the cast was either in or around the car during its jaunt to the danger zone at the Ehra-Lessien test facility. While you would have thought we would have heard something if Jezza, the Hamster or Captain Slow were at the tiller of the mad machine, you never know. Stay tuned. Thanks for the tip, Dylan!

Gallery: Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport land speed record

[Source: Top Gear]

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Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport sets land speed record at 267.81 mph!

Sam Abuelsamid — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:27:00 EST

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Bugatti

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport - Click above for high-res image gallery

As production of the Bugatti Veyron winds toward its eventual conclusion, Bugatti has created what is likely to be the ultimate version of its world-beating hypercar: the Super Sports. Bugatti sent its official test driver Pierre Henri Raphanel out on Volkswagen's Ehra-Lessian high-speed oval with the first Super Sports to see just what it could do. With representatives of the Guinness book of records and German Technical Inspection Agency (TÜV) on hand, Raphanel made passes around the big oval in both directions.

With output bumped up from 1,001 horsepower to 1,200 horsepower, torque swelling to 1,106 pound-feet and a revised aerodynamic kit, Raphanel managed runs of 265.9 and 269.8 mph for an average terminal velocity of 267.81 mph and a new world record for a production car.

The first five production Super Sports will sport the same black and orange finish as the record car and all production models will be electronically limited to 257.9 mph to protect the tires. The Veyron Super Sports will be publicly shown for the first time at the Pebble Beach in August. Click past the break for the full details.

Gallery: Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport land speed record

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1200-hp Bugatti Veyron SuperSport to debut at Paris salon?

Noah Joseph — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:00:00 EST

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Paris Motor Show, Bugatti, Rumormill

Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport - Click above for high-res image gallery

Rumors of an even more powerful version of the Bugatti Veyron have been around almost as long as the Veyron itself. But after abating for a couple of years, now that the Veyron's production run is winding to an end, the reports have begun creeping up again.

The gossip suggest that the Bugatti will send off the Veyron with a final run tuned to 1,200 horsepower, trimmed of 300 kilograms (660 pounds) of excess weight and capable of hitting 100 km/h (62 mph) from a standstill in 2.2 seconds en route to a 425 km/h (264 mph) top speed.

Reports further suggest that the ultimate Veyron will revive the SuperSport label used on the most powerful version of the 90s-era EB110 and the 30s-era Type 55. Only 30 examples are said to be in the pipeline, each carrying a €1.5 million ($1.8M) price tag. Sources expect the Veyron SuperSport to make its debut at the upcoming Paris Motor Show in the Fall, so truth or speculation, we'll find out one way or another in a few months.

Gallery: First Drive: Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport

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[Source: BugattiPassion.com via AutoWeek.nl]

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