What country builds your favorite car?

**TestTubeBaby** · 02-16-2002, 01:16 PM

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**TestTubeBaby** · 02-16-2002, 01:17 PM

The Bugatti EB 18/4 "Veyron" is powered by an 18-cylinder engine positioned as a mid-engine in front of the rear axle. Despite the number of cylinders, the drive unit developed by Volkswagen is exceptionally short. The key to the compact dimensions lies in the shape of the engine, in which three rows of cylinders are each arranged at a 60-degree angle to each other in a W form. The coupling of the three cylinder banks, each consisting of six cylinders, makes the engine not only compact, but also extremely quiet and smooth.

The 18-cylinder has a capacity of 6.3 litres. Each combustion chamber has four valves, meaning that a total of 72 valves regulate the gas exchange in the combustion chambers. The direct injection drive unit produces 408 kW/555 hp at 6800 rpm. The impressive power potential of the 18-cylinder engine is also reflected by its enormous maximum torque, which reaches 650 Newton metres at 4000 rpm.

Power is transmitted direct via hydraulic clutch operation to the gearbox. The gearbox casing of the rear axle is an integral part of the engine. A high-performance coolant cycle with two

three-stage water pumps ensures a balanced engine temperature. The electronic control of the engine is performed by a Master-Slave system with three independent six-cylinder systems coordinated by a main control unit.
The power of the 18-cylinder engine is transmitted to the wheels by four-wheel drive – a concept which guarantees perfect traction. The carbon-fibre body reduces weight and provides favourable aerodynamic characteristics.

Cylinders 18
Output 408 kW (555 hp)
Configuration W; 2 x 60°
Bore x stroke 76.5 mm x 75.6 mm
capacity 6 255 ccm
Compression ratio 11.5 : 1
Rated output/rpm 6,800 output/rpm
Brake mean effective pressure at rated output 11.4 bar
Max. torque 650 Nm
Engine speed/min at max. torque 4,000
Brake mean effective pressure at max. engine speed 13.06 bar
Average piston speed at rated engine speed 17.1 m/sec
Engine weight, dry 315 kg

0-60 in 3.2 seconds.

**sp33dg33k** · 02-16-2002, 03:08 PM

i'd take this bad boy over all of the cars mentioned in a heartbeat
http://www.humvee.net/hall/abram.html

**EXCESS** · 02-16-2002, 06:26 PM

That Bugatti looks like a comic book car.

**TestTubeBaby** · 02-17-2002, 11:37 AM

lol that comic book car would smoke any production car you can come up with. it SMOKES THE mclaren F1

**GenuinePL** · 02-17-2002, 10:09 PM

DODGE VIPER HENNESSEY VENOM 800 TT
V10- 8.0L
833HP
0-60 2.4sec

Bugatti THIS

**EXCESS** · 02-17-2002, 10:39 PM

Yeah, Bugatti that!

Plus, the Viper doesn't look like something Hotwheels would invent.

**TestTubeBaby** · 02-18-2002, 11:53 AM

that viper doesnt go 0-60 in 2.4...i saw the same viper hennessey in a car magazine and it says it goes 0-60 in flat, like the new bugatti 16/4 veyron...haha

**TestTubeBaby** · 02-18-2002, 11:55 AM

3 flat*

**TestTubeBaby** · 02-18-2002, 11:56 AM

besides the fact that the new bugatti has a 1001 HP, tehe

**TestTubeBaby** · 02-18-2002, 11:59 AM

http://www.auto-salon-singen.com/Bugatti_Veyron_e.htm

**GenuinePL** · 02-18-2002, 06:24 PM

HENNESSEY VENOM 800 TT
0-60mph 2.4s

Look in:

MOTOR TREND, March 2002, page 131.

**EXCESS** · 02-18-2002, 06:48 PM

...but Bugatti sounds like some kind of pasta sauce.

**GenuinePL** · 02-18-2002, 08:25 PM

Originally posted by EXCESS
...but Bugatti sounds like some kind of pasta sauce.

Pasta or Pasta sauce. Defenitelly.

**georgie24** · 02-19-2002, 05:58 PM

the country that builds this machine

**GenuinePL** · 02-20-2002, 03:01 PM

Originally posted by geometric1
the country that builds this machine

You couldn't just type in GERMANY.

**georgie24** · 02-20-2002, 04:51 PM

Originally posted by GenuinePL

You couldn't just type in GERMANY.

nope

**GenuinePL** · 02-20-2002, 04:56 PM

why did you edit your post above?

**georgie24** · 02-20-2002, 04:58 PM

bad grammar

**EXCESS** · 03-02-2002, 01:47 PM

I traded my Bugatti and my Viper for a 10 speed bike.

**DirkDiggs** · 03-04-2002, 05:28 PM

Good ole' USA

**01dragonslayer** · 04-29-2003, 02:30 PM

Italy = Lamborghinni Murcielago

***Pheedno*** · 04-29-2003, 03:52 PM

Italy- Ferrari
Britain- Griffith 5.0

**Animal Cracker** · 05-08-2003, 10:33 AM

Fiat 500!

**956Vette** · 05-08-2003, 10:48 AM

Originally posted by DevilsDeity
Corvette

Hell yes!

USA!!!

***BIG TEXAN*** · 05-08-2003, 10:56 AM

USA.....I'll never give up my '70 Chevelle!

or my '66 Chevy P/U
550 HP
1/4 mile: 10.03 seconds and that's withoutthe NOS dammit.

Not too shabby for an old truck

**956Vette** · 05-08-2003, 11:03 AM

uuhhhhhhhh.... i love chevelles, old camaros, All trans ams, novas, and love hot rods!
But sorry, Fords suck.

***BIG TEXAN*** · 05-08-2003, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by 956Vette
But sorry, Fords suck.

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**peam** · 05-08-2003, 07:44 PM

Ford= fix or repair daily

and to answer the question... germany my mechanic is german and he's got a really heavy accent....he's always saying "stupid fucking american cars" it's funny

**Full Intensity** · 05-09-2003, 09:07 AM

I'd say European country's build the finest cars the world has today, Germany and Italy are tops IMO

**Full Intensity** · 05-09-2003, 09:09 AM

oh yes and Britian too

**CrazyRussian** · 05-09-2003, 12:19 PM

Originally posted by Full Intensity
oh yes and Britian too

hahahahaha brittish engineering!!!!!

**BlocRoc** · 05-10-2003, 09:14 AM

Germany and Italy.......The countries of origin of the ONLY 2 ever produces Lotec C1000 race cars.

The german origin car had a Benz v8 (supercharged)
The Italy origin had a Ferrari v12 (supercharged)

These are AWESOME! And the cool thing is that the Benz powered one is owned by a Super Exotic dealership just down the road from my house!

L8

**BlocRoc** · 05-10-2003, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by sp33dg33k
i'd take this bad boy over all of the cars mentioned in a heartbeat
http://www.humvee.net/hall/abram.html

Now I understand this! The hummer H1 (none of that H2 shit) is awesome, but lets remember the car that is is trying to copy in the first place!

The revered Lambourghini LM series SUV with a 400+ horsepower v12 engine!

This car could eat a vette and still climb a wall!

L8

**mrdraco** · 05-11-2003, 06:37 PM

Hey, you left out Yugoslavia!?!

**Red Ketchup** · 05-11-2003, 06:49 PM

Gimme a SEXY East-German

TRABANT!

Would you believe back in the cold war days, there was a waiting list to get one of those... and 1 car in 3 coming out of the factory DID NOT WORK!

Red

**Red Ketchup** · 05-11-2003, 11:19 PM

Of course, you know you've made it in this world when you are the proud owner of this Russian communist beauty!

1984 LADA Station Wagon!

I remember my neigbour had one of those in the late 80's... and of you listened on a quiet night, you could hear it rust!

And on a cold and damp morning, you could hear the engine crank forever... but not start!

Red

**BlocRoc** · 05-12-2003, 12:11 AM

HELL YA TRABANTS AND LADAS!

I remember seeing these as a kid on the roads if Poland!

L8

**BUYLONGTERM** · 05-13-2003, 12:00 PM

Hands down, the nicest car to drive is a RUF TWIN TURBO R. Nothing can touch his cars. Porsche simply is the best engineered cars. My buddy owned one (it was on the cover of road and track for the world's greatest sports car) and nothing could touch his car, NOTHING. See, Ferraris' are nice, but can you drive a Ferarri everyday? Nope. Vipers? Rattling pieces of shit, that never can compete in any mag. contest becasue they are always over heating. PORSCHES are meant to be driven everyday. I've owned 2 of them, along with a DINAN M3. I've driven tons of fast cars from the new Mercedes SL55 AMG (490HP), Ferrari's, Porsche turbo's, etc... And hands down, PORSCHE IS STILL ON TOP!!!!

**ichiban** · 05-25-2003, 02:31 AM

I'm gonna have to go with the Rover (Britain). I have grown up with a dad who is a car freak and has had or has one from every country. He drives his range rovers the most. He was a col. in the US marines, then retired and went straight to work for one of today's most ingenous men in the technology industry......now he is retired for good and cars make up a good part of his life. My pops has driven the REAL hummer all over the world on all sorts of terrrain. He has the Dutch's version of one , the Daft, from WW II. However, he loves his Range Rovers (he's got one '02 rhino special edition, his wife hauls kids around in a 2002 loaded, he's ordering a new one, he also has a Defender that he loves).

He's had several porsches over the years, rebuilt a few old ones, and he has one of those new twin turbo chayenes coming in. Gotta love the porsche.

Also love the Germans for Mercedes. Use to have a sweet 430 E sport in 97. I loved it. The G wagon is also awesome.

Had a BMW 5 series growing up and it was fun to drive but sucked because it was always breaking!

Pops has had lots of good ole' US muscle cars over the years for fun. He loves his Dodge duelly....that thing is a workhorse. How about bikes...do they count?? Well gotta go with the USA for that it's Harley for sure! We have new ones, old ones, custom ones, etc.

Of course the Asian auto makers have their fair share of well built technology. My mom has a Lexus SUV and I have a new Acura SUV. They both are luxery SUV's that will take a licken and keep on ticken. My bro and dad have old Landcruisers that they rebuilt, which are still tuff as nails.

OK...bored yet?? Sorry, this is what I do when I can't sleep!! I'm getting tired....good thing for you!