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performance of 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 253mph thrust the Veyron into record books as the fastest production road car. In order to tap into the immense power a special key is used; the car is lowered to a mere 3.5 inches from the ground while a hydraulic spoiler extends out. Despite its heavy weight, the Veyron offers surprisingly sharp handling. The distinctive shape of the Veyron

remains unchanged except for two NACA ducts (developed by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, hence the initials) placed in the roof rather than scoops above the engine, reshaped front air intakes that extend around the side of the wheel arch, and the centrally arranged exhaust system. In 2010 Bugatti revealed the new Super Sport variant of the Veyron. Limited to just 30

examples, the Super Sport features a revised aerodynamic package. It is blisteringly fast; powered by an 8.0-liter quad turbocharged W16 cylinder engine, the Veyron SS unleashes a magnificent 1184bhp and 990lb/ft of torque enabling a 0-60 dash in just 2.46 seconds and can accelerate on to a top speed of 269mph. It is so fast that Bugatti have electronically limited the car from exceeding 258mph to protect the tires from disintegrating. For those that truly want a seriously limited edition, there is the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport World Record Edition, which features a black exposed carbon fiber and orange body color – only five examples of the car have been made worldwide. The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport has an eye-watering price tag of $2.7 million, ensuring that it remains a car only for the supreme elite.

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