Fifth Gear – Testing The Bugatti Veyron’s Handling – Video

Tiff is in the hot seat of the almighty Bugatti Veyron, testing it’s handling and if he can get at least one powerslide in!

Bugatti Veyron Specs:

VEHICLE TYPE: mid-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe

BASE PRICE: $1,250,000

ENGINE TYPE: quad-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 64-valve W-16, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 488 cu in, 7998cc
Power (SAE net): 1001 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 922 lb-ft @ 2200 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 7-speed manual with automated shifting and clutch

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 106.3 in Length: 175.8 in Width: 78.7 in Height: 47.5 in
Curb weight: 4300 lb

PERFORMANCE RATINGS (EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 2.9 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 6.0 sec
Zero to 150 mph: 11.0 sec
Zero to 200 mph: 22.0 sec
Standing 1/4-mile: 10.8 sec @ 140 mph
Top speed (observed at governor): 253 mph

PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY (EST):
EPA city driving: 7 mpg
EPA highway driving: 10 mpg
Steady 253 mph: 3 mpg