If you haven’t already seen this video, then you’re in for a treat as the UK’s Top Gear program tests the top speed of the 16 cylinder, 1001 horsepower Bugatti Veyron on a five and a half mile straight.
The magic number they are looking for is an astounding 253mph/407km/h, which, out of interest, is faster than an F1 racing car and is the equivalent of covering the entire length of a full football pitch every second – so fast that the Veyron’s tyres will only last for fifty minutes.
Does the Veyron deliver? What the video below to find out.

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Simply amazing!! Not to much else to say besides that
I must admit, I’m not really a car person (more into bikes) but this car is something else - though the T1 also featured on this site probably comes out on top for me.
http://nexus404.com/Blog/2006/12/02/caparo-t1/