The Bugatti Veyron dominates in top and mid speeds against the infamous Mercedes-Benz Mclaren SLR. The once fabled "monster from Germany" enhanced by the Brittish isn't exactly superman anymore. The SLR is still a very nice vehicle with performance second only to the Bugatti Veyron. Watching the video you can see the pure domination of the Bugatti Veyron.
Let's take a look at what counts.
2008 Mercedes-Benz Mclaren SLR
- Supercharged 5.4 liter V8
- Multi-point fuel injection
- Over head cam with three valves per cylinder
- 617 hp @ 6500 rpm
- 575 ft lb @ 3250 rpm
- Top speed 217 mph
- Cost: $425,000 USD
2008 Bugatti Veyron
- 8.0 (7993cc) W-16
- 987hp / 920ft.lb
- Top speed of 233mph
- 64 valves
- Four cam shafts
- Four turbo chargers
- 86mm x 86mm bore& stroke
- 4486lb curb weight
- Full time four wheel drive
- Haldex Traction system
- 10 radiators
- 1/4 mile 10 sec @ 144mph
- MSRP: $1,500,000.00 USD
It's pretty obvious that the Bugatti Veyron is going to win. But by how much is what I find interesting. Discuss this article with Team-BHP!
Suggested affordable alternative to Bugatti Veyron:
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Comments
Well, the SLR is hardly German, made in McLaren Technology centre in the United kingdom. However, one major part "the engine" is made in Germany.
Dave,
Thanks for the comment and the input! Article updated! What a fabulous package the SLR is, german engineering with UK's touch of technology... That is a very good combo indeed!
Well, the Bugatti may have won the race, but it is ugly compared to the SLR. Mercedes and McLaren if they were inclined to stuff 4 turbos in the SLR would have whipped the Veyron like butter. For the price the SLR is the far superior ride IMO.
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