LEW Design Continental Big Bang

Magnet · January 25th, 2007, 10:40 AM

Hmmm, carbage, anyone?

Edit: Actually, the more I look at it, the more I like it!

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Although we've talked about Bugatti's plans for a super sedan as a follow-up to the all-powerful Veyron, apparently there are some people out there who don't have the patience to wait for such a car to become reality. German tuner LEW Design can help you get at least part way there with its new LEW Big Bang.

LEW took the expeditious path and used a Bentley Continental GT as a starting point and slapped on some Bugatti styling cues. The Big Bang, unveiled at the Essen Motor Show, has the Bug look with its iconic Bugatti horseshoe grille and Audi Q7 headlights that mimic the Veyron look. Carbon fiber panels are used around the Conti to reduce weight a bit, as well as make some subtle styling changes.

More info and pics after the jump.

[Source: AutoBild]

The rear, in particular, looks pretty different, resembling Ferrari's 456 more than anything else. It also features a revised rear valance and undertray that should help high speed airflow management. Although the sight of the Bug mug is a little odd at first, the whole thing looks pretty good and it should actually handle a little better thanks to its lower weight.

Taking the already ridiculously powerful twin-turbo W-12 and cranking it up a notch, the LEW crew has managed to find an extra 100 hp bringing the total to 650 or so. LEW modifies the suspension with the help of Eibach and adds carbon-ceramic brakes to complete the package. Top speed should rise to 330 km/h (205 mph), and 0-60 should drop a few tenths. Prices should start at approximately 270,000 euro.

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fbc · January 25th, 2007, 10:48 AM

Professional Carbage.

WTF were they thinking?

Viper007Bond · January 25th, 2007, 10:49 AM

I dunno, it's not that bad. Reminds me of the Exelero.

Alok · January 25th, 2007, 10:55 AM

isnt this a repost from like three or more months ago?

Magnet · January 25th, 2007, 11:04 AM

I did a search, but came up with nothing. images/smilies/mellow.gif

Blind_Io · January 25th, 2007, 11:08 AM

I really don't think it looks that bad as a proof of concept. The front end sure looks better than those horrible grills VW/Audi are doing these days.

Adunaphel · January 25th, 2007, 11:18 AM

That grille reminds me of london black cabs somehow.... not a good thing on a car of this magnitude i would think....

BlaRo · January 25th, 2007, 2:01 PM

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Rear end is pretty nice, though. Never liked the CGT's tailights so it's an improvement.

Alok · January 25th, 2007, 2:36 PM

i searched, and nothing came up either, but I can swear I saw this a few months ago...

Beni · January 25th, 2007, 2:38 PM

it looks better than the standard one (what doesn't?), but way too much like an Audi.

Dins · January 25th, 2007, 4:31 PM

i don't really see the point of it. it still looks like a bcgt with a slightly different front. so how is this a service to anyone in any way?

eLIX · January 25th, 2007, 6:25 PM

I can design a car like that tbh.
Just take the front of a Veyron, the side of an Aston and the back of a Ferrari. Eh voila!

NAIDANAC A · January 25th, 2007, 8:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eLIX

I can design a car like that tbh.
Just take the front of a Veyron, the side of an Aston and the back of a Ferrari. Eh voila!

The side looks more like a Bentley GT...

But the car is pretty cool, I do not think the rear lights work with it, but the front grille looks awsome on a more down to earth vehicle.

jayjaya29 · January 25th, 2007, 8:17 PM

To me it seems like they took cues from different cars all over and it together.

I see Audi headlamps, Veyron grill, Ferrari taillights, Bently sideprofile, and SLR rims.

SoxXpupPeT · January 25th, 2007, 10:17 PM

part Veyron / Continental GT

BlaRo · January 25th, 2007, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoxXpupPeT

part Veyron / Continental GT

Yeah, that was the point.

NAIDANAC A · January 25th, 2007, 10:59 PM

Ya when I said it looks more like a Bentley...I didn't read the text... images/smilies/lol.gif

O and if you do read the text it clearly says "Audi Q7 Headlamps"

GraemeH · January 25th, 2007, 11:37 PM

I think it's ok. If they made their own headlights that were a little different (because the current ones look TOO like an Audi).. The grill is an aquired taste, but it's part of Bugatti (which is what they were going for).

kaBOOMn · January 26th, 2007, 12:10 AM

.....I think I flushed one of those down the toilet thismorning....

Momentum57 · January 26th, 2007, 12:30 AM

With the Bugatti grill so large it looks like the Auto Union of the early days. I like it.

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