[07x05] December 11th, 2005 - Page 2

Buktu · December 2nd, 2005, 03:53 PM

I have been waiting a REALLY long time to see the Veyron in Top Gear.. =)

This might very well be one of the best, if not THE best, episode ever.. images/smilies/smile.gif

The DOg race sounds really fun too =)

The Veyron is so beautiful, so amazing, i cannot believe.. It's biblical, as Clarkson would day it =)

bihus · December 2nd, 2005, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qingdan

There are going to be a LOT of pitstops to give the beast some fuel

A LOT more than on the Ford GT. images/smilies/vampire.gif

Veyron drinks 70L for 100 KM (don't know how it translates into MPG)
images/smilies/driving.gif

It only drinks that when going at max speed. But it will have to stop a lot.

Des · December 5th, 2005, 11:37 AM

can't wait to see the veyron! images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

haz · December 5th, 2005, 11:53 AM

The last time there was this much expectation towards the release of a supercar, must have been the Mac F1.

I've read a review of the Bugatti in TG magazine, done by the creator of Mac F1. I looooooooved the review, soooo goood!!!!

haz

thEam · December 5th, 2005, 12:40 PM

So what do you reckon, what laptime will the Veyron do?

Despite not really liking it, I'd say it's capable of a 1:16.5 images/smilies/smile.gif

haz · December 5th, 2005, 12:58 PM

not that good, maybe a second better than the Maserati Mc Hammer (at least I think that's our leader these days on the power board..)

haz

thEam · December 5th, 2005, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haz

not that good, maybe a second better than the Maserati Mc Hammer (at least I think that's our leader these days on the power board..)

haz

Hmm, I don't wanna spoil it for you, so I won't comment on that images/smilies/wink.gif

haz · December 5th, 2005, 01:46 PM

taken that your prediction is 1:16:5 - I'd say that's what you think it'll be. Besides, how do you know ??!

haz

thEam · December 5th, 2005, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haz

taken that your prediction is 1:16:5 - I'd say that's what you think it'll be. Besides, how do you know ??!

haz

No no, sorry, I meant I don't wanna spoil the _last_ episode for you, since I suspect you haven't seen it yet. My guess for the Veyron really is just a guess...

enzojr · December 5th, 2005, 07:44 PM

Wow, I simply cannot wait to watch this episode! I read JC's article (linked above..thanks!) and he is absolutely stunned by the Bugatti's performance. I am not a fan of this car, for it looks interesting but not beautiful. And I (used to) think that the 1001 bhp claim is just for bragging. However, it seems that this is a good (understatement?) sports car after all. If other reviewers agree with JC on this car, maybe I should give some serious respect to Volkswagen.

Also, JC reached 240 mph in Europe? Man, he has guts...even on the Autobahn, that's a ridiculous speed...anything except a McLaren F1 or a superbike would have to move over for this thing.

Once again, I can't wait for this episode. And unlike FG, I KNOW that I won't be disappointed.

thEam · December 5th, 2005, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enzojr

...anything except a McLaren F1 or a superbike would have to move over for this thing.

Well, I don't like to admit it, but I'm afraid anything that is street legal will have to move over. There was an article on autocar http://www.autocar.co.uk/FirstDrive_....asp?RT=217427 where they apparently did a drag race with a McLaren F1 against the Veyron. The F1 had a 10 second head start, already doing 120 mph when the Veyron pulled off, and _still_ it reached 200 mph at the same time.

They also claimed that the Veyron did 0-60 in 2.46 sec whilst having 1001 hp only in the worst of conditions, putting out more like 1100 hp under normal circumstances. And I really doubt a superbike can get that fast to 60, though I've now often come across claims of bikes doing it in 2.2, even 2.0 sec., which I simply will not believe until I've taken the time myself.

Nelis · December 5th, 2005, 08:31 PM

Is this also the episode with the Skyline's that you saw drifting in the series preview?

bartboy9891 · December 5th, 2005, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enzojr

Wow, I simply cannot wait to watch this episode! I read JC's article (linked above..thanks!) and he is absolutely stunned by the Bugatti's performance. I am not a fan of this car, for it looks interesting but not beautiful. And I (used to) think that the 1001 bhp claim is just for bragging. However, it seems that this is a good (understatement?) sports car after all. If other reviewers agree with JC on this car, maybe I should give some serious respect to Volkswagen.

Also, JC reached 240 mph in Europe? Man, he has guts...even on the Autobahn, that's a ridiculous speed...anything except a McLaren F1 or a superbike would have to move over for this thing.

Once again, I can't wait for this episode. And unlike FG, I KNOW that I won't be disappointed.

you dont really want to be on a bike doing over 200mph, there is just sooooo much turbulence. a bike isnt what you would call aerodymanic.
this is probably as quick as Jeremy has ever gone in a car, there are only a few more cars in the world that can even get close to it.

zenkidori · December 6th, 2005, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nelis

Is this also the episode with the Skyline's that you saw drifting in the series preview?

I hope not! Too much Veyron to share it with some silly baby blue fanboy car, heheh.

Ultra_Kool_Dude · December 6th, 2005, 03:48 AM

Make your Veyron laptime predictions here: 8)
http://forum.finalgear.com/viewtopic...ighlight=blitz

There's no way a sportbike will touch the top speed of the Veyron, but I think even my bike is faster through the quarter mile than the Veyron -
10.5 seconds for the gsxr vs. 11 seconds for the Veyron (I think).

shortyjmg · December 6th, 2005, 04:02 AM

yeah most sport bikes will hit 60mph under 3 seconds. i ride a 2003 hayabusa top speed 186. all mags i have read claim 0-60 in 2.6 seconds its fast enough

Magnet · December 6th, 2005, 04:10 AM

I think the Veyron does the quarter mile a fair bit quicker than 11 seconds. That's modified Skyline territory. I have the specs somewhere, but off the top of my head I think it's 9.2s@150mph.

Ultra_Kool_Dude · December 6th, 2005, 04:25 AM

I know I read 11 seconds somewhere, but it may not have been accurate.

For reference, the Mac F1 is supposed to do the quarter mile in 11.5 seconds.

shortyjmg · December 6th, 2005, 04:34 AM

by road and track mag 11.5@ 125.5mph for the F1 mclaren

shortyjmg · December 6th, 2005, 04:40 AM

Veyron 10.8@140mph car and driver nov05

December 2nd, 2005, 03:53 PM	#21
Buktu Joined: Nov 14th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Denmark Age: 19 Posts: 476 Car: Suzuki Swift 1.3 2006 Rep Power: 13	I have been waiting a REALLY long time to see the Veyron in Top Gear.. =) This might very well be one of the best, if not THE best, episode ever.. The DOg race sounds really fun too =) The Veyron is so beautiful, so amazing, i cannot believe.. It's biblical, as Clarkson would day it =)

December 5th, 2005, 11:37 AM	#23
Des Joined: Jun 7th, 2005 Last Online: September 18th, 2006 Posts: 65 Rep Power: 0	can't wait to see the veyron! __________________ Gumball 3000 \| Gumball 2006

December 5th, 2005, 11:53 AM	#24
haz I AM OT! Joined: May 28th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 28 Posts: 3,534 Car: '70 VW, '86 Golf II (sold), '99 Golf IV High Line Rep Power: 23	The last time there was this much expectation towards the release of a supercar, must have been the Mac F1. I've read a review of the Bugatti in TG magazine, done by the creator of Mac F1. I looooooooved the review, soooo goood!!!! haz __________________

December 5th, 2005, 12:40 PM	#25
thEam Joined: May 30th, 2005 Last Online: June 16th, 2008 Location: Aachen, Germany Posts: 62 Rep Power: 0	So what do you reckon, what laptime will the Veyron do? Despite not really liking it, I'd say it's capable of a 1:16.5 __________________ Vegetables. You know, the stuff my food eats...

December 5th, 2005, 12:58 PM	#26
haz I AM OT! Joined: May 28th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 28 Posts: 3,534 Car: '70 VW, '86 Golf II (sold), '99 Golf IV High Line Rep Power: 23	not that good, maybe a second better than the Maserati Mc Hammer (at least I think that's our leader these days on the power board..) haz __________________

December 5th, 2005, 01:46 PM	#28
haz I AM OT! Joined: May 28th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 28 Posts: 3,534 Car: '70 VW, '86 Golf II (sold), '99 Golf IV High Line Rep Power: 23	taken that your prediction is 1:16:5 - I'd say that's what you think it'll be. Besides, how do you know ??! haz __________________

December 5th, 2005, 07:44 PM	#30
enzojr Joined: Nov 9th, 2004 Last Online: January 3rd, 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 101 Rep Power: 0	Wow, I simply cannot wait to watch this episode! I read JC's article (linked above..thanks!) and he is absolutely stunned by the Bugatti's performance. I am not a fan of this car, for it looks interesting but not beautiful. And I (used to) think that the 1001 bhp claim is just for bragging. However, it seems that this is a good (understatement?) sports car after all. If other reviewers agree with JC on this car, maybe I should give some serious respect to Volkswagen. Also, JC reached 240 mph in Europe? Man, he has guts...even on the Autobahn, that's a ridiculous speed...anything except a McLaren F1 or a superbike would have to move over for this thing. Once again, I can't wait for this episode. And unlike FG, I KNOW that I won't be disappointed.

December 5th, 2005, 08:31 PM	#32
Nelis Joined: Nov 14th, 2005 Last Online: January 7th, 2009 Location: Netherlands Posts: 142 Rep Power: 0	Is this also the episode with the Skyline's that you saw drifting in the series preview? __________________

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December 6th, 2005, 04:02 AM	#36
shortyjmg Joined: Jul 9th, 2004 Last Online: June 18th, 2007 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	yeah most sport bikes will hit 60mph under 3 seconds. i ride a 2003 hayabusa top speed 186. all mags i have read claim 0-60 in 2.6 seconds its fast enough

December 6th, 2005, 04:10 AM	#37
Magnet Joined: Jan 13th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Perth, WA Age: 27 Posts: 2,001 Car: BMW E46 328Ci Rep Power: 25	I think the Veyron does the quarter mile a fair bit quicker than 11 seconds. That's modified Skyline territory. I have the specs somewhere, but off the top of my head I think it's 9.2s@150mph. __________________ Remember, a dog is not just for Christmas. It can also be for a birthday. In fact, you can eat them all year round!

December 6th, 2005, 04:25 AM	#38
Ultra_Kool_Dude AWESOME!!!111ONE Joined: Oct 4th, 2004 Last Online: December 29th, 2008 Location: Clarkson's House Posts: 3,684 Car: POWERR!!! Rep Power: 0	I know I read 11 seconds somewhere, but it may not have been accurate. For reference, the Mac F1 is supposed to do the quarter mile in 11.5 seconds. __________________ What's the difference between charity and socialism? What's the difference between sex and rape?

December 6th, 2005, 04:34 AM	#39
shortyjmg Joined: Jul 9th, 2004 Last Online: June 18th, 2007 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	by road and track mag 11.5@ 125.5mph for the F1 mclaren

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