Festivals of Speed: Veyron vs SLR

**Val** · 04-04-2008, 07:00 PM

April 5th, 2008

2007 Bugatti 16/4 Veyron Pur Sang

Bugatti is presenting a special edition of the EB 16.4 Veyron limited to five worldwide - the Pur Sang - at the Frankfurt International Auto Show. The limited edition will be numerically consigned to the ranks of overall volume designed for 300 cars.

In Detail

price $1 440 000 USD
engine Aluminum, Narrow Angle W16
position Mid Longitudinal
aspiration Quad Turbocharged
valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl w/VVT
displacement 7993 cc / 487.8 cu in
power 746.5 kw / 1001 bhp @ 6000 rpm

torque 1250 nm / 922.0 ft lbs @ 2200-5500 rpm
body / frame Aluminum Panels over Carbon Fibre Monocoque w/Aluminum
transmission 7-Speed DSG w/Haldex Clutch
top speed 407.2 kph / 253 mph
0 - 60 mph 2.6 seconds
0 - 100 mph 5.7 seconds
0 - 1/4 mile 10.3 seconds

2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 GTR

Compared to the series-production version, the SLR 722 GT has been uniquely and comprehensively re-engineered by RML, especially with respect to the suspension, braking system, aerodynamics, interior and exhaust system. More than 400 components were redesigned. The key data of this edition limited to 21 two-seaters – kerb weight 1390 kilograms, maximum output 500 kW/680 ps at 1.75 bar boost, and maximum torque of 830 Newton metres to guarantee maximum racetrack performance.

In Detail

price 775 000 Euros
engine 90 Degree AMG V8 w/Dry Sump
position Front-Mid Longitudinal
aspiration Screw-Type Compressor w/Two Charge-Air Coolers
valvetrain SOHC, 3 Valves per Cyl
displacement 5439 cc / 331.9 cu in
power 500.36 kw / 671 bhp @ 6500 rpm
torque 830 nm / 612.17 ft lbs
body / frame Carbon Fibre Body w/Competition Wing, Diffuser, Wider Wheel
transmission 5-Speed Auto w/Speedshift System
top speed 315 kph / 195.62 mph
0 - 60 mph 3.3 seconds

Your choice is?

edawg99 · 04-05-2008, 06:54 PM

Cool thread and awesome pics but I thought I was going to see a video of them racing.

**Val** · 04-06-2008, 12:10 AM

Good idea!

I'll look for the video and if you find it before than me, just post ok Eric?

edawg99 · 04-07-2008, 12:54 PM

Yeah I'll take a look around for a vid.

**Val** · 04-07-2008, 03:09 PM

Did you vote for SLR?

edawg99 · 04-07-2008, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Val

Did you vote for SLR?

No actually I vote for the Bugatti

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Merceds	1	50.00%
Bugatti	1	50.00%
Can't choose! They are damn good!	0	0%
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04-04-2008, 07:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Val Gear Heads Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brazil Posts: 7,614 My Profile	Festivals of Speed: Veyron vs SLR April 5th, 2008 2007 Bugatti 16/4 Veyron Pur Sang Bugatti is presenting a special edition of the EB 16.4 Veyron limited to five worldwide - the Pur Sang - at the Frankfurt International Auto Show. The limited edition will be numerically consigned to the ranks of overall volume designed for 300 cars. In Detail price $1 440 000 USD engine Aluminum, Narrow Angle W16 position Mid Longitudinal aspiration Quad Turbocharged valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl w/VVT displacement 7993 cc / 487.8 cu in power 746.5 kw / 1001 bhp @ 6000 rpm torque 1250 nm / 922.0 ft lbs @ 2200-5500 rpm body / frame Aluminum Panels over Carbon Fibre Monocoque w/Aluminum transmission 7-Speed DSG w/Haldex Clutch top speed 407.2 kph / 253 mph 0 - 60 mph 2.6 seconds 0 - 100 mph 5.7 seconds 0 - 1/4 mile 10.3 seconds 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 GTR Compared to the series-production version, the SLR 722 GT has been uniquely and comprehensively re-engineered by RML, especially with respect to the suspension, braking system, aerodynamics, interior and exhaust system. More than 400 components were redesigned. The key data of this edition limited to 21 two-seaters – kerb weight 1390 kilograms, maximum output 500 kW/680 ps at 1.75 bar boost, and maximum torque of 830 Newton metres to guarantee maximum racetrack performance. In Detail price 775 000 Euros engine 90 Degree AMG V8 w/Dry Sump position Front-Mid Longitudinal aspiration Screw-Type Compressor w/Two Charge-Air Coolers valvetrain SOHC, 3 Valves per Cyl displacement 5439 cc / 331.9 cu in power 500.36 kw / 671 bhp @ 6500 rpm torque 830 nm / 612.17 ft lbs body / frame Carbon Fibre Body w/Competition Wing, Diffuser, Wider Wheel transmission 5-Speed Auto w/Speedshift System top speed 315 kph / 195.62 mph 0 - 60 mph 3.3 seconds Your choice is?

04-05-2008, 06:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
edawg99 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 8,395 My Profile	Cool thread and awesome pics but I thought I was going to see a video of them racing.

04-06-2008, 12:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Val Gear Heads Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brazil Posts: 7,614 My Profile	Good idea! I'll look for the video and if you find it before than me, just post ok Eric?

04-07-2008, 12:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
edawg99 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 8,395 My Profile	Yeah I'll take a look around for a vid.

04-07-2008, 03:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
Val Gear Heads Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brazil Posts: 7,614 My Profile	Did you vote for SLR?

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