2. Bugatti was founded in 1909 in Molsheim, Alsace, as a manufacturer of high-performance automobiles by Italian-born Ettore Bugatti.
3. Bugattis were well known for the beauty of their designs (Ettore Bugatti was from a family of artists and considered himself to be both an artist and constructor) and for the large number of races they won. Today the name is owned by Volkswagen Group, who have revived it as a builder of limited production exclusive sports cars.
4. First seen in the 1999 Bentley Hunaudières concept car, the W16 would have four turbochargers and produce a quoted (metric) 1001 horsepower (see engine section for details on the power output). Top speed was promised at 407 km/h (253 mph), and the price was announced at €1 million.
5. The fuel tank can hold 100 litres If driving at top speed ,the fuel tank will be empty in 12 minutes. There has never been a car driving at these speeds ,accordingly Volkswagen requested Michelin to produce a special tire for this car The breaks are truly special ,you get the warranty that this car at 405 km/hr will be at a stand still in 10 secs …..