Every year, auto companies compete to hold the title of having the world's best, fill in the blank.
Some car companies strive for most miles per gallon, whereas others want to hold the title for the most luxurious interior.
Those amenities are nice, but in order to stay true to certain bragging rights, having the title for fastest car is a true feat to accomplish.
This year, the Bugatti Veyron is the speedster that everyone will snap their necks to catch a glimpse of, because it is really that fast.
The history Developments for the Bugatti Veyron began in 1999 and had a chassis based on the Bugatti Chiron, which name comes from famed Bugatti racing driver, Louis Chiron.
The exterior was designed by Volkswagen, rather than Bugatti team who handled the prior concepts.
Looking at the power plant The Veyron has a mid-engine layout, which is favorable for weight distribution.
It features 16 cylinder, eight camshafts, four turbochargers, 64 valves producing 1001 horsepower and has a total of 10 radiators.
A special feature which was borrowed from Formula 1 race cars is the dry sump lubrication system, which is an intricate internal oil path that ensures proper lubrication and cooling within the 16 cylinders.
What transfer all this power to the road is a seven-speed manual transmission with a dual clutch system that can also controlled via paddle shift from the steering wheel.
An all wheel drive system keeps the Veyron from fishtailing all over the place.
With the top speed of 253 mph, this super car will surely leave every competitor in the dust.
Cost of ownership Here comes the moment of truth.
If you want to own one of these, be prepared to throw down some serious cash.
The estimated price tag of 1.
2 million dollars is a bargain, according to Volkswagen.
With the amount of time, research and developments cost, the intended cost would be 5 million per unit.
Is it worth a million bucks? Who knows for sure, but regardless, the Veyron represents a remarkable technological achievement.