The realm of street-legal speed is a hotly contested one. Car companies will push the boundary as far as possible, squeezing more horsepower and shaving seconds off their 0-60 runs. This l
atest entry in the world’s fastest car will surely run you a pretty penny, for both the price tag and any possible incursions with the law your joyriding might earn.
The current holder of the fastest production car is the Bugatti Veyron. The 16.4 Super Sport “World Record Edition,” is capable of some pretty astounding speeds. In a long enough stretch, this car can reach up to 270 mph. Capable of going 0-60 in 2 seconds, this speed demon will have you around the block and back seconds after the light turns green.
Though reaching the top-speed would prove difficult on any normal road, all the discerning driver would need is a rented landing strip. Considering the cost of this car, renting such a lavish speed strip should be a pittance. Just pushing the envelope on what it is to be street legal, the geniuses at Bugatti know speed, and know that their clientele expect it.
So, why? Why get a car so fast that you’d need specific situations to see what it’s capable of? The experience has been likened to riding in a space ship. The smooth curves of the interior match the wind-slicing body design, each bend meant to evoke a feeling of motion. This is more than a vehicle, it’s speed incarnate. Though the price may be steep for some, many would leap at the chance to sit behind the steering wheel for just a few minutes of uninhibited driving.