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Private Air New York | Summer 2014
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Today, Bugatti is once again making
history by constructing the fastest
automobile on the Earth—a modern
version of "Black Bess". is little gem
has crossed the line! In a mere 2.6
seconds "Bess" is already racing past 60
mph. Let her go and she'll take you 253
mph through a fast BUT unforgettable
journey. is 2014 edition stocks a
staggering 16 cylinder, 1200 horsepower
8-litre quad turbo-charged engine
torqueing at 1106 lbs-ft. (3000-5000
rpm). Any faster and the tires WILL
shred instantly. e only other roaster
that comes close is the Hennessey
Venom GT, priced at a cool $1 million.
Triple that figure and the Bugatti can be
yours. at's right, $3 million.
If the power doesn't impress (and it
certainly does), the transmission will.
With a 7-speed duel-clutch automatic
Some of the Bugatti's body components are
coated in 24-carat gold. Indeed, this precious
material has been used for the striking
Bugatti horseshoe, which gleams against the
background of the black front grille, creating
a truly expressive front view for the Vitesse.
Sporting a similarly brilliant gold finish are
the EB logo on the rear of the vehicle and the
hub covers on the black rims, which also bear
the initials of the company's founder, Ettore
Bugatti, in black. And let's not forget the tank
and oil caps, which have been engraved with
the "Black Bess" nameplate and elegantly
finished with gold paint.
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