The Ultimate Bugatti Veyron Quiz
The Bugatti Veyron is one of the fastest, most powerful, most luxurious motorcars available at any price. Its specifications include a 1200 horsepower, top speed of almost 270 miles an hour. Do you see yourself owning one in the near future? Take up this quiz and see if you are ready to be an owner.
- 1.
At maximum power, how much gasoline per minute is the Veyron burning?
- A.
5 Litres
- B.
2.5 Litres
- C.
3 Litres
- D.
1.2 Litres
Correct Answer
A. 5 LitresExplanation
At maximum power, the engine is burning 5 Litres of gasoline per minute.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The body of the Bugatti Veyron is constructed from carbon fiber, yet the vehicle still weighs how much?
- A.
1633Kg
- B.
1950Kg
- C.
2268Kg
- D.
3000Kg
Correct Answer
B. 1950KgExplanation
The size of the engine and transmission, along with the four-wheel-drive system and the four drive shafts, along with the opulence of the passenger compartment and the car's oversized dimensions, all add weight. Even though the body is sculpted in carbon fiber to minimize its mass, the car weighs in at about 4,300 pounds (1,950 kg). For comparison, a Dodge Viper weighs about 1,000 pounds (454 kg) less.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The Bugatti Veyron, at 79 inches (200 cm) wide, is extremely wide for its height. What is the height of the Veyron?
- A.
142cm
- B.
132cm
- C.
122cm
- D.
112cm
Correct Answer
C. 122cmExplanation
The car is 79 inches (200 cm) wide, 176 inches (447 cm) long and only 48 inches (122 cm) high. Keep in mind that a Hummer 2 is 81.2 inches wide.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The Bugatti Veyron has a very rare 16-cylinder engine. What is the configuration of the cylinders?
- A.
W16
- B.
V16
- C.
V8
- D.
Inline 16
Correct Answer
A. W16Explanation
For the Veyron, Bugatti chose a much more challenging path. Essentially, Bugatti merged two V-8 engines onto one another, and then let both of them share the same crankshaft. This configuration creates the W-16 engine found in the Veyron. The two V's create a W.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How many valves does the Bugatti Veyron's 16-cylinder engine have?
- A.
64
- B.
48
- C.
32
- D.
16
Correct Answer
A. 64Explanation
The engine has four valves per cylinder, for a total of 64 valves.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How many turbochargers does the Bugatti Veyron have?
- A.
6
- B.
4
- C.
2
- D.
8
Correct Answer
B. 4Explanation
The Bugatti Veyron has four separate turbochargers. These turbochargers generate a maximum turbo boost of 18 PSI.Rate this question:
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- 7.
How many forward gears does the Bugatti Veyron have?
- A.
8
- B.
7
- C.
6
- D.
5
Correct Answer
B. 7Explanation
The transmission has seven gears.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The Bugatti Veyron has a paddle-driven, computer-controlled shifting system that is capable of changing gears in ______ seconds.
- A.
0.1
- B.
0.2
- C.
0.3
- D.
0.4
Correct Answer
B. 0.2Explanation
This computer-controlled system is identical to the sort of system found in a Formula 1 car or a Champ car. There is no clutch pedal or shift lever for the driver to operate -- the computer controls the clutch disks as well as the actual shifting. The computer is able to shift gears in 0.2 seconds.Rate this question:
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- 9.
At top speed, the tail spoiler on the Bugatti Veyron provides how many kilograms of downforce?
- A.
60Kg
- B.
80Kg
- C.
100Kg
- D.
120Kg
Correct Answer
C. 100KgExplanation
A wing in the back of the Veyron extends automatically at high speeds to increase downforce and keep the car glued to the road. According to a Popular Science article "Hypercar," "With the moving tail spoiler we've got enough downforce now -- about 100 kg (221 pounds) at the rear and 80 kg (177 pounds) at the front at top speed."Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of these is not a type of Bugatti?
- A.
Grand Sport
- B.
Vitesse
- C.
Super Sport
- D.
Deluxe Sport
Correct Answer
D. Deluxe SportExplanation
The Grand Sport, Super Sport, and Vitesse are all models of the Bugatti Veyron.Rate this question:
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