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HighestOfHigh · 10-01-2009, 04:02 PM

There are super sedans and then there are super sedans. Bugatti's Galibier 16C Concept is definitely one of the latter, with its 8.0-liter W-16 engine and incredibly opulent interior. The latest reports emerging from within Bugatti's walls are that the car isn't just a concept anymore--it's been green-lighted for production. No confirmation of the reports has come directly from Bugatti yet, but the Galibier 16C was being shopped as a potential production car, depending on the reaction it got from the potential client base. After just a few public showings, the car's unique feature set appears to have done the job.

Featuring four seats inside its leather and wood cocoon, the Galibier 16C isn't the thoroughbred speed demon the Veyron is. Instead of a twin-clutch gearbox, the Galibier gets a refined eight-speed automatic. Instead of 1,000 horsepower from a quad-turbocharged W-16 engine, it gets a "mere" 800 horsepower from a two-stage supercharging system.

But there's also a high-tech element at work, with polished aluminum and carbon fiber bodywork, all the top electronic driving aids and an advanced active suspension system. A marriage of classical and modern technology comes in the form of a custom Swiss clock, called the Reverso Tourbillon, by Parmigiani, which serves as the car's interior clock and can also be removed and worn on the wrist on a custom-designed leather strap. The Galibier 16C is expected to cost about $1.45 million if it does go to production. Cars could start rolling out of the factory--at a relaxed, highly individualized pace, of course--by early 2010.

- http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1...-to-production

Hmm..I was hoping for the 1000hp version. 800hp isn't enough for me. Oh well it will do.

jsciales · 11-09-2009, 04:12 PM

NarutoRamen · 11-09-2009, 04:35 PM

Here is the Article from Autoblog.

First Look: Bugatti 16C Galibier Concept

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Bugatti invited us to the first unveiling of its new 16C Galibier Concept on U.S. soil at a special event in Southern California last week. While we have all seen the press images from its debut in Molsheim last month, the select in-person preview gave us an excellent opportunity to talk with Bugatti about the concept, scrutinize the vehicle up close, and to actually spend some time sitting inside the passenger cabin.

HighestOfHigh · 11-12-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jsciales

Hmm..I need to find a way to make sure my money is right by the time this car reaches production. Absolute Power!

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