- The Bugatti Veyron is powered by a massive W16 engine. It is essentially two narrow-angle VR8 engines combined to form a W-shaped layout.
- The engine sits longitudinally (lengthwise) in the car and is mid-mounted behind the driver and the front passenger.
Specifications:
- Displacement: 8.0 liters (488 cubic inches)
- Cylinder Configuration: W16 (four banks of four cylinders)
- Valve Configuration: Quad-overhead camshafts (DOHC), four valves per cylinder
- Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Turbocharging and Intercooling:
- The Veyron's W16 engine features four turbochargers, one for each bank of four cylinders.
- To reduce turbo lag and improve responsiveness, the turbos are sequentially staged. Two turbos engage at lower engine speeds, while all four kick in at higher RPMs.
- To cool the compressed air from the turbochargers and increase air density, a complex system of intercoolers (heat exchangers) is used.
Direct Fuel Injection:
- The Veyron employs a direct fuel injection system. Fuel is sprayed directly into the combustion chamber instead of being mixed with air beforehand.
- Direct fuel injection improves fuel efficiency and reduces emissions compared to conventional port fuel injection systems.
Dry Sump Lubrication:
- To ensure adequate oil supply even under extreme lateral acceleration, the Veyron engine uses a dry sump lubrication system.
- This system stores the engine oil in a separate reservoir and utilizes an external pump to circulate the oil throughout the engine.
Gearbox Transmission:
- The Bugatti Veyron's transmission is a dual-clutch seven-speed semi-automatic gearbox. It combines the convenience of an automatic transmission with the responsiveness and control of a manual transmission.
Power and Performance:
- The Bugatti Veyron's W16 engine produces an astonishing 1,001 horsepower (736 kilowatts) and 922 lb-ft (1,250 newton-meters) of torque.
- With this immense power, the Veyron can accelerate from a standstill to 60 mph (97 km/h) in just 2.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 253 mph (407 km/h) electronically limited.
