Latest news with #BugattiChironSuperSport
Tatler Asia
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Tatler Asia
McLarens, Bugattis and a minivan: The supercars owned by the world's most famous celebrities
Travis Scott's Bugatti Chiron Super Sport Chart-topping rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer Travis Scott has not only dominated music charts but also built an eclectic car collection that mirrors his creative spirit. His garage houses several Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and Mercedes-Maybachs, as well as more accessible models like a Toyota MR-2, Range Rover and a Ford F-150 Raptor. In 2023, his car collection was estimated to be worth around US$13 million. The crown jewel: Bugatti Chiron Super Sport, worth an eye-watering US$5.5 million. With 1,578 horsepower, the hypercar goes from 0 to 200 km/h in just 5.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 440 km/h. It also makes an appearance in his music video for 'Gatti. In case you missed it: Why the Bugatti Chiron is the real deal Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes-AMG One As a seven-time Formula One world champion, Lewis Hamilton naturally owns a car collection that reflects his unparalleled career on the track. Valued at around US$16 million, his garage includes icons from Ferrari, McLaren and Mercedes—as well as a few classic American muscle cars. Hamilton's long-standing relationship with Mercedes has resulted in a strong affinity for the brand. His lineup includes a Mercedes-AMG GT R, SLS AMG, EQS sedan, and Mercedes-Maybach S600. But the rarest of them all is the Mercedes-AMG One, a hybrid hypercar worth US$2.7 million. With over 1,000 horsepower, the AMG One features a turbocharged 1.6-litre V6 engine paired with four electric motors based on Mercedes' Formula One powertrain. It sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds, with a top speed of 352 km/h. Don't miss: Watch news: Lewis Hamilton in Richard Mile, a turquoise Tudor and more Mark Zuckerberg's Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Minivan Despite his multi-billionaire status, Mark Zuckerberg's car collection is decidedly lowkey with a few exceptions. In his garage, he keeps a few cars that won't be out of place in a normal person's driveway. His regular cars include a Honda Fit, Ford Bronco, Volkswagen Golf GTI and an Acura TSX. His most expensive car is a $1.4 million Pagani Huayra which he got in 2014. He also has a Porsche 911 GT3 and uses a Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing as a daily driver. These cars are all great but he has another unique and noteworthy vehicle in his collection. What he got for his wife Priscilla Chan is not available in any Porsche dealership. Despite being one of the richest people in the world, Mark Zuckerberg keeps his car collection surprisingly understated. Among the regular rides he has been spotted in are a Honda Fit, a Ford Bronco, a Volkswagen Golf GTI and an Acura TSX. His most expensive car is possibly a US$1.4 million Pagani Huayra, acquired in 2014, and he's also been spotted driving a Porsche 911 GT3 and a Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. But the most intriguing vehicle is the unique Porsche that he got for his wife, Priscilla Chan, which is not available in Porsche dealership. The custom Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Minivan built by West Coast Customs was originally a high-performance SUV with a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 producing 650 horsepower, modified with minivan proportions: an extended roofline, electric sliding doors and three rows of seating for up to seven passengers. It's a family car—but make it Silicon Valley.
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Watch pimped-out white van break THREE speed records to become world's fastest front-wheel drive Ford
A TRADESMAN'S van has made history by smashing three speed records to become the fastest front wheel drive Ford on the planet. The souped up 2001 Escort sped down a quarter mile drag strip in just 8.72 seconds at Santa Pod Raceway in Podington, Beds. 5 Terry and his fizzingly fast Ford Credit: Smash 5 Cheeky tweaks to the engine made it the fastest front-wheel drive Ford on the planet Credit: Smash Driver and owner Terry Newton, 41, hit a top speed of 168.4mph during his second qualifying pass at last weekend's It beat the previous fastest FWD After obliterating the record on 'I hadn't driven since October and we were only going out to check if the van still worked. Most read in Motors 'You set off and you just change gears before pulling a 'When I found out we'd beaten the record, I instantly cried remembering my seven-year-old daughter Elektra said to go win it when I saw her on Wednesday. 'We matched the record last year but to beat it is unbelievable as it takes so much work just to shave off those milliseconds when you reach these high speeds.' Terry, of Fat Pig Racing, swapped the van with a mate for a Mk4 Escort six years ago - and didn't have high hopes after blowing the head gasket driving it home to Preston, Lancs. Most read in Motors The The two-litre turbo engine, which makes it quicker than a Bugatti Chiron Super Sport, burns seven litres of methanol per quarter mile. It provides around 1,100 brake horsepower and could do 230mph but is too powerful to accurately measure without wheel spinning. Terry, who usually drives a He added: 'There's still work to do. I'm hoping to win an event next month against 'I got a phone call from world-famous 'To be the proud owner of the world's fastest Sun readers wanting to watch Terry in the Doorslammers event at Santa Pod Raceway on May 16-18 can save 20 per cent on tickets by using code SUN20 at checkout. 5 The tradesmen hit a whopping 168.4mph, beating the previous Ford record of 152mph over twenty years ago Credit: Smash 5 Terry cried at the finish line admitting "I didn't think it was possible" to get a Ford to go that fast Credit: Smash 5 Standing proud at the Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Beds. Credit: Smash
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Bugatti Chiron Supersport vs Koenigsegg Jesko Attack in Epic Drag Race Showdown
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector Two of the world's most formidable hypercars, the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport and the Koenigsegg Jesko Attack, recently faced off in an exhilarating drag race. This event showcased a nearly $13 million worth of cutting-edge automotive technology and nearly 3,000 horsepower combined at the starting line. The race featured the Bugatti Chiron Supersport, the iconic successor to the Veyron and known among enthusiasts as one of the fastest hypercars on the market. The Chiron Supersport is equipped with a formidable 8.0-liter, quad-turbocharged W16 engine that produces an astounding 1,600 horsepower and 1,600Nm of torque. This power is distributed through all four wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, propelling its 4,300 lbs frame with astonishing speed. Notably, this model comes with a hefty price tag of $7 million. On the other side, the Koenigsegg Jesko Attack brings a different approach to high-speed performance. Designed primarily for dominance on the racetrack, the Jesko Attack sports a more aggressive design compared to the Bugatti. It is powered by a 5.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8, delivering 1,280 horsepower and 1,000Nm of torque to the rear wheels through a sophisticated nine-speed multi-clutch gearbox. The Jesko, which also costs around $7 million, weighs in at only 3,100lbs, giving it a significant weight advantage over its competitor. Despite the power disparity, the lighter Koenigsegg Jesko Attack showcased its capabilities against the more powerful Bugatti. While the Chiron is celebrated for its unparalleled speed and luxury, the Jesko Attack's design optimization for track performance and lighter weight made it a formidable contender in this head-to-head race. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
