I never realized it was a budget track toy. Respect!
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Harris Conqueror MkV: Opulence Meets Athleticism
Meet the 2017 Harris Conqueror MkV, the latest incarnation of the British brand’s flagship luxury sedan. This alluring fusion of sportiness and elegance is available with either a 5.0L V8 developing 500 bhp, or a 600-bhp 6.0L V12 as shown here. Inside, you’ll find a high-quality luxury interior and infotainment system, complete with a heads-up display. If they wish, buyers can even specify their own interior and exterior colors and finishes, in case the dizzying array of factory options wasn’t enough.
Stay tuned for the upcoming reveal of the revised Chieftain and Redoubtable model ranges.
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#Merciel at Goodwood 2017: Part 1
Although Merciel arrives on the last day of Goodwood, we’re certainly not skimping out on what we’ve got to show!
First on show is Merciel’s infamous Merciel Factory Rally Team, showing off their 50 years of rally expertise. First on show is the 1966 Merciel 112 Vite Rallye.
##1966 Merciel 112 Vite Rallye
The Merciel 112 Vite Rally In action in Monte Carlo in 1967. That year, the team came 4th overall in the championship. In 1969, the team would eventually come 2nd before retiring the 112 for the newer model, the 114.
While this car never won a rally stage, it was important in introducing Merciel into the world of WRC.
On the hillclimb, the 112 Rally posted a time of 1:14:01.
Next on show was Merciel Factory Rally Team’s infamous Group B rally car, the Merciel 124 Vite Rally.
#1985 Merciel 124 Vite Rally.
Merciel 124 racing in South Africa in 1984 driven by Siimon Mäkeläinen. This model of the 124 Rally is the less well known 8A1. the more iconic widebody variant was the 8B2 as seen today on the hill.
The third generation of the Merciel Vite arrived in the form of the 124, and long with it, the rally prowess. While not the first Merciel Factory Team car to win a rally championship, the 124 was the first Merciel with to gain legendary status.
On the hillclimb, the 124 Rally posted a respectable time of
0:54:06.
#2017 Merciel 216 Vite Rally
Finally for the Merciel Factory Rally Team, is the brand new 2017 Merciel 216 Vite. Based on last year’s design, which came 3rd overall, the new 2017 model has been modified to fit to the new 2017 regulations. This means that the new 2017 model makes 20 more horsepower than last year’s model and weighs 25kg less, giving the new car a much better power to weight ratio. The new car has already won the Monte Carlo, Sweden, Argentina and Portugal Rally, and is set to win the Poland Rally this week.
Merciel 216 at Portugal this year. Driven by a former Junior WRC driver for Merciel, Alec Mikkelsen. This car would eventually win the stage in an unbeatable time.
On show, we have the WRC model, as well as the Super 1600 model currently being fielded in the Junior WRC and Rally Cross.
The Super 1600 Spec of the Merciel 216 without any liveries.
On the hill, the Super 1600 spec ran a respectable time of 1:04:26
The 2017 WRC Spec of the Merciel 216 without any liveries.
The current WRC spec, however did a more impressive time of 0:57:26
Expect to see more from Merciel later today, including the 2018 Merciel Corsaire GTE Proto…
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Hey @ramthecowy I have no idea if this is helpful or not but you can corroborate the elevations with this really handy unmarked chart 
The “3.3km” bit makes me really suss though, I thought this thing was only supposed to be 1.16 miles long.
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Orchid day 3: Return of the Jespar
The release of a 3rd generation of Jespar has been a long time coming since 1998 after the disastrous MK2 which suffered from style issues more than anything else. A call back to the original car is present with a 3.0 straight six under the bonnet mated to a 7 speed paddle shift gearbox. Breathing out 510bhp and 480nm of torque it munches miles whilst not entirely burning through your back pocket.
Whilst keeping with the modern styling theme the Jespar GT-S has small details from the original such as the side indicator housed in a chromed vent and its dark leather interior accented with aluminium. Despite weighing in at 1618kg it still manages 28.5 UK MPG and 0-62 mph in 3.6 seconds.
Yours for £54240 @60%
Also at the Orchid stand is a MK3 Lyrel TS chassis number N001 the very car owned by company founder Jean Bellegarde. This vehicle has been kept in a dehumidified container in the Orchid Motor Museum in Rouen and has had regular care since its manufacturing in 1976.
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As an homage to his father and a tribute to the upcoming 70th birthday of Orchid ,Francois took his fathers car up the climb and set a rather leisurely time in comparison to the Jespar that had run previously , the cars 1600cc SOHC engine running perfectly.
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At the last minute, and no thanks to some sneaky deals with the event organisers, ErinSport have managed to get a Scarlet GTE down to Goodwood this afternoon to join in with the GTE competition going on at the show.
With all the other Scarlet GTE chassis’ currently occupied in the Asian Le Mans Series and the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the US, this test model was the only one availible. Still, it’s built to the same spec as the others…
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Harris Chieftain, Redoubtable and SVM: Model Updates
Harris Cars Ltd. has revealed redesigned versions of some of its most famous models. First up is the new-for-'17 Harris Chieftain Mk6, now smaller and lighter, and available either with the brand’s existing 5.0L V8 or, for the first time in the model’s history, a V12 engine, but still a four-seat grand tourer as before; convertible versions of both variants are planned.
The redesigned Redoubtable Mk6, now based on the same platform as the Albury Centurion MkVII, is available with the same engines as the new Chieftain, but is now offered in four different body styles (4-door sedan, 2-door coupe or convertible, and 5-door wagon). Shown here is a 5.0 Sedan.
In addition, the Redoubtable’s little brother, the Nimrod, makes its debut at this year’s festival. It is offered in the same body styles as the Redoubtable, but is not available with the V12, although both cars can be ordered with an 3.0-liter turbocharged straight-six shared and co-developed with Albury Motors. In its more potent state of tune, this new engine develops around 360 horsepower, although a more economical 280-bhp version is also offered as the base engine.
All of these cars can be ordered with a 9-speed automatic transmission, but the last car on the Harris stand to be introduced this year is not among them. The SVM Mk6 5.0F has undergone a facelift, switched to a flat-crank V8 (still normally aspirated, though, which is part of its USP) and gained pushrod-actuated suspension. Carbon-fiber wheels are now fitted as standard to save weight, but the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission has been retained.
That’s all for now from the Harris stand, but rest assured that the company will continue to develop premium products with the driver first and foremost for years to come.
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#Gryphon Gear (AUS) and Genua-Beneventi Fabbrica s.p.a (ITA) make a joint debut at Goodwood 2017
Not long after Strop and Kai returned from their hastily scheduled holiday, was it time for another overseas stint. This time, one that was planned somewhat more in advance: the time to unveil a project crucial to the Gryphon Gear team: not just a tune, but the development of a multi-trim production line of the gorgeous but little known GBF Procurro (designed by @Rk38).
The Procurro SR6 started life as a Lotus wannabe of sorts, a low-cost, lightweight MR coupe designed for sporting fun. But its body was something else entirely, and the wild styling caught Strop’s eye, but the company was so obscure that he couldn’t find out who built it. It wasn’t until a chance meeting early in 2017 while testing another car ahem incognito ahem through some European circuits that he saw it in person and from there the rest was history.
I’ll leave telling the bulk of story about what happened to the Procurro to Rk38. The first thing that the GG team wanted to do, as they always did with any car they acquired, was to see a) how large an engine they could fit in it and b) how fast they could make it go. Their first problem was that they had to do it from where they were, in Europe, because shipping this car to Australia would take several weeks, and they were looking to submit a candidate for a tasty design brief that had just surfaced. More to the point, they were hoping to go ham on it, but the brief specifically stated that the car had to use commonly sourced* parts and be built on a rather small budget. The stars aligned, and this was an opportunity not only to subvert the course of the narrative, but also to demonstrate GG’s ever growing versatility.
Thus was engendered the balls out ‘full Strop’ version of what once was the Procurro: the Bellua “GG Tune” Competizione.
This photoshop and the following in this post by Rk38, I bow to the master
Sporting a 9L V8 with a single overhead cam (less top-heavy), then cooked somewhat fierce and flanked by giant twin-snails, the new engine was capable of up to a forge-straining 1500bhp. Needless to say with the weight ballooning out to about 1600kg, this changed the dynamics from “Lotus” more akin to “Topfuel Dragster”, but the gearheads at GG were used to dealing with this day in and day out and managed to tune the parts to make the car handle semi-decently.
All this on a build budget of 22k. The original project codename was “Bumblebee”, but upon learning the details of the rocket that he was to pilot, Kai called it “Mac’n’Cheese” instead. And given the naming scheme proposed by GBF, “Mac’n’Cheese Beest”. The name stuck. More so than the rear wheels, anyway.
Budgeting constraints meant there was no time or money to develop a launch control for this trim. Which means that the only people who can launch it without either stalling or driving directly into the nearest wall/pole/hay bale are professional race drivers and drag racers. Once it does get going however, it has the full array of driving aids to keep it on the very narrow driveway of the Goodwood Estate. Which is a good thing, because hay bales will only do so much at speeds of 170mph.
Ultimately, we don’t expect this to be the fastest car up the hill today. But considering the budget puts this and its ilk well within reach of one who might consider buying, for example, a pony car, we consider this a job well done.
Or rather, we invite you to take a look at the GBF exhibition for more information on a trim that might suit your fancy. GG also brought their own prototype (of a car that is decidedly not pitched at the common person) to the festival… and while it’s in working order it’s still about a year away from completion, yet with all these crazy cars and GG’s natural competitiveness… we may be tempted to run it anyway 
*this means that with the exception of safety, NO tech sliders were used on the car whatsoever.
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The things I would do for a Scarlet GTE ,that looks fantastic. 
##Assoluto Fatalita Vulcano makes its debut at Goodwood
It has only been a year since the Fatalita V debuted and yet buyers have already asked for a more hardcore version. In response to a few complaints by a certain journalist at the Anitiyan Motor Show, claiming that the Fatalita has become dulled by its electronics, the Vulcano is a more hardcore version for those who desire the ultimate driving experience, eschewing modern aids such as power steering and active suspension for a more raw feel.
Power is up to 780 hp from the original 700, while weight went down to 1390 KG. New carbon fiber brakes ensure maximum braking performance even in heavy track use, and Pirelli Trofeo R tires allow the Vulcano to achieve a sub 7 minute Nordeschleife time despite being down on power to weight compared to most of the heavy hitters in the class. It show’s its impressive performance in Goodwood where it is capable of matching a Zenshi LM racing car’s time.
Maximum Output: 781 HP @ 8300 RPM
Maximum Torque: 710 NM @ 7100 RPM
Kerb Weight: 1390 KG
Transmission: 7 Speed F1 sequential Manual with Electronic Differential
0-60: 2.5 seconds
1/4 mile: 9.66 @ 150 MPH
Top Speed: 210 MPH
250m Skid Pad: 1.61 G @ 140.6 MPH
Nordeschleife: 6:56.02
Automation TT: 1:53.08
Goodwood Hillclimb: 48.26
The asking price will be US$295,000 and will be offered to longtime Assoluto customers first.
Various historic and current models will also be making an appearance and a Hillclimb Attempt
2014 Assoluto Crinale
Hillclimb time: 46.40
1988 Assoluto Crinale
Hillclimb Time: 52.88
2017 Assoluto Infinito 815
Hillclimb Time: 51.28
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#Merciel At Goodwood 2017: Part 2- Corsaire GTE
##2018 Merciel Corsaire GTE Proto
We said at Geneva that Merciel will be making a return to GT racing following a 10 year hiatus, and in 2018, Merciel will one again return to GT racing with the new 2018 spec of the Merciel Corsaire.
The new 2018 GTE Proto taking on the hill this afternoon.
The new CorsaireGTE is fitted with a 3.5L Turbocharged i6 found in the Corsaire i6 Sport. With the new turbocharger, the 3.5L i6 produces a whopping 716hp and 780 Nm of torque. The car was also fitted with a 7 Speed Sequential gearbox derived from the one found in the Merciel 216 Rallye. All this allowed the car to go up the hill in an impressive time: <img src="/uploads/default/original/4X/5/0/7/507aa5a9da5403278b7269b54878b3a9f73fb971.jpg"width=“288” height=“38”>
Also making an appearance is Merciel’s ATCC car, the 2017 Merciel Verona.
##Merciel Verona ATCC EV2
While the car had some less than satisfactory results in the last season, Merciel-Shell Touring Car Team have made some alterations to the current Race model to form. With a new retuned race engine, producing 269hp, 240Nm of torque and redesigned aerodynamics, the new EV2 model is significantly faster than last season’s ATCC model.
Running up the hill with our current driver Andrew Robson, the new EV2 ran a respectable time of:
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#Day 4
It’s the last day at the Festival of Speed 2017, but the drama and excitement have not let up even for a moment.
AL Autos opened Sunday with a number of their more significant models, these being the Berlina and the Actio, and a new model, the Novem. The car may appear to be squinting a bit and the back is far too overdone for its own good, but they’ve managed to squeeze in another new V8 bi turbo producing 944 hp . It’s good for 0-60 in 2.5 seconds and tops out at 231 mph, but couldn’t match a number of cars that are, on paper, less powerful and not as fast than it on the climb.
Orchid launched the newest version of the Jespar today, with this 3rd gen being powered by a 3.0l i6 producing 510hp. It cleared the course very quickly, and with so much power and performance for just £54k, it looks like this year’s show has produced yet another bargain performance car. An original Lyrel from 1976 was also taken up the course to (partially) celebrate the company’s 70th birthday.
Outside of the hill climbs, Harris launched a new version of the Conqueror, this being the 5th generation of the British limousine. The 600hp V12 super sedan appears to have taken its design cues from the previous gen Honda Accord at the front and advice from an 8 year old boy who’s just seen his first F&F movie at the rear. They then continued their obsession with cars in portrait with side views of their cars by announcing a load of updates and facelifts, though no one could actually see the impact of them due to the lack of photos.
With the show drawing to a close, the finale of this year’s festival was kicked off by an unexpected late entrant from Erin who were keen to cash in the GTE battle being fought at this years show. It wasn’t enough to beat the Zenshi Raizan though; that thing remains an exceptionally fast car and arguably the most impressive car at this years show.
Shortly after, one of the more anticipated displays kicked off; Merciel brought a truck load of rally goodness, kicking off with the 112 Vite Rallye. It was hardly quick, but its thrummy 4 pot engine was unmistakable and joyous to hear. However, it was the 1985 124 Vite Rally Group B racer that really stunned most. This legendary French rally machine made one hell of a racket, as well as plenty of crackles and bangs as it passed in front of the house. Rounding off this trio was the new 216 Vite Rally, the star of this year’s WRC. The dinky French hatchback is practically annexing the whole championship, and looked great today on the climb in its Red Bull colours. But that wasn’t all; Merciel fulfilled their promise of announcing a return to GT racing with the Corsaire GTE Proto, in blazing light blue and 716 hp under the bonnet. More unusually though is that this Proto version is powered by an i6, perhaps suggesting a return of this layout to GT racing. Rounding off their show was the 2017 ATCC spec Verona (though this one is an updated and improved variant), wearing its Shell sponsored livery. The weaker showing during last season was put to bed as it flew up the course.
Gryphon Gear then prepped for their slot, and rolled out a … GBF Procurro SR6? I had to check the guidebook to work out what this thing was. This particualr version of the curvy hypercar-thing is called the Bellua “GG Tune” Competizione. It’s purpose appears mostly to be to show a new side of GG in terms of working alongside other companies, which of course means it packs a 9 litre, 1500hp V8, and hence is very fast, happily keeping up woth the best of this years showing. I’m not sold on the looks; the rear is gorgeous but the front makes it look like its constantly about to sneeze, but I am going to be keeping this car and its small team of creators on my radar. What the purpose or intentions with the SR6 are, I don’t know. But hey, when was the last time GG making ultra fast cars just for the hell of it was ever boring?
The end of the show was to be an Assoluto spectacular, with a whole host of their creations going up the run. The Fatalita Vulcano was the star of the show, a new, more focused version of the Mk V version of the supercar, delivering a very impressive time. Following this was the even faster 2014 Crinale and its relative the 1988 Crinale, showing that even the hypercars of yesteryear are not to be messed with after the '88 version cleared the climb in little under 53 seconds. The new Infintio 815 was the last car up the climb, finally getting to see it stretch its legs and flex its muscles having been kept closed up for most of the year at the various auto shows its appeared at.
And with that, the Festival of Speed 2017 was done. Inbetween all of this, I had the chance to meet with the prestigious Bonham Owners Club, totally under my own accord and not at all because my job was on the line.
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#An Afternoon with the Bonham Owners Club
It is one thing to have a car, but another to truly own one. It’s safe to say that the dedicated members of the Bonham Owners Club are true owners of their classics; passionate and caring about their cars, knowledgeable and ready to do anything to ensure they stay running. It’s what makes their group one of the largest and most respected owners clubs in the UK, and they never miss a chance to be at a big car event. The display at this year’s FoS was a display of the very best of this club’s membership, and I had the privilege to get up close and personal with the many cars on display.
Classic Bonham’s may have about as much reputation for reliability as any other British maker, but that doesn’t put off these gentlemen. Geoffrey H. Stanbury, a 68 year old retired civil engineer, is the proud owner of a 1975 Bonham Kashmir, the 4.2l i6 model, in a recently resprayed maroon red with gold coach lines and original 20 spoke wheels. “My grandfather used to drive me and my sister to and from Blackpool in his '72 model, and I fell in love with it instantly. It is by far and away the most comfortable car I’ve ever owned”. He continues to talk in extortionate detail about the many engineering advancements that were made on this particularly model, including the fully independent rear suspension and use of in-bore brakes to reduce the weight on the axle ends. I decided not to tell him that the benefits for ride comfort this supposedly provide have been debunked many times over in the year’s since the car’s release, and that no, I really do not give a shit that this was one of the first cars with electronic cruise control.
Geoffrey’s wife, Miranda, says its truly his pride and joy. “I sometimes wonder what happened to our marriage when I see him tinkering with his Bonham instead of helping out around the house”. And boy, does he tinker! “An afternoon spent ensuring the vacuum lines are all still in good order and that the carburetor is clean is an after well spent, ha!” he jokes. Miranda rolls her eyes.
The Bonham Owners Club is not your usual owners club. They’re very much about getting your hands grimy, dealing with the all too common roadside brake downs and waxing your motor many more times than you really need to, but there’s also an air of poshness about them. It’s less amber ale and stout down The Royal Oak, and more pinot grigio and G&T’s at the country club. These were hardly cheap cars back in their day, and they certainly aren’t today, especially the sportier models. Many of the owners I spoke to bought there cars for cheap years ago, when classics were at a low value across the market, and have managed to make a very tidy profit thanks to the rise in demand for such vehicles. Of course, many more hold on to their beloved cars.
One of their more affluent members, and the chair of the southern england division of the club, is none other than my grandfather, Gordon Anderson. He in fact has a number of Bonhams, including a 1978 Kashmir with coachwork done by Mulliner Park Ward, as well as two mid-eighties Chaucers that he never fails to tell me how much better they are than their German rivals from the time- [/quote]
“Gavin, I may be old, but I can still see what you’re typing”. Gordon had insisted that Gavin come back with him to the Goodwood House, because naturally, Gordon knew Lord March quite well.
“Gordon” Gavin began.
“Gavin, you know how to address me”
“Grandfather” he said begrudgingly, “I need to type out this article before the end of tonight and I would really appreciate if you didn’t disrupt me.”
“Oh come come, I can assist you with it. I’ve been a member of the owners club for many years you know…”
“Yes, grandfather, I am very aware.”
“Don’t you be rude with me mister, or I’ll be on the phone to your mother right away about your escapades with your new girlfriend” Gordon said, with a grievous tone.
“Sorry, my girlfriend?”
“Yes, I saw you two together”
Gavin sighed. “Grandfather, that was Madoka Matsusaka of Airborne, she was speaking to me about the Japan trip I went on”
“Airborne, eh? Never knew you had a taste for Polish women”
“Oh that’s quite enough. I didn’t come to Goodwood to be lectured by you on how to be an uptight gentleman or whatever, and I certainly don’t need to hear your backwards thoughts on women” Gavin raged.
“Ah, come on! I can advise you on that, I know how to…”
“STOP. Please. I’m allowed to talk to a woman without hitting on them”
“You wouldn’t have said that when you were 17. I remember when you came home from that party after Alice, or Alicia, whatever her name was, slapped you because you trying to compliment her…”
“Please, kindly, do not continue.” Gavin said, sternly.
Silence came across the room.
“I’ll see you at dinner round mum’s next Sunday” - And with that, Gavin picked up his bag and laptop and left the room.
It wasn’t that Gavin and Gordon didn’t get along, it was more just that since he’d tried to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps, Gordon had become very impertinent and always took the chance to exert his views on something, regardless of how backwards a view it was. Still, his journalism advice was usually very helpful - Gordon didn’t get invited to these events for nothing; he is very well respected after all…
And with that, coverage of this years Festival of Speed comes to a close. Thank you to everyone who posted something, it’s been a lot of fun writing this. Gavin will see you at the next car event he’s invited to. Bye for now!
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What a fitting conclusion to the festival - it could not have ended any better! I wonder what next year will bring?
Actually, also, the RWD Turbo Sedan Sorena went down in 56.94 seconds. Under 57 seconds!
Huh, we were a bit too late in revealing the rest of our lineup it seems. No matter. It’ll happen, since we always save the best for last 
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I wonder if there will be prizes for best cars 
#One of the first 2017 Lilith models sold spotted at Goodwood already
This year marked the first year GG produced what some may call a “proper” sports car entirely of their own making, the likes that weren’t a giant “I can go faster than you” dick waving contest, but something that regular rich people could buy and hopefully drive as opposed to needing the finances of an oil baron and the skills of an F1 driver. It had been a few years in the development, starting from a pilot program using borrowed parts, to some development partnerships, and finally the V8 equipped Lilith, slated to compete (at least in performance) with the likes of the Ass(hehe)oluto Fatalita, was rolling off the line to the tune of a car a day, at the low low price of 94k AMU (let’s say 200k AUD before LCT, or 135k USD).
As horrified rivals and industry pundits had predicted, demand for a GG car that was both liveable but also potentially faster, without any superfluous bells or whistles, for less was sky high, and the first 350 units were preordered even as the final details on the model were still to be determined, which meant that after all that, GG still had to vet their buyers to separate the true believers from the looky-loos. One of their first actual deliveries went to a certain well-regarded speed demon who was close enough to being a local at this festival, Mya Gardin, who had arrived in her Mephisto Red #003 Lilith, shod in Trofeo Rs for the occasion.
and boy was it a looker! Original photo had an Enzo Ferrari on it, sourced from Flickr account 1000clicks
Mya’s presence and her choice of ride was particularly welcome, not least because as it so happened, Lilith’s nemesis, the Fatalita, had also shown up in the proverbial leathers and latex and not much else. It was a perfect time to see whether the more powerful but heavier Lilith was able to stand up to the test, and at that, it proved to be a good match.
#Gryphon Gear Teases their upcoming “Ultra Car”
It was supposed to be one of those things that advertised itself. The GG crew had no intention of marketing the beast that heralded the end of the world, Jormungandr, aside from simply having it on a rather simple display and having them sit around in their black suits with the flaming legs and soak in the sights of the GFoS. Those who were in the know would surely recognise what they were sitting on, and flock to them.
… yeah no that’s not how it would ever pan out. How it did pan out, like everybody thought, was that Kai would be left feeling vaguely dissatisfied at only doing the Hillclimb in a car built on a 22k budget, see all the cars with more power or a better handling package beat it, and then want to prove them all wrong.
“But the car’s not actually going to be ready until next year!” came the predictable protest.
“Which is why I’ve spent the last two hundred or so hours test driving the thing? We all know it can drive perfectly fast.” came the predictable rebuttal.
“Not perfectly fast, it still can’t crack 500!”
But the argument had already been preempted for Jormungandr had been not only registered for a first look display, it had also been registered for the Hillclimb. Thus, when it rolled off the paddock and towards the course, it started getting more than second looks.
Probably not least because of the candy pearl paint. Original photo was official media of Bugatti Chiron reveal at GFoS 2016.
Even in imperfect tune as it was, the car was plenty in running order. With over 2100bhp on tap from its massive 10.1L V12 (with a moderate amount of boost), a proper aero kit, no superfluous luxuries in the cabin and semi-slicks still in development to crack the magic 500km/h, there was no question it could hustle. The only question was whether it’d hurtle off the track at speeds the hill had never before seen, because if it did, no amount of hay bales was going to stop it.
Fortunately Kai, with his over 200+ hours of testing, kept it nicely together for a scorching time, which was good, because we sure as hell didn’t want to lose to Contendiente!
and that’s on 335 rears!
We expect performance development to be completed sometime next year, and the process of ratification another several months after that, at which point we’ll be taking orders. Only 25 will be built, and it will probably be the most expensive new hypercar ever sold to date, just saying. Oh, yeah, and this car is very intentionally the giant whale dong in the “I can go faster than you” dick waving contest. Sure, you can sort of street it and it’s actually not that uneconomical if you tried. But who the hell cares.
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Just to add some perspective… here’s what a sub 50 second lap looks like from the driver’s POV
Absolutely bloody mental.
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Pretty sure our track is longer, so we’d be going faster than that.
Also
THAT THING IS SO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD
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Ayy! That was Oliver J Webb at the wheel, poor guy who’s ByKolles LMP1 went out on the first lap at this year’s Le Mans
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