| 2010 Bugatti Veyron vs 1993 McLaren F1 | November 2009 | AUTORIVALS.NET |
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| The Bugatti Veyron and McLaren F1 both once held the crown of the world's fastest production car (which is now held by the SSC Ultimate Aero). A mere 10 mph separates these two in top speeds, yet that last 10 mph is the hardest to get. The designs couldn't be more different. The Bugatti is bulging all around with one purpose only, top speed. The F1 achieves top speed (still the fastest naturally aspirated production car) but also maintains being an all around performance car (won Le Mans in 1995). | ||
| 2010 Bugatti Veyron | vs | 1993 McLaren F1 |
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| The Veyron's grille is atrocious. It pays homage to past Bugatti's but it's horseshoe shape shouldn't belong on a supercar, or any other car for that matter. The mammoth proportions limit driver visibility while the F1's sloping hood is ideal when trying to hit 240+ mph. The F1 was a true driver's car that places the driver in the center with no passenger up front to annoy or bother. | ||
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| Even with a design that's over 15 years old, the F1 is still a beautiful modern looking car. It's angles are purposeful and its entire silhouette screams fast. Looking at the Veyron, you would never expect it to be a top speed record holder. | ||
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| The F1's profile is streamlined yet has enough space for three passengers versus the Veyron's two. The Veyron really shows its weight (more than 1,600 lbs than the F1). | ||
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| The Veyron seems to suffer from elephantitis. The F1 however, looks elegantly crafted with a exquisite side vent. | ||
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| Elephantitis continues in the Veyron's rear with a mammoth exhaust and fenders. A rear wing deploys at high speeds whereas the F1 is vacant of any aerodynamic enhancements. The F1 shows its age in the rear with an outdated rear grill. The quad exhausts still look great but the center piece over the rear window can be a blemish to the F1's otherwise perfect design. | ||
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PROS +1,001 horsepower +10 second quarter mile CONS -Bulging in every angle -Horseshoe grill -Too many blind spots to count |
PROS +Beautiful purposeful design +Driver oriented cockpit CONS -Centerpiece over rear window |
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| Video Source: YouTube |
| NOTES |
| The McLaren F1 was originally suppose to have a Honda sourced engine as the chief engineer was a huge fan of their designs. Honda was unable to provide one and instead, a custom built BMW engine was used. -Wikipedia |
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