The author expresses sincere apologies to the Bugatti Veyron, acknowledging that although it was initially criticized for being excessive, heavy, and expensive, it represents a monumental feat of engineering.
For years, many enthusiasts questioned the necessity of a sixteen-cylinder engine with four turbochargers and all-wheel drive to exceed 1,000 hp and 400 km/h, arguing that similar results could be achieved with less complexity, citing examples such as Gordon Murray's projects.
However, the text argues that criticizing the Veyron for its megalomania is contradictory for an enthusiast, given that appreciating cars implies revering engineering, and Bugatti has historically not been as hypocritical as purists suggest.
Older Bugatti models from the era of Ettore and Jean were also extremely luxurious and expensive, turning capital into victories on the tracks, and the Veyron, in fact, revived this original megalomania.
The author highlights that making a light vehicle accelerate is relatively simple, but making a