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Old 12 February 2009, 10:10 AM   #1
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The Bugatti Grand Sport Convertible

Well the unveiling was made a couple of months ago but i managed to find some proper pics on the internet 2 days ago



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Old 12 February 2009, 10:15 AM   #2
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I think my knees just got weak and my tummy feels warm and fuzzy.... WOW I would love to see that one going down the strip!
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Old 12 February 2009, 10:18 AM   #3
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A car like that with a manual top?!?!

Too much work for me!
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A car like that with a manual top?!?!

Too much work for me!
me too...for almost $3million i shouldn't do anything besides just flicking a button....but very sick looking car...but they could have done an automatic convertible...what happens if it rains?
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Old 12 February 2009, 10:39 AM   #5
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me too...for almost $3million i shouldn't do anything besides just flicking a button....but very sick looking car...but they could have done an automatic convertible...what happens if it rains?
Agreed....for that amount of PESOS it ought to give me some massaging in multiple "areas"...
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me too...for almost $3million i shouldn't do anything besides just flicking a button....but very sick looking car...but they could have done an automatic convertible...what happens if it rains?
If you have a close look at the pics you will see an umbrella that transforms itself in a roof

Besides that i wouldnt recommend you to drive a convertible at 252mph

Can you just imagine somebodys face at 252 mph ? Priceless
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If you have a close look at the pics you will see an umbrella that transforms itself in a roof

Besides that i wouldnt recommend you to drive a convertible at 252mph

Can you just imagine somebodys face at 252 mph ? Priceless
hahahaha i didnt see that umbrella fros..well then ill take it...
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hahahaha i didnt see that umbrella fros..well then ill take it...
Me too
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Old 12 February 2009, 10:43 AM   #9
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If you have a close look at the pics you will see an umbrella that transforms itself in a roof

Besides that i wouldnt recommend you to drive a convertible at 252mph

Can you just imagine somebodys face at 252 mph ? Priceless
Other than the extreme concentration on what they are doing, you wouldn't / shouldn't see much wind blow in THAT cockpit.... That's an aerodynamic design that's a little more advanced than the average convertible....
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If you have a close look at the pics you will see an umbrella that transforms itself in a roof

Besides that i wouldnt recommend you to drive a convertible at 252mph

Can you just imagine somebodys face at 252 mph ? Priceless
I don't care what they're driving.... if I see someone using an umbrella as a top in a convertible.... ..... that would be pretty ghetto-fabulous!
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I don't care what they're driving.... if I see someone using an umbrella as a top in a convertible.... ..... that would be pretty ghetto-fabulous!
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I don't care what they're driving.... if I see someone using an umbrella as a top in a convertible.... ..... that would be pretty ghetto-fabulous!
hahahahah i dont care as long as that car comes with an umbrella im fine...
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I got stuck driving home one day with my top broken ... it was down and wouldn't go up.

So it starts raining and I'm just trying to rush home... all these motorists are honking at me and yelling saying "it's raining!!!" I'm like, THANKS!!!
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Why don't I own one of these??????????????

Look below. Nuff said!

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Old 12 February 2009, 10:55 AM   #15
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Why don't I own one of these??????????????

Look below. Nuff said!

Imagine how many rolexes you could own for that money
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Old 12 February 2009, 11:01 AM   #16
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Imagine how many rolexes you could own for that money
And that alone makes NOT owning one worthwhile!!
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Old 12 February 2009, 11:02 AM   #17
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I have one of these on order. It should be arriving in a couple of weeks and when it does I will post some pics.
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Old 12 February 2009, 11:03 AM   #18
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Wheel choice.....really?
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Old 12 February 2009, 11:26 AM   #19
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fros, where did you get my pictures?
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fros, where did you get my pictures?
Ι got them from the internet

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Old 12 February 2009, 12:26 PM   #21
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Pretty stupid, a manual roof? We don't all have butlers.

Plus, you have to have guts to drive a $3 million car with no protection from the outside hoolig... I mean World.
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Old 12 February 2009, 12:41 PM   #22
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The front of the car looks like a yellow bass or better known as a carp. Sorry, but the front is just ulgy. Wonderful performance 0 to 60 in 2.5 seconds....wow. Good for those who can afford this beast.
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The front of the car looks like a yellow bass or better known as a carp. Sorry, but the front is just ulgy.
I call it ugly with class



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Old 12 February 2009, 01:41 PM   #24
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That interior is freekin gorgeous! As is the car.... I believe the vert is limited to 217mph due to aerodynamic issues with the top off, still plenty fast to fetch the milk in though...
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That interior is freekin gorgeous! As is the car.... I believe the vert is limited to 217mph due to aerodynamic issues with the top off, still plenty fast to fetch the milk in though...
Nope it is not limited at all when you insert the second key
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Old 12 February 2009, 01:52 PM   #26
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Bugattis are fast. REALLY fast.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk1t6S737Cs
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love theengine bay configuration (& the multi-purpose umbrella it comes with).....
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Yoweee. I'd better get my flying jacket out again! What a motor

Got to watch that on Top Gear if they can get hold of one

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Fabulous toy for the super-rich, but "biggest engineering marvel ever made?" Nope.
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Old 13 February 2009, 02:45 AM   #30
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That car is awesome with or without the top.

I wonder if a car like that is even insurable...........
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