Imitation Bugatti Veyron: Only One Genuine Component

Audi RS6 engine powers this twin-turbo V8 luxury vehicle.

Bugatti has produced a total of 450 Veyrons, but this particular car is not one of them. Replicas are commonly created by removing the original body panels from already existing vehicles and replacing them with custom parts that imitate the genuine article. This procedure often leads to unusual proportions that give away the true identity of the car. However, this imitator of the high-performance supercar takes a unique approach, utilizing a customized chassis instead.

At first glance, to someone who is not knowledgeable in the world of high-end cars and without a close examination, this car may bear some resemblance to a Veyron. Notably, it boasts a 3D-printed engine cover that faithfully reproduces the iconic W16 engine, created using a 3D scan of an actual quad-turbo 8.0-liter engine. However, delving deeper into its mechanics reveals that it actually houses a twin-turbo 4.2-liter V8 from a first-generation Audi RS6 (C5). With only 444 hp and 428 lb-ft (580 Nm), it falls significantly short of the powerhouse that was the original Veyron.

What Makes this ‘Bugatti’ so Cheap?!

One element that has been directly taken from a Veyron is the somewhat damaged windshield, which originates from one of the cars produced in Molsheim, France. While the exterior makes a commendable attempt at resembling Bugatti’s EB110 successor, the same cannot be said for the interior. The Veyron’s cabin boasted the highest quality leather that could be obtained from the Volkswagen Group, but this particular one displays a notable amount of cheap plastic materials.

The excessive EB emblem on the steering wheel is rather tasteless, as the gear shifter and certain buttons seem to be borrowed from a basic Audi model. The temperature controls also have connections to a late 2000s vehicle bearing the iconic Four Rings logo, and the added-on JVC sound system does not meet expectations. While trying to replicate the design of a Veyron, some drawbacks were introduced to the driving venture, such as notable blind spots and less than optimal visibility through the authentic Veyron windshield.

Although this may not be a remarkable achievement, given that it was created solely by one person in a span of seven years, it is still an impressive build. The maker invested £350,000, equivalent to $444,000 in today’s exchange rates, in its development. It is currently estimated to have a value of £150,000 or about $190,000. With that hefty price tag, one could easily acquire a legitimate supercar such as a low-mileage Audi R8.

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