Approximately a month ago, we shared a video showing what could very well be the first filmed dyno test of a Bugatti Veyron. The supercar generated epic numbers – 897 horsepower (669 kilowatts) and 909 pound-feet (1,232 Newton-meters) of torque at the wheels, which roughly translates into about 1,076 hp (802 kW) and 1,091 lb-ft (1,479 Nm) at the crank. Apparently, the owner of the vehicle was not satisfied with the output and decided that the 8.0-liter, quad-turbocharged, W16 cylinder engine needs a new exhaust system.
He asked the folks over at Ryft to design, engineer, and produce a custom titanium exhaust for his car and the result can be seen in the video at the top of this page. The new pipes weigh just 9 pounds (4 kilograms) versus at least 42 lbs (19 kg) for the factory system. The team expects a power increase of up between 10 and 15 percent but the modified Veyron hasn’t been properly dynoed with the new exhausts yet.
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