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Originally Posted by TeflonTron
Have you ever driven one? I haven't either, but I personally know of about 10 people who have, and they all say the same thing: that's it's not just the speed that you are left with, but the way that the car does what it does and how it seemingly defies what you think is possible. They also say that its brakes will snap your neck, that it grips like glue and will corner like a beast. It's also 100% confidence inspiring, totally comfortable inside and is basically the shit.
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Exactly.. all these are only possible because the car has computer systems to keep accelleration, braking and turning at a level than does not exceed the levels of tyre adhesion.
It's the most basic of concepts that any competant driver knows and understands.
Any modern ABS car will produce "neck snapping braking" - many cars will leave you with seat belt bruises they stop so hard.
Any high HP car with traction control and assisted mechanisms produces spleen squashing acceleration.
And any big tyre and active handling equiped car can induce awe inspiring turning forces - there is nothing unique about this.
All that they designers did was ask "Can we produce some computers and driver aids to support more input power and keep the mayhem in control?"
And they did.
The same systems and software will be sold to other car makers who will produce a Veyron performing car without the glitz and glamour and do so for $200,000
