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Bugatti Veyron and Ferrari F599 race ends in Veyron getting a ticket

omarrana submitted on 6/3/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:36:28 PM

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A Bugatti Veyron was pulled over by cops after racing a Ferrari 599 GTB on a motorway at 130mph.

The two raced through a 50mph construction zone. The race ended with police catching up to the Bugatti in their BMW, pulling over the 253mph Veyron. The Ferrari 599 GTB, capable of 205mph, zoomed off.

Witnesses said that the high-speed race/chase went on for at least 10 minutes with both cars weaving across all three lanes of the highway.

Police said that they officially clocked the Bugatti at...

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Bugatti Veyron and Ferrari F599 race ends in Veyron getting a ticket

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Jaybrn

Talk about a slap on the wrist, Im sure $117 wouldnt come close to filling the tank

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Posted on 6/3/2008 3:54:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

soopakrn

Anyone know where this occurred? Can't be in the US. We don't have any BMWs as police interceptors.

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Posted on 6/3/2008 5:18:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

BJS470

maybe germany? the only police bmws that are really used in America are the motorcycles...

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Posted on 6/3/2008 11:04:29 PM | | Votes: 1   

BJS470

maybe germany? the only police bmws that are really used in America are the motorcycles...

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Posted on 6/3/2008 11:04:29 PM | | Votes: 1   

Matthew1

It was in England.

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Posted on 6/3/2008 11:22:15 PM | | Votes: 1   

kavione

For $117 and 3 pts. I would do it a couple more times. I don't even understand why the Bugatti didn't just pull off and leave both the cop and the Ferrari. The only thing I can think is that he probably wasn't a very good driver.

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Posted on 6/3/2008 5:59:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

GTR35

Did you read the article? It wasn't a drag race, which is the only thing the Bugatti is capable of.

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Posted on 6/3/2008 7:34:27 PM | | Votes: -1   

S4cabriofoxone

GTR35, have you ever seen, let alone driven, a Bugatti Veyron? If not, don't talk.

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Posted on 6/3/2008 7:38:22 PM | | Votes: 2   

GTR35

Haven't had the pleasure of driving one but I have seen a few at the LA Auto show and in BH in one occasion. Now, why are you so hurt S4? Because truth hurts, maybe?

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Posted on 6/3/2008 8:07:31 PM | | Votes: -2   

Matthew1

What truth, GTR35?

Considering you have only seen it at an auto show, how do you know it can't take corners? I've heard from reputable magazines that it handles brilliantly, especially considering its size and weight.

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Posted on 6/3/2008 11:21:31 PM | | Votes: 2   

S4cabriofoxone

Because people say some incredibly stupid things about the car. Mostly out of jealousy. Of course I haven't driven one either, but it's just odd to make unfounded comments like that. It's obvious to me that, no matter how heavy/straight-line-based the Veyron may be, it will still be fun to turn with.

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Posted on 6/4/2008 1:40:31 AM | | Votes: 1   

Denali

lol @ the Bugatti driver, im sure the officer was 2...

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Posted on 6/3/2008 8:18:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

DasAuto

GTR35,thats why journalists who review the Bugatti Veyron are amazed at the handling capabilities of a car that weighs 2 tonne. Especially with ESP off :P

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Posted on 6/3/2008 9:25:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

MattB

Someone who can afford a Bugatti probably doesn't care about speeding fines.

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Posted on 6/3/2008 10:38:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

ym73

There are probably 2 or 3 bugattis in the UK and considerably more of the ferraris. I'm sure the police would have no trouble tracking down the bugatti and he would be in alot more trouble then.

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Posted on 6/4/2008 3:22:10 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

M35MT

The picture in the article showing the butts of those 2 cars looks awesome.

That's the only view I'd ever see of them on the road...

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Posted on 6/4/2008 8:35:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

AMiodynski

I think one of the reasons the driver stopped is it's pretty easy to figure out the owner of the vehicle... Not like there is a ton of them out there...

Just my 2 cents

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Posted on 6/4/2008 12:09:26 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

ThierryHenry14

I just saw another Veyron at the Greenwich dealer last saturday, and the more I look at that car, the more amazing it seems...

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Posted on 6/4/2008 1:39:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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