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When most people think of Pebble Beach they think of hitting a little while ball with a club next to the most beautiful scenery in the United States. We don’t think of those sort of things though. We think of the automotive festivities that take place on the coast.

This year, we had many cars that were shown. There were new cars like the new Ford Mustang Boss 302, and there were old cars like the Ferrari F40 birthday collection. In total, 2010 was a spectacular year at the beach for petrol heads.

With all the new car introductions and high-end auctions, automotive lovers of any age will love the extravaganza that was the Pebble Beach Week in California.

We have compiled a list of every new car that was shown in Cali, and some of them are truly amazing. There is even a F1 looking car.

Hit the jump to read on.

A Full List Of The Cars Shown At Pebble Beach originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 23 August 2010 20:00 EST.

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At the end of 2009, Parmigiani unveiled the Bugatti Tourbillon Watch inspired by the 16 C Galibier concept. This particular watch could be used as a wristwatch, a pocket watch, or could even be mounted on the dash of the owner’s Bugatti. Pretty classy, huh? Well, it seems that Parmigiani are at it again ,and this time they have unveiled a new watch inspired by the latest Veyron Super Sport. This doesn’t necessarily surprise us considering the Bugatti is a record-breaking machine that deserves a timepiece modeled after it, but they better get it produced soon as the sizzle might fizzle once the Koenigsegg Agera completes its task of breaking the Bugatti’s record.

But back to the timepiece. Parmigiani has played with the shape of this watch to make it as exclusive and daring as the Veyron SuperSport itself. The watch has a partially carbon fiber dial that has been placed perpendicular to the display axis with the use of a double pinion with bevel gearing system. This sytem setup allows for a 90 degree angle transfer of energy. This world premier technology allows the time to be displayed on the side of the timepiece.

In terms of aesthetic design, the train wheels are cut in the shape of car wheels and the plate and 10 bridges are designed and decorated in line with Parmigiani’s exclusive criteria as seen on the Calibre 370. The movement of the watch is displayed through six sapphire crystals. As for the hands, applique indexes, and counter; these components are displayed in the exact shade of orange picked out for the record-breaking SuperSport.

Press release after the jump.

Bugatti Super Sport Watch by Parmigiani originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 17 August 2010 12:00 EST.

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Location: Miami, Florida. Movie star: Bugatti Veyron. The happy owner: Birdman.

Let’s start at the beginning. For those of you who do not know, Birdman is an American rapper and record executive from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is the co-founder of Cash Money Records and one half of the duo, Big Tymers. Needless to say, money is not a problem for them. So spending $2 million on buying a red Bugatti Veyron is not as impressive as it might sound. For him at least!

And if you still need a reminder, the Bugatti Veyron supercar is powered by a quad-turbocharged W16 engine with a maximum output of 1001 horsepower and 1250 Nm of torque. It can hit a top speed of 252.3 mph. With all of that power, don’t be surprised if our next report on Birdman involves a very hefty speeding ticket! Thank goodness the States don’t price out tickets in accordance with your salary like they do in Switzerland!

Video: Birdman and his red Bugatti Veyron originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 12 August 2010 21:00 EST.

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The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport shook the auto industry off its hinges when it debuted a couple of weeks ago and, in seemingly pedestrian fashion, proceeded to set the world speed record by clocking 268 mph at Volkswagen’s Ehra-Lessein track in Germany.

Not that we’re surprised by how fast the souped-up Veyron is – it’ a Bugatti, after all – but it was how it came out out nowhere and just grabbed the world’s attention in one fell swoop.

Now that it’s become the talk of the auto world, the Veyron 16.4 Super Sport has been getting its fair share of fans, all of which have been looking for the perfect opportunity to see the 1,200 horsepower beast up close and personal. Fortunately, the boys from Diariomotor chanced upon the golden goose when it was being tested somewhere in Spain and joined by two seemingly irrelevant standard Veyrons that completely lost their appeal when in the company of the record-setting 16.4 Super Sport.

Bugatti’s new supercar, which boasts of an 8.0-liter W16 engine that comes with four enlarged turbochargers and super-size intercoolers producing 1,200 horsepower and 1,106 lb/ft of torque, will head over to the production block later this year where a limited number of models will be produced for those rich enough to afford it.

Video: Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport caught testing in Spain originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 29 July 2010 22:00 EST.

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Oh the beautiful sounds of a car’s engine as it hums its way around a track. Nothing can beat that sound, not even the tires screeching as they make their way around the bend. Unfortunately, when The Stig took the Bugatti Veyron SS out for a spin on the Top Gear track, the sounds coming from the engine were barely audible as the beautifully fast supercar was given the opportunity to show just how miraculous its capabilities are.

The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport comes with a 16-cylinder engine that has four enlarged turbochargers and bigger intercoolers to offer up a total of 1200hp. The chassis was completely redesigned to handle such speeds by the use of a raised main-spring travel, stronger stabilizers, and new shock absorbers with a complex architecture originally developed for racing cars. With lateral acceleration of up to 1.4 G and improved interaction between the tires and the intelligent all-wheel drive system, the Super Sport offers perfect handling and even more powerful acceleration of 1,500 NM on corner exits.

The Bugatti has already achieved top Guiness Book honors by hitting an average top speed of 267.81 miles per hour, but how did it fare on the Top Gear track? Will it take the throne as the fastest or will it just fall short? Only one way to find out…

The Stig tries out the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport on the Top Gear track originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 27 July 2010 15:00 EST.

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The auto industry was turned upside its head a few weeks ago when, from out of nowhere, the land speed record was eviscerated by the Bugatti Veyron Super Sports after it posted a record time of 267.81 mph.

Shortly after the breaking news, reports began circulating that Top Gear may have been involved in the Veyron Super Sports’ record-breaking achievement. And while a lot of people shrugged at the notion of Top Gear playing a part in the whole spectacle, it turns out that while they weren’t directly involved in the land speed record attempt, one member of the show’s triumvirate got his chance behind the wheel of the supercar and set his own personal land speed record.

And wouldn’t you know it, that host turned out to be none other than ‘Captain Slow’ himself, James May. Ironic as the nickname sounds – and it’s a justifiable tag considering May’s not exactly known as a speed demon – James’ personal record of 259.11 mph, which he set at the Ehra-Lessien test track in Germany, is most definitely need for speed material.

Details behind May’s time with the Veyron Super Sports are still being kept under wraps although you can expect it to be featured prominently in the August issue of Top Gear’s magazine, which is expected to hit news stands in the coming days.

Video: James May runs wild on a Bugatti Veyron Supersports originally appeared on topspeed.com on Sunday, 18 July 2010 18:00 EST.

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Bugatti has unveiled the first teaser video of their brand new Veyron 16.4 Super Sport that has recently become the fastest production car in the world.

The new Veyron 16.4 Super Sport comes with four enlarged turbochargers and bigger intercoolers that have been used to boost the power of the 16-cylinder engine to a total of 1200 HP and 1,500 NM of torque, the chassis has been extensively redesigned to maintain safety at extreme speeds – thanks to a slightly raised main-spring travel, stronger stabilizers, and new shock absorbers with a complex architecture originally developed for racing cars. Thesupercar has entered the Guinness Book of Records with an average top speed of 431 km/h (267 mph). The first five units will be sold as limited “World Record Editions” and will feature a special black exposed carbon and orange finish.

Bugatti Veyron SuperSport – first official video originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 9 July 2010 17:00 EST.

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While everyone is waiting for the official debut of the future Veyron SuperSport, what appears to be the first image of the supercar has already leaked onto the internet. Big surprise there, right? The car will be limited to only 30 units, carrying a price tag of $2 million (it appears that the previous rumors about a $2.4 million price were false). Bugatti will also offer a naked carbon fiber body option that will add another 100,000 euro ($122,000 at the current rates) to the car’s price. This image clearly shows that the Supersport has received a minor nose job elongating the front of the car just a bit in comparison to the Bugatti Veyron in addition to the minor tweaks here and there.

The future Veyron SuperSport will be powered by the same 8.0-liter W16 quad-turbocharged engine tuned to deliver a total of 1200 HP. With a weight reduction of 100 kilos, the supercar will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 2.2 seconds and will be able to hit a top speed of 264 mph.

The official debut will be made in August at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. We can’t wait to see this car up close and personal. It looks absolutely amazing!

First image of the Bugatti Veyron SuperSport originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 25 June 2010 08:25 EST.

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A few weeks ago, rumors started flying about a SuperSport version for the Bugatti Veyron. Those rumors turned out to be true as the company officially confirmed the model shortly thereafter. Now it seems we will be getting fast and ready information concerning the new SuperSport with the vehicle’s price being announced.

While everyone expected the Bugatti to be priced at $2 million, the car in fact will be priced at €1,950,000 ($2.4 million at the current exchange rates). The official debut will be made in August at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. This will be the final Veyron edition before going out of production.

The future Veyron SuperSport will be powered by the same 8.0-liter W16 quad-turbocharged engine tuned to deliver a total of 1200 HP. With a weight reduction of 100 kilos, the supercar will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 2.2 seconds and will be able to hit a top speed of 264 mph.

It will get a new front, roof, and rear and will use light materials such as carbon fiber and aluminum. There will only be 30 units built.

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 SuperSport priced at $2.4 million originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 23 June 2010 14:00 EST.

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Remember those rumors about a more powerful version of the current Veyron? Turns out these are not just rumors! According to Cars UK, they have received an official confirmation from a Bugatti customer who has already placed a €400k advance for the new model.

The new Bugatti Veyron SuperSport will be limited to only 30 units, each priced at €1,650,000 (or $2 million at the current rates). This edition will be the last version of the Veyron supercar before it goes out of production. The official debut will be made at Pebble Beach in August. Deliveries will begin at the end of the year.

With a total output of 1200 HP and a weight reduction of 300 kilos, the new Veyron Supersport will make the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 2.2 seconds and will be able to hit a top speed of 264 mph. The same customer also confirmed that the new model will feature a few exterior changes. We can’t wait to see the final product!

Bugatti Veyron SuperSport Confirmed originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 18 June 2010 18:00 EST.

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There’s nothing more ridiculous than paying double the price for a 1/18th scale replica of a car that already comes with a price tag of $2 million. Unless, of course, that mini replica is made completely of solid gold and platinum. Oh, and it’s got diamonds, too. Lots and lots of diamonds.

Co-created by British jeweler Stuart Hughes and Swiss model car maker Robert Gulpen, this extremely limited Diamond Edition Bugatti Veyron scale model is without question, one of the most expensive - and rarest - scale model replicas you’ll ever come across. Made of solid 24-carat gold and platinum with a single cut 7.2-carat diamond found in the Veyron’s grille, this 7-kilo piece of art will only be limited to three models at about $4 million a piece. Apart from the eye-popping exterior, this replica also comes with a steering that actually turns and operates the wheels of the car plus an operational convertible hood that’s completely similar to a real life-size Veyron.

While it seems completely absurd for anyone to purchase this replica knowing that with that money, you can buy two of the real things, some people - yeah, those obscenely rich folks that use hundred-dollar bills as centerpieces in their dining table - won’t have any problem forking over that kind of money if it means having one of these gold and diamond-studded Veyrons sitting proudly on their desks.

How does a replica Bugatti Veyron end up costing twice as much as the real thing? originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 14 June 2010 23:00 EST.

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A few weeks ago we reported that Bugatti was preparing a new model that would develop around 1200 HP. Well, we were somewhat wrong. Apparently, the model that will be delivering that killer horsepower is not a new model, but a more powerful version of the current Veyron. It will be called the Supersport and will rev the horsepower race to a whole new level.

With a total output of 1200 HP and a weight reduction of 300 kilos, the new Veyron Supersport will make the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 2.2 seconds and will be able to hit a top speed of 264 mph.

There will only be 30 units built and, as you might have guessed, it will cost more than the Bugatti Veyron. Its official debut is expected to be made in September at the Paris Auto Show. So after that, expect 30 very fast cars to be parading their way quickly around our streets.

Bugatti prepares Veyron SuperSport with 1200 HP originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 14 June 2010 12:00 EST.

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These two cars can’t seem to get enough of each other, can they?

A few weeks after showing you a Russian street tussle between a Nissan GT-R and a Bugatti Veyron, these two supercars are at it again. Now, we’re not exactly sure if the two cars in this video are the same ones that did the Russian drag race - the Veyron beat the GT-R in that one, in case you needed to know - but whatever the case may be, we’re certainly not about to turn down a good three-and-half minutes of Veyron versus GT-R madness.

And wouldn’t you know it, but this time around, the Nissan GT-R - yep, the longshot underdog - finally scored one on the Veyron. It seems certain though that the GT-R beat the Veyron because it had something stewing underneath its engine. We all know that on it’s own, it’s got about as much chance as a Toro Rosso winning an F1 race, but hey, a win is a win, right? And if the GT-R did get some ’nitrous’ help, then so be it.

Video: Yet another street race between a Nissan GT-R against a Bugatti Veyron originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 10 June 2010 15:00 EST.

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For those who didn’t know, most parts of the world observe ’No Tobacco Day’ every May 31. That means that those who have a habit of smoking what-have-yous are urged to keep it in their packs, at least for this one day.

Turns out, a group of five students from Xi’an, China had other things in mind in their attempt to recognize the global tobacco-free day. Using 10,280 empty packs of cigarettes, the five students were able to create a 300 kilogram likeness of a Bugatti Veyron, at least relative to what they could make of it. If that’s not amazing enough for you, the cigarette pack Veyron actually runs, too!

The whole project took over eight months to complete and after seeking help from over 2,500 - cigarette-smoking - students to collect all those empty packs, the five students were able to build their one-of-a-kind electric car and have since displayed it at the Xi’an Electrical and Information Institute where, as expected, it quickly became quite an attraction.

Faux Bugatti Veyron made out of empty cigarette packs originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 7 June 2010 06:00 EST.

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