Barabus TKR takes over as world's fastest car - zero to 60 mph in 1.67 seconds
07-21-06 | 07:25 AM
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Barabus TKR takes over as world's fastest car - zero to 60 mph in 1.67 seconds
The Bugatti Veyron is no longer the world's fastest car. Today — following a number of teasers and leaks — Barabus officially unveiled the TKR: a new 1005 horsepower supercar the automaker says is capable of doing zero to 60 mph in 1.67 seconds. What's more, the car reportedly has a top speed of 270 mph — nearly 20 more than the Veyron. Power comes from a 6.0 liter V8 twin-turbocharged with dual intercoolers. Details remain sparse, but the automaker says it will sell the car for £360,000, which should translate to around $500,000, using typical automotive market conversion rates. It's worth noting that Barabus sometimes refers to the car as being able to hit 60 mph in "under 2 seconds," rather than the stated 1.67. Even so, there is still some doubt among enthusiasts if such a figure is even possible. Nonetheless, the car is on display at the 2006 British International Motor Show, and we expect to get more details in the near future. The TKR is said to have been in development for the last 10 years. The car is to be made in Italy and the power plant is built in the United Kingdom. Worldwide volume is projected to be 300-400 cars over the estimated three-year production run. (Note: we apologize for the low-resolution images — Barabus has been very slow to release press material for the car).
source : leftlanenews
source : leftlanenews
07-21-06 | 08:40 AM
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Holy mother of all god.. That's neck snapping acceleration right there. 270mph to speed? 
that's a lot of car for $500k, at least for an exotic. lol.
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that's a lot of car for $500k, at least for an exotic. lol.
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07-21-06 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
It does look like a kit car.
If I had a choice between the Bugatti Veyron or this for ~1000 hp, guess what I'd get...
If I had a choice between the Bugatti Veyron or this for ~1000 hp, guess what I'd get...
07-21-06 | 11:34 AM
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im still puzzled as to how they got a 0-60 <2s with >1000bhp.
moreso since they didnt put drivetrain or tranny options on their site. i mean, how wide do the rear tires have to be to make 1001bhp go 0-60 in 1.67s if its ONLY RWD??!!??
keep in mind, teh bugatti is detuned to about ~890hp or something.
moreso since they didnt put drivetrain or tranny options on their site. i mean, how wide do the rear tires have to be to make 1001bhp go 0-60 in 1.67s if its ONLY RWD??!!??
keep in mind, teh bugatti is detuned to about ~890hp or something.
07-21-06 | 11:49 AM
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TKR was conceived to combine more power than a Formula one racecar with the driving pleasure of a road car. The TKR is designed to compete with the worlds fastest, quickest, and best handling on street or track. Blindly fast! 
07-21-06 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Barabus website
The TKR is designed to compete with the worlds fastest, quickest, best handling, most luxurious grand touring cars in the world, whilst providing a distinctly European driving experience for the fortunate few who will own one.
Anyway, can't wait to see the STIG getting his hands on it.
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