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

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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Jaybrn - 6/3/2008 3:54:44 PM

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

soopakrn - 6/3/2008 5:18:34 PM

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

BJS470 - 6/3/2008 11:04:29 PM

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

BJS470 - 6/3/2008 11:04:29 PM

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

Matthew1 - 6/3/2008 11:22:15 PM

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It was in England.

kavione - 6/3/2008 5:59:18 PM

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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.

GTR35 - 6/3/2008 7:34:27 PM

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

S4cabriofoxone - 6/3/2008 7:38:22 PM

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

GTR35 - 6/3/2008 8:07:31 PM

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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?

Matthew1 - 6/3/2008 11:21:31 PM

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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.

S4cabriofoxone - 6/4/2008 1:40:31 AM

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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.

Denali - 6/3/2008 8:18:44 PM

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

DasAuto - 6/3/2008 9:25:01 PM

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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

MattB - 6/3/2008 10:38:04 PM

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

ym73 - 6/4/2008 3:22:10 AM

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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.

M35MT - 6/4/2008 8:35:29 AM

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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...

AMiodynski - 6/4/2008 12:09:26 PM

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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

ThierryHenry14 - 6/4/2008 1:39:54 PM

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