Chapter 805 Genius Test Driver

August 6,

10 o'clock in the morning.

The Wayne family and the Granger family walked into Heathrow International Airport in the Hillingdon district of London, chatting and laughing as they dragged their luggage.

The two cute pets, Cuckoo and Crookshanks, were also there, but they were both staying in Vincent's suitcase.

Cecilia and Abraham followed quietly behind them.

The two people disguised as an ordinary Muggle couple were of course not going on vacation together. Their task was to set up magic base stations in various European countries.

The cumbersome boarding procedure did not make the two former dark wizards dissatisfied. After all, the only way to legally enter another country was through Muggle channels.

The direct flight to Modena, Italy, landed smoothly three hours later.

Coming out of the airport lobby, both families could see three conspicuous Bugatti coupes.

Eric went up to Bugatti's chief engineer Luca Schreiber and gave him a warm hug.

"Luca, have you been waiting for a long time?"

"No way, Mr. Wayne, you don't know that our team is looking forward to sharing our latest achievements with you as soon as possible."

After the two hugged, Luca looked at Vincent in surprise.

He has grown so much in just one year. Children nowadays develop so fast.

He walked towards Vincent enthusiastically and the two of them gave each other a big hug.

"Mr. Wayne, your design is really great. The prototype car we have completed will surely satisfy you."

"Thank you for your hard work. Some of the ideas I proposed should be difficult to implement, right?"

Luca released his embrace and shook his head. "Of course not. You have no idea how excited our group is to realize your advanced ideas."

His confident look made Vincent start to look forward to it.

With current technology, the Bugatti Veyron was successfully manufactured 10 years ahead of schedule. One can imagine what kind of life the research team led during this year.

It is certain that he works day and night, but from the excitement that cannot be concealed on Luca's face, it is not difficult to tell that he is actually a very pure person.

After Eric introduced the Granger family to him, they got in the car and headed for the Bugatti factory in Campogalliano.

The appearance of the square building has not changed at all, and the word "BUGATTI" made of blue bricks on the wall is still steady and restrained.

Led by Luca, the group first visited the slightly changed factory.

Volkswagen Group has a cooperation agreement with Bugatti, and they provide many advanced equipment and technical support.

Their team returned to China as soon as the prototype was completed, but the two sides have been communicating remotely.

After touring the factory, Luca took everyone to a closed laboratory.

Through the glass, they all clearly saw a Bugatti Veyron in its original carbon fiber color.

It is placed next to a pile of instruments. Although the carbon fiber texture of the outer shell is a bit monotonous, the "shark nose" design of the front face is very unique. Combined with the large air intake and headlight group, the front of the whole vehicle looks particularly domineering.

Its rear end is also very unique. The four exhaust pipes on both sides look very impressive, and the streamlined rear end further highlights its elegant temperament.

Domineering yet elegant, like a macho man in a suit.

He looks like a gentleman, yet powerful without being abrupt.

However, the interior is rather simple. After all, it is still just a prototype and it is not time to consider mass production.

Luca pushed open a glass door excitedly and led everyone to the car.

"The Veyron adopts a mid-mounted four-wheel drive and ceramic ventilated disc brake system, a W-type 16-cylinder direct injection engine made of titanium alloy, equipped with four turbochargers, with 1001 horsepower, a maximum power of 736 kilowatts, and a maximum torque of 2200 to 5500 rpm."

He clenched his trembling fists tightly, his eyes flashing with incredible enthusiasm.

"The laboratory's top speed has reached 417km/h, and it takes only 2.5 seconds to accelerate from to km/h. What amazing data!"

417km/h, faster than the expected 407km/h.

Of course, these are laboratory data after all, and actual testing should be difficult to achieve.

Eric fondled the carbon fiber shell of the car and asked, "Do you have track test data?"

Luca shook his head and sighed softly. "The Veyron is a raging beast at heart. We have contacted several suitable test drivers, but unfortunately their appointments are fully booked. The earliest we can get one is early next month."

The zero-to-hundred acceleration in 2.5 seconds has a G-value of 1.1. An ordinary person without training can only withstand about 2G at most. It does require a top test driver to complete the entire journey.

Bugatti did not hire a designated test driver, and there was only one prototype, so all he could do was wait patiently.

Vincent came up to Eric and winked at him.

Test drive? Now?

Given Luca's enthusiasm for the prototype car, I'm afraid even the boss's orders will not work.

"Dad..."

"Okay, I'll get it done."

Eric pulled Luca out of the laboratory mysteriously.

The soundproof glass effectively blocked the conversation between the two people, but it was not difficult to tell from the gradually increasing body movements that they were arguing.

Hermione came to Vincent, who was half-crouching and looking at the Michelin special tires, and leaned over to gently pat his shoulder, "Do you want to be the first test driver?"

"Yes, I designed the car, so of course I will test it myself."

She pointed to the other side of the soundproof glass and said, "Uncle Eric seems to have done his best. Don't forget that you are still just a child in his eyes."

Vincent stood up and said, "It seems I need to prove myself."

He walked out of the laboratory and calmed Luca down with just a few words.

Then he made an "OK" gesture to Hermione through the glass, indicating that everything was done.

Needless to say, Evelyn, and even the Grangers, saw what he was going to do.

How to prove that you are capable of being a test driver? There is only one answer, that is to show your ability on the track.

Led by Luca, several people came to the test track behind the Bugatti factory.

Vincent changed into his blue-black racing protective suit and found that almost the entire research team was there.

Under the gazes of more than a dozen people with different expressions, he calmly put on his helmet and got into a silver Bugatti EB110SS for test.

Compared with the basic EB110, the SS (Super Sport) model has been optimized in terms of engine, chassis and aerodynamics. The whole vehicle is 150 kg lighter and uses lighter wheels and glass.

The silver EB110SS slowly drove onto the test track, and when the countdown reached "0", it roared out of the starting point.

One of the research team members pumped his fist and yelled, "Perfect start!"

Luca's face was full of disbelief.

He quickly looked at the large screen next to him that was connected to the speed measuring instrument.

The 3.1-0.1 km/h acceleration was seconds, which was second faster than the previous top test driver.

A fast start doesn’t mean anything; the key lies in the turns and the top speed.

Soon, the first right-angle turn came.

1.3 seconds, and the speed even remains at 192km/h.

Next is a whole section of straight track.

Maximum speed is 355kn/h, the upper limit of theoretical speed.

Can you achieve such a result for the first time?

Luca swallowed subconsciously, "He is a talented test driver."