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Drove the Enzo, MC12 and Bugatti

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  1. fanatic1

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    #1 fanatic1, Oct 12, 2007
    Well, I had the good fortune to drive the Enzo, MC12 and Bugatti all at the same track and back to back. It was obviously a lot of fun! The owner of the cars bought all three within a couple weeks of each other, so we were both "learning" how to drive them together. The facility was just outside of Vegas....about 60 miles and I think it was called Spring Mountain raceway. Everyone was VERY nice, and the facility was awesome. Here are some impressions.........
    Well, the Bugatti was just CRAZY Fast. Very smooth, very refined, very wonderful, and absolutly CRAZY FAST. When you stomped on it from a stop, you felt like you were being physically assaulted on your way to 100. Just imagine if someone was standing on your chest....that's how it felt. Everything was a blur.

    The Enzo was awesome, still refined, very cool, very fast, handling was amazing. It felt like a "racecar" because it was obviously fast and handled wonderful, but it was refined enough to be enjoyable. I could see taking this car out to dinner and on Sunday fun drives. The wife would like it, it was wonderful.

    The MC12 was AMAZING. This car was my favorite. It was so RAW. Just pure race car feeling. A wonderful howl, screaming at high RPM's, you felt like you were riding on the asphalt. You could feel every bump, every shake, every noise. It wasn't comfortable, it wasn't a "let's go to dinner" car, it wasn't a man, this seat feels good.....it was a raw driving experience that just left you jonesing for more.

    They were all wonderful in their own way. they were all surprisingly different. I loved all of them, but if I HAD to choose one, I'd take the MC12. The Enzo would be right behind it, and it'd probably be more "practical".....well, you know, in the loosest sense of the word. :) The Bugatti was a marvel of engineering, but a little too refined for me.

    I have a lot of pictures of cars...not professional quality, but I took some good snaps. I can't upload them,, if anyone would like me to email them a few for uploading, please let me know. I'd appreciate it.

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  2. Miura Jota

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    #2 Miura Jota, Oct 12, 2007
    Lucky guy

    send them pics to : [email protected] and [email protected]

    and my buddy who is suscribed will upload them right away
     
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    #3 fanatic1, Oct 12, 2007
    I just emailed some pics to Martin......hopefully they can be posted on here.
     
  4. Tobias

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    #4 Tobias, Oct 12, 2007
    Cool. Not to mention the MC12 being prettier than the Enzo.
     
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    #6 fanatic1, Oct 12, 2007
    jorge, just sent them to ya.
     
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    #8 Harry-SZ, Oct 12, 2007
    Wow great! Thanks for sharing the experience and the pictures!
    The Veyron is very cool in this colour-scheme!!
     
  9. Far Out

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    #9 Far Out, Oct 12, 2007
    Great experience! How does the Veyron compare to the MC12 and Enzo when it comes to cornering? My assumption has always been that it is great in a straight line, but will struggle against the other supercars when you touch the steering wheel.
     
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    #10 Clubsport78, Oct 12, 2007
    ... The MC12 is way superior than the Enzo.
    In everything.
    The Enzo looks cool, the Veyron is an engineering masterpiece, but the MC12 has something more.

    Send those pics to me in hi res at [email protected].
    Thanks!

    Ciao!
     
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    #12 MS250, Oct 12, 2007
    Seeing them side by side like that i would also have to agree the MC12 looks perfect in comparison.

    Thanks for sharing !!
     
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    #13 jm348, Oct 12, 2007
    You are a lucky man, thanks for sharing. Who owns these as he is even luckier?
     
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    That Veyron was sold out of Lamborghini Las Vegas. I saw it there in August.

    I'm not sure why, but I am surprised to hear that you like the MC12 better then anything else. Good on ya.

    here is a pic of that Veyron I saw in August in Vegas...
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    #17 jorge.rios, Oct 12, 2007
    I think that all these cars were sold out of Lamborghini of Las Vegas...

    They always have some very nice cars there...
     
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    #18 furious_ferrari, Oct 12, 2007
    Now that you mention that...that MC12 was at Lambo Las Vegas when I was there too.
     
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    #20 PAP 348, Oct 12, 2007
    Awesome pics and awesome cars!! :):)

    You are a lucky guy being able to drive them ALL in one day!! :):)

    Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to more pics. :):)
     
  21. Miura Jota

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    #21 Miura Jota, Oct 13, 2007
    ...So those 3 cars were bought by some guy at a LAMBO dealer ?
    and he didn't get a Lambo itself ???

    Probably that guy ordered a REVENTON already ?
    or perharps he's bought several Murcielagos before...

    P.S. is that ROSSO CORSA on the Bugatti? it would look even better in one solid one tone ROSSO.
     
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    #22 Ferrari 360 CS, Oct 13, 2007
    Sounds like a truly unforgettable day.....thank you for sharing. The pictures are great to, must say the MC12 looks very good.
     
  23. furious_ferrari

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    #23 furious_ferrari, Oct 13, 2007
    I dont think he got the Enzo at the Lambo dealer.
     
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    #24 3604u, Oct 13, 2007
    This dude has taste... care to share what other cars he has
     
  25. wbaeumer

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    #25 wbaeumer, Oct 13, 2007
    Hi Fantatic1,
    I drove the MC12 on the circuit of Spa-Francochamps and later the Enzo on the same place. the Maserati far superior to the Enzo as it is more race-car. Also the gear-driven engine is much more responsive than the chain-driven Enzo-motor!

    I also send you a PM!

    Ciao!
    Walter
     
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