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The Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4 is a mid-engine grand touring car produced by Volkswagen Group subsidiary Bugatti Automobiles SAS. The delivers performance of a Formula One car clubbed with luxury of a Rolls Royce and drivability of a Honda car. It 8.0L 16 cylinder engine with four turbo-chargers delivers 1001 hp that makes the vehicle zoom past in a blink of an eye. Volkswagen AG may boost its process of bringing the model in India too soon. The car is not only the fastest accelerating and decelerating model with a 0-100 kmph in 8.6 seconds but is also one of the most expensive cars in the world.

The car will cost between Rs. 5 crore to Rs 12 crore in India and is expected to hit the Indian roads by mid-2010. “It’s the independent decision of every brand to decide on the India strategy. The brand checks on the viability and whether there is a market potential, and then decides on its launch plans,” commented Kurt Rippolz, Head of communication Volkswagen India. He refused to confirm or deny any such developments or divulge any more details about the car’s launch.

After acquisition of brands like Porsche, Bugatti, Bentley and Lamborghini, VW has become one of the largest car makers in the world. The company aims to introduce all high-end models in India. However, the process of homologation or adapting high-end to the driving conditions of importing country is a long and costly process. Thus, importing Bugatti in India could seriously mean compromise on its performance given the Indian driving conditions.