Simply Abu Dhabi III

Speed and passion With speeds of up to 403km per hour, this was one adventure I simply had to try for myself. With the sun beating down and not a single cloud in the sky, I could feel the thump of my heart as I approached the magnificent Buggatti – what a stunning specimen of inspired engineering. Its shiny chrome gleaming in the sunlight I was full of anticipation for my test drive. A perfect fusion of technology has created a vehicle fit for kings and I certainly felt like royalty as I opened the door and settled excitedly into the driving seat. With no engine covers and an incredible 10 radiators I was more than aware of the power in my hands as I got behind the wheel. The Bugatti Veyron can accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 2.5 seconds and watching this thing burn will take your breath away. Taking a car past 288 km/h was new territory for me, but what a buzz. I suddenly had a true appreciation for the concept of aerodynamic! As speed picked up at a phenomenal pace I could feel the back of the car being pressed into the ground. I almost felt like I could take off. The car automatically changes shape in line with the speed at which you’re travelling – pure genius. I’m reliably informed that with the spoiler in place the drag is so great you’re limited to just 369.6 km/h – I didn’t quite reach this speed! The roar of the tyres was awesome and despite the incredible speed at which I was travelling in this beauty, I felt totally safe. Imagine the ability to cover the length of a football pitch in a single second – it gives you some idea of the energy rush I experienced. As fast as I could take this car, bends disappeared in the blink of an eye. Despite the amazing capability of this super car it meets drive-by noise and emission regulations. Sheer adrenalin rush Named after race driver Pierre Veyron, getting behind the wheel of this glorious beast of a car was like a dream come true for me. The Middle East is just the place to put the world’s most amazing supercar through its paces, pushing it to its 403.2 km/h limit. Abu Dhabi is a destination fit for princes and kings and I certainly felt like royalty after surging at speed at the wheel of the fantastic Bugatti Veyron. Faster than anything on the roads, it’s well worth the significant price tag. So much more than just a car – super cars don’t come much more super than the Bugatti Veyron. With all my senses still reeling from the adrenalin rush I returned to the hotel on top of the world. Surely this is the car for me! Fast, expensive, beautiful… Oh, by the way please don’t worry, the high speed driving was done with due care and attention, under strict supervision and security and on a private race track. So no speeding laws were broken! Fiat 500 by Gucci f&g take the high road together