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According to Bugatti, the average Veyron Grand Sport owner already owns about 30 cars.

The engine is hand-assembled by two technicians in Germany and makes a minimum of 987 horsepower, even at high altitude or in high temperatures. In perfect conditions its output is closer to 1050 horses.

With 12 radiators required to cool that monstrous engine and the other systems, the Veyron carries 26 gallons in fluids, excluding fuel.

The Veyron might do 253 mph, but it can't cover 253 miles in an hour because at that speed its 26-gallon tank will run dry after about 50 miles.

The tires need to be replaced every 16,000 kms and the wheels every 48,000 kms. That costs around $73,000 USD.- The seven-speed twin-clutch gearbox costs $172,000 USD should you need to replace it.

The front grilles are made of titanium to withstand bird strikes at 253 mph.

The ultra-lightweight titanium bolts used to secure major components cost $85 each, and are thrown away if they are tightened or have to be removed for any reason.

For its 60,000-mile service, the Veyron must be split in half. The work can be carried out in just five locations, or a mobile workshop can be flown to your car. No Veyron has yet done more than about 30,000 miles.