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But while it’s not the world’s fastest car with the SSC Ultimate Aero TT hitting 257mph, it’s seen as the most intensively designed car.

The seven-speed semi-automatic gearbox took 50 engineers five years to complete while with all the research and development involved, each Bugatti Veyron reportedly costs the Volkswagen-owned company £5 million.

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And the Veyron will stop as quickly as it will start.

At its 253mph top speed, the Veyron’s ceramic brake discs and pop-up spoiler will stop the car in just ten seconds.

While you get sublime performance, the Veyron will average just 11mpg while it will emit 574g/km of carbon dioxide – more than five times as much as a Toyota Aygo.

However, despite these emissions, the two-seat Bugatti Veyron is in the same tax band as a seven-seat Ford Galaxy – meaning an annual bill of £400.

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Inside, the Bugatti Veyron is awash with luxury with the leather seats emblazoned with EB – in honour of the car maker’s founder Ettore Bugatti.

Now you can get your hands on this Bugatti Veyron (pictured, right) which is for sale through Buckinghamshire-based dealer Saffron Cars for £1,050,000.

Saffron Cars’ Kevin Edwards said: “We’re delighted to be selling a Bugatti Veyron. It’s arguably the greatest car ever built and despite its 253mph top speed it’s not too much of a handful to drive.

“If you’re looking for a special car, they don’t come more recognisable or imposing than this 1,001bhp hypercar.”

If £1,050,000 is too much for a 240mph+ monster, Auto Trader also has an SSC Ultimate Aero for £399,000 and a range of 245mph Koenigsegg CCXs ranging between £340,000 and £350,000.

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