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"quickest car in the world" is an interesting choice of word.

Is that to stand out from the slogan tropes like "fastest car in the world" / "fastest in its class"?



“Quickest” in auto-journalism typically refers to acceleration. So 0-60. “Fastest” typically refers to top speed. So e.g. 250mph.


Thanks. I didn't know that distinction.


fast--top speed. quick--acceleration.

Bugatti probably has them beaten on top speed. This roadster doesnt look very stable at 200+ mph with its short wheelbase.


I think they are getting at a subtlety between being fast (speed) and being quick (acceleration).




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