Video of a Bugatti Chiron Doing 417 km/h on a German Highway Has Authorities Tut-Tutting

That some stretches of freeway in Germany do not have speed limits is more than a well-known fact, it’s legend. Videos of folks filming themselves doing outrageous speeds on stretches of the Autobahn are, shall, we say, not uncommon.

One recent video posted online has, however, sent authorities into a tizzy. The owner of a Bugatti Chiron went beyond the bounds of reason. Way beyond. The man drove his car at up to 417 km/h on a stretch of the Autobahn A2 between Berlin and Hanover.

The German Ministry of Transport has criticized the high-speed stunt, carried out by a Czech millionaire aboard his Bugatti Chiron.

Accompanying the video is an explanation by the driver, who writes that the video was filmed last year on a straight, three-lane, 10-km section of highway and that visibility was excellent along the entire stretch. “Safety was a priority, so the circumstances had to be safe to go”, he explained.

Still, the Chiron can be seen passing several vehicles. It's worth noting the commendable discipline of German drivers, who are not in the habit of changing lanes without first checking the surrounding traffic. However, not everyone can see a vehicle coming at over 400 km/h.

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