Here's a couple of facts of the Wikipedia page. - When the car reaches 220 km/h, hydraulics lower the car until it has a ground clearance of about 9 cm. At the same time, the wing and spoiler deploy. - It uses special Michelin PAX run-flat tyres, designed specifically for the Veyron to accommodate its top speed, which reportedly cost $25,000 US per set. What's $25k for tires when you can spend $1.25M on a car. I 'd hate to see what the bill for a standard service is.