15 Cars That Defined the 2000s Published on May 7, 2020 in Galleries by Frédéric Mercier Bugatti VeyronLaunched in 2005, the Bugatti Veyron made history as the first production car to exceed 400 km/h. With a W16 engine producing more than 1,000 hp, it remains one of the most powerful and spectacular cars ever built.