Throw in V16 and the weirder-sounding W16 and it almost becomes a foreign language. We'll do our best to explain the W16 and V16. You might think that engines as large and complicated as those ...

Of course, both cars are powered by the legendary quad-turbo 8.0-liter W16 engine, capable of making 1,578 horsepower. With this power, Bugatti claims a top speed of 282 mph.

Mercedes have released images of the W16 ahead of its first scheduled run in Bahrain, as the team look to shake down the car before really putting it through its paces during pre-season testing.