Tag: Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Jean-Pierre Wimille Edition

  • Final Lap For Veyron: 50 Bugatti Veyrons To Go

    bugatti-veyron-grand-sport-vitesse-jean-pierre-wimille-edition-THUMBThe 400th Veyron has been sold and this means that only 50 models of the super sports car are still available. The car under the number four-hundred is the Grand Sport Vitesse “Jean-Pierre Wimille” of the six-part edition “Les Légendes de Bugatti”.

    Since the start of the production, Veyron and its variants were limited to just 450 models. And now Bugatti begins its final lap of the super sports car’s journey. In fact, the car was launched in 2005. All coupes since then were sold ant their number is 300: the Veyron 16.4 with 1001 hp (736 kW) and the Veyron 16.4 Super Sport with 1200 hp (882 kW). One hundred of the roadster variant were sold and are left only 50.

    The Vitesse “Jean-Pierre Wimille” is the final in the exclusive six-part edition “Les Légendes de Bugatti”. The series was launched in August at California’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Then, the second Legend car came out – “Jean Bugatti”, which was presented at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt. In November the third Legend Edition which was dedicated to Meo Costantini was revealed at the Dubai International Motor Show.

    As a basis for the Legend cars is used Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse, which is famous for its 1200 hp. The car is powered by an eight litre, 16 valve engine and is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.6 seconds and from 0 – 200 km/h in only 7.1 seconds. The unique super sports car achieves an impressive 1500 Nm (1107 lb-ft) of torque between 3,000 and 5,000 rpm.

    Without doubt, Veyron sets standards: it is the most powerful and fastest car ever produced and in addition it can be used every day. Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Jean-Pierre Wimille Edition is priced at €2.13 million ($2.910.432 USD).

    Source: Bugatti

  • TEASER: Bugatti Legend To Be Revealed At Frankfurt Motor Show

    Bugatti-Legend-THUMBBugatti has just released an image on their official Facebook page, which shows the next Bugatti Legend that is to be revealed at 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. Since the show has already started, we are eagerly anticipating seeing the new vehicle, given that the brand hasn’t disclosed any details around it so far.

    What has been written below the image in Facebook is: “The next Bugatti Legend is about to be revealed at the Frankfurt Motorshow. Who could it be?”. Many of the fans of the luxury sports car company are proposing that it could be the Bugatti Galibier 16C or the Super Veyron. Whether they are right, is a matter of time to understand.

    In fact, last month the automaker revealed the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Jean-Pierre Wimille Edition at Pebble Beach which was the in the special edition Legend series. Now it is time for the second one to be unveiled, which will probably be based on the Vitesse model. Stay tuned!

    Source: Bugatti via Facebook

  • Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Jean-Pierre Wimille Edition at Pebble Beach

    During the Monterey Car Week, one of the most prestigious automobile shows in the world, Bugatti will debut the first of its sixpart exclusive Bugatti Legends edition, “Les Légendes de Bugatti”. As part of the weekend, the French luxury brand is celebrating the world premiere of its first Legend model, which has been bestowed the name “Jean-Pierre Wimille”. As with all five subsequent editions, this Legend will be limited to three vehicles.

    The exterior boasts two-tone paint inspired by Bugatti Type 57G Tank which Wimille used to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1937. The model also has Le Mans-inspired graphics and lasered logos of Jean-Pierre Wimille’s signature. Other highlights include two-tone interior featuring Bleu Wimille and Lake Blue leather upholstery with light blue contrast stitching. There are also embroidered headrests, blue carbon fiber trim elements and special “Les Legendes de Bugatti” badging.

    Bugatti Grand Sport Vitesse is powered by an 8.0 liter W16 quad-turbo engin – 1200HP (883 kW) and 1500Nm (1106 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is connected to a 7-speed DSG gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 2.6 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 7.1 seconds, 0-300 km/h in 16 seconds dead. The top speed is 410 km/h (254 mph).  ¼ mile is covered in 10.0 seconds flat and 1 mile in just 25.0 seconds. Other interesting disciplines like 0-100-0 km/h take 5.9 seconds and 0-200-0 take 12.9 seconds. The interesting 0-300-0, which is brutal for the brakes take 23.9 seconds.

    Source: Bugatti

  • Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Jean-Pierre Wimille Edition

    Bugatti is going to exhibit the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Jean-Pierre Wimille Edition next month during the Monterey Auto Week in California, USA. The manufacturer is continuing to make all kinds of special editions Veyron cars.

    This particular model is limited to just 3 units named after the Legend Jean-Pierre Wimille, who triumphed at 24 Hours of Le Mans for Bugatti in 1937 co-driving a 57G Tank with Robert Benoist. He also won in 1939 while co-driving a 57C Tank with Pierre Veyron.

    Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Jean-Pierre Wimille Edition comes with a clear-coated carbon fiber finish with a light Wimille Bleu paint job. The interior has some details connected to Mr. Wimille.
    “The materials and colors selected, as well as a host of details, all reference the essential characteristics of the classic models driven by those figures to whom our edition pays homage. In each case, this care has resulted in vehicles in which the authenticity of the past is combined with the modern design, the sportive superlative and the luxurious comfort of Bugatti as an icon of the present. With these Bugatti Legends we are giving history a modern makeover.”, commented Achim Anscheidt, chief designer at Bugatti.

    Bugatti Grand Sport Vitesse is powered by an 8.0 liter W16 quad-turbo engin – 1200HP (883 kW) and 1500Nm (1106 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is connected to a 7-speed DSG gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 2.6 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 7.1 seconds, 0-300 km/h in 16 seconds dead. The top speed is 410 km/h (254 mph).  ¼ mile is covered in 10.0 seconds flat and 1 mile in just 25.0 seconds. Other interesting disciplines like 0-100-0 km/h take 5.9 seconds and 0-200-0 take 12.9 seconds. The interesting 0-300-0, which is brutal for the brakes take 23.9 seconds.

    Source: Bugatti