Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse

“La Finale” for Bugatti: Last Veyron is Already Sold!

There is no more Veyron. Unfortunately it is true, since Bugatti has just announced that it has sold the last example of world’s most powerful production supercar. It is exactly the 450^th example of the model, which is equipped with the engine famous for its 1,200 horses. The model has been one of the most wished and dreamt-of cars since its introduction ten years ago. The company had goals and they definitely achieved them, aiming high at an output of more than a thousand horsepower.

The biggest challenge for Bugatti however, wasn’t the top speed of more than 400 km/h, but the acceleration time which had to be less than three seconds. The dreams did come true for the French automaker: in 2005 it presented the Veyron 16.4, then – in 2008 the roadster Grand Sport version was introduced followed by the Veyron 16.4 Super Sport that got even more horses at hand. The last modification of the car was announced in 2012, being the open-top version of the previous and dubbed Grand Sport Vitesse.

Sixteen cylinders and exactly 1,200 hp (882 kW) next to mind-blowing torque of 1,500 Nm (1107 lb-ft) and 2.5 seconds acceleration time, point out that all goals were met. Even more, the car made a world record, achieving speed of 431.072 km/h!

All good things come to an end eventually and now the time for the closure of the last chapter in Veyron’s history has come. The 450^th example, a roadster one, has already been sold. And it is no surprise that a customer from the Middle East has bought it.

Fortunately for the fans, Bugatti will display the car (called with the dramatic name “La Finale”) at the Geneva Motor Show. As a tribute to this amazing part the model has played in automotive history, the company will also show the Veyron with chassis number 1. Both vehicles do represent collector’s items and their value will definitely exceed the average price of a Veyron, which is estimated around 2.3 million euros.

Source: Bugatti

February 23, 2015

Bugatti Veyron Successor To Produce 1500 Hybrid Horsepower

It is a well known fact that Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse is producing 1200 horsepower (882 kW). The French company is obviously not satisfied with this number, because it plans to build a model that will be a hybrid, and note – it will deliver around 1500 hp (1103 kW)! This amount of power will come through a 16-cylinder engine. Veyron’s two-door successor will be developed in 2015 and Bugatti disclosed that it plans to build around 450 examples from it. Most likely there will be 300 coupes and 150 roadsters.It is no surprise that the next Bugatti will be a hybrid. In fact, many other supersports car manufacturers like Ferrari, McLaren and Porsche have already gone through this step. So the “hybrid direction” seems like a logical next step for the brand. The 1500 hp won’t be the only advantage of the car. Lightweight construction is expected to be a key and logical feature as well.Other detail about the upcoming super car is that it will beat the 431 kilometres (268 miles) top speed of Veyron Super Sport. If you remember well, in February Veyron lost the title of the world’s fastest production car to the Hennessey Venom GT.Bugatti will end an era because it has scheduled to finish Veyron’s production within the next year. There are only around 20 build slots left for the 450-car run of the iconic vehicle, which are planned for the sixth and final Legend special edition.

July 11, 2014

BugattiPassion Unveils First Image Of Next Legend Edition Veyron

Yesterday, Bugatti announced that the Rembrandt Bugatti Veyron Legend Edition has already been sold after its successful premiere at the Geneva Motor Show last week. Today we found a reportedly official render of the next Legend in Brand’s exclusive line-up.

Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Elizabeth Junek is the fifth model of the special edition series and will have its reveal later this year. In fact, we are actually expecting to see it debuting at the Beijing Auto Show.

Similarly to all other Legends, this new Bugatti will be based on the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, and its production will be limited up to three units. Another thing in common is also the price of the supercar, which will be around 2 million Euros. Of course, we can also expect that the roadster will be quipped with the same 8 litre W16 engine. The unit produces the unparalleled 1,200 hp (882 kW) and 1,500 Nm (1107 lb-ft) of torque.

The model has been dedicated to the prestigious Czech female racer Elizabeth Junek which had great achievements in the first half of the last century. As visible on the render, this Veyron will sport a two-tone black and yellow exterior. This is not occasional, but is a reference to the colors utilized by Junek on her race cars.

We can see also the same two-tome combination on the wheels. Slightly seeable is the interior, which is wrapped in brown leather upholstery, and will probably also include the name of the racer on the door-sills and headrests.

March 12, 2014

Final Lap For Veyron: 50 Bugatti Veyrons To Go

The 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

December 6, 2013

TEASER: Bugatti Legend To Be Revealed At Frankfurt Motor Show

Bugatti 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

September 9, 2013

Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse – World Record [video]

Bugatti has released an interesting video with the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse World Record Car Edition doing the famous 408.84 km/h (254.04 mph).

This is the fastest convertible on the planet and the record was made on Volkswagen Group’s Ehra-Lessien test track which has a 9 km (5.6 miles) long straight.

The Grand Sport Vitesse is powered by an 8.0 liter W16 quad-turbo engine with 1200HP (883 kW) and 1500Nm (1106 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is connected to a 7-speed DSG gearbox. It sends all that torque to an AWD system. 0-100 km/h in 2.6 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 7.1 seconds, 0-300 km/h in 16 seconds. 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.

Only 8 units wil be built – each price from €1,990,000.

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Source: Bugatti via Youtube

April 29, 2013

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse Debuts at the 2013 Qatar Motor Show

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse Special Edition – the most powerful roadster ever, is going to be presented for the first time in the Middle East region. The unique “Bianco” and “New Light Blue” coloured vehicle is going to make an official appearance at the 2013 Qatar Motor Show.

The exterior colors of the model were inspired by the famous Type 37A built in 1928, which won multiple Grand Prix races in its time and is now owned by Jay Leno. Furthermore, this Bugatti shows remarkable figures as no other vehicle: it has a maximum torque of 1500 Nm (1107 lb-ft) (at 3,000–5,000 rpm) and a maximum output of 1200 hp (882 kW) which is reached at 6,400 rpm.

The reason for these astonishing numbers is the 7.9-liter capacity of the W16 engine. And within the instant of the 2.6 seconds, the Veyron has already covered the acceleration sprint from 0 to 100 km/h. The top speed here is of 410 km/h (255 mph) and makes the four-wheel drive Vitesse the fastest production roadster ever.

There has been 199 hp (146 kW) increase over the Grand Sport which were achieved by the utilization of four larger turbochargers with new intercoolers. In addition, the brand has reinforced all drivetrain components in order to safely transfer the immense forces at all times. The fuel system with a four-pump tank has been taken from the Super Sport.

Furthermore, the chassis of the Vitesse was reconfigured: the quick-responding dampers were adapted from motor racing, the control of the vehicle was further improved and balanced, reconfigured ESP was included, and the dynamic natural frequency was reduced.

In addition, what is new here is the new roof spoiler for the Vitesse that significantly reduces wind noise and buffeting in the interior. In addition to this there is a new windbreak for the roadster which can be stored away compactly in the luggage compartment when not in use.

To go further into details, numerous aerodynamic measures at the front and rear have been adapted for the Vitesse from the Super Sport. Consequently, the front end is therefore includes larger air intakes.

The two central air intakes to the left and right of the radiator grille, bottom air vent, newly designed front spoiler, improved xenon headlights from the Super Sport framed in black all contribute to the extremely masterful stance of the car. Also derived from the Super Sport is the rear end, and it includes a double diffusor and a centrally positioned twin tailpipe.

How about the interior? Pure carbon fibre along with stainless metals such as aluminium and magnesium can be seen dominating it. For instance, the centre console extension, a cover with EB logo in the rear-bulkhead leather trim (between the seat backrests) and the belt outlet covers on the seats are all made from carbon.

In addition, from the same materials are made the décor on the centre console, the door inserts and the adjoining trim on the instrument panel. What is more, an accent of contrasting stitching featured on the leather armrest between the seats gives a sense of exclusiveness.

More importantly, what is new here are the knee pads in the centre tunnel area, the additional 12 V socket (in the glove compartment), the restraint systems, the illuminated start and parking lock button, an instrument cluster with shift-up information and the power gauge.

Source: Bugatti

January 28, 2013

Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse – full specs

Bugatti has unveiled the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse at the Geneva Motor Show. Now, the manufacturer has released full details about the new convertible Grand Sport.

2012 Bugatti Grand Sport Vitesse is powered by an 8.0 liter W16 quad-turbo engine with mind blowing 1200HP (883 kW) and 1500Nm (1106 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is paired with a 7-speed DSG gearbox. It sends all that torque to an AWD system. 0-100 km/h in 2.6 seconds and to 200 km/h in 7.1 seconds, to 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.

The official fuel consumption is 23.1 liters per 100 km on average cycle and the city cycle is around 37.2 liters per 100 km, so the owners will visit gas stations very often.

The overall weight of the vehicle is 1990 kg and the fuel tank can take up to 100 litres of fuel or around 250 km range in city.

The suspension features three different settings: Standard, Handling and Top Speed.

The brake system includes 400 mm front discs with 8 piston calipers and 380 mm discs at the rear with 6 piston calipers.

2012 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Jet Grey

General
Length	4462 mm
Width	1998 mm
Height	1190 mm
Wheelbase	2710 mm
Curb weight	1 990 kg
Max. laden weight	2 240 kg
Tank capacity	100 l
Drivetrain
Engine	W16
Displacement	7993 cm3
Power output	1200HP (882 kW) at 6400RPM
Torque	1500Nm at 3000RPM
Bore	86
Stroke	86
Compression ratio	8.3:1
Gearbox	7-speed DSG
Drive	AWD
Power distribution	Front axle differential with Haldex
	Clutch, rear axle with transverse
	Differential lock
Suspension
Wheel suspension	Double wishbone front/rear
Max. weight per axle	1010/1230 front/rear kg
Tyres front	265-680 ZR 500A
Tyres rear	365-710 ZR 540A
Tyre pressure	3.0 bar front/rear
Suspension height	Standard – 115/155 mm, Handling 80/95 mm, Top speed 65/70 mm (front, rear)
Brakes
Brake disc diameter	400 mm / 380 mm (front, rear)
Brake disc material	Ceramics
Pistons per caliper	8 /6 (front, rear)
Brake pads	4 / 2 (front rear)
Performance
Top speed	410 km/h
Acceleration
0-100 km/h	2.6 seconds
0-200 km/h	7.1 seconds
0-300 km/h	16 seconds
¼ mile	10.0 seconds
1 mile	25.0 seconds
Lateral acceleration	1.4g
Braking distance	31.4 m 100-0
Acceleration and braking
0-100-0 km/h	5.9 seconds
0-200-0 km/h	12.9 seconds
0-300-0 km/h	23.9 seconds
0-100-0 mph	9.5 seconds
0-200-0 mph	27.1 seconds
Gearbox shift time	0.1 seconds
Fuel consumption
City cycle	37.2 l/100 with 867 g/km CO2
Highway cycle	14.9 l/100 with 348 g/lm CO2
Combine cycle	23.1 l/100 with 539 g/km CO2
Fuel type	Super lead free 98 RON/ ROZ
Max rate of gear at 6500RPM
1^st	104 km/h
2^nd	148 km/h
3td	197 km/h
4^th	257 km/h
5^th	313 km/h
6^th	377 km/h
7^th	410 km/h
Aerodynamics
CW-Value
Standard	0.39
Handling	0.48
Top speed	0.36
Airbrake	0.69
Wing/ spoiler angle
Standard	Retracted 6 cool-down position
Handling with rood/without roof	16 / 27, 21 / 27
Top speed	3
Brake setting	55 / 27
Special features	Central hyndraulics / double diffusor
Three suspension heights
Standard	For town traffic and speeds of up to 180 km/h. From 180 km/h, automatic configurations switches from Standard to Handling (flaps in front diffusers open)
Handling	For open roads and highways or manually selectable for race tracks (flaps in front diffusers open)
Top speed	For very high-speed driving (over 375 km/h), manually selectable with separate key (flaps in front diffusers closed)

Source: Bugatti

March 9, 2012

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