Bugatti Veyron – Automobiles Review

Are $100,000 USD Bugatti Veyron Replicas Worth it? See here!

2016 Bugatti Veyron Replica As we all know, Bugatti has been making some of the fines vehicles and supercars for a long time. And with the Veyron lineup that combines incredible luxury and superior performance, the brand showed one more time how to make a wonderful hi-end car. In fact, the Veyron lineup is one of brand’s super expensive and can reach a price of 2 million dollars. Some exclusive and limited models can even reach up a price of 3 million. Discouraging, right?

But what if I told you that there are Veyrons for like $125,000 USD?

Okay, there are not original ones, but are sort of perfect replica, shown in eBay. There are some traders that offer neat examples with traditional 6-cylinder unit from Potiac Fiero or an MR2. And all this with incredible body work that is almost unrecognizable, compared to an original model. So, the questions remain: Is this possible and if yes, is it worth the money?!

2016 Bugatti Veyron Replica

Well, we have already answered the first question: yes, it is possible. But how good is a 125,000 replica? In our opinion, this is a rather feasible option, considered that the housing for headlights is about $100,000 with a real Veyron. And with all these not-that-high-quality components, taken from other vehicles, we consider it as a billionaire-wannabe vehicle, but hey, who cares?! you save about 850,000USD in the best case. So, at the end we believe that this is a good option for all of these who want to impress friends, beautiful ladies at the bar, or just to catch the eye of random citizen across the city roads.

2016 Bugatti Veyron Replica

So, what do you think? Is such a replica worthy? Write down in the comment section!

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June 2, 2016

“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.

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February 23, 2015

Bugatti Introduces Veyron 16.4 Super Sport World Record Edition

Qatar Motor Show starts on 6^th of February and this is where Bugatti will bring world’s fastest production car: Veyron 16.4 Super Sport. Officially confirmed by the Guinness Book of Records, the 1,200 hp bolide set the world speed record for production cars in 2010 with an average maximum speed of 431.072 km/h. And interestingly enough, this record can’t still be beaten.

For the first time Bugatti will display the vehicle in its original configuration as a World Record Edition. The original Veyron 16.4 Super Sport was introduced in 2010 and it has been sold out for quite some time.

To remind you, the Super Sport’s record-setting run took place on 26 June 2010 at the Volkswagen grounds in Germany. The official pilot of the company was Pierre-Henri Raphanel. And in accordance with the Guinness rules, Raphanel had to drive the Super Sport down the long straight twice, once in each direction. Guinness then estimated the average from the maximum speed attained on each run, and it was 431.072 km/h.

In terms of technical data the car is pretty impressive. It is driven by the 8-litre W16 engine that can produce 1,200 hp (882 kW) and a maximum torque of 1,500 Nm (1107 lb-ft). This translates to a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 2.5 seconds.

The exterior shell of the Veyron 16.4 Super Sport is made completely of carbon-fibre. The aerodynamically modified body improves the efficiency and provides better balance. The monocoque is also full-carbon and it guarantees great high torsional rigidity with maximum safety.

The vehicle has a long, low silhouette, which further improves aerodynamics. Instead of the usual air scoops over the engine, a pair of NACA ducts set in the roof delivers air to the powerplant. The front of this Bugatti is characterised by larger air inlets, while the back – by a double diffuser and centrally located exhaust system.

2015 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport World Record Edition can be identified by its two-tone finish that includes black carbon and orange color.

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February 5, 2015

Ettore Bugatti Legend Makes European Premiere

Ettore Bugatti, the last legend was revealed in August at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Now, the unique model is making European premiere in Paris. This is the sixth and final model of its Edition „Les Légendes de Bugatti”. It is dedicated to Ettore Bugatti, who was the founder and patron of the brand. What is more, at the event, the luxury company is also celebrating the successful completion of its Legends Edition.

From the six Legends, Bugatti will build only three vehicles per model. This makes 18 vehicles in total, and they have been sold out even before the final model was unveiled. With these editions, Bugatti honors important personalities and cars in its company history.

Last year, the super sports car manufacturer presented the Legends model “Jean-Pierre Wimille” in California, then “Jean Bugatti” was revealed at the IAA in Frankfurt, while the “Meo Costantini” was shown at the Dubai Motorshow. This year, the company revealed the “Rembrandt Bugatti” at the Automobile Salon in Geneva and “Black Bess” at Auto China in Peking.

Ettore Bugatti is based on the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse, just like the other Legends. The sports car produces powerful 1200 horsepower (882 kW) from its 8-liter W16 engine, which in addition generates 1500 Nm (1106 lb.-ft.) of torque at 3000-5000 rpm. This car needs only 2.6 seconds to cover the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) on its way to a top speed of 408.84 km/h (254 mph). These numbers make it world’s fastest production roadster ever built.

This is also one of the most expensive production super sports cars. Veyron is limited to 450 units in total, from which 300 are coupes and they are already sold out, and 150 roadsters. After all Veyrons have been built, Bugatti will begin a new chapter in its history of success.

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October 2, 2014

All Bugatti Veyron Legend Editions

All six Bugatti Veyron Legend Editions have been gathered for a one-off presentation at the Monterey Car Week. The entire collection costs no less than $17.64 million.

The special edition series were firstly introduced a year ago with the Jean- Pierre Wimille edition. The last model is the Ettore Bugatti edition, which was showcased last weekend at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Other four are: Jean Bugatti, the Meo Costantini, the Rembrandt Bugatti and the Black Bess editions.

Totally 18 units of “Les legends de Bugatti” editions have been built.

As a reminder, the Veyron 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.

I also want to remind you, that the Veyron model will actually cut of production and a new model is expected to hit the scene in the next years. Stay tuned!

Source: Bugatti

August 19, 2014

Bugatti to honor Ettore Bugatti with last Legend

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During the week of 11-17 August Bugatti will celebrate the conclusion of its “Les Legendes de Bugatti” edition (Bugatti Legends) with the world premiere of the company’s sixth Legend. The car, which is based on the historical model Type 41 Royale, will honor the founder of the Bugatti car company Ettore Bugatti and only three units will be produced, just like with the five previous Legends. A single Ettore Bugatti vehicle will cost EUR 2.35 million. In addition Bugatti will present all six Bugatti Legends together for the first and only time.

“Ettore Bugatti is our ‘patron’. His demand that an automobile be a perfect harmony of technology and aesthetics still applies to us today,” said Wolfgang Dürheimer, President of Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. “Ettore Bugatti always strived for the creation of a total work of art. His ideas and vehicles set the foundation stone for an automobile brand that was lauded then and now as the most valuable in the world. Ettore Bugatti himself is a legend. It was clear from the start that we should dedicate the final Legends model to him personally.”

The “Ettore Bugatti” Legend is based on the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse, just like all other Legends. The luxurious sports car is driven by a powerful 1200 horsepower (882 kW) 8-liter W16 engine that produces unequalled 1500 Nm (1106 lb.-ft.) of torque at 3000-5000 rpm and takes the car from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in just 2.6 seconds. In addition the “Ettore Bugatti” Legend reaches a top speed of 408.84 km/h (254 mph), which makes it the world’s fastest production roadster ever built.

On the outside the “Ettore Bugatti” Legend is made of carbon and hand-polished aluminum. Bugatti is the only manufacturer to use clear-coated aluminum on a production vehicle. For the first time, this material is used for the entire front and side panels including the bonnet, the mirror bases and housings, the exterior door handles and the corners of the bumpers, the wings, the doors and the regions just behind them, the so-called “medallions” (in French). The vehicle’s rear, sill panels and A-pillar trims are finished with dark-blue exposed carbon. The car also features polished, diamond-cut wheel rims with eight spokes and a dark-blue finish.

On the inside the “Ettore Bugatti” Legend makes use of two types of leather – traditional calf’s leather – here in a natural brown (Brun Cavalier) – is used throughout the vehicle interior. Cordovan leather is used for the steering wheel rim, gear lever, door handles, center console armrest and door handle recesses, the switches in the door trims and in the roof module. The eye-catching feature of the interior is the platinum-coated dancing elephant that is inset in the cover of the rear centre box and reminiscent of the hood ornament of the Type 41 Royale.

You can see all six models of the Legends Edition on Friday, August 15 at “The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering” and also on Sunday, August 17 at the “Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance”.

Source: Bugatti

August 8, 2014

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

Les Legendes de Bugatti: Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Black Bess [VIDEO]

Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Black Bess was officially unveiled two months ago and then exhibited for the first time in front of public at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show starting on 20th of April. This is fifth model of Bugatti’s “Legends” series, which (just like its siblings) is based on the powerful Grand Sport Vitesse and comes along unique styling upgrades. Now, Bugatti is launching a promo video which shows-off the great characteristics of the roadster. And I must confirm that after watching it I was really impressed.

The Veyron Black Bess pays tribute to the Type 18 “Black Bess” – one of the first street-legal super sports cars. It was built in 1913 and was powered by a spectacular engine for that period of time. Precisely, the 5.0 liter four-cylinder powertrain was capable of developing 100 horsepower (73 kW) and achieved a maximum speed of 161 km/h (100 mph).

The new Black Bess edition will be limited to only three examples. It has the price tag of $3 million US dollars like the other legends. Despite this, Bugatti has sold every single one of the previous four versions in the range.

Veyron Black Bess edition is powered by a 6.0-liter, quad-turbo W16 engine, which produces nearly 1200 horsepower. What is specifically astounding about this special edition is the radiant black paint, the accents from pure gold, an of course the special interior treatment. Just watch the video below!

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Video Source: YouTube via Bugatti

June 13, 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

Rembrandt Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Sold Out!

Bugatti achieved unsurpassed success at the Geneva Motor Show and has disclosed that this is due to the fact that all three cars of the “Rembrandt Bugatti” Legend are already sold out. The price of this limited-edition Vitesse is 2.18 million Euros.

“Rembrandt Bugatti” is the fourth model of the six-part edition “Les Légendes de Bugatti” or “Bugatti Legends”. The bran has designed and created them with the aim to pay homage to the important personalities from its company history. All six models are to be based on the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse and are strictly limited to three vehicles. The next legend will be presented at Auto China in one month.

Rembrandt Bugatti was brother of company founder Ettore and one of the most important sculptors. He became famous with a sculpture of a dancing elephant, which can be seen on the radiator of the Bugatti Type 41 Royale and which later became the brand’s symbol.

Rembrandt Bugatti is equipped with 8 litre W16 engine which achieves an unparalleled torque of 1,500 Nm (1107 lb-ft) and 1,200 hp (882 kW) at 3,000–5,000 rpm. It can effortlessly accelerate from 0–100 km in only 2.6 seconds on its way to a maximum speed of 408.84 km/h with the roof down. This makes the Vitesse the fastest production roadster ever built.

The body of this supersports car was designed in the “horizontal split”, and is largely composed of bronze-coloured clear-coated carbon. The lower half of the vehicle is painted in an elegant light brown – “Noix”. The famous Bugatti horseshoe gleams in platinum from the front grille, with platinum also ringing the EB logo at the rear.

The Legend runs on wheels in dark “Firefinch” and light “Noix” browns. In reference to the artist and Legends car’s namesake, Rembrandt Bugatti’s signature has been lasered onto the petrol and oil cap.

Inside, the same elegant and harmonious treatment is applied. This Vitesse is entirely upholstered with leather in light brown “Cognac”. The rear centre box between the seats has a new provocative design. It sports Rembrandt Bugatti’s famous elephant sculpture. The elephant was cast in bronze and worked as an insert into the cover.

The latter is made of bronze-coloured clear-coated carbon. The door trim features braided leather in the colours of “Cognac” and “Coffee”. Platinum is also to be found in the interior onto the EB logo on the steering wheel.

The insert of bronze-coloured clear-coated carbon on the extended centre console with the lettering “Les Légendes de Bugatti” and Rembrandt Bugatti’s elephant, the door sill plates displaying the sculptor’s portrait and signature are also unique features for this Bugatti Legend.

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March 11, 2014

Bugatti Pays Tribute To Veyron

Bugatti is celebrating the Veyron at this year’s Salon Rétromobile in Paris. There the visitors will be delighted to see the astonishing Bugatti EB 18/4 Veyron Retromobil design study. The study was shown for the first time at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1999 and since then it hasn’t appear.

As a matter of fact, the supersports car EB 18/4 Veyron marked the start of the production of the fastest car in the world the Veyron 16.4. For the creation of the model Bugatti took as an inspiration the excellent accomplishments in motorsport racing it has achieved. Of course, this can be traced in the design and form of the vehicle, as well as its interior and name.

In 2005 the world saw the launch of Bugatti Veyron 16.4 which awed the world with its 1001 horsepower (736 kW). Five years later Veyron 16.4 Super Sport appeared on the automotive scene, offering a top speed of 431.072 km/h. This top speed still holds the world speed record. The production of both models was limited to a mere 300 units and all have been sold out since 2011.

The current portfolio of the brand includes the roadster Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, with 1001 hp, and the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse that produces even more power – 1200 hp (882 kW). The latter model holds the title of world’s fastest series production covertible.

The roadsters are also with limited run of 150 units and so far Bugatti has been sold two thirds of them. This means that there are only circa 40 vehicles still available.

Source: Bugatti

February 4, 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

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But what if I told you that there are Veyrons for like $125,000 USD?