Veyron Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Roadster (400 km/h Hairdryer...)
The Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4 is a mid-engine sports car designed and developed in Germany by the Volkswagen Group and Bugatti, and manufactured in Molsheim, France by French automobile manufacturer Bugatti. It was named after the racing driver Pierre Veyron.
Bartek S.
Aerodynamic Ace
Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport debuts at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Few cars carry as much interest as the Bugatti Veyron, famous for its ultra-high price tag, striking looks and other-worldly speeds. Now, an even more exclusive ‘roofless’ version dubbed the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport has been revealed at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance where the first model will also be put up for auction.
In line with previous speculation, the roof must be removed and stowed away manually. Should the weather turn foul, a folding roof stored in the luggage compartment can be opened up like an umbrella and fixed as a temporary measure. Distinguishing the Grand Sport from its coupe sibling is its slightly taller windscreen, new daytime running lights, and of course the lightweight and transparent polycarbonate roof.
According to Bugatti’s communication chief, Georges Keller, the roofless ‘targa’ option was the only one available to Bugatti because there was no other solution which could fit with the car’s safety cage. While the roof will be removable, there will be no storage space for it within the car, so the cover will have to be taken off at home. Most low-volume supercars use targa panels because of the low cost of development and to retain the structural integrity of the chassis.
With the roof in place, the Grand Sport will reach speeds of up to 252mph (407km/h) just like the coupe. Speeds of up to 224mph (360km/h) are possible with the roof stowed away. The umbrella-like cloth roof limits the Veyron’s top speed to a rather low 81mph (130km/h), however.
To maintain rigidity and safety levels, the Veyron Grand Sport has been modified to be as stiff as the coupe. The monocoque structure has been reinforced around the side skirts and the transmission tunnel, the B-pillars have been cross-stiffened using a carbon fiber support, and a central carbon plate has been positioned beneath the transmission tunnel to ensure the vehicle suffers from less torsional flexing than any other roadster.
Additionally, the doors of the new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport are made of carbon fiber, and house an integrated longitudinal beam. In the event of an accident, this transfers the load from the A to the B-pillar, thereby dissipating impact energy. Furthermore, the two redesigned air intakes for the 16-cylinder mid-engine now feature 10-centimeter wide carbon-fiber elements to offer protection should the car roll.
The Buggatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport will be available from March next year, at a cost of €1.4 million (USD$2.05 million). Only 150 examples will be produced, with the first 50 going exclusively to registered Bugatti customers. The highly coveted first vehicle to roll off the line will be auctioned for charity at the Pebble Beach Auction.
Bugatti has previously released a number of special edition Veyrons, including the Pur Sang, the Sang Noir, the Pegaso, and the Fbg par Hermès.
Few cars carry as much interest as the Bugatti Veyron, famous for its ultra-high price tag, striking looks and other-worldly speeds. Now, an even more exclusive ‘roofless’ version dubbed the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport has been revealed at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance where the first model will also be put up for auction.
In line with previous speculation, the roof must be removed and stowed away manually. Should the weather turn foul, a folding roof stored in the luggage compartment can be opened up like an umbrella and fixed as a temporary measure. Distinguishing the Grand Sport from its coupe sibling is its slightly taller windscreen, new daytime running lights, and of course the lightweight and transparent polycarbonate roof.
According to Bugatti’s communication chief, Georges Keller, the roofless ‘targa’ option was the only one available to Bugatti because there was no other solution which could fit with the car’s safety cage. While the roof will be removable, there will be no storage space for it within the car, so the cover will have to be taken off at home. Most low-volume supercars use targa panels because of the low cost of development and to retain the structural integrity of the chassis.
With the roof in place, the Grand Sport will reach speeds of up to 252mph (407km/h) just like the coupe. Speeds of up to 224mph (360km/h) are possible with the roof stowed away. The umbrella-like cloth roof limits the Veyron’s top speed to a rather low 81mph (130km/h), however.
To maintain rigidity and safety levels, the Veyron Grand Sport has been modified to be as stiff as the coupe. The monocoque structure has been reinforced around the side skirts and the transmission tunnel, the B-pillars have been cross-stiffened using a carbon fiber support, and a central carbon plate has been positioned beneath the transmission tunnel to ensure the vehicle suffers from less torsional flexing than any other roadster.
Additionally, the doors of the new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport are made of carbon fiber, and house an integrated longitudinal beam. In the event of an accident, this transfers the load from the A to the B-pillar, thereby dissipating impact energy. Furthermore, the two redesigned air intakes for the 16-cylinder mid-engine now feature 10-centimeter wide carbon-fiber elements to offer protection should the car roll.
The Buggatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport will be available from March next year, at a cost of €1.4 million (USD$2.05 million). Only 150 examples will be produced, with the first 50 going exclusively to registered Bugatti customers. The highly coveted first vehicle to roll off the line will be auctioned for charity at the Pebble Beach Auction.
Bugatti has previously released a number of special edition Veyrons, including the Pur Sang, the Sang Noir, the Pegaso, and the Fbg par Hermès.
modena_360stradale
Autobahn Adventurer
The new headlights, the white color and the targa top did wonders for this car.
Talk about beautiful
modena_360stradale
Autobahn Adventurer
Anyone else notice the 'horseshoe radiators' put into the spokes?
VroomVroom
Autotechnik Ace
^Dam oh yeahhh! I think the wheels look a little soft for the car
Tarek
Cornering Kingpin
He he, Tarek, Bugatti is made in France
I know,i mean the company and founder are italian.Ettore Bugatti is italian as far as i know
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He's italian but he acquired french nationality.I know,i mean the company and founder are italian.Ettore Bugatti is italian as far as i know
As for the veyron, the led increase the impression of old concept cars like the Chiron/Rosemayer wich is very clever.
SDNR
Kraftwagen König
I know,i mean the company and founder are italian.Ettore Bugatti is italian as far as i know
Interestingly, when Bugatti started his factory in Molsheim, it was part of Germany (it became part of France in 1919, was Germany during WW2, and then France again in 1945). The Alsace region has had a long history of being claimed by Germany and France.
The original Bugatti company closed in 1963.
The name was revived in 1987 by an Italian businessman -- those vehicles were made in Italy. When VWAG bought the Bugatti name in 1998 they moved production to Molsheim, Alsace, France -- the spiritual home of the great marque. There is little about it that is truly French -- German engineering, Slovak design, and Italian-made interior upholstery (apart from the Hermès version, which is French made upholstery).
martinbo
Staff member
Yes, it's significantly more special in open top format - despite the lack of sound reasoning around the whole concept. I mean really - how fast can you really go in a Veyron Sans Roof edition in airy mode? Of course, the duality is a big plus too - and I really do like the look of that seamlessly integrated roof panel. A terrific Veyron.
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