With the roof down the top speed is limited to 369 km/h. Its appearance at China's biggest motor show will be the first time that enthusiasts from all over the world get the chance to see the world record holder for the fastest production roadster. Only comfortably getting in- and out of the low Veyron with the wide door sills and sideskirts takes some practice. Numerous interior parts are now made from carbon fibre in the 1,200 hp roadster. , ! This is a concept study and therefore not subject to Directive 1999/94/EC. A new era of hypercars has hit the market and my personal reference for a fast car changed from the likes of a 911 Turbo and Lamborghini Gallardo to a Koenigsegg Agera R and a McLaren P1. The strain on the materials and the requirements for cooling and heat deflection are on an exception scale. The acceleration is so brutal it literally takes your breath away. Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse World Record Car Review, Top 10 of Bugatti Veyron Special Editions, Wald International Previews Maserati Ghibli Black Bison, 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige Review, 2023 Mazda CX-50 Turbo AWD Premium Plus Review, 2022 Toyota GR 86 Premium The R is for Ripper, Harlow Jap Autos: A JDM Paradise Hidden in the English Countryside, Short Take: 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring, Special Report: 20 Years of Porsche Leipzig. April 11, 2013, 10:37 AM Following being stripped of its title as the world's fastest production car, Bugatti performed a rebound worthy of Walt Bellamy. Tall people will struggle to find space in many sportscars but the Veyron offers plenty of leg- and headroom (even with a helmet on). The Bugatti Veyron concept car was shown for the first time at the 1999 Tokyo Motor Show. A year later, the Grand Sport Vitesse made a powerful statement that once again demonstrated Bugattis supremacy: the supercar set another world speed record for the brand. Bugatti's final edition and marking the end of the Veyron's run, the Grand Sport Vitesse La Finale is a somber goodbye . With an open top, you can really experience the sound of the engine and yet even at higher speeds I did not get compromised by the wind at all.. Grabbing the convertible Veyron. On 19 April 2005 the Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4 set a new world record with a top speed of 408.47 km/h at Volkswagens Ehra-Lessien test track in Germany. On this day there is no chance we will even come close to the 300 km/h mark, let alone test the Bugattis top speed. The Vitesse also features a new exhaust system that is capable of handling higher exhaust gas temperatures that the quad turbocharged engine emits. Bugatti 16/4 Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse WRC Edition. But once you are in it fits like a glove and it is quite a pleasant car to drive on a daily basis. The ESP in the Vitesse allows for more slip than it did in the Grand Sport and the Veyron EB 16.4 so you can let the back powerslide a little as you come out of the bends. Just like the Super Sport, the Vitesse uses a full-carbon monocoque which enables an extremely high torsional rigidity of 22,000 Nm per degree with maximum passive safety. The price per vehicle is 1.99 million euros (plus tax). In a straight line the Bugatti Vitesse WRC gives many of its next-gen competitors a run for its money. On the lower side of the bumper the corners are expanded forwards to make way for larger air coolers that are mounted straighter to receive a better airflow. Bugatti has announced the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse has officially become the fastest convertible in the world. The two-tone leather seat covers are enhanced by contrasting stitching between the seat base and the side sections. The story of the Bugatti Veyron goes further back than 10 years, it started in 1998 when the Volkswagen Group purchased the Bugatti name in order to revive the brand. It will be priced at 1.99 million (or $2.6 million at the current exchange rates). Larger air vents were added to the front while the rear features a double diffuser and central dual exhaust just like the Super Sport. This concept featured a 3-bank W18 engine engine instead of the 2-bank W16 engine engine of the later production version. In 2009 Bugatti launched the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport, a targa version of the Bugatti Veyron. It set the benchmark exceedingly high, pushing the brand further and further beyond expectations. A characteristic feature of the Grand Sport are the two air scoops on the left and right of the bonnet (which were redesigned for the Vitesse). world's fastest production car , Bugatti unveils a "World Record Car" edition of the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show. From a performance aspect next generation hypercars like the Porsche 918 Spyder, McLaren P1 and LaFerrari will compete when it comes to track performance and the gadget factor. It has an orange body detailing, orange wheels, and a special black exposed carbon body. " It was a pleasure to sell this car to its first owner the first time around, and. The World Record Car will be unveiled to the world for the first time at the Shanghai Motor Show 2013 April 21-29. In the corners it is not as dynamic as the next-gen hypercars which has to do with the Veyrons weight and all-wheel drive system. The Vitesse was driven by the Chinese racing driver Anthony Liu. Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close, Activate Your Premium Membership Today >>, Unique pieces of Bugatti history finally home, The last Bugatti Centodieci for a client is a perfect homage to the EB110 Supersport. 1, D-73760 Ostfildern, Germany and at www.dat.de. In the presence of TV, the open-top super car reached a maximum speed of 408.84 km/h (254.04 mph) at the Volkswagen Groups proving grounds in Ehra-Lessien, making it the fastest open-top production sports car in the world. Time to find out how the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse ranks in 2014! The WRC Limited. Other factors that enable such performance at the upper limits include a standard carbon monocoque with high torsional rigidity and an outer shell made entirely of carbon fibre. On the right of the rev counter you will find the speedometer and fuel gauge. Each accessory comes with a two-year warranty. With the history of the Bugatti Veyron behind us it is time to take a closer look at the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse World Record Car. The Bugatti Veyron was the first production car to feature more than 1,000hp and a top speed of 400 km/h+. The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse is not only the fastest bugatti car, but it is also the fastest car in the world. The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse has been on the market since the spring of 2012. Volkswagen bought the Chteau Saint Jean which was unoccupied ever since the Bugatti production seized shortly after World War II. The Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse is completely sold out. Owen showroom in London's Berkeley Square and up for grabs at a princely 1,795,000. The land-speed-record-breaking Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse WRC has been revealed at the Shanghai show It is limited to five units. Besides the heritage, excellent execution and engineering piece of art, the Bugatti Veyrons price tag and running cost also play a role to maintain its exclusivity. Harry Metcalfe heads to Germany to see The 1184bhp Veyron Vitesse, open-top Grand Sport hit 408.84kph. The Veyron EB 16.4 is named in honour of Pierre Veyron, a Bugatti development engineer, test driver and race driver who won the 1939 24 hours of Le Mans. The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse packs 1,200hp ready to be unleashed by a short kick of your right foot. It is the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse World Record Edition, currently on show at the H.R. Such an extraordinary vehicle deserves accessories that match its pioneering spirit and exquisite design and technology. The Grand Sports performance is on par with that of the hard top Bugatti Veyron with 1,001hp and a top speed of 407 km/h with the roof attached. It is now official: the worlds fastest roadster is a Bugatti. The Bugatti Veyron 18.4 concept was also shown at the 2000 Paris Motor Show. Cylinder capacity 7 993 cm Power output 882 kW ( 1 200 HP) at 6 400 rpm Max. This includes 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. As usual we discuss some of its key features and recap the changes with the regular Grand Sport before the actual driving experience. As for braking, the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse can decelerate from 100 km/h to a stop in just 31.4 metres along with an exceptional time of 5.9 seconds in elusive 0-100-0 km/h sprint and stop. It is instantly recognized as a Bugatti which gives it something very desirable to want to own. The Super Sport was introduced in 2010 and not only lifted the performance to 1,200hp but also set a new top speed record at 431.072 km/h. This special Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse will be available in a World Record Car (WRC) Edition, which is limited to eight vehicles. The Vitesse was driven by the Chinese entrepreneur and passionate race driver Anthony Liu. Inspired by the Super Sport, numerous changes were made to the front and rear of the Grand Sport Vitesse in order to optimize the aerodynamics. In the late 1920s Ettore Bugatti had bought Chteau Saint Jean in the French town of Molsheim and built a factory next door. On the autobahn the Vitesse WRC automatically engages handling mode as soon as you pass 220 km/h. The fact that we have succeeded in reaching 408.84 km/h is a thrill for me, and it reaffirms once again that Bugatti is the leader when it comes to technology in the international automotive industry, said Dr. Wolfgang Schreiber, President of Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. This translates into a 10 second quarter mile. Andy will accompany me during the test drive and answer any questions I may have about the 2 million euro Vitesse WRC. The Grand Sport Vitesse is the fastest and most powerful production roadster in the world. In the Vitesse, a specially developed roof spoiler along with an intricately designed windbreak guarantees calm open-top driving; indeed these were preconditions for reaching the record-breaking speed of 408.84 km/h. The increased power compared with the Grand Sport (199 hp) is primarily due to the use of four larger turbochargers and intercoolers. To achieve this speed the car needs to be in a special top speed mode, in normal handling mode it is limited to 375 km/h. The rear end, which is also derived from the Super Sport, is characterised by a double diffusor and a centrally positioned twin tailpipe. Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+, Bugatti Centodieci, Bugatti Bolide: These models are not subject to Directive 1999/94/EC, as type approval have not yet been granted. Passione Engadina 2022 celebrates Bugatti, Multi-point Electronic Sequential Indirect Injection, 1500 nm / 1106.3 ft lbs @ 3000 to 5000 rpm, Aluminum Panels over Carbon Fibre Monocoque w/Aluminum Front Subframe, Hybrid VCarbon/Stainless Steel Rear Subframe, Carbon-Ceramic Discs Discs w/4-Piston Calipers, Control Arms w/Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar, Electronically-Controlled Ricardo 7-Speed e/Dual-Clutch. The Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse is completely sold out. And although we wont go into detail about all of them here we do recommend to take a look at our Top 10 of Bugatti Veyron Special Editions. No crap, we promise. It is now official: the worlds fastest roadster is a Bugatti. Following the spectacular record-breaking drive of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport in 2010, during which the coup achieved a top speed of 431.072 km/h, witnessed and officially confirmed by the renowned independent German organisation for Technical Inspection and Certification TV, an impressive speed that remains unparalleled to this day, Bugatti has added yet another milestone. Eight Bugatti Veyron World Record Car Editions have been built for customers, with this special development car bringing the total to nine WRC Editions. Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse World Record Car Edition : MOBA . [48] In 2004 renovation of the Bugatti headquarters and the development of a brand new production facility near the headquarters were completed and production truly did commence. Other fa ctors that enable such performance at the upper limits include a standard carbon monocoque with high torsional rigidity and an outer shell made entirely of carbon fibre. Bugatti engineers paid particular attention to the suspension and chassis. First of all Bugatti explained that going from 1,001hp output to 1,200hp output is harder than it sounds. The speedometer goes all the way up to a whopping 430 km/h. The World Record Car will be unveiled to the world for the first time at the Shanghai Motor Show 2013 in April. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Immediately below this air intake, you will see a new, visually refined front spoiler that has been designed in a similar way to the splitters used in motor racing. Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport World Record Edition. After achieving the world record in the Vitesse, the 29-year old described his experience: This was a very exciting moment. The new Bugatti Veyron Vitesse WRC Limited Edition will be limited to only eight units. The tires are a key limiting factor in achieving higher top speeds, not only do they need to withstand extreme downforce and heat, they need to be extremely reliable too. WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 40.31 / medium phase 22.15 / high phase 17.89 / extra high phase 17.12 / combined 21.47; CO, WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 44.56 / medium phase 24.80 / high phase 21.29 / extra high phase 21.57 / combined 25.19; CO, WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 43,33 / medium phase 22,15 / high phase 17,99 / extra high phase 18,28 / combined 22,32; CO. These air scoops serve two functions in the roadster: firstly, they provide air intake for the engine and secondly, they are an elegantly integrated component of the rollover protection system. From standstill to 100 km/h you will struggle to say a word let alone continue the conversation you are having. In terms of style and exclusivity the Bugatti Veyron remains the absolute number one. Even compared to the hybrid hypercars of today the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse and its hard top Super Sport counter part feel as fast and powerful as you expect a hypercar in 2014 to be. The location for our encounter with the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse WRC is the Volkswagen Group development center near the Nurburgring in Germany. The Bugatti Veyron is a mid-engined sports car, designed and developed in Germany by the The Grand Sport Vitesse World Record Edition that H.R Owen sells is priced at 1,795,000 (approx. Thanks to this truly ferocious engine, the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse World Record Car reaches 100 km/h in a mere 2.6 seconds. Keeping wind noise and air turbulence to a minimum in the vehicles interior is a particular concern with open-top vehicles. Helping to ensure that the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse is so quick to 100 km/h is the fact that 1st gear goes to 104 km/h with 7th gear only needing to be engaged at 377 km/h! As we press the Start button the engine comes to life and the cabin is engulfed by the sound that we remember so dearly. Keeping wind noise and air turbulence to a minimum in the vehicles interior is a particular concern with open-top vehicles. When we introduced the Vitesse, we established the top speed for open-top driving to be 375 km/h. The Vitesse was driven by the Chinese entrepreneur and passionate race driver Anthony Liu. In the year of its market launch the Veyron 16.4 already set up a speed record for street cars. The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse has been on the market since the spring of 2012. The World Record Car will be unveiled to the world for the first time at the Shanghai Motor Show 2013 April 21-29. One thing that we will never forget from our first ever drive in the Bugatti Veyron nearly a decade ago was the wine of the four turbos. Also new: knee pads in the centre tunnel area, an additional 12 V socket (in the glove compartment), the restraint systems, the illuminated start and parking lock button (same as Super Sport), an instrument cluster with shift-up information and as a matter of honour the power gauge that now goes up to 1,200 hp! New quick-responding dampers have been fitted to ensure that the control of the vehicle is improved and perfectly balanced; even more so than the standard Veyron Grand Sport. Discover Jean Bugatti At the IAA in Frankfurt in 2013, Bugatti unveiled the second model in its exclusive Legends edition. Impressive figures especially considering the Veyrons weight of 1,990 kg. In terms of high-end performance the only thing we have driven that truly comes close is the Koenigsegg Agera R. This car is 500 kg lighter though which makes a direct comparison not really fair but both cars share an incredible straight line performance, massive braking power and high speed stability. This special Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse will be available in a World Record Car (WRC) Edition, which is limited to eight vehicles. In October 2005 the Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4 celebrated its official debut in Sicily, Italy at the location of one of the most notorious races of all time: the Targa Floria. It is nowhere near as loud as a Lamborghini or as uncomfortable as a Toyota GT86 and it comes with most modern amenities like air-conditioning, a Puccini sound system and a parking camera hidden in the rear view mirror.
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