So how do you top what is arguably the most impressive road car on the planet, the Bugatti Veyron? Well, you take the top off.
That's exactly what Bugatti did, and then renamed it the Bugatti Veryon 16.4 Grand Sport. As per all Veryons, the Grand Sport is powered by a 1001 hp W16. Sending all that 1-K+1 power to all four wheels is accomplished via a 7-speed DSG. With the top up it has a top speed of 253 mph, and sans top, the maximum velocity is limited to 190 mph. Can you imagine what it must be like doing 190 mph in an open-top car? Yikes!
Only 150 copies will be built, with 50 going to existing Bugatti owners. The car debuted at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, with the proceeds of the first unit being auctioned off going to charity. Price? 1.4 million euros excluding tax. First deliveries are expected in March of 2009.
cah11705 says:
08:35 AM, 08/17/08
How did you get 190 mph with the top off?
the press release says 360 km/h which is equal to 223.7 mph with the top off
anyways... still and impressive car and i really like the new headlamp design but despise the chrome rims
Bob Holland says:
12:41 PM, 08/17/08
From the link. It states 190 mph. Maybe they're wrong?
billt9 says:
06:38 PM, 08/17/08
You're both wrong!
The press release says 217 mph.
http://www.bugatti.com/en/home/news.html?newsId=72&displayYears=2008
Let's settle this outside.
dougtheeng says:
05:57 AM, 08/18/08
What a gorgeous car!
askfred says:
11:42 AM, 08/18/08
Unbelievable stuff!!!