In Summer 2008, as a response to customer request, Bugatti is introducing a new model – the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, a roadster with a unique, removable roof. The world’s most exclusive car combines the ultimate in performance with the pleasure of open-top driving. The sophisticated design of its bodywork and aerodynamic components directs the airflow over the heads of driver and passenger so they feel no draught.
As well as a large number of new equipment features, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport also incorporates innovative structural solutions designed to ensure that the roadster offers the same extremely high levels of passive safety as the coupe.
In keeping with Ettore Bugatti’s exclusive product philosophy, many design features that make this possible are unique in contemporary automotive engineering.
The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport is the world’s fastest and most exciting roadster, and will be displayed to the public for the first time on the afternoon of August 16, 2008, outside The Lodge at Pebble Beach.
The highest bidder will have the opportunity to specify their new car at the factory in Molsheim/Alsace by bidding on the first customer car at Gooding & Company’s Pebble Beach Auction on August 17th.
| type | Series Production Car |
| released at | 2008 Pebble Beach Concours |
| built at | Molshiem, France |
| price $ | $ 2,100,000 |
| price €/td> | €1,666,000 |
| price £/td> | £1,400,000 |
| engine | Aluminum, Narrow Angle W16 |
| position | Mid Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Quad Turbocharged |
| block material | Forged Aluminum Alloy |
| valvetrain | DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl w/VVT |
| fuel feed | Multi-point Electronic Sequential Indirect Injection |
| displacement | 7993 cc / 487.76 in³ |
| bore | 86 mm / 3.4 in |
| stroke | 86 mm / 3.4 in |
| power | 746.4 kw / 1001 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| specific output | 125.23 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 503.02 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 1250.1 nm / 922 ft lbs @ 3300 rpm |
| redline | 6600 |
| body / frame | Aluminum Panels over Carbon Fibre Monocoque w/Aluminum Front Subframe, Hybrid VCarbon/Stainless Steel Rear Subframe |
| driven wheels | 4WD |
| f suspension | Control Arms w/Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar |
| r suspension | Control Arms w/Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar |
| curb weight | 1990 kg / 4388 lbs |
| transmission | Electronically-Controlled Ricardo 7-Speed e/Dual-Clutch |
| tran clutch | Haldex LSD Clutch |
| top speed | ~407.08 kph / 253 mph |
| 0 – 200 kph | ~2.7 second |
