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Price |
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Production |
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Engine |
8
liter W16 |
Weight |
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Aspiration |
quad
turbochargers |
Torque |
1106
lb-ft |
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HP |
1200
hp @ 6400 rpm |
HP/Weight |
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HP/Liter |
150
hp per liter |
1/4 mile |
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0-62 mph |
2.6
seconds |
Top Speed |
255
mph |
Special Edition
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse debuts at The Quail: A
Motorsports Gathering
Bugatti presents most powerful
roadster ever at Monterey Auto Week
Molsheim/Monterey,
August 17, 2012 – To kick off Monterey Auto Week, Bugatti will debut
a special edition Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse in a
unique Bianco and New Light Blue color scheme for the first time
publicly today at “The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering”. The color
combination is based on the famous Type 37A, which was built in
1928, won a multitude of Grand Prix races in its time and is now
owned by Jay Leno.
Dynamics in figures.
The new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse boasts a remarkable
maximum torque of 1,500 Nm (at 3,000–5,000 rpm) from the 7.9-liter
capacity of its W16 engine. The maximum output (1,200 hp) is reached
at 6,400 rpm. These figures allow the car to reach 100 km/h (62 mph)
from standing in unbelievable 2.6 seconds. The top speed of 410 km/h
(255 mph) makes the four-wheel drive Vitesse (like all Veyrons) the
fastest production roadster ever. The maximum speed is reached on
closed tracks with special safety precautions. In “normal” handling
mode, the Vitesse is electronically limited to 375 km/h (233 mph).
Optimized drive system.
The 199 hp increase over the Grand Sport has been mainly achieved by
using four larger turbochargers with new intercoolers. Furthermore,
Bugatti has extensively reinforced all drivetrain components in
order to safely transfer the immense forces at all times. The
gearing of the seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG) in particular
has been adapted to the new requirements. In this context, as on the
Super Sport, Bugatti has also modified the air ducting in the area
of the drivetrain. As a consequence of the larger turbochargers and
the overall reduced back pressure, it was even possible to reduce
the fuel consumption slightly despite the increased output. The fuel
system, with a four-pump tank, has been taken from the Super Sport.
Chassis. In order
to put the unrivalled power onto the road absolutely safely and
masterfully, the engineers have reconfigured the chassis of the
Vitesse. Thanks to the quick-responding dampers that have been
adapted from motor racing, the control of the vehicle has been
further improved and perfectly balanced. Body roll and pitching
during hard acceleration and braking are now virtually
imperceptible. Optimized wheel-load fluctuations have further
reduced understeer and allow a maximum level of active safety. In
addition to the incomparable lateral acceleration of up to 1.4 g,
the precise interaction of the tires (on all-new, lighter 20-inch “Vitesse”-type
alloy wheels), together with the intelligent all-wheel-drive system,
ensures extremely good handling. The chassis, all-wheel-drive system
and the revised ESP form a dynamic alliance: since the reconfigured
ESP kicks in slightly later, for example when you
accelerate out of corners, the Vitesse also provides a more dynamic
performance in these situations. It goes without saying that Bugatti
has adapted the brake-cooling system to account for the even higher
engine output. The brakes, which are unparalleled in terms of
stability and performance, now have additional and larger air
intakes.
In general, it can be
said that the Vitesse is even sportier than the 1,001 hp Grand
Sport, but at the same time it has not been turned into a full-blown
racing car. It therefore remains easy to master for the driver. In
this context, it is simply astounding that Bugatti managed to
increase comfort in the chassis area by reducing the dynamic natural
frequency.
Body. Bugatti has
developed a new roof spoiler for the Vitesse that significantly
reduces wind noise and buffeting in the interior. Furthermore, there
will be a new windbreak for the roadster that can be stored away
compactly in the luggage compartment when not in use. Both details
will also be available for the Grand Sport. Together, they allow
extremely relaxed, open-top driving even at speeds of around 200
km/h (124 mph).
Numerous aerodynamic
measures at the front and rear that appeared on the Super Sport have
been adapted for the Vitesse. The front end is therefore
characterized by larger air intakes; the two central air intakes to
the left and right of the Bugatti radiator grille are divided
horizontally by a bar. The bottom air vent stretches sideways into
the wheel housing and gives this exceptional sports car an extremely
masterful appearance. 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. The improved
xenon headlights from the Super Sport, which are now framed in
black, are also new. The rear end, which is also derived from the
Super Sport, is characterized by a double diffusor and a centrally
positioned twin tailpipe. A new Park Distance Control system (PDC)
watches over the front and the rear.
The two air scoops on
the left and right of the engine cover (redesigned for the Vitesse)
are a characteristic of the Grand Sport and thus also of the Vitesse.
These air scoops fulfill two tasks on the roadster. On the one hand,
they pull in air for the engine, and on the other, they are an
elegantly integrated part of the anti-roll protection system. As on
the Super Sport, a full-carbon-fiber monocoque, which allows an
extremely high torsional rigidity combined with maximum passive
safety, is also used on the Vitesse. The outer skin is also made
completely from carbon fiber and, consequently, the new Bugatti
Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse is available in clear-coated exposed
carbon fiber.
Interior. Carbon
fiber is (along with stainless metals such as aluminium and
magnesium) also the dominant material in the interior of the Vitesse.
Numerous interior parts are now made from carbon fiber in the 1,200
hp roadster. This includes the center 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. The décor on the
center console, the door inserts and the adjoining trim on the
instrument panel are also made from carbon fiber. Contrasting
stitching is also featured on the leather armrest between the seats,
which comes without the typical quilting. Also new: knee pads in the
center 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 honor – the power
gauge that now goes up to 1,200 hp.
Following the success of
the Veyron 16.4 Super Sport, Bugatti did not have to wait long
before it received the first inquiries about an open-top version of
the Grand Sport that could also deliver 882 kW (1,200 hp).
“We were instantly
electrified by the idea of transferring the power of the Super Sport
to the Grand Sport, which previously delivered a maximum of 1,001
hp, and thus taking the roadster to a new level,” says Wolfgang
Dürheimer. The President of Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. continues:
“Our team has managed to transfer the world’s most powerful car
engine to the open-top sports car while taking all vehicle dynamics
and aerodynamic parameters into consideration.”
Configuration of the
show vehicle. There is no end to the individualization options
for the Bugatti. Each one of the more than 300 Veyrons built is
therefore unique. This also applies to the special edition Vitesse
model Bugatti is exhibiting at The Quail. This version of the new
roadster orientates itself at a Type 37A, which was built in 1928,
won a multitude of Grand Prix races in its time and is now owned by
the famous TV presenter Jay Leno. The upper area of the body is
finished in “Bianco” including the roof area and the air scoops. The
lower body panels (side skirting, front spoiler, radiator grille
frame and rear apron with diffusor), the inner surfaces of the wheel
rims and the underside of the automatically extending rear spoiler
are in “New Light Blue.” The interior is largely out of a noble
Cognac leather building a contrast to the extrovert exterior colors.
This Vitesse version costs 1.74 million euros.
