Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse
The Middle East in general and the GCC region in specific are considered some of the most important key markets for Bugatti. But the Chinese market is becoming more and more important for Bugatti. That is why the latest model from Molsheim was launched at the beijing motor-show in China.
Following the success of the Veyron 16.4 Super Sport, Bugatti did not wait long before the company received 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, that delivers a maximum of 1,001 hp, thus taking the roadster to a new level, says Wolfgang D?¼rheimer,president of Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S.
He continues: Our team has managed to transfer the world’s most powerful car engine to the open-top sports car, while taking the vehicle’s dynamics and aerodynamic parameters into consideration. We are proud to present the fastest roadster ever at the Beijing Motor Show with the Asia premiere of the 1,200 hp Grand Sport Vitesse.
The second car Bugatti presents at Beijing is the Wei Long 2012�, a one off Grand Sport model equipped with unique porcelain dragon relief parts at the in- and outside paying homage to the year of the dragon.
Dynamics in figures.
The new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse boasts a remarkable max
imum torque of 1,500 Nm (at 3000-5000 rpm) from the 7.9-litre 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 an unbelievable 2.6 seconds. The top speed of 410 km/h (255 mph) makes the four-wheel drive (like all Veyron) Grand Sport Vitesse the fastest production roadster ever.
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 force the Vitesse is capable of. As a consequence of the larger turbochargers and the overall reduced back pressure, it was even possible to reduce the fuel consumption slightly, even with the increased power output.
