Set to debut in just a few weeks at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show is Bugatti’s latest model, the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse.
The stunning supercar is the result of combining the record-breaking Veyron Super Sport with the more lifestyle-oriented Veyron Grand Sport.
And contrary to previous reports,
the ultimate open-top Bugatti brings with it the full 1,200 horsepower
and 1,106 pound-feet of torque of the Veyron Super Sport’s
quad-turbocharged 8.0-liter W-16 engine, though we don't expect it to
match its 268-mph world record speed.
The increased power is made possible by the four enlarged turbochargers
and intercoolers. The chassis has also been modified to support the
power increase.
Speaking at the unveiling of the new Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, Bugatti
CEO Wolfgang Dürheimer said, “The rapid success of the Super Sport
convinced us to increase the performance of the Bugatti roadster. Once
again our engineers worked hard to demonstrate that Bugatti is able to
constantly redefine the boundaries of what is technically feasible.”
Expect the latest addition to the Bugatti lineup to also feature a
roofless ‘targa’ option rather than a full convertible top. And like the
Veyron Grand Sport, while the roof will be removable, there will be no
storage space for it within the car, so the cover will have to be taken
off at home.
Unfortunately, Bugatti is yet to reveal final performance figures but
you can bet that it will be somewhat faster than the regular Veyron
Grand Sport. More details should be forthcoming at the new model’s
official world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.
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