One year on from the launch of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. will be exhibiting two customised Grand Sport models at the Geneva International Motor Show 2010. A special exhibit on the Bugatti stand will also give visitors to the show a glimpse at the technology that lies beneath the bodywork of the Grand Sport.
Throughout his life, Ettore Bugatti constantly experimented with different colour schemes and materials as he sought to create his unique cars. Today, Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. continues this tradition, and is constantly expanding the range of options it offers on the basis of suggestions received from customers. In discussion with the design and engineering team, buyers of Bugatti cars can tailor their vehicles to their personal preferences by choosing from a wide array of exquisite materials and paint finishes. The two models on display in Geneva showcase the ever- growing range of options available to new Veyron and Grand Sport owners.
On Saturday afternoon (July 3) at the Volkswagen Group’s Ehra-Lessien lane nearby Wolfsburg, Germany, a Veyron Super Sport set an normal tip speed rating of 431,072 km/h (268 mph). Piloted by Bugatti exam motorist Pierre Henri Raphanel, with German inspection Authorizeds (TÜV) gripping watch, the car topped out once at 428 km/h as well as second time at 434 km/h. A deputy of the Guinness Book of Records was on palm to witness a new world jot down.
The 1,200-hp (882 kW) as well as 1,500 Nm (1106 lb-ft) of torque of a Super Sport represents the 200 hp as well as 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) enlarge over a customary Veyron. Bugatti engineers achieved a power ascent by regulating 4 enlarged turbochargers upon the 8.0 liter, 16-cylinder engine along with incomparable intercoolers. The Veyron Super Sport additionally gets a framework tuning with the aloft main-spring transport, strengthened stabilizers and racing-grade shock absorbers.
Past weekend Bugatti revealed their latest Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Roadster at Pebble Concours d’Elegence in a Monterey, California. As the result of pure consumer demand, the famous brand name made the extensive modifications on Veyron to convert it into the Cabriolet.Bugatti Veyron Cabrio arrives with the stylish daytime running lights, higher windscreen and transparent, lightweight polycarbonate roof.
The main challenge met in creating Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Cabrio was the detachable roof. It had to preserve its rigidity and the crash safety, hence engineers had to re-design load paths and insert extra protection in case Cabrio rolls over.
Bugatti Veyron cabrio’s monocoque structure has been reinforced around side skirts and transmission tunnels. Making use of carbon fibre support, the B-pillers have been the cross stiffed, and mid carbon plate has been situated under transmission tunnel to make certain the car suffers from a less tensional flexing than any another roadster.
The car will have carbon fibre doors and it features the integrated longitudinal beam and an air intake has been updated and now features 10cm wide carbon fibre elements to provide protection.
Other feature includes ‘Puccini’ sound system with the digital signal processor, reversing camera with a 2.7” monitor.
The car has the similar 407kmph top speed with roof closed, however the top speed is decreased to 360kmph with roof off.
Throughout his life, Ettore Bugatti constantly experimented with different colour schemes and materials as he sought to create his unique cars. Today, Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. continues this tradition, and is constantly expanding the range of options it offers on the basis of suggestions received from customers. In discussion with the design and engineering team, buyers of Bugatti cars can tailor their vehicles to their personal preferences by choosing from a wide array of exquisite materials and paint finishes. The two models on display in Geneva showcase the ever- growing range of options available to new Veyron and Grand Sport owners.
On Saturday afternoon (July 3) at the Volkswagen Group’s Ehra-Lessien lane nearby Wolfsburg, Germany, a Veyron Super Sport set an normal tip speed rating of 431,072 km/h (268 mph). Piloted by Bugatti exam motorist Pierre Henri Raphanel, with German inspection Authorizeds (TÜV) gripping watch, the car topped out once at 428 km/h as well as second time at 434 km/h. A deputy of the Guinness Book of Records was on palm to witness a new world jot down.
The 1,200-hp (882 kW) as well as 1,500 Nm (1106 lb-ft) of torque of a Super Sport represents the 200 hp as well as 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) enlarge over a customary Veyron. Bugatti engineers achieved a power ascent by regulating 4 enlarged turbochargers upon the 8.0 liter, 16-cylinder engine along with incomparable intercoolers. The Veyron Super Sport additionally gets a framework tuning with the aloft main-spring transport, strengthened stabilizers and racing-grade shock absorbers.
Past weekend Bugatti revealed their latest Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Roadster at Pebble Concours d’Elegence in a Monterey, California. As the result of pure consumer demand, the famous brand name made the extensive modifications on Veyron to convert it into the Cabriolet.Bugatti Veyron Cabrio arrives with the stylish daytime running lights, higher windscreen and transparent, lightweight polycarbonate roof.
The main challenge met in creating Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Cabrio was the detachable roof. It had to preserve its rigidity and the crash safety, hence engineers had to re-design load paths and insert extra protection in case Cabrio rolls over.
Bugatti Veyron cabrio’s monocoque structure has been reinforced around side skirts and transmission tunnels. Making use of carbon fibre support, the B-pillers have been the cross stiffed, and mid carbon plate has been situated under transmission tunnel to make certain the car suffers from a less tensional flexing than any another roadster.
The car will have carbon fibre doors and it features the integrated longitudinal beam and an air intake has been updated and now features 10cm wide carbon fibre elements to provide protection.
Other feature includes ‘Puccini’ sound system with the digital signal processor, reversing camera with a 2.7” monitor.
The car has the similar 407kmph top speed with roof closed, however the top speed is decreased to 360kmph with roof off.
