While the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 led the way with over-top looks and unnecessary power and performance upon its 2005 debut, the 1001 hp monster is re-setting the bar once again with the upcoming unveiling of the Veyron Centenaire “Sang Noir”. With a rumored 349 extra horse-power at its disposable, the 1350 hp engineering marvel now boasts a theoretical top-speed from of 263 mph from its previous 253 mph benchmark. The car is set to be unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show starting March 5th. SOURCE: AUTOBLOG
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: THE 2009 BUGATTI VEYRON 16.4 GRAND SPORT
The Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport becomes what Bugatti calls the fastest roadster in the world, with a top speed of around 225 mph. Put the top back and the Grand Sport will reach just over 250 mph. These incredible stats are made possible by the Veyron’s 8-liter W16 engine, equipped with four turbo chargers that send 1,001 horsepower to all four wheels. With enormous amounts of torque, the Veyron Grand Sport can reach 62 mph (100 kph) in just 2.5 seconds.
All that performance and exclusivity comes at a high price. The Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport will be priced at 1.4 million euros (just over $2 million) when it becomes available next March. For that one buyer who needed to be first on the list, the right to the first Veyron Grand Sport was auctioned at the Pebble Beach Auction presented by Gooding & Company. With the amount over the asking price going to charity, the winning bid for the new Grand Sport was $3.19 million.