Bugatti Builds Last Veyron, Will Showcase It At Geneva Auto Show

The 450th example of the Bugatti, a Grand Sport Vitesse with 1,183 hp dubbed “La Finale,” will appear at the Geneva auto show next month, before heading to a private collection.

“In the Veyron, Bugatti has created an automobile icon and established itself as the world’s most exclusive supercar brand,” says Wolfgang Dürheimer, president of Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. “So far no other carmaker has managed to successfully market a product that stands for unique top-class technical performance and pure luxury in a comparable price/volume range. An unprecedented chapter in automobile history has reached its climax.” 

Over 10 years ago, Bugatti developers were given four goals: Build a car that could transfer more than 1,000 PS (986 hp) to its wheels, go faster than 400 km/h, get to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than three seconds and be suitable for a night out at the opera. Lofty goals, to be sure.

The hardtop made its debut in 2005. The first open-top version came out in 2008, followed by the Super Sport and roadster in 2010 and finally the Grand Sport Vitesse in 2012. 

Unsurprisingly, a customer in the Middle East bought the last car, which will be on display in Geneva alongside Veyron chassis No. 1.

Credit: Jake Lingeman, Autoweek

Picture: Bugatti Veyron