“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
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