2013 the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse has made the fastest roadster in series production on the road. We reveal all the details of the Super Sport.

2013 bugatti veyron 16.4 grand sport vitesse

Bugatti had not long to wait until after the success of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport is also an initial inquiries to 882 kW (1,200 hp) version of the open model received Grand Sport in Molsheim. "We were immediately impressed by the idea of ​​transferring the power of the super sports on the hitherto most powerful 1,001 hp Grand Sport model, and thus opens up a whole new dimension roadster", said Wolfgang Dürheimer. The President of Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. continues: "Our team has managed to transfer the worlds largest car-driving, taking account of all driving dynamics and aerodynamic parameters in the open-top sports car, we are proud to introduce the now fastest roadster of all time can be. the 1,200-hp Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Vitesse Sports. "

2013 bugatti veyron grand sport vitesse

The new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse developed from the 8-liter W16 engine, its maximum torque of 1,500 Nm significant (at 3000-5000 r / min). The maximum power (1,200 hp said) is at 6,400 r / min. These data allow the mythical value of 2.6 seconds for 0-100 km / h sprint and an even better pulling power. At 410 km / h is the fastest four-wheel drive Vitesse, ever built in series roadster. The maximum speed is operated under special security measures on a closed course. In "normal" mode of handling Grand Vitesse Sports governs electronically at 375 km / h.

The increase in power from 199 hp to the Grand Sport will be achieved primarily through the use of four along with larger turbochargers intercoolers. In addition, Bugatti has increased all components of the drive train extensively in order to transfer the immense forces permanently safely. Specifically, the teeth of the 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DSG) has been adapted to new conditions. Due to the use of larger turbocharger and an overall reduction in exhaust back pressure could be the fuel consumption despite the increase in performance even slightly reduced. Was taken over by the Super Sport, the fuel system with a 4-pump tank.

To the unique power to make absolutely sure and confident on the road, the engineers have tuned the chassis of the new high performance sports car. In alliance with the racing-adapted, extremely fast-acting shock absorbers, the vehicle easier to control and perfect balance again. A tendency to roll or pitch when accelerating and braking is not more or less noticeable. Optimized wheel load fluctuations lead to a further reduction in understeer and active safety at the highest level.

Besides the incomparable lateral dynamic potential of up to 1.4 g also provides the precise interaction of the tires (on newly designed, lighter 20-inch alloy wheels of type "Vitesse") with the intelligent all-wheel system for exceptional handling characteristics. Landing gear, wheel drive system, ESP form a dynamic alliance. As the newly tuned ESP, for example when accelerating out of corners later intervenes, the Vitesse shows even in these situations, an even more dynamic performance. Of course, the fact that the cooling of the Bugatti has adapted in terms of stability and delay values ​​are globally unique by brakes and additional air intakes on the enlarged even higher engine performance.

Bugatti has developed the Vitesse for a new roof edge spoiler, the wind noise and turbulence in the interior is significantly reduced. In addition, there will be for the Roadster, a new wind deflector that can be stored compactly when not in use also in the trunk.

Both details are also available for the Grand Sport is available, along roof edge spoiler and wind deflector allow itself at speeds of 200 km / h is a completely relaxed, open-top driving. The front and rear aerodynamics, numerous measures are adapted from the Super Sport for Vitesse. The front end is thus marked by large air-intakes and the two central air vents left and right of Bugatti grille is split horizontally by a web. The lowest air slot extends laterally into the wheel arch up and provides the exclusive sports car is an extremely confident manner.

Below this air intake is followed by a new, visually filigree designed front spoiler, which is designed conceptually similar to the usual chips in motorsport. Also new: the analogy to the Super Sport and improved housing in the now black-clad xenon headlights. The rear end is also derived from the Super Sport is characterized by a double diffuser and a centrally mounted double tailpipe. Front end like watching a new addition, Park Distance Control system (PDC).

Of course, the interior of the roadster was rapidly adapted. Carbon is - in addition to high-quality metals such as aluminum and magnesium - also the dominant material in the interior of the Vitesse. Numerous interior components are in the 1,200-horsepower roadster is now running in carbon. These include the extension of the center console, a cover with logo in the EB-crafted leather back cover (between the rear seats) and the Gurtaustrittsblenden on the seats. Also made of carbon are the decor of the center console, door inserts and here subsequent applications of the instrument panel.

New features include a Grand Sport version also in the "Bi-Color-Black" running trim (including in the roof) and a specially designed seat for the Vitesse design. Securities held in two-tone leather seats finished with a contrasting seam in the transition between the seats and side panels. Contrast stitching also feature the typical quilting without (diamond-quilted) exported leather armrest between the seats. Also new: knee pads located on the center tunnel, an additional 12V power outlet (in the glove compartment), the execution of the restraint systems, the illuminated start and park lock button (similar to Super Sport), and an instrument cluster with high switching information, and - of honor - which is now up to 1,200 hp reaching power display!