Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse (2015)

Since its launch in 2005, the Bugatti Veyron has secured its place as one of the greatest technological achievements in automotive history. With projected performance figures of over 1,000hp and a top speed of 250 mph thought to be impossible on the road, engineers at Bugatti had to deliver a whole new approach to automotive design. To deliver the monstrous 1,000hp figure, two Audi V8 engines were coupled together to create a W16 engine. As if that wasn't already enough, then engine was then dressed with four turbochargers for good measure. The result ensured the 1,000hp mark was reached and more.

It wasn't just power that would deliver the tremendous top speed however. After initial testing at Sauber's F1 wind tunnel, the Veyron was coming up shy of the 400kph target but again the Bugatti engineers would take a different to approach to overcoming the problem. Rather than compromise the visual design of the car, Bugatti introduced active aerodynamics and suspension. At 137mph the nose of the car is lowered by 2 inches and the rear spoiler adjusted to slide into the slip stream. To achieve the monstrous top speed, you must first insert the "Top Speed Key" lowering the car further still and allowing the rear wing to retreat back into the lowered position thus reducing drag.

Steadily approaching 20 years since first launch, the Bugatti Veyron still continues to set benchmarks in the automotive industry and when compared with the latest run of hybrid hypercars, it is no slouch. A true triumph for both Bugatti and Volkswagen alike the Veyron redefined what is physically possible in a road car.

It is thought that fewer than 20 of the 92 Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse built were completed with a fully exposed carbon fibre body. This example is thought to be 1 of 4 in Black carbon fibre and was delivered to its first owner in 2015. It remained unregistered until 2019 when it was shipped to the Middle East. Forming a part of a multi-national car collection, this example has covered just 3,600 km from new.

• Complete bodywork in black visual carbon fibre
• Removable targa roof panel in special order visual carbon fibre
• Air intakes in visual carbon fibre
• Bumpers and lower sills in visual carbon fibre
• Engine bay in visual carbon fibre
• Front grille surround in satin Aluminium
• Door handles in satin Aluminium
• Wingmirrors in satin Aluminium
• Front grille inserts in Aluminium
• Exterior fuel filler in Aluminium
• Front bumper grilles in Aluminium
• Side grilles in Aluminium
• Rear bumper inserts in Aluminium
• Polished chrome exhaust tips
• Veyron Supersport wheels in polished chrome

The interior sees dark grey leather with contrasting red stitching. The cavities in the door handles and door cubby holes are trimmed in red leather with the rest of the interior treated to the more subtle look. All switchgear is finished in satin Aluminium to match the exterior details. The dashboard insert, transmission tunnel and door panel inserts are all finished in visual carbon fibre. The steering wheel further recieves a 12 'o' clock marker in satin Aluminium. This example further benefits from Bugatti's extended warranty and service package valid until August 2028 as well as a second set of Supersport wheels.

• 1 of 92 Grand Sport Vitesse
• Fewer than 20 examples in complete visual carbon fibre
• 1 of 4 examples in Black carbon fibre
• Special order carbon fibre roof panel
• Just 3,600 km from new
• Bugatti extended warranty and service package until August 2028