| Year |
2009 production |
| Engine |
7993 cc
W-16 quad turbo |
| Transmission |
7-speed,
DSG sequential AWD |
| Max
speed |
252 mph
(top up) / 224 mph (top removed) |
| 0-60
mph |
under 3
seconds |
| Horsepower |
987 bhp
@ 6000 rpm |
| weight |
1950 kgs
/ 4300 lbs |
The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport is the open top version
of the Bugatti Veyron. The
Veyron Grand Sport was unveiled at the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours
d'Elegance in Monterey, California.
In order that the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport has the same performance
and safety standards as the hard top variant, significant modifications
were made to the vehicle's complex structure. Some of the new
features include a slightly higher windscreen, stylized daytime
running lights, and a lightweight, transparent polycarbonate
roof.
The main challenge in developing the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand
Sport was keeping the chassis rigidity and strength at the same
level as the fixed-roof model. An optimum combination of rigidity
and lightweight engineering ensures the monocoque passenger
cell of the original model is extremely strong while weighing
an absolute minimum – it is a central element of the vehicle's
structure. As the roof is an integral part of this, removing
it meant the load paths had to be completely redesigned to maintain
the vehicle's rigidity and crash safety, and to offer additional
protection from side impacts and rolling.
As a result, the monocoque
structure has been reinforced around the side skirts and the
transmission tunnel. The B-pillars have been cross-stiffened
using a carbon
fiber support, and a central carbon plate has been positioned
beneath the transmission tunnel to ensure the vehicle suffers
from less torsional flexing than any other roadster.
The doors of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport are made of
carbon fibre, and house an integrated longitudinal beam.
In the event of an accident, this transfers the load from the
A to the B-pillar, thereby dissipating impact energy. Furthermore,
the two redesigned air intakes for the 8.0 litre, quad-turbo,
16-cylinder mid-mounted engine now feature 10-centimetre wide
carbon-fibre elements to offer rollover protection for the occupants.
Along with moisture-resistant, backstitched leather, a range
of new equipment features has been added to the Grand Sport's
interior, including a reversing camera with 2.7-inch monitor
in the rear-view-mirror, and the "Puccini" sound system
with digital signal processor. When the roof is closed, the
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport can reach 252 mph (407 km/h),
while speeds of up to 224 mph (360 km/h) are possible with the
roof panel removed. Should it rain, and the polycarbonate roof
is elsewhere, a temporary folding roof stored in the luggage
compartment can be opened up like an umbrella at any time. When
this folding roof is in place, the Veyron Grand Sport's top
speed is a lowly 81 mph (130 km/h).
In total only 150 examples of the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport
will be produced, with the first 50 of these going exclusively
to registered Bugatti customers.
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Bugatti ID 90
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