Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse

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.

Please note, this vehicle is no longer for sale.

Whilst this example was sold to its first keeper by Bugatti Cannes in August 2014, the 73rd Vitesse was in fact optioned by Bugatti for promotional use in early 2014. Electing to pair Porsche's Carrara White with exposed blue carbon fibre, the interior was optioned in complementing Lake Blue leather with white stitching and fitted with comfort seats and matching blue carbon fibre inserts. The exterior further saw painted intakes and two-tone Supersport wheels.

This example benefits from comprehensive servicing by Bugatti as outlined below:

• 27.10.2015 - Bugatti Cannes - Service - 991 km
• 10.11.2016 - Bugatti Cannes - Service - 1,197 km
• 27.12.2017 - Bugatti Cannes - Service - 1,498 km
• 27.06.2019 - Bugatti Cannes - Service - 2,734 km
• 27.06.2020 - Bugatti London - Service - 2,734 km
• 25.11.2020 - Bugatti London - Service - 2,734 km
• 09.03.2022 - Bugatti France - Service & tyres replaced - 5,937 km
• 13.09.2024 - Bugatti Molsheim - Service - 12,142 km
• 30.09.2025 - Bugatti London - Service - 13,823 km

Purchased in 2021 by a prominent collector, Topaz Detailing were tasking with applying Topaz Skin, a peelable and removable paint over the original white paint in Blu Julie to match the visual tinted carbon fibre. At the same time, the French Tricolore was added under the wing. An eminently usable proposition, this Vitesse is today this example is offered for sale at our showrooms outside London with just 14,500 km from new.