The Bugatti Veyron is a high-performance sports car produced by Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S., a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group. It was first introduced in 2005 and is widely regarded as one of the most iconic and powerful production cars ever made.
Bugatti Veyron on the road. Image credit: Yannis Zaugg via Unsplash, free license
Bugatti ended the production of the Veyron in 2015. The last Veyron model produced was the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse “La Finale,” which was showcased at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 2015.
This marked the official conclusion of the Veyron’s production after a highly successful and iconic run of ten years. During its production period, Bugatti manufactured various versions and limited editions of the Veyron, each pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering and performance.
After the Veyron, Bugatti shifted its focus to the next generation of hypercars, and in 2016, they unveiled the Bugatti Chiron as the successor to the Veyron, carrying on the legacy of exceptional performance and engineering prowess.
Veyron, however, still remains one of the most capable sports cars. Here below are the Top-12 interesting facts about this super vehicle.
Bugatti Veyron near the Como lake in Italy. Image credit: Rui Alves via Unsplash, free license
Top-12 Exceptional Facts About Bugatti Veyron
Bugatti Veyron is an extraordinary car in many aspects. Here are a few particularities about it:
- Only 450 examples of the car were made in its production period (2005-2015).
- The Super Sport version of the Veyron can achieve a top speed of 431.072 km/h (267.856 mph). It is one of the fastest street-legal production cars in the world.
- The Bugatti Veyron’s performance figures are truly mind-blowing. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h) in around 2.5 seconds.
- The grill of the Veyron is made of titanium. That means it can withstand head-on collisions.
- Veyron has 12 radiators to keep its powerful engine functioning.
- Veyron’s 8.0-liter, quad-turbocharged, W16-cylinder engine produces an astonishing amount of horsepower, making it one of the most powerful engines ever put in a road-legal car. It generates 1200 hp.
Interior of the Bugatti Veyron. Image credit: Humberto Portillo via Unsplash, free license
- The heart of the Veyron, its massive 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16 engine, in fact, consists of two V8 engines joined together in a W-configuration.
- The interior leathers are made from cows raised at an altitude where there are no insects to ensure that the hide is flawless.
- Veyron cars were polished for two days for the best possible finish.
- Veyron’s tires are glued to the wheels to support extraordinary speeds. This adhesive requires replacement roughly every 18 months. And every several tire changes, the wheel has to be changed.
- The car is also equipped with advanced aerodynamics, an active rear spoiler, and a sophisticated all-wheel-drive system. It also utilizes high-performance brakes to ensure it can stop effectively at such high velocities.
- The Bugatti Veyron was produced in limited quantities, and each unit was hand-built with meticulous attention to detail.
The rear plate of Bugatti Veyron. Image credit: Humberto Portillo via Unsplash, free license
Final Word
Despite the fact that the last Bugatti Veyron was produced back in 2015, there are only very few models which can rival this iconic model in terms of top speed, handling, overall performance, and luxury. It also remains one of the most expensive cars on the road, and its price is set to increase even more over time.
Written by Giedrius Pakalka and Alius Noreika
