Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Exlusive Review

The  Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Sang Bleu combines state of the art technology and the beauty of a convertible. Extreme precision and meticulous care for detail those were the governing principles followed by the designers and engineers as they created the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport . This maxim of perfection found its expression in the car’s technology: the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport’s engine, drive, and brakes all deliver superlatives in performance, acceleration, and deceleration. The choice of materials is another indicator of Bugatti’s discerning standards: titanium, carbon fibre, magnesium, aluminium each component is made of the material with the lowest weight and the highest level of functionality. This is also true for the chassis safety features. The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport’s body consists of a carbon fibre monocoque suspended from an aluminium frame in the front and a carbon fibre/stainless steel frame in the rear. In assembly, too, perfection is the guiding principle: the Grand Sport is manufactured lovingly and meticulously by hand. This guarantees that precise care is given even to the tiniest details.

The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport’s seven-gear, twin-clutch gearbox is the first to master comparably high torque values. It combines the advantages of a manual transmission and the convenience of an automatic to deliver smart performance: the next gear is pre-engaged, ready to take over propulsion seamlessly and without a moment of deceleration. This technological masterstroke allows for calm, smooth and even acceleration with minimal shift times less than 150 milliseconds. Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport with 16 cylinders, a combined capacity of 8 litres, 4 valves per cylinder and four turbo chargers, the Grand Sport’s engine is the most powerful ever to be built into a production vehicle. The perfect combination of a 736 KW (1,001 horsepower) high-performance power unit and 1,250 Newton meter torque results in an unparalleled forward thrust. The Launch Control provides additional support for a quick start, and the Cruise Control makes for constant driving even at high velocity. A glance at the horsepower control in the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport dashboards reveals this unique car’s full potential: constant 250 km/h require merely 270-280 of the Grand Sport’s horsepower capacity. More than 700 HP are continuously “on standby” for quick and fast interludes. In other words: at 1,000 r.p.m., only slightly above idling, the Veyron has 730 Newton meter torque available. Between 2,200 and 5,500 r.p.m., 1,250 Newton meter torque are permanently accessible.

Top speed 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport is on a par with modern Formula 1 racecars. 200 km/h in 7.3 seconds, 9.8 seconds for the traditional quarter mile, 407 km/h top velocity. No other convertible ever reached such performance values. Once again, Bugatti is writing automotive history. The extraordinary velocity of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 calls for equally extraordinary aerodynamics. To this end the Bugatti Grand Sport uses three configuration modes that optimally exploit the force impact to provide a maximum of stability. The standard mode is used for speeds up to 220 km/h. At higher velocities, the handling mode is engaged, pulling the vehicle closer to the road surface and deploying the rear spoiler at 15 degrees. 

Driven with an open roof, the super sports car automatically adjusts this angle to 20 degrees in order to maintain the downforce while preserving the aerodynamic balance. The top speed mode is activated by the driver, who uses his special key to unlock this mode before starting the engine. The top speed mode lowers the position of rear wing and spoiler to 2 degrees and minimizes the chassis clearance, thus enabling the Bugatti Grand Sport to reach its top velocity – more than 400 kilometres per hour. An enjoyment that the driver needs to be prepared for before he starts, for velocities like these can only be reached with a closed top.

The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport provides a maximum of safety both during acceleration and at high speeds. This superior security is made possible by the precise aerodynamic balance of lift and downforce. Ground clearance and the position of the rear spoiler are adjusted automatically to suit the driving situation, keeping the super sports car securely on the road. The four-point electronic stability programme additionally enhances driving safety at high speed. At the heart of the system is the four-wheel drive: the Haldex clutch distributes the torque to the front and rear axles, while the rear differential lock ensures the dynamics of the rear wheels for smooth negotiation of fast curves.


The perfectly designed suspension and precise steering give the car excellent stability even at top speeds. The electronic stability programme acts on each individual wheel, resulting in previously unmatched reaction times. The electronic stability programme also provides intelligent motor management control. At the centre of this highly sophisticated technology is the telemetric computer, which controls all vehicle data. This information can be accessed at all times via the Grand Sport’s PDA, integrated in the dashboard. The consistent use of carbon fibre in the car’s body ensures enhanced rigidity despite the open form of the Grand Sport. This lightweight, yet ultra-strong material is also used to reinforce the doors, resulting in the lowest torsion to be found in a convertible. Indispensable but commonly unsightly, the roll hoops in the Grand Sport are smartly integrated in the air sockets. Thus, they provide constant rollover protection while remaining completely invisible.

The technical equipment of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport is in a class of its own, delivering unforgettable sound and comfort at any speed, even with the top open. Those passionate about unusual, ingenious solutions will love the 2.7-inch monitor integrated in the rear-view mirror. Once the reverse gear is engaged, the camera built in just above the license plate offers the driver an unobstructed view of the area behind the vehicle. Park Distance Control provides additional assistance. The audio system “Puccini”, designed especially for a convertible car, features a digital signal processor as well as a series of interfaces for numerous external devices, including the iPod. The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport’s integrated PDA includes a GPS route guidance system that assists drivers in securely finding their destination. If the PDA is stashed safely in the glove compartment, the directions are displayed unobtrusively on the rear-view mirror. The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport’s climate control system is able to identify whether the roof is open or closed. It automatically readjusts the temperature to the previous setting for the respective situation.

Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport drivers can leave the roof of their vehicle open when they park it – the glove compartment, the console compartment between the seats, the fuel tank cap, and the oil-filler neck can all be locked remotely. The aerials for the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport’s audio, telephone, and telemetry systems are “invisible”, integrated in the dashboard and the air-scoop.

The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu values were calculated using the prescribed measurement method (§ 2, numbers 5, 6, 6 per car energy labeling ordinance in its current version). CO2 emissions, which result from the production and provision of fuel or other energy sources are not taken into account in the determination of CO2 emissions pursuant to Directive 1999/94/EC. The figures do not refer to a specific Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu and are not part of the offer, but only serve the purpose of comparing different vehicle types. The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of a vehicle not only depend on the efficient utilization of the fuel by the vehicle, but also on driving style and other non-technical factors. CO2 is the main greenhouse gas responsible for global warming.

Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport  Sang Bleu Pictures

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2011 Bugatti 16C Galibier Best Concept

What was revealed as the climax of the centenary celebration ceremonies last September at Bugatti’s headquarters in Molsheim to a small group of customers and opinion leaders will now be shown exclusively to a wider media audience at the Volkswagen Group Evening in Geneva: the 2011 Bugatti 16C Galibier concept planned to be the most exclusive, elegant, and powerful four-door automobile in the world.

Dr. Franz-Josef Paefgen, President of Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. emphasised that this 2011 Bugatti 16C Galibier is a concept study which the company is considering for the future of the Bugatti marque, but said that the initial feedback received from customers and opinion formers on it had been very positive. Arte - Forme - Technique: these are the brand values which guided Ettore Bugatti and his son Jean in their quest to develop even more powerful engines and even more striking body designs for all their new models, which were without equal in quality, handling, speed and elegance. In the process, they experimented again and again without compromise with new materials; thus Bugatti was the first manufacturer to use aluminium wheels in series-production cars.

2011 Bugatti 16C Galibier

Arte Forme Technique are also the brand values which have guided the design and engineering team of Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. in the development of the 2011 Bugatti 16C Galibier. With this new four-door concept car, Bugatti assumes anew a leading role in the use of new material combinations. The concept on show utilises a mix of carbon fibre parts and aluminium, painted in Atlantic Black. Carbon fibre possesses great rigidity but is also extremely light.

2011 Bugatti 16C Galibier

The Galibier’s design masters the challenge of uniting sportiness with the comfort and elegance of a modern four-door saloon. The basic architecture picks up on the torpedo-like character of the Type 35, which was already revived in the Veyron, and reinterprets it. With the typical Bugatti radiator grille, unusual round LED headlights and the characteristic centre spine running the length of the vehicle (a design feature which has been synonymous with the marque since it first appeared under Jean Bugatti in the Type 57S), this car updates the Bugatti DNA for the modern world.

2011 Bugatti 16C Galibier

Beneath the bonnet, which folds back from both sides, there resides a 16-cylinder, 8-litre engine with two-stage supercharging. What makes this so special is that it was developed as a flex-fuel engine, and can optionally be run on ethanol. Four-wheel drive, specially developed ceramic brakes and a new suspension design give the car agile, precise handling despite its saloon dimensions.

2011 Bugatti 16C Galibier Interior

The interior reflects the elemental design of the exterior. The dash panel has been reduced to the essentials; two centrally located main instruments keep even the rear passengers constantly informed of the actual speed and utilised performance. Parmigiani Fleurier, the Swiss manufacturer of prestige watches, created the Bugatti tourbillon concept for the Galibier: a tourbillion watch integrated in the car’s dashboard that can be removed and transformed – thanks to the cleverly designed supports into a wristwatch, a pocket watch or a table clock. “Galibier” is not just the name of one of the most difficult Alpine passes to feature in the Tour de
France but, in its time, was also the name of a four-door Type 57 variant unequalled in sportiness and elegance.

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2011 2012 Bugatti Veyrons High Performance Best Concept

The regular 2011 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is quite exclusive in its own right – only 160 have been built, with deposits on 240 more and the new Grand Sport will be built in even fewer numbers. Only 150 copies of the new roadster will be built,  with the first 50  available only to current Bugatti customers. The new 2011 Bugatti Grand Sport is distinct in many ways, but the most noticeable addition or perhaps subtraction  is the removable roof. The roof is made of a transparent polycarbonate and requires two people to remove. Once removed, the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport becomes what Bugatti calls the fastest roadster in the world, with a top speed of around 225 mph. Put the top back and the Grand Sport will reach just over 250 mph.

2012 Bugatti Veyrons

These incredible stats are made possible by the 2011 Bugatti Veyron’s 8-liter W16 engine, equipped with four turbo chargers that send 1,001 horsepower to all four wheels. With enormous amounts of torque, the Veyron Grand Sport can reach 62 mph (100 kph) in just 2.5 seconds. One of the challenges the Bugatti engineers faced was keeping the Veyron rigid and lightweight with the removal of the roof. The monocoque structure has been reinforced around the side skirts and the transmission tunnel, with additional carbon fiber support for the B-pillars. The doors of the new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport are made of carbon fiber as well and feature an integrated longitudinal beam. The two air intakes for the 16-cylinder engine feature wider carbon fiber elements to offer protection should the car roll.

2011 Bugatti Veyron

Also unique to the Grand Sport is a rather special umbrella design for use if the driver is caught by unexpected rain. Inspired by a photo of an older Bugatti driving in the rain with the passenger holding a large umbrella, the Grand Sport comes with an umbrella that unfolds to fit the exact shape of the hard top. Even with the umbrella latched in place, the Grand Sport can still move at 85 mph.

All that performance and exclusivity comes at a high price. The Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport will be priced at 1.4 million euros (just over $2 million) when it becomes available next March. For that one buyer who  needed to be first on the list, the right to the first Veyron Grand Sport was auctioned at the Pebble Beach Auction presented by Gooding & Company. With the amount over the asking price going to charity, the winning bid for the new Grand Sport was $3.19 million.

2011 Bugatti Veyron

Every detail of this car, and not just its use of advanced motorsport technology, harks back to the pioneering spirit of company founder Ettore Bugatti. This brilliant designer came from a family of artists, and his philosophy was always to combine mechanical perfection and exterior beauty. This ethos remains alive and well at the company, and the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport is wholly unmistakeable, with every external modification serving to coax greater performance from the car.

The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport's flat, elongated silhouette is immediately recognisable. The 16-cylinder engine gets its air from two NACA ducts integrated into the roof, rather than from scoops above the engine. The front air intakes have been expanded and reshaped, with the lower one extending elegantly around the sides to the wheel arch. The revised back looks sportier due to the double diffuser and a centrally arranged exhaust system. Bugatti has a tradition of making super-sport versions of successful models, usually with racing chassis and supercharged engines. These cars were considered as true racing machines for diehard Bugatti devotees.

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