While we piloted an example of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse, it quickly became clear that even after more than two decades, the car still stuns. Click here for the full story.
Driving an example of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Vitesse in Southern California. Bugatti Rimac
In 2005, the introduction of the Bugatti Veyron was a true watershed moment for automotive enthusiasts. Bugatti Rimac
Thanks to its W16 engine, the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse dishes out 1,200 hp and boasts a top speed of 254.4 mph. Bugatti Rimac
There’s a charmingly old-school simplicity to the proceedings. There are no drive modes to choose from, no touchscreen. Bugatti Rimac
This particular Veyron is a customer-owned car which was graciously loaned to Bugatti for the drive. Bugatti Rimac
The Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse was the fastest open-top production car in history until the Bugatti W16 Mistral took over the title in 2024. Bugatti Rimac
The acceleration is simultaneously brutal and effortless. Bugatti Rimac
A key to Bugatti’s Veyron kingdom. Bugatti Rimac
A closer look at the gearshift for the car’s Ricardo seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Bugatti Rimac
Serving as the final iteration of the Veyron, the Grand Sport Vitesse is the open-top counterpart to the Veyron 16.4 Super Sport coupe. Bugatti Rimac
The Bugatti Veyron remains the high-water mark for an entire automotive era, a moment in time when an engineer-turned-C.E.O. decided to put the whole industry on notice. Bugatti Rimac
This article originally appeared in Robb Report US.
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