Volkswagen’s head designer has confirmed a new Veyron is in development and could arrive by 2016. It’s set to be more than just a replacement, instead, it will reset benchmarks once again. Speaking with Top Gear, Walter de Silva, Volkswagen design chief, confirmed a new model is on the way. […]
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Next Bugatti Veyron to feature 1103kW hybrid?
Reports of a Bugatti Veyron successor are circulating once again. This time we hear the next edition will feature a high-powered hybrid engine. According to a Reuters report, sources have confirmed the successor will be powered by a new 16-cylinder engine based on the current 8.0-litre quad-turbo. Only this time […]
Bugatti Veyron crash in Austria, off 40-foot drop
This is never a pretty sight. A Bugatti Veyron has been involved in a crash in Austria, totalling the French hypercar. Fortunately, nobody was seriously injured. According to an Autofilou report, the driver lost control and slid off a 40-foot embankment (about 12 metres). It happened during wet conditions on […]
Video: New Bugatti Veyron prototype spotted, hybrid?
Bugatti has been spotted test driving a rather interesting Veyron prototype at the Nurburgring in Germany, featuring a strange structure over the engine compartment. In its regular form the Veyron is powered by an 8.0-litre W16 engine pressurised by four turbochargers. It’s famous for developing 1001hp (metric), or 736kW. There […]
Tuned Nissan GT-R vs lightly tuned Bugatti Veyron
What a mega race this is. It’s between a Switzer P800 Nissan GT-R that has around 596kW, versus a Bugatti Veyron that has been lightly tuned by Mansory with an exhaust system. In standard form the Bugatti produces 736kW. Click play below to see the outcome.
Bugatti Veyron Black Bess edition revealed, 5th ‘Legends’ special
Bugatti has revealed the fifth ‘Legends’ special edition Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, called the Vitesse Black Bess. These are the last few Bugatti Veyrons that will ever be made. This time the special pays tribute to a specific vehicle of the past as opposed to the previous editions that paid […]
Next Bugatti Veyron Vitesse ‘Legend’ edition leaked
An official digital image of Bugatti’s next ‘Legends’ series model has hit the web showing what appears to be an Elizabeth-Junek-themed Grand Sport Vitesse. It’s no secret Bugatti is preparing six special edition Grand Sport Vitesse models all commemorating an important or influential figure of the past. This next model […]
Rembrandt Bugatti Veyron Vitesse ‘Legends’ edition revealed
Bugatti has revealed the fourth special edition ‘Legends’ Veyron honouring a famous figure. This time it’s called the Rembrandt Bugatti Veyron Vitesse, paying tribute to Ettore Bugatti’s brother. Rembrandt Bugatti is the brother of Ettore, the founder of Bugatti. He is regarded as one of the most important sculptors of […]