Special edition Bugatti’s are on the rise once again, and this time around they are commemorating its heroes. The six special Veyron 16.4 versions are a mystical line-up starting with the 2013 Bugatti Veyron Jean-Pierre Wimille.
This masterpiece pays homage to the 24 hours Le Man’s two-time winner: Jean Pierre Wimille. In 1937, he won the championship driving a Bugatti 57G Tank with Robert Benoist as his co-driver.
Two years later, he bagged the same trophy with the 57C Tank driving with Pierre Veyron. He is a kingpin in the history of Bugatti supercars and will be forever remembered for his contribution in the creation of the French legend.
Specifications
Vehicle Type: Coupe | Est. Market Price: NA |
Fuel Tank Capacity: 26.4 gals (100 L) | MPG: NA |
Length: 175.7 in. (446.2 cm) | Wheelbase: 106.7 in. (271 cm) |
Height: 47.4 in. (120.4 cm) | Width: 78.7 in. (199.8 cm) |
Curb Weight: 4387 lbs (1990 kg) | Ground Clearance: NA |
Luggage Capacity: NA | Maximum Seating: 2 |
Engine: W16 DOHC | Displacement: 8.0 Liter |
Horsepower: 1188 HP | Max RPM: 6400 rpm |
Torque: 1110 lb-ft @ 3000-5000 rpm | Transmission: 7-Speed Dual-Clutch |
0-62 mph: 2.6 seconds | Top Speed: 254 mph (409 km/h) |
Engine
This vehicle is with no doubt the fastest automobile the world has seen according to the Guinness World Record. It is a unique blend of beauty, perfection and strength.
Housing a powerful 8.0 liter W16 quad-turbocharged engine with a seven-speed gearbox dual clutch, it pumps out 1188 horsepower (1,200 PS) and a maximum 1110 lb ft (1,500 Nm) of torque. This grand roadster can accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 2.6 seconds with a maximum speed of 254 mph.
Exterior & Interior
The exterior veneer compliments flawlessly the interior theme. As Chief designer of Bugatti, Achim Anscheidt puts it; all the fine details of the car pay tribute to the legend themselves. That said; the Bugatti Veyron Jean-Pierre Wimille that sparkles a lustrous blue coat is authentically Jean-Pierre inspired. This color scheme is distinct for the six models, each coming with an exclusive color code representing a theme that the icon preferred.
This lineup of Bugatti models is unlike any other, and is expected to become a collectors dream. The cars come from a place where engineers put their hearts, craftsmanship and years of experience into each vehicle.
More so, no one can say no to a car that has been custom-made by the longest serving Bugatti test-drivers. So enjoy every second that you are behind the wheel; it is a dream come true.