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Motor 1
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
These Are Bugatti's Best Special Edition Hypercars
The new Brouillard might be one of the most beautiful special edition Bugattis we've ever seen. At least, in this author's humble opinion. Based on the now-discontinued W-16 chassis, the one-of-one Bug has gorgeous lines, a beautiful interior, and a few fun features to boot. Peep the tiny horse sculpture in the shifter. But the Brouillard got us thinking: What are some of the best special Bugattis of all time? From the Veyron's debut in 1999, Bugatti has been churning out few-offs and special editions as buyers clamored for even more of the monstrous French hypercar. In the 26 years since, more than two dozen rare Bugattis have rolled off the production line in Molsheim, all more spectacular than the last. With that in mind, here are some of our favorite Bugatti special edition cars of all time—including a few you might have already forgotten about. Take a look. Bugatti Veyron Veyron Sang Noir Photo by: Bugatti The Veyron Sang Noir was one of Bugatti's first "special editions," even if it is a bit timid by modern standards. Designed for the 'true automotive connoisseur,' the company stated, the Veyron Sang Noir featured a custom exterior littered with chrome, a hand-stitched interior covered in a unique Tangerine finish with piano black accents, and special polished wheels. The company only built 15 Sang Noirs, and it offered the car exclusively in markets like Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport L'Or Blanc Photo by: Bugatti In an extremely unusual partnership, Bugatti teamed up with the Royal Porcelain Factory in Berlin to create this custom Bug. Dubbed the Veyron Grand Sport L'Or Blanc, the unique Veyron featured a psychedelic paint job meant to mimic the "flow" of dripping porcelain, while the interior used actual, high-quality porcelain elements for 12 specific components. Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport 'Soleil de Nuit' Photo by: Simon Gosselin | RM Sotheby's Built to celebrate the Bugatti brand's 100th anniversary, the Veyron Grand Sport 'Soleil de Nuit' debuted at the 2009 Dubai Auto Show. It was delivered new to the Kuwaiti royal family and built exclusively for the Middle East. The 'Soleil de Nuit' featured polished aluminum bodywork with Black Blue Metallic paint job and a flash of Italian Red hidden beneath the rear wing. It's unclear exactly how many examples Bugatti built, but the exact 'Soleil de Nuit' pictured here is reportedly one of just five. Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Venet Photo by: Bugatti In 2012, the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Venet debuted at Art Basel in Miami with a very… unique paint job. Using mathematical equations inspired by artist Bernar Venet's metal sculptures, the custom Veyron featured a paint job that faded from orange on the front end to black on the side and rear of the car. Those elements carried over to the interior, as well, with that same pattern on the door panels. Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Roadster Vitesse 'Meo Constantini' Photo by: Bugatti One of just a handful of examples ever produced, the Veyron Grand Sport Roadster Vitesse 'Meo Constantini' drew inspiration from the iconic Type 35 race car with polished chrome accents and baby blue paint. It even featured an outline of the Targa Florio circuit painted underneath the rear wing and inside the cabin. Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo Photo by: Bugatti Now, to the really good stuff. Following a hugely successful 15-year run, Bugatti ended production of the Veyron and looked to the future. The hypercar maker's first glimpse into that future (which would eventually become the Chiron) arrived via the Gran Turismo concept in 2015. Not necessarily a 'special edition' by definition, the Vision Gran Turismo is still a very special part of Bugatti's history. Featuring the then-more-powerful W-16 engine, the Gran Turismo had an estimated top speed of 228 miles per hour. Bugatti Chiron Sky View Although it may not look all that special, the Bugatti Chiron Sky View was the first Chiron model to feature a dual-pane glass roof. Featuring a newly developed laminated glass, the Sky View offered passengers a clear view of the sky overhead for the first time. Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ When the Chiron achieved a record-breaking top speed of 304.773 miles per hour, Bugatti wanted to celebrate. The hypercar maker introduced a special Chiron Super Sport 300+ to honor the occasion, which featured a custom black-and-orange paint job and was limited to just 30 units worldwide. Bugatti Chiron Profilée The only one of its kind, the one-of-one Bugatti Chiron Profilée debuted in 2022 in what Bugatti dubbed an 'automotive solitaire' (possibly a not-so-subtle nod to the automaker's recently announced Programme Solitaire). Featuring a six-foot-wide fixed rear wing, new magnesium wheels, and a handful of mechanical updates, the Profilée was designed for more enthusiastic Bugatti drivers. Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Bugatti's first real crack at a track-focused Chiron came with the Pur Sport in 2020. It featured a close-ratio transmission, an upgraded suspension with 65-percent stiffer springs, lighter wheels, and extra aerodynamics. Bugatti only built 60 of them at a cost of around $4.0 million each. Bugatti Divo Unlike many of the cars mentioned prior, the Divo was the first Bugatti that wasn't technically just a production model with fancy paint (although it was based on the Chiron and shared nearly all the same mechanical components). Introduced in 2018 at The Quail, the Divo drew inspiration from the iconic Type 57SC Atlantic and Vision Gran Turismo, and was tuned specifically for track use. Bugatti only built 40 of them. Bugatti Centodieci Photo by: Bugatti The Divo kicked down the door for Bugatti special editions. A few years after its debut, the Divo would be followed by the even more dramatic-looking Centodieci. Honoring the reimagined EB110 of the 1990s, the Centodieci featured a retro front-end design with horizontal slats, unique headlights, and a more understated horseshoe grille. Bugatti only built 10 examples of the Centodieci. Bugatti Bolide The first track-only Bugatti, the Bolide, debuted in 2023 sporting a dramatic design and awe-inspiring performance figures—yes, even for Bugatti. With a retuned W-16 engine and a racing suspension, Bugatti would only produce 40 examples of the Bolide for the most track-oriented (and affluent) enthusiasts. The Bolide cost more than $4.0 million. Bugatti La Voiture Noire An homage to the long-lost Type 57 SC Atlantic, the Bugatti La Voiture Noire debuted in 2019 at the Geneva Motor Show, honoring the brand's 110th anniversary. The one-off Bugatti featured a dramatic black exterior with carbon fiber accents, unique lighting elements, and six—yes, six—tailpipes. The La Voiture Noire is also one of the most expensive Bugattis ever built, with a price tag of $13.4 million when new. Bugatti Mistral A sendoff to Bugatti's bonkers W-16 engine, the Bugatti Mistral debuted in 2022 with a completely open-top design. Borrowing design elements from the La Voiture Noire, the Mistral is the last production Bugatti to feature a W-16 engine. The company only built 99 of them, each at a cost of around $5.8 million. Bugatti Brouillard Photo by: Bugatti Nearly 30 years after the first Veyron debuted, Bugatti has introduced its first true one-of-one, custom-built hypercar in the Brouillard. Commissioned as part of the automaker's new Programme Solitaire, the Brouillard takes the Mistrals' stunning design and applies a fixed roof, a ducktail spoiler, and a handful of other stylish cues. It debuts next week at The Quail in Carmel, California. Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Motor Trend
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
The Fastest! 2006 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Test
The guy behind the Starbuck's counter on La Cienega noticed my Motor Trend cap: "Hey, you work there? Probably drivin' a cool car tonight, right?" "A Kia minivan. But it's pretty nice. DVD player in back for the kids." He nodded silently and proceeded to make my green tea frappuccino. Worried that this guy's image of the suave, bring-me-another-Ferrari automotive journalist was imploding like Ashley Simpson on "SNL," I absurdly added, "But, um, we'll be testing a Bugatti Veyron in about a week. Ever heard of a Bugatti?"The blender stopped. "Of course I've heard of it. Sixteen-cylinder W-type engine. Four turbos. A thousand horsepower. A million bucks. It'll do, what-- 250 mph?" Now I was nodding silently. He offered a straw. The 2006 Bugatti Veyron 16.4, with a 1001-hp W-16 engine and a top speed of 253 mph, sets new standards in speed and luxury. Priced at $1.44 million, it accelerates 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds and is praised for its engineering, though its design and steering feel are debated. This summary was generated by AI using content from this MotorTrend article. Read Next Exactly when did random baristas start memorizing facts about Bugatti automobiles? The original company's heyday was the late twenties and early thirties--the curtain falling with le Patron's fatal heart attack in 1947. During the ensuing 60 years, the 1750-odd pur sang machines remaining from the 7950 Molsheim produced have become the obscure relics of autodom's closest thing to an extremist cult. The Veyron, on the other hand, is a media queen. Paris Hilton with all-wheel drive. Everybody knows something about it. Larry King will do an interview. And what's behind its universal awareness (besides a VW propaganda machine screaming at redline)? Numbers. Great big memorable numbers. My barista friend already said them. When former VW chief Ferdinand Piech announced the future Veyron's staggering four-digit horsepower and a terminal velocity a third the speed of sound, he destined his Bugatti to be on the lips of the masses. It was P.R. genius. Had he said it would have 751 horsepower and top-out at 187 mph, my frappuccino pal would've said he'd never heard of this Bugatti-whatever, but you ever driven a Z06? There's a finger-burning, pencil-snapping price to pay, however, when the claims come before the car: 1000 horsepower at the crankshaft means roughly 2000 more need to be expelled as waste heat--either exhaled through a watermain of an exhaust pipe or wafted from a dozen radiators. And artificially penciling the top speed at 407 kph (253 mph) tends to anger the aerodynamic demons whose temper, as we know, rises as a square of velocity. You have a sneaky feeling that Piech--who earlier in his career oversaw the creation of the Porsche 917's 1500-horsepower flat-12 turbomotor and Audi's paradigm-shifting quattro all-wheel drive--smiled as he tossed his troops a personal Rubics cube to solve as he went out the door. Go ahead and figure out this one, guys. I'll have fun watching. Three years later, a pair of Veyrons emerge from the transporter ready to rumble on AMCI's 9000-foot-long ex-airbase runway--a two-tone (they're all two-tone) silver-and-white number for photos and a black-and-gray tester we covered with instrumentation (including front and rear ride-height sensors to observe the chassis's hydraulically adjusted suspension). Composed of carbon-fiber (the central monocoque), an aluminum front subframe, a carbon and stainless-steel frame mix at the rear, and aluminum fenders and hood, the Veyron is smaller than you'd imagine--not much bigger than a 911. Its shape is a question of taste, but it's clearly not an automotive beauty in the conventional sense, like a Lamborghini Muira or an early E-Type Jag. It's more akin to Gordon Buehring's Cord 810 or a Hans Ledwinka Tatra (and even many original Bugattis) in being a hyper-complicated piece of sculpture that takes time to consider. Were the Type 57 Electron Coupe or the Atlante "pretty" cars? No. But decades later, they still captivate. The engine itself is a central feature of the exterior design, its top scandalously exposed between two aluminum intake snorkels. The practical reason for this is to dissipate the 8.0-liter engine's crackling heat (a good rain probably helps), making the broad band of bodywork that wraps around it useful for keeping curious young fingers from getting singed. Although capped by twin intercoolers and impressive parallel induction pipes, it's still a bit of a visual letdown if you've ever seen the nuanced artistry of most any original Bugattis. The two banks are essentially twin, narrow-angle Volkswagen VR8 blocks fed by a quartet of turbochargers and direct injection to produce 1001 horsepower (now rumored closer to 1100) at 6000 rpm and 922 pound-feet of torque between 2200 and 5500 rpm. This unimaginable wrenching is delivered forward through a fabulous paddle-shift seven-speed DSG gearbox (0.15 second per shift), then split between the front and rear axles by a Haldex clutch. The basic architecture is reminiscent of a Lamborghini Diablo's. Rotate the key, wait for the systems to self-check, and give the starter button a hard press. A short whirr is eclipsed by a thundering rumble. A check of the gauges finds all the normal ones--except for that power dial on the lower left with numbers ending at a startling 1001. Inside, the motif is Flash Gordon as Howard Hughes would've built it. It's coated in perfectly stitched leather and Alcantara, interrupted by only polished or engine-turned aluminum surfaces. The shapes have a thirties feel--kitschy maybe, but fun. Ahead of you, 1320 feet is about to be eviscerated. Hold the brake, select drive and then first gear. Press the launch-control button, nail the throttle (the pedals are offset to the right), and wait for the revs to stabilize at 3000. Then release--you're doing 60 mph in approximately this much time: 2.7 seconds. There's no wheelspin. The car simply disappears as a V-8-like bellow frantically tries to keep up. At 30 mph, the 4530-pound Veyron is pulling 0.99 g. The quarter mile passes in 10.4 seconds at 139.9 mph, but at 137, our ride height sensors notice the hydraulic suspension adjustment already lowering the chassis and pitching the nose slightly as the rear wing rises and angles itself. The sensation is completely unfamiliar, as the thrust against your back doesn't seem to fade with speed, flummoxing any sensible guess at what the peak velocity might be. 200 mph? 300 mph? Who knows? This thing might never stop. Burt Rutan's spaceship-ride business ought to be concerned about the competition. Were we at Volkswagen's giant Erha Leissen test track, a high-speed key inserted along the doorsill would've allowed the Veyron to run up to its 253-mph low-drag maximum by collapsing the rear wing, closing the front diffusers, and dropping the chassis another 0.8 inch. But Ehra Leissen is probably the only place where this will ever occur, as even a touch of the brake pedal or a 90-degree turn of the steering wheel forfeits the effort and sends you back to handling mode, which is electronically limited to "only" 233. Above 120 mph, any significant brake application causes the elevated rear wing to flip up to a barn-door 55 degrees, but our standard tests from 100 and 60 mph found the drilled and vented carbon-ceramic brakes to be ample-enough anchors: 60 to 0 mph in 103 feet from a 2.3-ton car is hauling it down big-time (decelerating at over 1.1 g--even without the air brake). It's only the car's handling that leaves room for any debate at all. While it pulls a supercar-stout 0.96 g in cornering (aided by the biggest tires ever made for a production car), the steering action is lighter than you'd think and rather hydraulic (Audilike, an editor comments). If you expect the Veyron's helm to be Lotus Elise-sensitive, you'll be disappointed by its vanilla road feel. Nevertheless, the response is lighting-strike quick and, around our figure-eight course, the Bugatti is pleasantly neutral. It's a car of two personalities: a straight-line rocketship and a liquidy GT when the line bends. As the two Veyrons are raised into the transporter, their extra tires rolled away and the tool chests snapped shut, we're left with some shattered test records and a final question: Is this truly the reincarnation of Bugatti? Molsheim's cars have had a few back-from-extinction adventures already: the six disappointing Type 101s (essentially Type 57s) assembled in the 1950s, Virgil Exner's horrifying rebody of the seventh T101 in 1965, and the 31 strangely Veyronlike, Italian-built EB110s spearheaded by Romano Artioli in 1991. (Indeed, the AWD GT version of Artioli's quad-turbocharged V-12 car is rumored to have been closely "examined" by the new regime.) Perhaps in 1956 when Roland Bugatti (Ettore's son) threw up his hands and let the implausible world of Molsheim finally yellow into old photographs, the automotive world should've simply accepted that its king was truly dead. On the other hand, it isn't as bizarre as you might think that blue-collar Volkswagen would be the ultimate sorcerer to conjure back Europe's prince of sports cars. There's a rare photograph of Ettore Bugatti and Ferdinand Porsche speaking to each other at a race. It was likely an awkward encounter, because at about that time, Porsche's Auto Unions were ruthlessly drubbing the Bugatti on the track. It was effectively the beginning of the end, really, for Molsheim. Yet 70 years later, it would be Porsche's grandson, Volkswagen's Dr. Piech, who'd purchase the Bugatti name as well as the historic portion of the old factory's property. And furthermore build there--near the reconstructed barn (that held Rembrandt Bugatti's sculptures), the Orangery (which displayed cars), and even the iconic chateau--a spectacular new assembly shop for the birth of the superb Veyron. A car a certain barista on La Cienega can tell you a great deal about.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2007 Bugatti Veyron Sets Auction Record with $2 Million Sale
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector A 2007 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 has set a new benchmark for the model at auction, selling for a staggering £1,527,000—equivalent to just over $2.04 million—during Bonhams' prestigious sale at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Modern Collector Essentials: The Best Products for Cars with Matte Paint or Satin Wraps The hammer price marks the highest amount ever paid for a standard-production Veyron at public auction, surpassing previous records by a significant margin. While special-edition models like the Veyron Super Sport or Grand Sport Vitesse have fetched lofty sums in private sales, this standard 16.4 coupe now stands as the most expensive example of its kind ever publicly sold. Originally launched in the mid-2000s, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 revolutionized the hypercar world with its 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16 engine producing 1,001 horsepower. It was the first production car to exceed 250 mph, and its blend of engineering, performance, and exclusivity cemented its place in automotive history. Just 450 Veyrons were produced globally across various trims between 2005 and 2015. The record-breaking 2007 example featured low mileage and a pristine factory-correct condition, making it particularly attractive to collectors. While Bonhams had estimated the car would sell for a figure well below its final bid, spirited competition among bidders quickly pushed the price skyward. 10 Must-Have Tools and Gear for the Modern Car Collector (Amazon Edition) Auction observers note the sale as a strong indicator of the market's growing appetite for early-2000s hypercars. With values for models like the Ferrari Enzo and Porsche Carrera GT already surging, the Veyron's newfound status as a record-breaker could signal broader appreciation for the era's groundbreaking performance machines. This latest milestone confirms that, nearly two decades after its debut, the Veyron still commands awe—and astonishing prices. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Time Business News
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time Business News
Bugatti Veyron, Vision & Vibes: How Carl Runefelt Turns Dreams into Reality
Before the cameras, the supercars, and the fame, Carl Runefelt's story began in the aisles of a Swedish supermarket. With no financial background and zero industry connections, he relied solely on one thing: his belief system. Fast forward to today, and Carl is not only making headlines in the crypto world but also stepping into the music space with a fresh creative spark. In one of his most talked-about videos, Carl introduces fans to his 2010 Bugatti Veyron — a machine that symbolizes more than just wealth. For him, the car represents focused manifestation, persistence, and proof that a dream visualized consistently can eventually take physical form. Carl Moon openly shares insights into what it takes to own and maintain such a powerful vehicle, removing the filters of glamor and giving viewers a grounded look into luxury ownership. While Carl is known for his success in crypto and business, a lesser-known side of him is now gaining attention — his passion for music. Recently, he shared a track originally created in 2012 that's now available on Spotify, signaling the beginning of something deeper: Carl Moon Music. His music isn't just about beats — it's about expression, ambition, and inspiring others through rhythm just as he does through his vlogs and lifestyle. What sets Carl apart is not just the life he lives, but the message he delivers. He blends entrepreneurship with authenticity, encouraging others not just to chase money, but to chase meaning. Whether it's through a high-speed ride or a heartfelt track, Carl keeps showing that every moment can be a piece of your dream—if you're intentional enough. The Carl Runefelt you see today — stepping out of a Bugatti, releasing tracks under Carl Moon Music, and living life on his terms — is the result of vision backed by action. His story continues to evolve, and each chapter reminds us that greatness often begins in the most ordinary places. For those still dreaming, Carl's journey offers a loud and clear message: don't wait for opportunities—create them. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Yahoo
30-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
WATCH: Lotus Evija review Our fastest ever road test
This is the Lotus Evija and in the near 100 years that Autocar has been fixing timing gear to cars to see how fast they'll go, no car has ever accelerated as quickly as this. Lotus's £2m, 2013bhp electric hypercar is astonishingly fast. Unlike most EVs, which accelerate quickly from rest and then run out of puff, once the Evija gets going, it just keeps going. And going. How fast? It reaches 200mph almost ten seconds quicker than a Bugatti Veyron Super Sport. It takes less than half the time of a McLaren F1. Over a standing kilometre, where the incredibly rapid Lamborghini Revuelto will reach 186mph, the Evija reaches its top speed ... of 217mph. What does this acceleration look and feel like? And, once you get your head around the acceleration, just what is this hypercar like to drive? Join Matt Prior at Lotus's test track for the answers in our video by clicking above. ]]>
