2014 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse Breaks Auction Record at $5.4 Million
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The 2014 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse “Jean-Pierre Wimille” achieved a remarkable sale price of $5.4 million at RM Sotheby's Zurich auction, surpassing expectations significantly. This unique vehicle, one of only three produced, is a tribute to the legendary driver Jean-Pierre Wimille.
Record-Breaking Sale
At RM Sotheby’s recent auction in Zurich, the 2014 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse “Jean-Pierre Wimille” was sold for an astonishing $5.4 million, far exceeding the auction house's initial estimate of $3 million. The final bid of 4.5 million CHF not only surpassed expectations by nearly 40% but also set a new auction record for the Veyron model, which previously stood at $2.35 million.
Unique Features
This special edition Veyron is one of just three units of the Jean-Pierre Wimille variant. Its striking color scheme of light blue complemented by dark blue carbon-fiber accents pays homage to the Type 57G that Wimille drove to win the inaugural 24 Hours of Le Mans. Additional unique attributes include:
- Interior details featuring Wimille’s signature on headrests and door sill plates.
- An engraved relief of the Le Mans track layout on the center console.
Performance Specifications
The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse is powered by an 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W-16 engine, delivering 1,167 hp and 1,100 lb-ft of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 2.6 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 233 mph.
Future Projections
It remains to be seen how long this auction record will stand, especially considering that the last record-holder was set just two years ago. The sale is likely to inspire the owners of the other two Jean-Pierre Wimille Veyrons to consider similar high-profile auctions.