Bugatti Restores One-Off Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse with Mirror Finish
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Bugatti has unveiled a meticulously restored one-off Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, showcasing its original polished-aluminum body. The hypercar, known for its record-breaking speed, has undergone extensive refurbishment by Bugatti's Le Maison Pur Sang department.
Restoration of a Unique Hypercar
Bugatti has completed the restoration of a one-off Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, known as chassis 8.100, which initially captured attention as one of the most expensive versions of the model. This hypercar now gleams with the same mirror-like finish it had when it first left the factory.
Originally introduced in 2012, the Grand Sport Vitesse achieved a remarkable top speed of 254.04 mph in the hands of race car driver Anthony Liu, making it the fastest convertible of its time. The unique chassis 8.100 features a body crafted from polished aluminum, which required an impressive 20 tons of aluminum to be delivered to Bugatti’s atelier in Molsheim, France, during its production.
The vehicle has recently changed ownership, with a Monaco-based buyer believed to be Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso. The new owner commissioned Bugatti’s Le Maison Pur Sang customization division to restore the car to its former glory. This extensive refurbishment involved removing aftermarket modifications and polishing the exterior to a brilliant shine, while the interior is adorned with luxurious Carmine Red leather, complemented by carbon-fiber and polished-aluminum trim.
Chassis 8.100 retains Bugatti’s iconic 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W-16 engine, producing 1,184 hp and 1,106 Nm of torque, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. This powerhouse enables the Veyron to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 2.6 seconds.
While Bugatti has not disclosed the cost of the restoration, it is assumed to be significant, especially considering the vehicle reportedly sold for around $5 million earlier this year.