Bugatti Veyron Wimille Sets New Auction Record at $5.44 Million
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A Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse 'Jean-Pierre Wimille' has set a new auction record, selling for CHF 4,505,000 (approximately $5.44 million) at RM Sotheby's in Zurich. This sale surpassed its pre-auction estimate by over 61%, marking a significant milestone for the Veyron lineage.
Record-Breaking Auction
At a recent RM Sotheby's auction in Zurich on September 26, a 2014 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse 'Jean-Pierre Wimille' achieved a staggering sale price of CHF 4,505,000, equivalent to about $5.44 million. This figure not only makes it the most expensive Veyron ever sold at auction but also sets a new benchmark for all Veyron models in public sales.
Auction Details
Initially, the auction house estimated the car's value between CHF 2.4 million (around $2,616,000) and CHF 2.8 million (approximately $3,052,000). However, bidders quickly surpassed these expectations, with the final price exceeding the high estimate by 61%. This sale eclipses the previous record held by a one-off Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu, which sold for about $2.35 million less.
The Vehicle's Heritage
Only three Jean-Pierre Wimille editions of the Grand Sport Vitesse have been produced, making this auction particularly noteworthy. The model honors the legendary Bugatti driver who first won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1937. This specific vehicle has remarkably low mileage of just 3,766 kilometers, which is typical among collectors who often purchase these hypercars as investment pieces.
Performance Specifications
Under the hood, the Veyron is powered by an 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16 engine, generating 1,183 horsepower. This allows the car to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 2.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 254 mph. The combination of its unique heritage, ultra-low mileage, and iconic performance has made this model a standout collectible in the automotive market.