Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Exotic
Production years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
After launching the Bugatti 16.4 Super Sport, Bugatti started to receive questions if there is any chance to built an open-top version of the 1200 hp hypercar. And the answer was shown at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.
The fastest way to transform a car into an open-top car is to remove its roof, without the side-pillars. That would transform the car into a Targa-vehicle. Even though, it had to be reinforced since there was no connection between the A-pillar and the B-pillar. And, when there is a 16 cylinder engine in the back that pushes with 1200 hp, it needs to be heavily reinforced.
The Grand Sport Vitesse was inspired by the Bugatti Type 37 A, a roadster from 1929 that featured half-doors and the back rear side of the cabin raised to the occupant's shoulders level. For the 2012 special edition, that was even higher, since the engine was in the back. A double-bulge on the engine compartment lid ensured a flowing aerodynamic and hosted the security arches as well.
As usual, the cabin featured two sport-bucket seats that were high bolstered to hold its occupants in place while hard-cornering. The Grand Sport Vitesse was able to withstand 1.4g lateral acceleration. A wind-stopper was available to be placed behind the headrests.
The engine featured four larger engines than the Grand Sport and it offered 199 more power than before. To cool the 7-speed (dual-clutch) automatic gearbox, there were new air-ducts around it.
ENGINE SPECS - 8.0 W16 7AT (1200 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | 16 |
Displacement: | 7993 cm3 |
Power: | 883 KW @ 6400 RPM 1200 HP @ 6400 RPM 1184 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 1106 lb-ft @ 3000-5000 RPM 1500 Nm @ 3000-5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 255 mph (410 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 2.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs 400 mm |
Rear: | Ventilated discs 380 mm |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265-680 ZR 500A 99Y / 365-710 ZR 540A 108Y |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.7 in (4463 mm) |
Width: | 78.7 in (1999 mm) |
Height: | 46.9 in (1191 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.7 in (2710 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4387 lbs (1990 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 6.3 mpg US (37.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 15.8 mpg US (14.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 10.2 mpg US (23.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 535 g/km |