Buggati stunned the entire world in 2005 by releasing theVeyron 
, its first production vehicle in 10 years. At first it was powered by a quad-turbocharged, 8.0-liter, W-16 engine rated at 987 horsepower, which was later uprated to deliver 1,183 ponies. It is mostly know for being the fastest street-legal production car in the world, with a record sitting at 267.856 mph. Its roadster version, theGrand Sport Vitesse 
, holds the same benchmark for the world’s fastest open-top with a top speed of 254.04 mph. Set to go out of production sometime in 2015, the Veyron is bidding the supercar market farewell through a series of "Les Legendes de Bugatti" special-edition models. The final version of the series — in all the series includes six special editions — pays tribute to Bugatti founder and designer Ettore Bugatti and Bugatti unveiled it just ahead of its official launch at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 
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As with most "Legends" Veyrons, it pays tribute to a very special person and an iconic Bugatti model from the company’s glorious past. This time around the French selected the Type 41 Royale
, its first production vehicle in 10 years. At first it was powered by a quad-turbocharged, 8.0-liter, W-16 engine rated at 987 horsepower, which was later uprated to deliver 1,183 ponies. It is mostly know for being the fastest street-legal production car in the world, with a record sitting at 267.856 mph. Its roadster version, theGrand Sport Vitesse , holds the same benchmark for the world’s fastest open-top with a top speed of 254.04 mph. Set to go out of production sometime in 2015, the Veyron is bidding the supercar market farewell through a series of "Les Legendes de Bugatti" special-edition models. The final version of the series — in all the series includes six special editions — pays tribute to Bugatti founder and designer Ettore Bugatti and Bugatti unveiled it just ahead of its official launch at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance . |
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, a 21-foot-long luxury car built in only six units between 1927 and 1933. Needless to say, this is a great way to send the current Veyron into the history books, while an even more impressive successor is being developed.As with all Veyrons included in the "Les Legendes de Bugatti" colection, the Ettore Bugatti edition doesn’t stray far from the standard supercar. As its name suggests, it honors company founder and designer Ettore Bugatti and the Type 41 Royale, one of the most recognizable Bugattis ever built.
Based on the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse, as are all the other Legends special editions, the Ettore Bugatti Veyron 
borrows its exterior color combo from the legendary Type 41 Royale. The front end and the doors are made of hand-polished aluminum and finished with a clear coat, while the rest of the body consists of dark-blue exposed carbon-fiber. Both hues are similar to those seen on the Type 41 Royale, and the resemblance is stunning to say the least.The wheels, on the other hand, have nothing to do with those seen on the classic limousine. Specifically developed for this bespoke Veyron, the polished, diamond-cut rims come in an eight-spoke configuration and feature a subtle, dark-blue finish matching the rear section of the body. The wheels are actually developed from a design created by Ettore himself, while he was studying lighter wheel designs for Bugatti race cars, which makes this limited-edition Veyron that much more special.
borrows its exterior color combo from the legendary Type 41 Royale. The front end and the doors are made of hand-polished aluminum and finished with a clear coat, while the rest of the body consists of dark-blue exposed carbon-fiber. Both hues are similar to those seen on the Type 41 Royale, and the resemblance is stunning to say the least.The wheels, on the other hand, have nothing to do with those seen on the classic limousine. Specifically developed for this bespoke Veyron, the polished, diamond-cut rims come in an eight-spoke configuration and feature a subtle, dark-blue finish matching the rear section of the body. The wheels are actually developed from a design created by Ettore himself, while he was studying lighter wheel designs for Bugatti race cars, which makes this limited-edition Veyron that much more special.
Other features that set the Ettore Bugatti Veryon apart from the standard Grand Sport Vitesse include the platinum-finished horseshoe and rear "EB" logo. Additionally, both the fuel and oil caps are engraved with Ettore’s signature, a subtle, yet effective detail that only exclusive supercars like the Veyron get to enjoy.
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Just like all the other special-edition Legends Veyrons, the Ettore Bugatti Veyron is motivated by the same mill powering the standard Grand Sport Vitesse. We’re talking about the company’s huge, quad-turbo, 8.0-liter W-16 that generates 1,183 horsepower and 1,106 pound-feet of torque, and sends them to the wheels through a seven-speed, DSG sequential gearbox. These figures deliver impressive performance figures, as the Veyron needs only 2.6 seconds to sprint from 0 to 60 mph and comes with a top speed of 253 mph.
Although the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse holds the record for the fastest open-top production car at 254.04 mph, customers don’t have access to those type of speeds, as the vehicle’s velocity is usually limited to 233 mph.
CONCLUSION
Each Bugatti Veyron launched in the Legends series is impressive in its own right, but the Ettore Bugatti is definitely the one that tops them all. It’s no wonder the French kept Ettore’s name and the Type 41 Royale for the final limited-edition model of the series. Both are of huge importance to the brand, and it seems the Veyron is more than suited to carry both names due to its staggering performance and enormous amount of luxury.
It’s terribly expensive, yes, but these overpriced supercars weren’t built for the average Joe. It’s the sheiks and the wealthy collectors that get to park them in their crowded garages. Unfortunately, these Veyrons won’t get to spend too much time at the track, but rather stretch their wheels during fancy parades. That doesn’t make them less spectacular, though.
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