Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport

What‘s it? This is actually the new Bugatti Veyron 16. 4 Grand Sport, an open-top version from the 987bhp supercar of that you are almost certainly already familiar. Unsurprisingly that roof is that the stand-out change coming from the ‘standard’ car – the transparent polycarbonate unit weighs 19kg and can also be lifted on and off after pushing two release buttons, but can‘t be stowed inside the car. Consequently, Bugatti has incorporated an emergency carbonfibre soft top that may be stowed inside the boot and used at speeds of as much as 99mph if this rains. Beyond that, the bodywork is modified to ensure the car remains stable at high speeds, safety standards are maintained and wind intrusion straight into the cabin is kept to some minimum. As an example, the car has new A-pillars, door sills and a bigger centre tunnel to enhance strength, as the doors are made of carbonfibre instead of the aluminium from the coupe. Beyond that, the Grand Sport retains much from the hard-topped car's eye-watering performance capabilities. What’s it like? Turn the key and wake the 987bhp, 16-cylinder, eight-litre engine and you really are greeted having a smooth, deep sound. It’s not as loud as you may image, but instead distinguished – and perhaps even a little shy. Nevertheless, roof off, you are doing be able to arrive at benefit from the engine note, and thus You are feeling connected towards the car in a manner that never happens inside the coupe. Push the throttle and also the smooth running engine changes its note. Suddenly, it’s alive, loud and screaming intent. The body is nailed towards the seat like the rear end wiggles momentarily, until the electronic systems take over and you really are blown forward by having an incredible force. It’s exhilarating, but somehow also refined. You change gears via a paddleshift behind the steering wheel, however you don’t feel any load change like the car includes a seven speed twin-clutch gearbox to bring the strain. The Bugatti Veyron 16. 4 Grand Sport soars from 0-62mph in 2. 7sec as well as on to some top speed of 253mph once the roof is set up. Eliminate the roof off, which top speed reduces to ‘just’ 223mph. Needless to mention, It‘s sensational in either case. The hardest section of the driving experience is checking up on what’s happening towards the car in your thoughts, because you are able to push on without ever feeling like you will lose control. The steering is sharp, although not nervous, the handling subtle instead of brutal. Even though you drive clumsily, the traction control and ESP will be ready to jump in. It’s a very good cruiser, too, Bugatti having opted for softer damper settings than upon the coupe, reasoning that roadster customers will want a far more comfortable ride. Should I buy one? Perhaps this ought to be rephrased to, ‘Can you afford one? ’ The Bugatti Veyron 16. 4 Grand Sport costs a cool 1. 4 million Euros (£1. 2 million ) – as well as when you have that type of cash, you’ll possess a fight in your hands to obtain one. The very first 40 cars are reserved for existing Bugatti customers, and merely 150 in total are now being built. But if you possess the readies and can also jump the queue, why not consider what many people have dubbed the quickest sun bed inside the world? Juergen Zoellter Bugatti Veyron 16. 4 Grand Sport