The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse has become the world’s fastest open-top car, with a speed of 254.04mph The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse is officially the world’s fastest open-top car, hav…ing reached a maximum speed of 254.04mph on a run at the Volkswagen Group’s Ehra-Lessien proving grounds at the hands of Chinese racing driver Anthony Liu.
The 8.0-litre W16 engine in the Grand Sport Vitesse produces 1,184bhp and 1,500Nm of torque, but also uses a specially developed roof spoiler and intricate windbreak to ensure the cabin remains calm even at very high speeds. Speaking about his record Liu said: “This was a very exciting moment. The car even at such high speeds is incredibly comfortable and stable.
With an open top, you can really experience the sound of the engine and yet at even higher speeds I did not get compromised by the wind”. The iconic orange and black car used to set the record will appear on the manufacturer’s stand at the Shanghai Motor Show next week. Bugatti is also using this opportunity to produce a limited run of eight “World Record Car” editions of the Grand Sport Vitesse, with each car costing around £1.7m before taxes. The Veyron was stripped of its title as the world’s fastest production car last week by the Hennessy Venom GT, which managed 265.7mph. *story and photo from autoexpress.com
