One to Buy: 3600km Exposed Carbonfibre 2015 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse
Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012, the Grand Sport Vitesse was a Roadster version of Bugatti’s hot Veyron Super Sport. 92 were completed by the time production came to an end in 2015.
As the fastest and most powerful open top production car ever manufactured, the Grand Sport Vitesse went down as a fitting finale to the Veyron series and established a new high watermark in Roadster design.
Like the revered Super Sport, the Grand Sport Vitesse featured an array of notable upgrades over the base Veyron to include an all-carbonfibre body, a revised aero kit and more powerful 1187bhp engine plus tub, suspension, wheel and gearbox upgrades.
As a consequence of its all carbonfibre outer panels, Bugatti was able to offer the Grand Sport Vitesse (like the Super Sport) with a new fully lacquered visible carbonfibre finish - at a 20% premium over list price it was probably the most expensive optional extra of all time.
Less than 20 owners took up the chance so these cars are rarely seen, but just such a machine, chassis ‘075’ is currently on offer in Dubai through DK Engineering.
One of four GSVs in Black visible carbonfibre, ‘075’ was further optioned with a long list of personalisations and is currently showing just 3600km on the odometer.
Reprinted below is DK Engineering’s description:
1 of 92 Grand Sport Vitesse
Fewer than 20 examples in complete visual carbon fibre
1 of 4 examples in Black carbon fibre
Special order carbon fibre roof panel
Just 3,600 km from new
Bugatti extended warranty and service package until August 2028
It is thought that fewer than 20 of the 92 Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse built were completed with a fully exposed carbon fibre body. This example is thought to be 1 of 4 in Black carbon fibre and was delivered to its first owner in 2015. It remained unregistered until 2019 when it was shipped to the Middle East. Forming a part of a multi-national car collection, this example has covered just 3,600 km from new.
Complete bodywork in black visual carbon fibre
Removable targa roof panel in special order visual carbon fibre
Air intakes in visual carbon fibre
Bumpers and lower sills in visual carbon fibre
Engine bay in visual carbon fibre
Front grille surround in satin Aluminium
Door handles in satin Aluminium
Wing mirrors in satin Aluminium
Front grille inserts in Aluminium
Exterior fuel filler in Aluminium
Front bumper grilles in Aluminium
Side grilles in Aluminium
Rear bumper inserts in Aluminium
Polished chrome exhaust tips
Veyron Supersport wheels in polished chrome
The interior sees dark grey leather with contrasting red stitching. The cavities in the door handles and door cubby holes are trimmed in red leather with the rest of the interior treated to the more subtle look.
All switchgear is finished in satin Aluminium to match the exterior details. The dashboard insert, transmission tunnel and door panel inserts are all finished in visual carbon fibre. The steering wheel further recieves a 12 'o' clock marker in satin Aluminium.
This example further benefits from Bugatti's extended warranty and service package valid until August 2028 as well as a second set of Supersport wheels.
