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Bugatti Veyron: Bugatti's groundbreaking hypercar (2005-2015). 8.0L quad-turbocharged W16 making 1,001+ horsepower. The car th
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Bugatti's groundbreaking hypercar (2005-2015). 8.0L quad-turbocharged W16 making 1,001+ horsepower. The car that established modern hypercar performance.

The Bugatti Veyron is the original modern Bugatti hypercar, produced from 2005 to 2015. The Veyron was Volkswagen Group massive engineering investment to revive the Bugatti brand. The car used an 8.0L quad-turbocharged W16 (effectively two narrow-angle V8s sharing a crankshaft) making 1,001 horsepower in the standard Veyron 16.4. The Super Sport variant (2010-2011) made 1,200 horsepower and set the production car top speed record at 267.857 mph. The Veyron development was famously difficult. The W16 with four turbochargers and 10 radiators (yes, ten) was a bespoke engine designed specifically for the car. Volkswagen Group reportedly lost money on every Veyron despite the $1.7 million MSRP. The Veyron development costs were enormous; the car established Bugatti as the modern hypercar reference. Total Veyron production combined was 450 cars across all variants. Production ended in 2015 with the introduction of the Chiron successor. The Veyron has been continuously celebrated as one of the greatest modern hypercars. On WhipJury, Veyron submissions are extremely rare but reliably top voting when they appear.

Veyron variants

Veyron 16.4 (2005-2015). Standard. 1,001 horsepower.

Veyron Grand Sport. Convertible variant.

Veyron Super Sport. 1,200 horsepower. 267.857 mph top speed record.

Frequently asked questions about Bugatti Veyron

Why was the Veyron so expensive to develop?
Multiple factors. Bespoke W16 engine with four turbochargers (no shared parts with other VW Group vehicles). Bespoke chassis and transmission. Specialized cooling systems (10 radiators). Custom carbon fiber and titanium components. The development costs were enormous; Volkswagen Group reportedly lost money on every Veyron sold despite the $1.7 million MSRP.
How much does a Veyron cost?
Used pricing: $1.5-3 million+ for clean examples. Some unique provenance examples have sold for higher. The Veyron Super Sport variants are at the higher end. Pricing has appreciated significantly above the $1.7 million MSRP.
Are Veyrons reliable?
Generally yes for a hypercar. The W16 with quad turbochargers is robust when maintained. Common issues include the maintenance complexity (Bugatti dealers globally are extremely limited), specialized cooling system service, and various age-related items. Maintenance is extremely expensive.
How fast is a Veyron?
Standard Veyron 16.4: 253 mph top speed (electronically limited). Veyron Super Sport: 267.857 mph (verified record). 0-60 in 2.5 seconds. The Veyron held the production car top speed record for about a decade.
Why is the Veyron production limited?
Bugatti targeted limited production to maintain exclusivity and ensure demand exceeded supply. 450 total cars across all Veyron variants. The Chiron successor (2016-2024) had similar production targets (500 cars). Bugatti continues this approach with subsequent products including the upcoming Tourbillon.

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