Further versions to appear in the Quail and the Concours d’Elegance at Pebble Beach Molsheim/Monterey, August 13, 2010 – On the 3rd of July, the new Veyron 16.4 Super Sport achieved a brand new landspeed world record with 431, 072 km/h (268 mph) on Volkswagen Group’s proving ground at Ehra-Lessien, close to the Wolfsburg headquarters. Bugatti presents this new car for the first time to the public at the three events The Quail, Monterey Historic Races at Laguna Seca, and on the idea Lawn of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. On Saturday, Bugatti’s Pilote Officiel will drive on the planet record car as a pace car for the historic Bugatti Rally at Laguna Seca.
In the past, had a model been especially popular or highly successful in races, Ettore Bugatti’s customers often pushed the master to tease out some more horsepower for his or her future car. Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. is at an identical situation when their existing customers asked the organization, not only to design their “next model” optically different but also to produce a sportier version with a more extreme driving experience. It makes sense an extremely powerful car with 1,200-hp (882 kW) along with a maximum torque of 1,500 Newton meters, offering experienced drivers a whole new dimension of excitement. Top speed is limited to 415 km/h, to safeguard the tyres, however the specifications of the Super Sport will be identical to the world record car. The very first five Super Sports in the future off the production line will constitute a special series, with similar configuration since the land speed record car.
The Super Sport is a result of the continuous development of the classic 1,001-hp Bugatti Veyron 16.4, launched in 2005. This model provides a stunning group of specifications, such as the twin clutch gearbox with seven speeds, the particular driving performance and excellent stability when braking and accelerating.
Constant development over the past 10 years has result in advances, that have enabled the engineers at Bugatti S.A.S. to develop the Veyron to reach new dimensions. Every modification is made to produce greater performance and a more agile ride. Larger turbochargers and bigger intercoolers have been accustomed to boost the power from the eight litre, 16-cylinder engine. The chassis continues to be extensively tweaked to remain safe, in order to cope with the additional power and increased speed. Revisions include a slightly raised main-spring travel, stronger stabilisers, and new shock absorbers having a complex architecture similar to which used in racing. This provides the vehicle a far more precise charge of the wheels and the car in general. With lateral acceleration results of up to 1.4 g and improved interaction between the tyres and also the intelligent all-wheel drive system, the Super Sport offers perfect handling and much more powerful acceleration.
The body has been fine-tuned to improve aerodynamic efficiency and gaze after perfect balance in every situation, as the new fibre structure of the all-carbon monocoque ensures maximum torsion rigidity and passive safety – in a reduced weight. The skin is created entirely of carbon-fibre composites, and the new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport will come in full body clear-lacquered exposed carbon on request.
Everything of the car, and not simply its use of advanced motorsport technology, stems to the pioneering spirit of company founder Ettore Bugatti. This brilliant designer came from a household of artists, and the philosophy was always to mix mechanical perfection and exterior beauty. This ethos remains alive and well in the company today, where every modification to the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport serves to coax greater performance in the car.
The Super Sport’s flat, elongated silhouette distinguishes itself from the standard car. Rather than scoops above the engine, the 16-cylinder engine is now fed air from two NACA ducts built-into the rooftop. The leading air intakes happen to be expanded and reshaped, with the lower one extending elegantly around the sides towards the wheel arch. The revised rear end looks sportier because of the double diffuser along with a centrally arranged exhaust system.
Bugatti includes a tradition of making super sport versions of successful models, usually with racing chassis and supercharged engines. These cars were regarded as true racing machines for diehard Bugatti devotees. The most successful versions was the type 55 and type 57S; with around forty of each built.
Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. has now sold 260 Veyrons and 35 Grand Sports, which 249 Veyrons and 22 Grand Sports have been delivered. The Super Sport will start production this autumn at Molsheim along with the Veyron and the Grand Sport. The very first five cars – known as the World Record Edition – have been in a special black exposed carbon and orange finish, and also have already been sold.
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