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Bugatti debuted the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse at the 2012 Geneva Auto Show as the fastest roadster ever. Take a look at some of the first ones ever made, each one different from anything in the world.
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Vitesse 6
"We were instantly electrified by the idea of transferring the power of the Super Sport to the Grand Sport, which previously delivered a maximum of 1,001 hp, and thus taking the roadster to a new level," said Wolfgang Dürheimer, President of Bugatti Automobiles.
Vitesse 1
"Our team has managed to transfer the world's most powerful car engine to the open-top sports car while taking all vehicle dynamics and aerodynamic parameters into consideration," he continued.
Vitesse 3
The Vitesse is powered by a 7.9-liter W16 engine.
Vitesse 2
It has a maximum torque of 1,500 Nm (at 3,000-5,000 rpm).
Vitesse 4
It reaches its full potential of 1,200 horsepower at 6,400 RPM.
Vitesse 13
This roadster reaches 62 mph in 2.6 seconds.
Vitesse 14
The Vitesse gets up to 255 mph.
Vitesse 7
All Veyrons are four-wheel drive.
Vitesse 8
In its "normal" handling mode, the Vitesse is electronically limited to 233 mph.
Vitesse 19
Four turbochargers and new intercoolers give the Vitesse its 199-horsepower boost over the Super Sport.
Vitesse 21
All drivetrain components were highly reinforced.
Vitesse 9
The Vitesse has a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
Vitesse 25
Due to the endless combinations of customizations, every single car is unique.
Vitesse 24
Optimized wheel-load fluctuations reduce understeer.
Vitesse 23
The car is fitted with 20-inch alloy rims.
Vitesse 20
The brakes have a larger amount of bigger air intakes.
Vitesse 17
The four-pump tank fuel system actually decreased gas consumption.
Vitesse 16
Overall length of the car is 175.7 inches.
Vitesse 12
The bicolor black trim parts and redesigned seats are new for the Vitesse.
Vitesse 11
Carbon fiber is the main interior component.
Vitesse 18
The Vitesse is fitted with front and rear double-wishbone suspension.
Vitesse 10
The driver can select three suspension heights: Standard, Handling, and Top Speed.
