The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is a mid-engine sports car, designed and developed by the Volkswagen Group and manufactured in France by Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S.. The Veyron was named after the French racing driver Pierre Veyron, who won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1939.
The Veyron was the fastest production car in the world from its introduction in 2005 to its discontinuation in 2015, with a top speed of 431.072 km/h (267.856 mph). It was also the most powerful production car in the world, with a peak output of 1,001 PS (987 hp; 736 kW) and 1,250 N⋅m (922 lb⋅ft) of torque.
The Veyron was built around a carbon fibre monocoque chassis, and featured a permanent all-wheel drive system. It was powered by an 8.0-liter W16 quad-turbocharged engine, developed in collaboration with Ricardo plc. The engine had a maximum output of 1,001 PS (987 hp; 736 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 1,250 N⋅m (922 lb⋅ft) of torque at 2,250 rpm. The engine was mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The Veyron was capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.5 seconds, from 0 to 200 km/h (124 mph) in 7.3 seconds, and from 0 to 300 km/h (186 mph) in 16.7 seconds. It had a top speed of 431.072 km/h (267.856 mph), which was limited electronically to prevent damage to the engine.
The Veyron was a very exclusive car, with a limited production of 450 units. The base price of the Veyron was €1,155,000 (US$1.4 million), making it one of the most expensive cars in the world.
