Bugatti has officially started production of the convertible version of the Veyron at its production plant in Molsheim.
The exclusive 16.4 Grand Sport was unveiled at last year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California where the first production slot was auctioned off for charity at a premium of $900k over the list price.
Like the regular hard-top Veyron, numbers will be strictly limited with just 150 units destined to leave the factory gates.
Sales of the first 50 cars will be to registered Bugatti customers, ensuring those who own a ‘regular’ Veyron can secure a rag-top version should they wish.
The added difficulty of removing the Veyron’s roof has lead Bugatti to redesign much of the centre part of the car. The monoque has been strengthened around the side skirts and transmission tunnel, while the B-pillars have been reinforce with carbon fibre. The doors too have been made of carbon fibre to improve strength and the Grand Sport’s air intakes have been made wider to improve safety and strength in the event of a roll over.
Bugatti claim 30 Veyron 16.4 Grand Sports have already been sold, at a cost of €1.4m plus local taxes, and will start reaching their intended targets by July.
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