Verdict
S
← Bugatti Veyron · 2005-2015 · VW Group bespoke
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 / Grand Sport
1,001 hp, 253 mph, 0-60 in 2.5 seconds. The original. Coupe (16.4) and targa (Grand Sport).
BHP
1001 bhp
0–60
2.5 s
Top speed
253 mph
MPG
10.0 mpg
Used
$1,500,000-$2,500,000
8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16 making 1,001 hp at 6,000 rpm and 922 lb-ft from 2,200 rpm. Seven-speed Ricardo dual-clutch transmission, Haldex permanent AWD. Carbon-fibre monocoque. Ten radiators required to cool the engine and intercoolers. The Grand Sport (2009-2015) added a removable polycarbonate roof panel, with no performance penalty over the closed coupe at speeds up to 230 mph. Around 252 of the standard 16.4 / Grand Sport variants were built across the run. The Veyron's launch price of around €1 million / $1.7 million was a record for a road car at the time. Each Veyron reportedly cost VW Group $5-6 million to build — the project was a halo loss-leader for the entire VW empire. Service intervals are bespoke and astronomical: a major service runs into six figures, tyre changes require the wheels to be sent to France for inspection at high mileage, and only a handful of authorised dealers worldwide can perform routine work.
Strengths
- Created the modern hypercar template
- 1,001 hp + AWD makes it usable in any conditions
- Quad-turbo W16 is mechanical art
- Production rarity (~252 standard 16.4 / Grand Sport)
- Halo status guarantees long-term collectibility
Weaknesses
- Service costs are eye-watering ($60-100k+ for major service)
- Tyre change requires the wheels back to France at high mileage
- Limited authorised service network
- 10 mpg combined fuel economy
- Bespoke parts mean any repair is bespoke-expensive
Notable tech
- 8.0L quad-turbocharged W16 (1,001 hp)
- Seven-speed Ricardo dual-clutch transmission
- Haldex permanent AWD
- Carbon-fibre monocoque
- Ten radiators for engine and intercoolers
- Active aero with deployable rear wing
Common issues
- Bespoke parts mean any repair is expensive
- Battery drain when stored unplugged (8-10 weeks)
- Authorised service network limited globally
- Tyre wear at high speed is brutal
- Carbon-ceramic disc replacement costs significant
Used-market budget
$1,800,000
Standard 16.4 examples $1.5-2.0M. Grand Sport $1.8-2.3M. Special editions and low-mile cars at the upper end. Service history with Bugatti factory channels is non-negotiable.