Bugatti reveals Special edition Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse

Bugatti, the French luxury marque has announced to launch six ultra-exclusive special editions based on its Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse. This exclusive editions, dubbed as "Les Legendes de Bugatti" (Bugatti Legends), will be launched to commemorate the renowned names which have played a crucial role in its history and which have helped creating its mystique.

In the 90th anniversary year of the 24 Heures du Mans, the first legend is dedicated to a personality who is central to the history of motor sports and intimately linked with the Bugatti company - Jean-Pierre Wimille, who garnered two victories for Bugatti at Le Mans. The Bugatti Legend "Jean-Pierre Wimille" will make its debut in the eyes of the world during Monterey Auto Week in California next month, and be on display at The Quail. The next 12 months will see the launch of six individual Bugatti Legends based on the Bugatti Grand Sport Vitesse.

The Bugatti Legend "Jean-Pierre Wimille" had won two victories at the 24 Heures du Mans, in 1937- driving a Bugatti 57G Tank co-piloted by Robert Benoist, and in 1939- supported by Pierre Veyron in a 57C Tank. The winning race car, a 1937 blue 57G Tank, is the inspiration behind the design of the "Jean-Pierre Wimille" Bugatti Legend. This Vitesse now shines in blue clear-coated carbon fibre and a light Wimille Bleu paintwork finish.

The six Bugatti Legends are all based on the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse. This super sports car, launched in Spring 2012, is officially the fastest series roadster in the world since achieving 408,84 km/h (253 MPH) with the top down in April 2013. Centred round an eight-liter W16 engine delivering 1,200 PS, the Vitesse produces unequalled maximum torque of 1,500 Nm (at 3,000 – 5,000 rpm), and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 MPH) in a lightening 2.6 seconds.

The production run for the Bugatti Legend "Jean-Pierre Wimille" will be limited to three vehicles.