Bugatti has completed the restoration of a unique Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, returning the exclusive roadster to its original factory specification more than a decade after it was first built. The restoration took place at the French automaker’s headquarters in Molsheim as part of its La Maison Pur Sang heritage and certification programme.
The project highlights Bugatti’s efforts to preserve its historic hypercars as the company moves towards a new chapter with the V16-powered Tourbillon. The restored vehicle, identified by chassis number 8.100, features distinctive polished aluminium bodywork and a carefully finished interior.
Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse: Unique Exterior Design
One of the defining features of this special Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse is its exposed, polished aluminium exterior. Instead of conventional paintwork, the body uses finished metal surfaces that create a reflective, mirror-like appearance and emphasise the car’s sculpted design.
According to Bugatti, producing the original bodywork required aluminium blocks weighing up to 20 tonnes to be transported to its Molsheim facility. The manufacturer also conducted extensive studies to understand how light would reflect across the car’s curves and surfaces.
The exterior is paired with a Carmine Red leather cabin, exposed carbon-fibre elements and handcrafted details. Bugatti also recorded aspects of the vehicle’s original production process to help preserve its history and authenticity.
La Maison Pur Sang Restoration Returns Chassis 8.100 to Its Roots
More than ten years after its initial construction, chassis 8.100 returned to Bugatti’s Molsheim headquarters for a comprehensive restoration.
Specialists examined the car, refurbished various components and removed personalisation features added after its original delivery. The aim was to restore the vehicle to its original specification while retaining its historical importance.
After the work was completed, the roadster received La Maison Pur Sang certification. The programme verifies the authenticity and provenance of historic Bugatti vehicles.
The restored Veyron has since been delivered to a new owner’s collection on the French Riviera, marking the completion of the restoration project.
Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Engine and Speed Record
The Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse is powered by an 8.0-litre, quad-turbocharged W16 engine, one of the defining features of Bugatti’s previous generation of hypercars.
In 2013, the model recorded a top speed of 408.84 kph, earning recognition as the world’s fastest open-top production car at the time. Bugatti later surpassed that achievement with the Chiron-based W16 Mistral, which reached 453.91 kph in 2024.
Bugatti produced a total of 450 Veyron models across its various versions, making individual examples highly sought after by collectors.
The restoration of chassis 8.100 reflects the company’s continuing commitment to preserving its W16-powered heritage. As Bugatti prepares for the next generation of hypercars led by the Tourbillon, projects like this help maintain the history of some of its most distinctive creations.
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