The Bugatti Veyron is regarded as a defining supercar, remembered for becoming the world’s fastest production model. Named after 1939 Le Mans winner Pierre Veyron, it featured a quad-turbocharged 16-cylinder engine producing 987 horsepower.
Released in 2005 and inspired by the Bentley Hunaudières concept, it was built in Molsheim, France. Hartmut Warkuss led the design, Jozef Kaban shaped the body, and Wolfgang Schreiber oversaw engineering. Volkswagen recorded a 253.81 mph top speed at its test track. The Veyron uses 10 radiators for cooling, and its W-16 delivers 922 lb-ft of torque from 2,200 rpm. Despite weighing roughly 4,163 lbs, it reaches 60 mph in 2.5 seconds and can hit 250 mph, securing its production car speed record.
Currently offered on Bring a Trailer, this Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is number 41 of 252 early coupes built from 2005–2011 and one of just 76 delivered to the U.S. Finished in white with blue fenders, doors, and coves over beige and blue leather, it shows 19,888 miles.
Notable exterior elements include exposed aluminum intake snorkels, a titanium horseshoe grille, and adaptive aero with variable ride height, active front and rear diffusers, and a rear wing that tilts to 55° under heavy braking. Aftermarket wheels measure 19 inches front and 20 inches rear, with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tires sized 265/35 and 345/30. Brakes consist of carbon-ceramic rotors—15.7 inches with eight-piston titanium calipers up front and 15 inches with six-piston calipers in back.
Inside, carbon-shell bucket seats are trimmed in tan leather with blue accents, matching the door panels and center console. The dashboard is blue leather, while the A-pillars, headliner, and rear bulkhead are tan Alcantara. Bugatti-branded mats cover tan carpets, and a machine-turned aluminum center panel houses the shifter, clock, climate controls, and Burmester audio. A key slot beside the driver enables the car’s top-speed mode.
Source: Bring a Trailer
