Bugatti has just announced the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse has officially set a new speed record which makes it the fastest convertible in the world.
Driven by Chinese entrepreneur and race driver Anthony Liu, the Vitesse reached a speed of 408.84 km/h at Volkswagen’s proving grounds in Ehra-Lessien, Germany. According to Liu, "This was a very exciting moment. In our training sessions we exceeded 400 km/h (248 mph) but the fact that I could surpass this unbelievable speed once again and even higher has made me very proud. The car is even at such high speeds incredibly comfortable and stable. With an open top, you can really experience the sound of the engine and yet even at higher speeds I did not get compromised by the wind at all."
To mark the occasion, Bugatti will unveil a Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse World Record Car (WRC) Edition at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show on April 20. It will be powered by the same 8.0-liter W16 engine as the standard version which develops 1,200 hp and 1,500 Nm of torque. Only 8 units will be built and pricing starts at €1.99 ($2.60) million, before taxes.
