Leaked Bugatti Memo Says 1350HP Veyron GT on the Way?

Fact or Fiction?
by Brian Potter
September 16, 2008 11:38 AM
Filed Under: Bugatti, European, Rumours

According to an alleged leaked memo, Bugatti is planning to offer a special last-run edition called the Veyron GT. The focal point of the package is an engine upgrade raising the already astonishing 987hp to an unbelievable (literally) 1350hp (1,007kW) and 1,018lb-ft (1,380Nm) of torque resulting in a new top speed of 425km/h (264 mph). That's a 36% increase in power. As a result, in order for the Veyron GT to cope with the increased performance, a few items are upgraded. They include carbon-ceramic brakes, revised Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and a new active aerodynamics package which lowers ground clearance, adjusts rear spoiler and open/closes lids. The alleged memo states the Veyron GT now achieves 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.4 seconds and back down to zero even faster in just 2.2 seconds. Furthermore, all existing Veyron vehicles can be upgraded to GT specs. If true, the Veyron GT is stated to start deliveries in March 2009, which coincides with the Geneva Motor Show for a possible debut.

Source: 925.nl via Autoblog.nl
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What's the point?

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by porscheinmysoul | September 16, 2008 11:43 AM
It's to go as fast as possible in the shortest amount of time.

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by thamzn | September 16, 2008 11:52 AM
to beat the SSC... and it just did :):):):)

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by carcrazy1234 | September 16, 2008 7:20 PM
Hideous spelling & phrasing in the alleged "leaked memo".

"Pre-specification"? Pre-what?

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by Racketeer | September 16, 2008 12:04 PM
I agree, it does seem a bit amateurish...

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by amazingjerry | September 16, 2008 12:23 PM
Sound amazing. Doubt any current Veyron owner would pass that. Wonder what the engine upgrade is?

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by ipsesnipse | September 16, 2008 12:17 PM
Luxury performance... what more could a man want?

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by Decypha | September 16, 2008 12:25 PM
a loyal wife?

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by greenacre | September 16, 2008 2:37 PM
haha

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by dbehmoaras | September 16, 2008 9:51 PM
Hmm, the "leaked memo" sounds more like a press release. I call bs on this until proof is given.

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by CH | September 16, 2008 12:25 PM
I agree CH I want to see the proof.

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by raiders22227 | September 16, 2008 7:23 PM
i like the look of the panoramic sunroof ;P

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by BabyMilo | September 16, 2008 12:43 PM
Doesn't need it, but if they offer it why not get it?

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by radmeister | September 16, 2008 1:20 PM
Yes, I'll take one in every colour you've got. Yadda yadda YADDA

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by PotatoEater | September 16, 2008 1:54 PM
about time..and the pic up there is the grand sport the veyron is the best car hands down

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by jhoffsq | September 16, 2008 4:57 PM
i hope its true. take the crown away from the ssc ultimate aero. but price. "hi i'd like 2 buy a new veyron plz, yes, 3 plz, in red, white and blue

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by great_supercars255 | September 16, 2008 7:13 PM
this is just epic haha

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by carcrazy1234 | September 16, 2008 7:21 PM
oh how liberal

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by dom6698 | September 17, 2008 1:40 AM
Totally fake memo, who ever wrote it can't speak english.

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by Voss | September 16, 2008 10:04 PM
definitely fake memo, why would they creat a memo anyway? Wouldn't that kind of information be told in a closed-doors conference?

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by danat86 | September 16, 2008 11:20 PM
performance...yeah right, more power for what? this can even beat a zonda on the track and any one can accelerate on a road even a 80 years old garny...this its just an expenive an usless car

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by _M7_ | September 17, 2008 2:54 AM
Why is this unbeleivable ? There's a substantial amount of private cars running 1300whp at the wheels with Boost, let alone Bugatti being able to make a production car.

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by Xanavi23 | September 17, 2008 5:18 AM
Dude...

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by Decypha | September 17, 2008 10:28 AM
Is nothing interesting... For me it will always be a Bentley Hunaudières..... with a vw engine wich have a lot of cilindres an a couple of turbos, How much will cost this annimal?

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by serraxtrem | September 17, 2008 11:15 AM
Fake!

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by mps | September 17, 2008 1:13 PM
Hope it's NOT

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by schefar | September 18, 2008 9:53 PM

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