Bugatti Veyron

 

Besides the Chiron, the only other Bugatti that was showcased at this year’s Exotics on Broadway was the Veyron. It was introduced in 2005 and was the predecessor to the Chiron and the first production Bugatti model under Audi/Volkswagen ownership. This specific Veyron is a standard version from the 2006 model year and part of the Hamilton Collection based in Chicago, making this the primary focus of this post. Powering the Veyron is an 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 with 987 horsepower and 922 pound-feet of torque, sending power to all four wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. It launches from zero to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds and is capable of a top speed of 253 mph. The Veyron in the Hamilton Collection is a two-tone black and white example with a brown leather interior. According to my further research, this Veyron was added to the Hamilton Collection back in July ahead of Exotics on Broadway in late August, replacing its Chiron that was on display at last year's Exotics on Broadway show in the process.

Bugatti produced a total of 450 Veyrons from 2005 to 2015, spanning all versions and special editions before replacing it with the Chiron in 2016. About half of those 450 examples were of the base 16.4 model, carrying a starting price of close to $1.5 million when new. Most Veyrons are currently valued north of $2 million and will continue to appreciate from here. From the late 2000s to mid 2010s, the Bugatti Veyron reigned supreme among all production vehicles as a top status symbol and in terms of performance, luxury, and exclusivity. With this specific example, I have now seen four Bugatti Veyrons in person throughout the course of my life. Although I prefer the Chiron and some other more recent hypercars, the Bugatti Veyron is absolutely amazing and one of the coolest and most impressive cars ever made. In addition, seeing a Veyron up close is an incredible and unreal experience, and anyone should be extremely lucky if they ever have the chance to do so.

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