Perhaps Bugatti got a little open-air envy after seeing the t-tops on Richard Losee's Ferrari Enzo, as we've just learned the Veyron will be shedding its roof in 2008 when the company introduces a targa version of its superlative exotic with a laminated glass roof panel developed by the same firm responsible for the Volkswagen Eos's folding hardtop. Since the Veyron's packaging is so tight, Inside Line reports that the roof panel cannot be stored on board. To compensate, Bugatti will develop a fabric panel that can be pulled in place to protect the car's interior from the elements if need arises.
Developing the Veyron Targa will involve strengthening the windshield and other structural modifications, so Bugatti will use carbon fiber for the car's doors and hood. The grille and the headlights, which will now turn with the wheels, will also be restyled. These changes should also be ported over to the coupe eventually.
The Veyron Targa's top speed of 217 mph will be lower than the coupe's upper bound of 253 mph, but that should be enough to keep it ahead of Losee's T-Top Enzo.
[Source: Inside Line]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Richard Warren @ Jul 22nd 2006 10:35AM
I wonder if you could get a bank to consider a Veyron a house so that you could get a 30 year low interest loan? :)
Shoaib @ Jul 22nd 2006 11:47AM
Another 200 MPH+ Hairdryer
I can't wait to get one
Alex Nunez @ Jul 22nd 2006 11:53AM
Using the appropriate amount of hairpiece adhesive is going to be absolutely critical for any follically-impaired drivers of this monster...
Jason @ Jul 22nd 2006 11:57AM
I think it would be best just to wear a swim cap and goggles, like a speed-swimmer.
bert @ Jul 22nd 2006 1:44PM
So I guess Top Gear will have to update the wig test?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH6ExgsbUNw&mode=related&search=
Tim C @ Jul 22nd 2006 2:44PM
Can we assume it'll still be possible to do the full 253mph with the targa in place?
I dread to think what the already lardy Veyron will weigh once the strengthening work has been done.
It's an amazing machine despite all the logical reasons I should disregard it as a folly. It was the first thing I headed to see at Goodwood this year, even with all the pukka racing history everywhere.
Josh @ Jul 22nd 2006 3:11PM
I want 1!!!!!!! :)
but wouldn't it be very loud if your going top speed?
James Sonne @ Jul 22nd 2006 3:20PM
Have they even managed to sell a normal Bugatti, yet?
epp_b @ Jul 22nd 2006 3:48PM
["but wouldn't it be very loud if your going top speed?"]
But wouldn't that be the point?
chewy @ Jul 22nd 2006 4:00PM
James Sonne
Yes, they have been selling like hot cakes.
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/09/bugatti-veyrons-flying-out-of-u-s-dealerships/
Speedy @ Jul 22nd 2006 4:54PM
Imagine trying to stand up unbuckled going top speed! You'd be sucked outta there like the last drop of a milkshake. Of course, someone that dumb couldn't afford a Bugatti :)
That One Person @ Jul 22nd 2006 8:24PM
I think it would be fun to do 253 with the top off haha
Tim C @ Jul 23rd 2006 2:45PM
253 roof-down would suck the eyeballs out of your head like Arnie in Total Recall. Maybe. It'd be fun to see anyway.
Supadave @ Jul 24th 2006 5:22AM
Well, well. Here I was thinking I may never get to own one. Now my brother and I may have to buy this one - can not wait to see the pictures!!
autoshow @ Oct 7th 2006 12:31PM
Supadave you're a lucky man with such a car
dmferrariman @ Mar 2nd 2007 1:40PM
This almost destroys the point of buying a Bugatti because the only reason you buy a Bugatti is becuse it's the fastest car in the whole friken world. But the targa's speed dropped so much that it destroys the point of buying one. Still, nice idea.