We've known as much for a while, but according to a Georges Keller, a Bugatti spokesperson quoted by Automotive News, a drop-top Veyron is in the works and is due to launch sometime next year. Details are scarce, but according to an unnamed ex-Bugatti executive, the targa-topped hypercar will feature a removable hardtop, but its overtly wealthy owners will have to plan ahead, since there won't be any room in the Bug to store the roof on the go. According to the anonymous exec, the decision to go with a hard top instead of some kind of cloth piece was due to the design of the Veyron's safety cage. Certainly a good call considering the Veyron's potential.
[Source: Automotive News – Sub. Req.]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
DJ @ Apr 14th 2008 9:48AM
Given all of the airflow and aerodynamic disasters they had with the fixed roof Veyron during development, I wouldn't be surprised to see this on speed limited to 175MPH or so.
Flashpoint @ Apr 14th 2008 1:12PM
If you gave me a Veyron that was limited to just 100 mph, fixed roof or open roof, I'd be happy !
In fact, I'm wondering when the Japanese are gonna make Veyron body kits for the Civic and the new accord to complement those fake Lamborghini doors.
FSM @ Apr 14th 2008 10:08AM
I want a hatchback version of the Veyron...the Veyron Avant if you will
CH @ Apr 14th 2008 10:36AM
A Shooting-Break (or -Brake, whichever it is) Yeah and if they are on it, might as well go for a four door coupe as everybody else is ;-)
ray @ Apr 14th 2008 10:25AM
they are probably sold out by now.
tankd0g @ Apr 14th 2008 10:29AM
*always wear your safety belt, or get sucked out of your seat.
Chris @ Apr 14th 2008 10:30AM
Game over now! If I was a rich guy and could afford the Veyron, I might have chose to go with a Murcielago Roadster just for the open roof. But now there's no doubt how my billionaire ass would be rolling!
DJ @ Apr 14th 2008 11:27AM
But......you can have different color Mucielago for each day of the week for the price of one Veyron targa. Besides, they're both just Volkswagen's to begin with......
OK, really nice Volkswagens!
HotRodzNKustoms @ Apr 14th 2008 11:23AM
Yeah now I can like the Veyron!
rouse42 @ Apr 14th 2008 11:34AM
what sort of premium is that gonna bring?
another quarter mil?
Franz @ Apr 14th 2008 11:43AM
Just don't stick your head outside at 200+ mph. ;)
rob @ Apr 14th 2008 12:10PM
wow this was really a surprise, but in the words of borat.....NOT!!!! lol....cmon everyone knew this was eventually coming it was just a matter of when, although dont expect it to hit 252 mph because 1st its gonna be a lil heavier due to the reinforcing theyll need to put in because of the removable top, and second because of all wind buffers this things gonna have to have so that hopefully the rich old billionaire fart who can afford it wont get his $300.00 toupee blown away at 200+ and so his 22 year old girl friend wont mess up her $400.00 hair-doo lol
John @ Apr 14th 2008 1:21PM
Veyron targa looks good. Hope to see one some day.
Tyler Mayes @ Apr 14th 2008 1:43PM
I'll have to put in my pre-order
AMcA @ Apr 14th 2008 8:22PM
Here's my question: does the targa variant's production count toward the 300 Veyron limit they committed to? Or are these extras?