Bugatti Unveils Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Jean Bugatti at Frankfurt
Bugatti presented the Grand Sport Vitesse Jean Bugatti at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, the second in its six-part Legend series, with just three units to be built.
Bugatti introduced the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Jean Bugatti at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, marking the second model in the marque's six-part "Les Légendes de Bugatti" series. The special edition pays tribute to Jean Bugatti, eldest son of founder Ettore Bugatti and designer of the Type 57SC Atlantic.
The Jean Bugatti edition follows the debut of the first Legend model at Pebble Beach earlier in 2013. As with the rest of the series, only three examples will be built, each priced at €2.28 million before taxes and additional charges. Bugatti has confirmed that four more Legend models will be announced after Frankfurt, each referencing a key figure or car from the company's history.
Design details reference the Type 57SC Atlantic
The Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Jean Bugatti features a jet black, clear-coated carbon fibre exterior and diamond-cut alloy wheels. The front grille surround is finished in platinum, and Jean Bugatti’s signature appears laser-cut on the fuel and oil caps. Inside, the car is trimmed in chocolate brown leather, with beige highlights echoing the palette of the original Type 57SC Atlantic. This colour scheme extends across the seats, dashboard, steering wheel, centre console and door panels.
Performance and technical specification
Power comes from Bugatti’s 8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16 engine, producing 1,200hp (882kW) and 1,500Nm of torque. This enables the Grand Sport Vitesse to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 2.6 seconds. The drivetrain and performance figures are unchanged from the standard Grand Sport Vitesse, which remains the world’s fastest production roadster.
| Engine | 8.0-litre quad-turbo W16 |
|---|---|
| Power | 1,200hp (882kW) |
| Torque | 1,500Nm |
| 0-100km/h | 2.6 seconds |
| Body | Jet black carbon fibre |
| Production | 3 units |
| Price | €2.28 million (plus tax) |
Bugatti’s Legend series strategy
The Legend editions are part of Bugatti’s strategy to reinforce the Veyron’s exclusivity as production winds down. Each car in the series celebrates a different figure or model from the marque’s history, with unique detailing and ultra-low build numbers. The series began with the Jean-Pierre Wimille edition and will continue with four further models after Frankfurt. Bugatti’s approach mirrors similar limited-run strategies seen at the 2013 show, such as the one-off Ferrari 458 Speciale and bespoke offerings from Mercedes-Benz and others.
Context at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show
The Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Jean Bugatti shared the stage with a range of high-profile debuts at Frankfurt, including the Ferrari 458 Speciale and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Concept. While other manufacturers focused on new models and facelifts, Bugatti’s emphasis remained on ultra-high-end exclusivity and heritage-driven design.
- Ferrari 458 Speciale debuts with 597hp and track focus: /frankfurt-motor-show-live-ferrari-458-speciale
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Concept shown live at Frankfurt: /video-mercedes-benz-s-class-coupe-concept-live-in-frankfurt
