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The Birth of a Legend: How Ferdinand Piëch and the BUGATTI Veyron changed the automotive industry

At the turn of the millennium, automotive engineering stood on the brink of a transformative era – but few could have foreseen just how profoundly one visionary’s ambition would redefine the limits of performance.

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The Birth of a Legend: How Ferdinand Piëch and the BUGATTI Veyron changed the automotive industry

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Underscoring Bugatti's dedication to technological excellence, the Bugatti Veyron introduced the mythic W16 engine and laid the foundation for every other masterpiece that followed.​
Two decades later, on Ferdinand Karl Piëch’s birthday, the legacy of the Bugatti Veyron remains unmatched – a true revolution, and the hyper sports car pioneer.​
Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Karl Piëch led Bugatti back to the forefront of automotive engineering, elevating it once again to its historic role as the pinnacle of performance and luxury. ​
With a top speed of 407 km/h and acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds, the Bugatti Veyron was more than a technical marvel; it was the embodiment of Ferdinand Karl Piëch’s relentless pursuit of perfection.​
In 2005, Ferdinand K. Piëch’s vision became reality as the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 was unveiled to the world, setting new standards in performance, speed and luxury. ​
Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Karl Piëch was the driving force behind one of the most audacious automotive projects in history: the Bugatti Veyron 16.4. Today, on April 17, we celebrate the birthday of this remarkable visionary.​
With the Veyron, Ferdinand Karl Piëch made his ambition clear: deliver the extraordinary, the unsurpassed, the ultimate. ​
In 1997, while on a train between Tokyo and Nagoya, Ferdinand K. Piëch sketched an idea on the back of an envelope – a vision that would lay the foundation for the legendary W16 and ultimately change the automotive world.​
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Fuel consumption and emissions

  • Bolide: Not subject to Directive 1999/94/EC, as it is a racing vehicle not intended for use on public roads.

  • Centodieci: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 40.3 / medium phase 22.2 / high phase 17.9 / extra high phase 17.1 / combined 21.5; CO2 emissions combined, g / km: NA; efficiency class: G

  • Chiron: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 44.6 / medium phase 24.8 / high phase 21.3 / extra high phase 21.6 / combined 25.2; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 572; efficiency class: G

  • Chiron Profilée: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 44.6 / medium phase 24.8 / high phase 21.3 / extra high phase 21.6 / combined 25.2; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 572; efficiency class: G

    • Chiron Pur Sport: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 44.6 / medium phase 24.8 / high phase 21.3 / extra high phase 21.6 / combined 25.2; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 572; efficiency class: G

    • Chiron Sport: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 44.6 / medium phase 24.8 / high phase 21.3 / extra high phase 21.6 / combined 25.2; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 572; efficiency class: G

    • Chiron Super Sport: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 40.3 / medium phase 22.2 / high phase 17.9 / extra high phase 17.1 / combined 21.5; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 487; efficiency class: G

    • Chiron Super Sport 300+: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 40.3 / medium phase 22.2 / high phase 17.9 / extra high phase 17.1 / combined 21.5; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 487; efficiency class: G

    • Divo: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 43.3 / medium phase 22.2 / high phase 18.0 / extra high phase 18.3 / combined 22.3; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 506; efficiency class: G

    • La Voiture Noire: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 43.3 / medium phase 22.2 / high phase 18.0 / extra high phase 18.3 / combined 22.3; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 506; efficiency class: G

      • Tourbillon: This model is currently not subject to directive 1999/94/EC, as type approval has not yet been granted.

      • W16 Mistral: WLTP fuel consumption, l/100 km: low phase 40.7 / medium phase 21.9 / high phase 18.3 / extra high phase 17.6 / combined 21.8; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 495; efficiency class: G

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