The Veyron Named After a Legendary Driver | Bugatti Gallery
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The Veyron Named After a Legendary Driver | Bugatti Gallery

The 8-liter W16 engine, producing 1,200PS and 1,500Nm of torque, remains unchanged, as do the top speed of 408.84km/h and the 0-100km/h acceleration time of 2.6 seconds.
The body is finished in blue clear-coated carbon and a light blue hue named Wimille Blue.
The headrest features Wimille's signature, with the Le Mans circuit where he won depicted in the center.
The body is finished in blue clear-coated carbon and a light blue hue named Wimille Blue.
The body is finished in blue clear-coated carbon and a light blue hue named Wimille Blue.
The underside of the wing depicts the Le Mans circuit.
Jean-Pierre Wimille's signature
He was a test driver for Bugatti and won the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice, in 1937 and 1939.
In front of the 57G Tank. To the left is Pierre Veyron, to the right is Wimille, and in the center is Jean Bugatti.
In 1937, Wimille won the 24 Hours of Le Mans race driving the Bugatti 57G Tank.
In 1937, Wimille won the 24 Hours of Le Mans race driving the Bugatti 57G Tank.
Design sketch of the 57G Tank, which served as the motif for this car.
Design sketch of the 57G Tank, which served as the motif for this car.
Design sketch of the 57G Tank, which served as the motif for this car.
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Veyron Named After Legendary Driver | Bugatti Gallery

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