The Final Model, Inspired by the First

As previously announced, Bugatti unveiled the final Veyron model, the “Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse ‘La Finale,’ ” at the Geneva Motor Show. It graced the Veyron’s final stage alongside the very first car.

The “Veyron 16.4” debuted in 2005 as a road-going supercar with an extraordinary 1,000 ps output. Ten years later, through power enhancements, the addition of open-top models, and special editions, it finally reached its target of 450 units, concluding production.

The final Veyron, “La Finale,” is based on the “Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse,” which boasts an 8-liter W16 engine delivering 1,200 ps and 1,500 Nm of torque. Its design is a modern interpretation of the first car manufactured a decade ago.

The first Veyron, chassis number 1, was finished in the classic two-tone red and black often seen on traditional Bugattis of the 1920s and 30s. “La Finale” references this with the same red and black color scheme, but the use of a transparent lacquer over carbon fiber reveals the weave beneath, creating a deep, lustrous finish achieved with the latest technology.

The model name “La Finale” is rendered in Italian Red on the front right corner and the underside of the rear wing. The air scoops and intercoolers rising behind the roof are finished in black.

A Rampant Elephant Adorns the Interior and Exterior

The interior also pays homage to the first car, featuring a base of beige leather with red leather accents as a contrast, a unique touch for “La Finale.” The model name “La Finale” is engraved on the headrests and door sills. The lid of the storage compartment behind the seats is finished with a panel of carbon fiber coated in transparent red lacquer, adorned with Bugatti’s iconic “dancing elephant” emblem and the designation “450/450” representing the final model.

This “dancing elephant,” created by Rembrandt Bugatti—brother of founder Ettore Bugatti and a sculptor—is the symbolic radiator mascot of Bugatti and also appears on the fuel filler cap and wheel centers.

Given their price, exceeding 100 million Japanese yen, each of the 450 units shipped has been uniquely customized to the owner's requests, ensuring no two are alike. This includes not only special body colors but also the use of unconventional automotive materials such as ceramics, crystal, exotic leathers, wood, gold, and platinum. With options added, the average purchase price for a Veyron reportedly reaches approximately 23 million euros (around 300 million yen).

While the final model has been showcased, there has been no mention of a successor, leaving us to await an official announcement.