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Average speed
German inspection officials recorded an average top speed of the original version of 253.81 mph -
Approved
This top speed was verified by James May on Top Gear, again at Volkswagen Group's private Ehra-Lessien test track -
New Model
A targa top version unveiled at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, with production beginning in spring 2009. The model has extensive reinforcements to compensate for the lack of standard roof, and small changes to the windshield and running lights. -
Broken Record
Bugatti's official test driver Pierre Henri Raphanel piloted the Super Sport edition and was clocked at an average of 267.856 mph, taking back the title from the SSC Ultimate Aero TT as the fastest production vehicle of all time. -
Customize
Bugatti began offering prospective buyers the ability to customize exterior and interiors colors by using the Veyron 16.4 Configurator application on the marque's official website. -
Five more
Launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show the "Pur Sang" is a limited run of five cars. They have high-gloss bronze roadwheels with a diamond-cut glass-like finish and a clear body finish revealing the Veyron's silver oxide finish carbon fibre body, but are otherwise standard finish.
