Bugatti Veyron twice as expensive first new car

Bugatti Veyron "001" born in 2006, only 1,287 km run, currently listed for $ 2.4 million, higher than the special edition

The first Bugatti Veyron being auctioned prepared. According to Sotheby RM (famous brokerage firm in the UK), the event auction will be held on 13/8 at Monterey. The price is expected to fall to around 1.8 to 2.4 million.

Bugatti Veyron twice as expensive first new car

Bugatti Veyron first appeared in 2006 in the US. Photo: Wikipedia.

"We think the real figure may be higher. Who bought the first Veyron will own a symbol of the car industry, "Sotheby's spokesman said RM.

The Veyron 10 years old can still run a maximum speed of 378 km / h, while the new car can reach speeds 407 km / h.

Bugatti Veyron twice as expensive first new car

The Veyron carries chassis number 001. The exterior features a black and red, inside beige leather interior. New cars ran 1,287 km, thus almost completely new.

Veyron speed too fast, so in the testing phase, aluminum grille has impact with birds and destroy it. The manufacturer has redesigned grille with titanium material to withstand the impacts from small animals to collide on the road. Prior to the auction, this car will be equipped with a new tire.

Bugatti Veyron twice as expensive first new car

First and last Veyron appear before the company headquarters. Photo: Bugatti.

Earlier this year, Bugatti Veyron La Finale introduced at the Geneva Motor Show, and is the final Veyron under its commitments. Bugatti Veyron production 450 since 2006, including 150 300 coupe and roadster. Bugatti Veyron uses 8.0-liter W16 engine, producing 1,001 horsepower thanks to four turbochargers.