A Bugatti Veyron Convertible? (Mobile Mag)

Bruce · 11-18-2006, 01:24 PM

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"Ever wonder what the 1001hp Bugatti Veyron would look like as a drop top? Wonder no more, because this image has popped up on the internet of the Veyron Roadster. Interestingly, everything seems to be indicating away from a ragtop or even a retractable hard top. Instead, a "laminated glass roof panel" is being developed that you can put on and take off as you please, but you won't have anywhere to store it. As a result, word is that they're also working on a "temporary fabric panel... to cover the interior in an emergency situation."

Among some of the other changes are a beefening of the windshield pillars, the addition of adaptive headlights, and a strengthening of the chassis. For safety reasons, they're also limiting the top speed to 217mph. I guess that's fine, since it already lost the horsepower race to the - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

This picture, however, is most likely a Photoshop anyways, but it gives you a good idea of what the production model may look like."

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Choleric · 11-18-2006, 01:34 PM

Nice find! I wouldnt mind a drop top but honestly If I were going to buy a Veyron it would have a fixed roof.

Alfie · 11-18-2006, 01:37 PM

That picture has been floating around the web for some time. I doubt that there will be a convertible Veyron. First there were the Super Veyron rumours, now this... I don't belive in any of them.

Bruce · 11-18-2006, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Choleric

Nice find! I wouldnt mind a drop top but honestly If I were going to buy a Veyron it would have a fixed roof.

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I agree the fixed roof is my choice, in fact, for me the fixed roof is my choice for every supercar

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Originally Posted by Zonda

That picture has been floating around the web for some time. I doubt that there will be a convertible Veyron. First there were the Super Veyron rumours, now this... I don't belive in any of them.

Lol, i remember the "super Veyron" rumours

I don't doubt the possibilty of a convertible Veyron but according to EVO (whether it's true or not) Bugatti is working on a super saloon

11-18-2006, 01:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bruce Crazy Canadian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: British Columbia Posts: 9,451 My Mood: Thanks: 3,577 Thanked 2,875 Times in 1,762 Posts Blog Entries: 2	A Bugatti Veyron Convertible? (Mobile Mag) Thursday November 16, 2006 4:21 PM EST - By: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER "Ever wonder what the 1001hp Bugatti Veyron would look like as a drop top? Wonder no more, because this image has popped up on the internet of the Veyron Roadster. Interestingly, everything seems to be indicating away from a ragtop or even a retractable hard top. Instead, a "laminated glass roof panel" is being developed that you can put on and take off as you please, but you won't have anywhere to store it. As a result, word is that they're also working on a "temporary fabric panel... to cover the interior in an emergency situation." Among some of the other changes are a beefening of the windshield pillars, the addition of adaptive headlights, and a strengthening of the chassis. For safety reasons, they're also limiting the top speed to 217mph. I guess that's fine, since it already lost the horsepower race to the - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. This picture, however, is most likely a Photoshop anyways, but it gives you a good idea of what the production model may look like." Orignal Link - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

11-18-2006, 01:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Choleric Justice Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Great Plains Posts: 3,406 My Mood: Thanks: 564 Thanked 1,135 Times in 615 Posts	Re: A Bugatti Veyron Convertible? (Mobile Mag) Nice find! I wouldnt mind a drop top but honestly If I were going to buy a Veyron it would have a fixed roof.

11-18-2006, 01:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Alfie Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Svezia! Posts: 4,855 My Mood: Thanks: 833 Thanked 866 Times in 525 Posts	Re: A Bugatti Veyron Convertible? (Mobile Mag) That picture has been floating around the web for some time. I doubt that there will be a convertible Veyron. First there were the Super Veyron rumours, now this... I don't belive in any of them.

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