Bugatti has restored an early development prototype of the Veyron Super Sport to its original factory condition. The hypercar, linked to the model that set a production-car speed record of 431kmph, underwent the work at the company's headquarters in Molsheim, France.
Bugatti completed the restoration of an early prototype tied to the Veyron Super Sport, the hypercar that achieved a top speed of approximately 431kmph. This vehicle is an early example of the Veyron Grand Sport, the open-top version of the iconic Veyron lineup. It first appeared publicly in 2008 at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, where Bugatti introduced the Grand Sport as a convertible derivative. Afterward, the prototype served in demonstrations and exhibitions at various international automotive events before returning to the manufacturer, which later reacquired it for restoration under the La Maison Pur Sang programme. This initiative verifies, restores, and preserves historic Bugatti vehicles to their original factory specifications and authenticity. The work took place at Bugatti’s headquarters in Molsheim, France, where modern hypercars are still built. The prototype had accumulated about 70,000km of driving. The restoration included removing and refinishing all body panels in the car's original Orange shade, renewing carbonfibre parts to match its 2011 public appearance, and a full interior retrim with black-coloured leather. Like other Super Sport models, it features an 8-litre quad-turbocharged W16 engine producing 1183bhp and 1500Nm of torque, enabling 0-100kmph acceleration in under 2.7 seconds. The Veyron family marks a key milestone in hypercar history. Post-restoration and verification of its historical significance, the prototype drew collector interest and sold quickly.