Red Alert
06-19-2010, 03:23 AM
http://wot.motortrend.com/6689022/auto-news/rumor-lighter-1200-hp-bugatti-veyron-supersport-confirmed/index.html
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The rumor is as old as the Veyron (pictured) itself, but Cars U.K. is reporting that a lighter and faster SuperSport variant is forthcoming. The Web site claims to have received confirmation from an anonymous buyer, who allegedly was transferring roughly $500,000 to Bugatti.
A request for confirmation to Bugatti was not answered at the time of this writing.
Reportedly, that $500,000 will only cover one-fourth of SuperSport, which has a price tag rumored to be just over $2 million. Cars U.K. reports that the Veyron's output will jump to 1200-horsepower and that the car will be 661 pounds lighter due to extensive use of carbon fiber, which is curious considering the standard car already has a carbon-fiber monocoque and body panels.
Nevertheless, Cars U.K. says only 30 SuperSports will be made and that the company plans to reveal the car during Pebble Beach.
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The rumor is as old as the Veyron (pictured) itself, but Cars U.K. is reporting that a lighter and faster SuperSport variant is forthcoming. The Web site claims to have received confirmation from an anonymous buyer, who allegedly was transferring roughly $500,000 to Bugatti.
A request for confirmation to Bugatti was not answered at the time of this writing.
Reportedly, that $500,000 will only cover one-fourth of SuperSport, which has a price tag rumored to be just over $2 million. Cars U.K. reports that the Veyron's output will jump to 1200-horsepower and that the car will be 661 pounds lighter due to extensive use of carbon fiber, which is curious considering the standard car already has a carbon-fiber monocoque and body panels.
Nevertheless, Cars U.K. says only 30 SuperSports will be made and that the company plans to reveal the car during Pebble Beach.