Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang (Mirror-Finish) Sells for $2.3 Million: Exposed Carbon Fiber & Polished Aluminum W16 Hypercar

First-Ever Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang, Featuring Mirror-Finish Exposed Carbon Fiber and Polished Aluminum, Sells for $2.3 Million at Auction

The first of only five Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Pur Sang models ever produced, distinguished by its unique mirror-finish body of exposed carbon fiber and polished aluminum, recently sold for €1,973,750 (over $2.3 million) at an RM Sotheby’s auction. This 2008 hypercar, designed to showcase “technical purity” by foregoing paint, not only looks spectacular but also shaved nearly 200 pounds off the Veyron’s curb weight. Powered by a thunderous 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 engine producing 987 horsepower and capable of 253 mph, this beautifully preserved example, with only 4,740 miles on the odometer, proves the enduring value and engineering mastery of Bugatti’s iconic speed king.

The Incredibly Rare Veyron Pur Sang

This specific Bugatti Veyron represents an apex of engineering and exclusivity from the hypercar’s golden era.

• First of Five: This 2008 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Pur Sang is the first of only five such models ever produced. The “Pur Sang” designation (French for “thoroughbred”) signifies Bugatti’s vision for “technical purity.”
• Unique Body Finish: It features a unique mirror-finish body, with the Bugatti “finished in only exposed carbon fiber and polished aluminum,” entirely devoid of color coating.
• Auction Price: It recently sold for €1,973,750, equivalent to just over $2.3 million, at an RM Sotheby’s auction.
• Weight Reduction: The exposed materials, aside from their aesthetic appeal, “shaved nearly 200 pounds from the Veyron’s curb weight.”

Engineering Masterpiece: The W16 Engine

At the heart of the Veyron Pur Sang lies Bugatti’s legendary and extravagant W16 engine.

• Quad-Turbo W16: The car is powered by an 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 engine, producing a massive 987 horsepower.
• Blistering Speed: This allows the Veyron to reach a top speed of 407 km/h (253 mph).
• Extreme Engineering: The engine’s demanding cooling needs require ten radiators. At top speed, the car drains its fuel tank in approximately 12 minutes, with an abysmal EPA-estimated 8/14/10 mpg city/highway/combined.

A Beautifully Preserved Specimen

This particular Pur Sang example showcases remarkable preservation and an exquisite interior.

• Provenance: The car, located in Munich, Germany, has had three private owners from new.
• Low Mileage: The odometer reads 7,629 km (4,740 miles).
• Recent Service: It received its latest service and fresh tires (a new set can cost over $40,000) in Hamburg earlier this month.
• Exquisite Interior: The interior is finished in a combination of beige and grey leather, notable for its “refreshingly restrained and simple by modern standards” design.
• Analog Dials: Instead of screens, it features elegant, tasteful analog dials, with a central tachometer flanked by a speedometer reaching 420 km/h and an analog clock on the center console.

Exclusivity Beyond Price Tag

While $2.3 million is a staggering sum, this Veyron Pur Sang is not the most expensive Bugatti ever created, highlighting the brand’s even more exclusive creations.

• Not the Most Expensive: The honor of the most expensive Bugatti goes to the La Voiture Noire, a one-off model that paid tribute to the Type 57 SC Atlantic, originally purchased for around $13.4 million.

Final Thoughts

The sale of the first Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang for over $2.3 million is a testament to the enduring allure and investment value of Bugatti’s engineering and design masterpieces. Its mirror-finish body, a bold statement of exposed carbon fiber and polished aluminum, coupled with the raw power of its W16 engine and a beautifully preserved, analog-focused interior, cements its status as a true collector’s item. In an era increasingly dominated by electric hypercars, this Veyron Pur Sang serves as a shimmering reminder of a different kind of speed king, one where mechanical purity and aesthetic daring commanded the ultimate premium.

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