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The Bugatti Legends: Honoring the Legacy of Jean-Pierre Wimille

bugatti-legend-jean-pierre-wimille-veyron-grand-sport-vitesse_1Bugatti has always been about more than just speed; it’s about the ghosts of racing past. Meet the Jean-Pierre Wimille Edition, the first in a series of “Bugatti Legends.” This thing is a total knockout, blending the 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse’s power with a stunning 1937-inspired look. We’re talking clear-coated blue carbon fiber and that iconic “Wimille Bleu” paint that just screams luxury. Under the skin, it’s pure aggression: 1,200 hp and a 0-100 km/h sprint in 2.6 seconds. The craziest part? Only three people on earth will ever own one. With only three of these in the world, it’s not just a car, it’s a piece of history you can actually drive. No word on price yet, but if you have to ask, you can’t afford it.

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Sketch of the Jean-Pierre Wimille inspired Grand Sport Vitesse
Design sketch of the Jean-Pierre Wimille inspired Grand Sport Vitesse
Jean-Pierre Wimille’s Le Mans winning Type 57G Tank.
Design sketch of Jean-Pierre Wimille’s Le Mans winning Type 57G Tank.
1937 Type 57G Tank
Top down sketch of the legendary 1937 Type 57G Tank
Pierre Veyron, Jean Bugatti and Jean-Pierre Wimille
From left to right: Pierre Veyron, Jean Bugatti and Jean-Pierre Wimille
Jean-Pierre Wimille, as sketched by a Bugatti designer
Jean-Pierre Wimille, as sketched by a Bugatti designer

If you’re curious about the rest of the lineup, check out the other Legends of Bugatti Veyron editions: the Meo Costantini, the Jean Bugatti, the Rembrandt Bugatti, the Black Bess, and the Ettore Bugatti edition that closed out the series.

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