Bugatti speeds up Veyron output to cut wait times, Baby Bug in the works
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Bugatti speeds up Veyron output to cut wait times, hopes to grow brand
By HENNING KROGH | AUTOMOTIVE NEWS
AutoWeek | Published 04/03/06, 7:56 am et
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Bugatti speeds up Veyron output to cut wait times, hopes to grow brand
By HENNING KROGH | AUTOMOTIVE NEWS
AutoWeek | Published 04/03/06, 7:56 am et
GENEVA -- Bugatti is increasing output at its plant in Molsheim, France, to cut the waiting time for its Veyron sports car.
"We want to take our annual capacity to 70 units, up from the 50 that were originally planned," said Bugatti President Thomas Bscher, in an interview at the Geneva auto show. "We are hoping that will sharply cut waiting periods, which are now at 14 to 15 months. That's much too long."
Sales of the Veyron, which costs 1 million euros plus taxes, or about $1.2 million at current exchange rates, have been better than expected. The carmaker has more than 70 definite orders, Bscher said.
U.S. customers are especially pressing for the earliest possible delivery schedules. The largest portion of the 14 Veyrons that have been completed will be shipped immediately to the United States.
Bscher sees the greatest sales potential for the remaining production in North America. Both the greater New York area and Southern California, including Beverly Hills, "are immensely important for Bugatti," he said.
Bscher expects to sell 15 Veyrons a year in Germany.
With its 16-cylinder engine and its seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, the Veyron is a complicated vehicle. Bugatti has teamed up with 20 Bentley centers around the world where Bugatti owners may take their cars for servicing. Like Bugatti, Bentley is part of the Volkswagen Group.
In urgent cases, Bugatti's technicians will jump on a plane to get to a customer who needs service, Bscher said.
He also said there is a good chance the brand will grow. "Another model could quickly follow the phaseout of the Veyron," Bscher said.
The so-called "baby" Bugatti would be cheaper than the Veyron and would be built in higher volumes. Bscher said the car would have to make money and not compete with Bentley
"We want to take our annual capacity to 70 units, up from the 50 that were originally planned," said Bugatti President Thomas Bscher, in an interview at the Geneva auto show. "We are hoping that will sharply cut waiting periods, which are now at 14 to 15 months. That's much too long."
Sales of the Veyron, which costs 1 million euros plus taxes, or about $1.2 million at current exchange rates, have been better than expected. The carmaker has more than 70 definite orders, Bscher said.
U.S. customers are especially pressing for the earliest possible delivery schedules. The largest portion of the 14 Veyrons that have been completed will be shipped immediately to the United States.
Bscher sees the greatest sales potential for the remaining production in North America. Both the greater New York area and Southern California, including Beverly Hills, "are immensely important for Bugatti," he said.
Bscher expects to sell 15 Veyrons a year in Germany.
With its 16-cylinder engine and its seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, the Veyron is a complicated vehicle. Bugatti has teamed up with 20 Bentley centers around the world where Bugatti owners may take their cars for servicing. Like Bugatti, Bentley is part of the Volkswagen Group.
In urgent cases, Bugatti's technicians will jump on a plane to get to a customer who needs service, Bscher said.
He also said there is a good chance the brand will grow. "Another model could quickly follow the phaseout of the Veyron," Bscher said.
The so-called "baby" Bugatti would be cheaper than the Veyron and would be built in higher volumes. Bscher said the car would have to make money and not compete with Bentley
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The performance figures on the Veryon are staggering to say the least. Although to me it's exterior styling is still something left to be desired. But I'll save judgement till I actually see it in person.
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The performance figures on the Veryon are staggering to say the least. Although to me it's exterior styling is still something left to be desired. But I'll save judgement till I actually see it in person.
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Ok, so if they make 70 instead of 50 per YEAR... how is that going to decrease the wait time for one of them????? That means that they will now make 5 cars per month (close to 6, but for arguments sake, lets say 5) instead of 4... I really dont see the gain. ![Uhh...](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/1387914497.gif)
Well, I guess it's because its not a mass produced car. WHATEVER.
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Well, I guess it's because its not a mass produced car. WHATEVER.
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Originally Posted by magneto112
He also said there is a good chance the brand will grow. "Another model could quickly follow the phaseout of the Veyron," Bscher said.
The so-called "baby" Bugatti would be cheaper than the Veyron and would be built in higher volumes. Bscher said the car would have to make money and not compete with Bentley
The so-called "baby" Bugatti would be cheaper than the Veyron and would be built in higher volumes. Bscher said the car would have to make money and not compete with Bentley
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‘Baby Bugatti’ to cost just five figures?
Considering the Bugatti Veyron costs seven figures — around $1.3 million in the United States — most folks have suspected the much-rumored ‘Baby Bugatti’ would probably cost between $100,000 and $200,000. However, AutoBild magazine is reporting that Volkswagen has much different plans for its second supercar brand. The new Bugatti will cost just 50,000 euros and have a four-cylinder turbo engine putting out between 280 and 320 horsepower. Most importantly, it will weigh just 2,444 pounds. That means it will spring to 62 mph in somewhere between four and five seconds. It will also have a top speed of 188 mph, according to the report. Clearly, the roadster will target the Porsche Boxster/Cayman and BMW Z4M. But with substantially less weight than those vehicles, it would be much quicker. The car is said to have development numbers BG913 (coupe) and BG914 (roadster). Between 5,000 and 6,000 units are to be made each year, with an introduction toward the end of the decade. Since the 2010 model year is a long ways off, we’d take these artist renderings with a grain of salt.
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‘Baby Bugatti’ to cost just five figures?
Considering the Bugatti Veyron costs seven figures — around $1.3 million in the United States — most folks have suspected the much-rumored ‘Baby Bugatti’ would probably cost between $100,000 and $200,000. However, AutoBild magazine is reporting that Volkswagen has much different plans for its second supercar brand. The new Bugatti will cost just 50,000 euros and have a four-cylinder turbo engine putting out between 280 and 320 horsepower. Most importantly, it will weigh just 2,444 pounds. That means it will spring to 62 mph in somewhere between four and five seconds. It will also have a top speed of 188 mph, according to the report. Clearly, the roadster will target the Porsche Boxster/Cayman and BMW Z4M. But with substantially less weight than those vehicles, it would be much quicker. The car is said to have development numbers BG913 (coupe) and BG914 (roadster). Between 5,000 and 6,000 units are to be made each year, with an introduction toward the end of the decade. Since the 2010 model year is a long ways off, we’d take these artist renderings with a grain of salt.
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VAG certainly has much better fitting brands to badge this 4-cylinder car with, if such a car is to exist.
The sketch looks hot if not better looking than the Veyron 16.4 though.
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That convertible Bugatti looks really good. If I had the money I'd buy one and I'd also purchase the Lexus LF-A (GT 500). The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is their halo car and I wish VW the best of luck...
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