In the world of supercars and hypercars, few have had an impact quite like the Bugatti Veyron, and when that extends to collector cars, fewer still come with a compelling back story, like the one we’re featuring today: a 2015 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, once owned by Hollywood icon Arnold Schwarzenegger. The 77-year-old, former California governor took delivery over a decade ago and parted ways with it back in 2018. Now the car has surfaced for sale at Miller Motorcars in Connecticut.
Schwarzenegger’s Bugatti Veyron: An Elite Hypercar With Blockbuster Pedigree
This particular example (VF9SV2C21FM795074) is No.74 of just 92 Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse units produced in Molsheim, France, of which only 22 were originally delivered to the United States. Finished in a striking but understated exterior shade of White Silver Metallic against 20-inch chrome wheels, the car is a reflection of the former owner’s larger-than-life personality: refined, powerful, and unmistakably rare.
Inside, the Lux theme continues with a handcrafted tan leather interior and carbon-fiber sports seats with quilted leather that serve as a contrast to the lightweight carbon-fiber on the doors and the brushed aluminium finishes on the dash and steering wheel. Other exquisite details include Vitesse embroidered on the headrests and center console.
Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse: A Rare Collectible For The Right Buyer
With a top speed of 254 mph sans the roof, set in April 2013 at VW’s top-secret testing facility at Ehra-Lessien in Germany, the Vitesse, which is French for “speed,” once held the title for the fastest production convertible in the world. Under the rear clamshell of this Bugatti sits the legendary quad-turbocharged 8.0-liter W16 engine, one of former VW boss Ferdinand Piëch’s most significant creations, and part of his grand vision for the world of hypercars for the 21st century.
While the OG EB 16.4 Veyron famously put out 1,001 horsepower, the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse produces 1,200 horsepower and 1,106 pound-feet of torque, courtesy of bigger turbos and intercoolers and a less restrictive dual exhaust. Power is routed to all four wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Aerodynamic enhancements like larger air intakes and a double rear diffuser were borrowed from the Veyron Super Sport. While the top speed record has since been beaten, it is still held by another Bugatti, the 282 mph Mistral.
But beyond the raw speed, the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse can also be effortlessly composed thanks to carbon-ceramic brakes and an independent double wishbone suspension. Bugatti’s engineers modified the chassis by reducing the dynamic natural frequency for better comfort while improving steering response and handling. It certainly makes for a great Boulevard cruiser, as seen below in some old footage of Mr.Olympia himself taking it for a spin around Beverly Hills.
While every Bugatti Veyron has collector car appeal with average prices hovering anywhere between $1.8-$2 million, this example takes it one step further with celebrity provenance, making for a true-blue chip collectible. If that is something that matters to you, check out the listing below.
Image Source: Bugatti/Miller Motorcars
