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Just 50 to go as Bugatti sells its 400th Veyron

When Bugatti first introduced the Veyron, production was limited to just 300 coupes (including the original 16.4 and the Super Sport). Those were followed by an additional 150 roadsters (both Grand Sport and Vitesse), of which 100 have now been sold, leaving just 50 examples left before the Veyron finally roars off into the sunset.
The 400th Veyron built was the third and final example of the Jean-Pierre Wimille edition pictured here. Based on the Vitesse roadster, the Wimille edition is the first in a series of six Legend specials that pay homage to the Alsatian marque's history. The second is dedicated to Jean Bugatti, and the third to racer and factory team manager Meo Costantini, with three more of these three-unit special editions to follow out of the remaining 50 cars to be built at Molsheim. We're expecting one of the remaining three to be named after Rembrandt Bugatti, designer of the company's elephant hood ornament.
Given that it has taken the company over eight years to build those 400 cars, it figures to take Bugatti another year or so to complete the final 50, by which point it'll hopefully have a successor in place. For more news on the landmark, see the official press release below.

Lamborghini could be sold or spun off from the Volkswagen Group

Volkswagen is reportedly considering a sale or stock listing for its high-end Lamborghini brand. The German automaker is looking to fold the Italian supercar brand into a separate legal entity, reports Bloomberg, which cites "people familiar with the matter" who don't want to be identified "because the deliberations are confidential and no decisions have been made." Any of this sound familiar? The goal of spinning off Lamborghini would be to stockpile more cash and other resources for VW's massive planned push into electric vehicles. Back in March, reports circulated that Volkswagen's "Vision 2030" corporate plan might include plans to focus on the brand's core brands — VW, Audi and Porsche. That means the futures of fringe players like Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti, motorcycle brand Ducati and design firm Italdesign (and note this isn't a comprehensive list of brand's under the expansive VW Group umbrella) are up in the air. VW, according to the report, is targeting a market value of $220 billion, which is a big jump from the brand's current $89 billion valuation. Bloomberg pegged Lamborghini's valuation at around $11 billion back in August, buoyed by sales and profits generated by the introduction of the Urus sport utility vehicle. On the flip side, Lamborghini is currently grappling with how best to update its supercar lineup in the face of ever-increasing emissions regulations.

Watch Top Gear host Chris Harris sample the Bugatti Chiron's unbelievable acceleration

Update: The original video and tweet have been removed from Twitter. Yes, yes, we all know how fast the new 1,500 horsepower Bugatti Chiron is. It'll do 0-60 mph in under 2.5 seconds, 0-100 mph in just 6.5, and the top speed is 261 mph (limited). As Top Gear host Chris Harris shows here, stats and figures don't really do the car justice. The Instagram clip from the "onlychirons" account shows Harris repeatedly accelerating to triple digit speeds followed by full panic stops. The sheer glee on his face really says it all. As many enthusiasts know, Harris is no stranger to high-performance machines. He's one of the few people in the world to drive the so-called holy trinity of supercars: the Ferrari LaFerrari, the Porsche 918, and the McLaren P1. The clip here was apparently taken during the filming for the latest series of Top Gear. Look for Harris and the Chiron on an new episode in the next few weeks. Related Video: TV/Movies Bugatti Videos Top Gear chris harris Bugatti Chiron