2008 Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4
- Showing just 12,600 miles from new, accompanied by one primary key, one Speed Key, HP iPAQ, and original wheels included
- One of 252 original Veyron 16.4 Coupes and one of 76 U.S. market examples
- Powered by an 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16, producing 987 hp and 922 lb-ft of torque
- A true technological milestone and cultural icon, the car that defined the term Hypercar
The Cultivated Collector’s 2008 Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4 is a stunning US-market example of Bugatti’s groundbreaking Veyron, finished in the elegant and classic Black and Blue two-tone colorway with a matching bespoke interior. Showing just 12,600 miles from new, this Veyron presents in well maintained condition and is accompanied by one primary key, one speed key, and its original factory wheels in addition to the upgraded HRE set currently fitted. As one of the most celebrated engineering achievements of the modern era, chassis #153 offers its next custodian the opportunity to experience the car that defined what a hypercar could be.
The Bugatti Veyron is the car that redefined possibility within the world of automobiles. Conceived at the dawn of the 21st century, it was not merely a supercar but a technological moonshot - an audacious statement that performance, luxury, and engineering could coexist without compromise. Under the direction of legendary Volkswagen Group Chairman Ferdinand Piëch, Bugatti was revived with a singular mission: to create a road car so advanced, so unfathomably capable that it would reset the standard for the modern automobile. The result was nothing short of seismic.
At the Veyron’s core lies an 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16 engine producing 987 horsepower and 922 lb-ft of torque - figures that, at its 2005 debut, bordered on science fiction. Channeled through a seven-speed dual-clutch Ricardo transmission and permanent Haldex all-wheel drive, the Veyron could surge beyond 250 mph when unlocked by its famed Speed Key, establishing it as the fastest production car in the world. Managing that kind of performance required innovation at every level: ten radiators for cooling, bespoke Michelin tires developed to withstand sustained speeds over 250 mph, and carbon-ceramic brakes developed specifically for the task of taming it all.
The Veyron’s brilliance lies not only in what it could do, but rather in how it did it. Its carbon-fiber monocoque and adaptive aerodynamics endowed it with composure and stability at triple-digit speeds, while inside, its craftsmanship rivaled that of the finest grand tourers. Hand-stitched leathers, polished metals, and precisely milled switchgear created an environment of calm sophistication that was proof that a car capable of transcending physics could also embody a sense of timeless elegance.
Upon its arrival, the Veyron didn’t just claim records, it reshaped the entire conversation around what was mechanically and conceptually achievable. It was celebrated by critics and enthusiasts alike, winning over even its skeptics. Legendary McLaren F1 designer Gordon Murray called it, “a huge achievement,” while further acknowledging the rare harmony of design, engineering, and usability. In time, the Veyron became not just a performance benchmark but a cultural icon - it was the car that defined the term Hypercar and inspired a new generation of engineers and dreamers.
With only 252 Veyron 16.4 Coupes built worldwide, including just 76 for the U.S. market, its rarity only amplifies its significance. More than a hypercar, the Veyron is a seismic milestone in automotive history. It set new benchmarks for speed, engineering, and refinement, while inspiring a new generation of supercars and hypercars, simultaneously redefining what they would be for years to come. It remains a symbol of unbridled ambition, a tangible proof that human ingenuity, when pushed beyond convention, can create something timeless, transformative, and utterly extraordinary. The Veyron didn’t just raise the bar, it redefined it.
