I might have to make a double-take on my initial view on the topless Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport. The problem with cabrio versions of cars is that the top speed, for one, is lessened since most soft tops won’t be able to take the air resistance pummeling them. Overall performance is compromised too since there is less structural rigidity in cabrios.

However, Bugatti is indeed claiming that there will be no slowing down this Veyron will all of its horses still at the driver’s disposal. Careful engineering has made sure that structural rigidity is reclaimed and that the car will be capable of the coupe’s numbers: 60mph in 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 253mph.

If they really have pulled this off, that means that the Grand Sport will be a new achievement of engineering as it defies the laws of nature yet again. Then again, a triple-take is in order once the car’s actual performance has been tested by third-party reviewers.

Source: Times Online