As the world waits for the arrival of the Chiron, Bugatti->ke16 has announced that the sun has officially set on that car’s predecessor, the Veyron. After 10 years of setting speed records around the world, Bugatti has produced the final Veyron ever, and it is aptly named “La Finale.”

Now, before you get up hopes of snatching up the last-ever Veyron, you’re too late. "La Finale" is already sold. However, the owner was kind enough to let the French showcase it at the Geneva Motor Show.->ke228 where it will be displayed alongside the first-ever production Veyron from 2005. That should make for an incredible show stand!

La Finale represents the 450th example of the Veyron, and the 150th roadster model. To put that into context, Bugatti sold as many Veyrons in a decade that Ford sells F-Series trucks in the U.S. each day… before lunch. Wolfgang Dürheimer, president of Bugatti Automobiles, said that “an unprecedented chapter in automobile history has reached its climax” with the Veyron’s conclusion, but with the Chiron on the horizon (rumored for a 2017 introduction), there’s an entirely new chapter waiting to be written.

Updated 03/02/2015: Bugatti unveiled the official details and specs on the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse "La Finale" - the last Veyron that the company will build before bringing a new successor for the supercar.

Continue reading to find out more about the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse "La Finale".

Exterior

Finished in a dark shade of red and black, the "La Finale" draws inspiration from the first Bugatti Veyron, which was sold back in 2005. However, the livery was inverted for this final supercar with several body parts finished in different hues for a unique appearance. The front wing panels, the doors and the areas between the doors and the side air intakes are made from black exposed carbon-fiber, while the other parts are made from red exposed carbon-fiber. The latter represents a benchmark for the auto industry, as no other manufacturer has used red carbon-fiber on a production car. The color is also brand-new and raises the number of tints Bugatti has offered for exposed carbon-fiber to eight.

Also a first for a Veyron are the black-painted air scoops and intercooler cover. These are usually finished in silver. Another unusual feature is the "La Finale" lettering incorporated into the body. The name appears twice: under the front headlamp and on the underside of the rear wing as Italian Red lettering on black carbon-fiber. Other highlights include red "16.4" badging, body-matching multi-spoke wheels, and hubcaps adorned by the famous Bugatti elephant created by Rembrandt Bugatti, renowned sculptor and brother of company founder Ettore. The same elephant was painted on the red fuel tank cover and oil cap as a black anodized insert made from milled aluminum. Needless to say, the "La Finale" is arguably one of the most bespoke Veyrons ever crafted and worthy of the privilege of being the final iteration of Bugatti's glorious supercar.

Interior

The cabin is equally unique. Nearly everything is upholstered in Silk beige leather, with Hot Spur Red arms rests, instrument panel, dashboard, side bolsters and steering wheel rim proving a striking contrast. Red exposed carbon-fiber can be found in the cockpit as well, mainly on the center tunnel, door panels, seat shells or as inserts in the center console. "La Finale" lettering in Silk and Italian Red adorns the head restraints and door sill, respectively.

Lastly, a Bugatti elephant was included on the stowage compartment cover, which is also made from red exposed carbon-fiber. Crafted in bronze and given a black patina, the elephant is definitely the most interesting details inside the cabin, seemingly a tribute to the massive luxury Bugatti cars of the 1920s and 1930s. The lettering “450/450” has been painted in black under the bronze cast. This feature will contribute at making the "La Finale" one of the most sought-after Veyrons in a few years.

Drivetrain

Like the “standard” Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, the end-of-the-line La Finale is powered by Bugatti’s massive 8.0-liter W-16 engine that produces an astounding 1,183 horsepower and 1,106 pound-feet of torque, allowing the Veyron to continue to wear the crown as the world’s most powerful production car. In stock form, the Veyron is able to accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 2.5 seconds, and it can reach speeds of 253 mph. The world record speed still stands at just under 268 mph with a Veyron with no speed limiter.

Drivetrain Specifications

Prices

Bugatti did not say how much it sold La Finale for to a “customer from the Middle East,” but I imagine the price was well over the $3 million mark for such a special model. Regardless of how much the buyer paid, it is practically priceless to be able to boast that you own the last Bugatti Veyron ever made.

Competition

Porsche 918 Spyder

Introduced in 2013, the Porsche 918 Spyder opts for a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain rather than going all-engine like the Veyron. For its hypercar, Porsche paired a 608-horsepower 4.6-liter V-8 with a hybrid system offering 156 horsepower at the rear wheels and 129 all-electric horsepower at the front wheels; the total system output for the 918 Spyder is rated at 887 horsepower and 944 pound-feet of torque. While that's significantly lower than the Bugatti, the Porsche (at 3,692 pounds) is also about 700 pounds lighter, allowing it to accelerate from 0-60 in the same 2.5 seconds, although top speed is limited to just 214 mph. Like the Veyron, production of the Porsche 918 Spyder was extremely limited, with just 918 examples being built, and even though the car is still very new on the market, it has been sold out for months. Priced at $845,000, the 918 Spyder is the most affordable of today’s hypercars, with most starting well over $1 million.

Ferrari LaFerrari

Shortly after the Porsche 918 Spyder was introduced, Ferrari showed its hand in the hybrid hypercar race: the LaFerrari. Sticking with the typical Ferrari engine, the LaFerrari features a screaming 6.3-liter V-12 engine paired with a duet of electric motors, which, when combined, delivers a total output of 950 horsepower. Acceleration to 60 is a bit slower, taking 2.6 seconds, and, like the Porsche, the LaFerrari can’t come close to touching the Bugatti’s top speed, maxxing out at 218 mph. Only 499 LaFerrari coupes are planned for production, and each starts at $1.35 million.

Conclusion

The Bugatti Veyron has helped change the supercar landscape since its introduction in 2005, and the 2015 Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse "La Finale" is a fitting sendoff for the fastest and most-powerful production supercar of all time. Although there’s still about a week to go until the Veyron La Finale is revealed under the bright lights of the Geneva Motor Show, this car will be a testament to the last 10 years of one of the most incredible cars ever built, while also opening the door for whatever high-performance monster Bugatti has planned next.