Bugatti have announced the launch of the targa top version of their flagship supercar, the infamous 250 mph Veyron 16.4. Officially called the Grand Sport, the supercar with a unique, removable roof, is set to be unveiled at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on 16 August.

The open top model will feature the same 16-cylinder engine as the coupé, bringing it to a top speed of 217 mph (or 349 km/h). Sophisticated bodywork and aerodynamic components, as well as innovative structural solutions, ensure high levels of safety and passenger comfort, even at high speeds.

Production of the Grand Sport begins in spring next year, with Bugatti remaining tight-lipped on details and pricing. The first production model of the limited 80 targa tops, however, is slated for the Gooding auctions on 17 August at the Equestrian Center at Pebble Beach. The winning bidder gets to specify his or her new car at the factory in Molsheim.

www.bugatti.com

via Car Magazine / Autoblog