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    Aug 17, 2008 2:06:48 AM

    Moogle
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    Veyron Grand Sport (Targa) Unveiled

    Article
    http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/16/monterey-2008-bugatti-veyron-16-4-grand-sport/

    Gallery:
    http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bugatti-veyron-16-4-grand-sport-live-debut/

    Press Gallery:
    http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bugatti-veyron-16-4-grand-sport/

    http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/08/22_grandsportunveil.jpg[/image][/url]


    Aug 17, 2008 2:31:18 AM

    ADias
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    Re: Veyron Grand Sport (Targa) Unveiled

    Whoever wants exclusive this is it - 150-unit production. Not my style, too heavy, too in your face. You can't drive this car everywhere and hope it won't be damaged. As a piece of jewelry it's a fine example.

    Aug 17, 2008 7:05:45 AM

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    Re: Veyron Grand Sport (Targa) Unveiled

    Thanks Tom, but where's the pressrelease for "first toupé to withstand 400 kph blast"?

    Without it this car is useless

    Aug 17, 2008 11:20:02 AM

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    Re: Veyron Grand Sport (Targa) Unveiled

    Nice, but not enough power imo....

    Aug 17, 2008 3:50:09 PM

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    Re: Veyron Grand Sport (Targa) Unveiled

    ^^^ LOL.

    Too bad I don't have a spare $1.5 Million laying around.

    Oh well, looks like some people in Dubai are going to get some more toys.

    Aug 17, 2008 9:04:56 PM

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    Re: Veyron Grand Sport (Targa) Unveiled

    Wow I totally love it! The new wheels are really nice!

    Aug 17, 2008 9:09:06 PM

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    Re: Veyron Grand Sport (Targa) Unveiled

    Quote:
    Mike S said:
    Wow I totally love it! The new wheels are really nice!



    Rossi, are you thinking what I think you're thinking?

    Aug 17, 2008 9:31:07 PM

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    Re: Veyron Grand Sport (Targa) Unveiled

    Quote:
    fritz said:
    Quote:
    Mike S said:
    Wow I totally love it! The new wheels are really nice!



    Rossi, are you thinking what I think you're thinking?



    You can read my mind fritz, can't you?


    I'll bet he gets one...



    ... after the Pagani.

    Aug 17, 2008 9:48:58 PM

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    Re: Veyron Grand Sport (Targa) Unveiled

    Quote:
    Rossi said:
    Quote:
    fritz said:
    Quote:
    Mike S said:
    Wow I totally love it! The new wheels are really nice!



    Rossi, are you thinking what I think you're thinking?



    You can read my mind fritz, can't you?


    I'll bet he gets one...



    ... after the Pagani.



    There are no takers for that bet.

    I'd take the Pagani off his hands though if he needs to make room in his garage for the Veyron.

    Aug 17, 2008 10:02:44 PM

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    Re: Veyron Grand Sport (Targa) Unveiled

    HYey Mike... whenever you get it, make sure to get the rims in a matte color, not this chrome...
    -Joost-

    Aug 17, 2008 10:09:17 PM

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    Re: Veyron Grand Sport (Targa) Unveiled

    Quote:
    Rossi said:
    Quote:
    fritz said:
    Quote:
    Mike S said:
    Wow I totally love it! The new wheels are really nice!



    Rossi, are you thinking what I think you're thinking?



    You can read my mind fritz, can't you?


    I'll bet he gets one...



    ... after the Pagani.



    LOL! I think I'll keep my mouth shut from now on

    Aug 18, 2008 1:17:27 AM

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    Re: Veyron Grand Sport (Targa) Unveiled

    I saw the car today at the Carmel Concours. There were actually five Veyrons there. Grand Sport, Pur Sang, two "normal" Veyrons, and another limited addition model who's name I forget. I like the Grand Sport headlights better, but I think I would stick with the coupe.

    Aug 18, 2008 3:05:06 AM

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    Re: Veyron Grand Sport (Targa) Unveiled

    is it just me or do the tires look a bit small for the car??
    maybe its just a bad angle.

    Aug 18, 2008 5:44:29 AM

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    Re: Veyron Grand Sport (Targa) Unveiled

    Quote:
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    and another limited addition model who's name I forget.



    Probably the Hermes ed.

    Aug 18, 2008 1:21:30 PM

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    Re: Veyron Grand Sport (Targa) Unveiled

    Fit, finish, and engineering are top notch BUT it is not a desirable looking car. The front is abysmal with that toilet seat in the middle, maybe veyron translates to "flush".

    Aug 18, 2008 4:32:39 PM

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    Re: Veyron Grand Sport (Targa) Unveiled

    Thats the one, blue and red with additional front intakes and different wheels. The Pur Sang was definitely the most impressive.

    Aug 19, 2008 5:32:56 PM

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    Re: Veyron Grand Sport (Targa) Unveiled

    proven yet again that some people have W A Y more money than taste...sold @ goodings for $3,100.000.00

    Aug 19, 2008 6:08:15 PM

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    Re: Veyron Grand Sport (Targa) Unveiled

    Bugatti should really go through with this project:

    Aug 19, 2008 6:08:47 PM

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    Re: Veyron Grand Sport (Targa) Unveiled

    2.

    Aug 19, 2008 6:12:27 PM

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    Re: Veyron Grand Sport (Targa) Unveiled

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    Aug 19, 2008 9:40:14 PM

    Moogle
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    Re: Veyron Grand Sport (Targa) Unveiled

    The first gransport has sold for 3.19 million USD.

    Aug 20, 2008 12:13:29 PM

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    Re: Veyron Grand Sport (Targa) Unveiled

    I think you meant $2.9 M only... $3.19m with the auction premium...

    Aug 20, 2008 1:12:00 PM

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    Re: Veyron Grand Sport (Targa) Unveiled

    Quote:
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    I think you meant $2.9 M only... $3.19m with the auction premium...



    Only 2.9 million? Bargain...

    Aug 21, 2008 9:31:48 PM

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    Re: Veyron Grand Sport (Targa) Unveiled

    Here is a video with the umbrella/temporary roof solution in case the driver is caught in a storm. - Hilarious

    http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/21/video-the-bugatti-grand-sports-umbrella-roof-in-action/

    (At end of video)

    Aug 22, 2008 7:51:19 AM

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    Re: Veyron Grand Sport (Targa) Unveiled

    Quote:
    Moogle said:
    Here is a video with the umbrella/temporary roof solution in case the driver is caught in a storm. - Hilarious

    http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/21/video-the-bugatti-grand-sports-umbrella-roof-in-action/

    (At end of video)





    Aug 22, 2008 7:02:13 PM

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    Re: Veyron Grand Sport (Targa) Unveiled

    hahahaha
    But you guys must admit: good thinking!
    When it's urgent, it call for quick measures.
     
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