Mansory has announced a special version of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 (in case a standard Veyron isn't special enough), the Linea Vincero d'Oro.
As the 'Oro' part of the name suggests the car uses gold-coloured alloy to distinguish it from Mansory's 'run-of-the-mill' Veyron Linea Vincero accessory range. Modified parts include a restyled front end featuring LED running lights and a stylised 'V' in the radiator grille - for Vincero. There are new side skirts and larger side and rear air outlets for improved cooling. The design is finished off with a redesigned rear diffuser.
The panels are made from carbon fibre with copper thread as part of the weave to give it a metallic sheen. Other parts are picked out in gold including the 'turbine' alloy wheels, radiator surround, door handles, fuel filler cap and even the headlamp washer nozzles.
More gold has been liberally applied to the interior. There are also LEDs in the seats and door trims, providing 'mood lighting' for the cabin.
Some might find Mansory's accessories a bit over the top, but the Veyron is quite tasteful compared to some of the company's creations (like the
Rolls-Royce Ghost it showed at Geneva). Incidentally, in case you were wondering, the Vincero name comes from the aria Nessun Dorma and means 'I will win'.
John Lambert - 9 Aug 2010