Bugatti reveals Veyron Super Sports

The Super Sports sprints from 0-62mph in 2.5 seconds, 0-124mph in 7.3 seconds and 0-186mph in 16.7 seconds.

SS uses racing-inspired dampers, longer-travel suspension springs and different anti-roll bars to increase stability.

Veyron’s 8.0-litre W16 engine remains unchanged, but larger turbos and intercoolers give SS more power.

The seven-speed DSG gearbox shifts in 0.1 seconds and the SS brakes from 62-0mph in 31.4 metres thanks to its rear wing.

Newly designed double rear diffuser improves downforce at speed, but necessitated a new exhaust.

All SS models come with a lacquered carbon fibre body and carbon ceramic brakes, but it still tips the scales at 1,838kg.

The fastest Veyron features an aerodynamic, elongated roof with integrated ducts to feed air to the engine.

The SS has revised front air ducts which can be closed at speeds above 233mph for better aero efficiency.

Fuel consumption is a thirsty 12.2mpg while carbon dioxide emissions are a hefty 539g/km.

All Veyron Super Sports produce the same 1,184bhp and 1,500Nm as the record-breaking car.

Production SS models have a top speed limited to ‘just’ 258mph, 10mph slower than the record, to preserve tyres.

The Veyron’s world record stands at 268mph, and the first five SS cars get the same black and orange livery.