2008 Bugatti Veyron
US · Two Seaters
The 2008 Bugatti Veyron is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- 8.0L 16-cylinder turbocharged
- Transmission
- 6-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 10 mpg (23.5 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8.0L 16-cylinder turbocharged | |
| Displacement | 8.0 L | |
| Cylinders | 16 | |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| Gears | 6 | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 10 mpg (23.5 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 8 mpg (29.4 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.
16V199000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Bugatti is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Veyron vehicles manufactured October 3, 2006, to December 22, 2006. In the affected vehicles, the positive battery (B+) cable and the connection to the alternator may corrode.
Remedy: All affected vehicles have had the battery B+ cable and the alternator replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact Bugatti at 1-805-557-1050.
Reported April 8, 2016. View on NHTSA
16V200000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Bugatti is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Veyron vehicles manufactured March 10, 2006, to January 17, 2010 and 2010-2011 Veyron Grand Sport vehicles manufactured September 29, 2009, to June 30, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tank gauge may indicate that there is more fuel in the tank than there actually is.
Remedy: Bugatti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank control unit and upgrade the software, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2016. Owners may contact Bugatti at 1-805-557-1050.
Reported April 8, 2016. View on NHTSA
16V166000: STRUCTURE:BODY
Bugatti is recalling certain 2006-2010 Veyron vehicles manufactured March 10, 2006, to March 9, 2012, 2010-2012 Veyron Grand Sport vehicles manufactured September 29, 2009, to October 14, 2014, and 2011-2013 Veyron Super Sport vehicles manufactured February 18, 2011, to August 17, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the underbody aluminum reference plates used when lifting the vehicle may corrode…
Remedy: Bugatti will notify owners, and dealers will rivet and seal the underbody aluminum reference plates, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bugatti at (805) 557-1050.
Reported March 23, 2016. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 8, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 15, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: November 8, 2026
Data verified: November 8, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 2008 Bugatti Veyron have?
8.0L 16-cylinder turbocharged. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Bugatti Veyron?
Combined fuel economy is 10 mpg (23.5 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 2008 Bugatti Veyron front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: AWD.
Are there recalls for the 2008 Bugatti Veyron?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.