While it may no longer be the fastest street-legal production car in the world (the SSC Aero took care of that in late 2007), Bugatti’s flagship Veyron will soon become the world’s fastest drop-top with the introduction of a costlier, more exclusive targa-top variant.

Although the targa-top will have a comparatively lower top speed in comparison to the original couple, proud owners can still look forward to more than just a light breeze in the face at speeds of up to 217mph.

The reduced top speed is a result of reinforcements to the car’s chassis; a move made necessary due to the compromised structural rigidity caused by its removable hard-top. Only 80 units of this ultra-exclusive exotic are being built, as compared to the original’s already sparse production run of 300.

via Auto Express