The targa-top version of the Veyron, the Veyron Grand Sport has started its journey on the production lines. Unveiled last year at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the “roofless” version is limited to a production run of 150 units, and the first unit has already been sold for $2.9 million. The remaining units will sell priced in the neighborhood of $2million.

A targa version for the Veyron was the best possible choice, because of lower costs of development and because no other solution could fit into the Veyron’s safety cage. With its roof in place, the Grand Sport will be able to reach a top speed of 252mph, which will go down to 224mph when the roof is removed.