Let's be clear on one thing: the current Bugatti was created by VW group. The only common ground with it's predecessor is the name. This is also true, albeit to a lesser extent, with Lamborgini.
Ironically, the engine from one of Piech's biggest achievements (he claimed that the Phaeton was his greatest) is the VR6, which he wanted to axe when he first came over from audi, to head VW group. While at audi, he oversaw development of their 60° 2.8L V6. This was one of the few examples were his politics blinded him (at least initially), in that even with variable intake geometry, and a way larger footprint, the audi V6 didn't produce any more power than the VW developed 2.8L VR6.
Lastly, regarding the Veyron, it sounds like most of you really have no clue the engineering challenge inherent in developing a car with the performance of the Veyron; that also meets typical international OE durability requirements. This cannot be said for the likes of TVR, Koenigsegg, Pagani, and the enzo for that matter. Admittedly, VW screwed it up, on the first go-around, but at least they didn't make the bigger mistake by giving into the pressure and releasing something that didn't work - thanks Thomas!
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