Development of this vehicle began with the 1999 EB 18/4 "Veyron" concept car, which itself had a chassis based on that of the Bugatti 18/3 Chiron concept car.
Zhvillimi i kësaj veture filloi me modelin e vitit 1999 EB 18/4 "Veyron" koncept, e cila kishte një shasi të bazuar tek makina koncept Bugatti 18/3 Chiron.