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Creating a concept that endures is the eternal test of any designer. For Bugatti, it’s a guiding principle that has shaped the brand for 116 years, influencing ideas that give each car its unmistakable identity. Maintaining this approach over more than a century calls for a clear design vision woven into every element of a vehicle. In Bugatti’s newest chapter, that responsibility rests with the team behind the Tourbillon’s cabin design. In the latest episode of ‘A New Era’, Bugatti’s Chief Interior Designer explains the unique challenge of bringing this interior to life. Tracing a line through the Bugatti masterpieces that preceded it, the Tourbillon immerses its occupants in a world of luxury and heritage. The quality and choice of...

The final Bolide marks the end of a chapter for Bugatti. A milestone that carries profound meaning for the brand, marking the culmination of a project that has pushed the boundaries of what is possible in track-focused automotive engineering. With the final example now complete in the Molsheim Atelier, the marque celebrates a journey that has demonstrated the unwavering commitment to excellence that has defined Bugatti since 1909. From the outset, Bugatti pursued a clear vision for this undertaking, one that would honor the brand’s heritage while redefining the limits of performance. Its creation would be guided by the pursuit of purity and purpose: to craft a machine that remained effortlessly accessible to the gentleman racer, yet...

The art of coachbuilding has flowed through Bugatti's DNA for over a century. From the timeless automotive designs of Jean Bugatti to the masterful sculptures of Rembrandt Bugatti, the pursuit of singular automotive artistry has defined the marque since its inception. Today, Bugatti unveils the Programme Solitaire, an exclusive new offering dedicated to creating truly bespoke, one-of-one vehicles that celebrate the brand's rich heritage while pushing the boundaries of personalization and craftsmanship. The inaugural creation of Solitaire – an expansion beyond even the highly bespoke world of Bugatti Sur Mesure – is Brouillard, a breathtaking Coupé that pays homage to Ettore Bugatti's beloved horse. Named after the faithful companion...

#bugatti #veyron #bugattiveyron #bugattiicon In the annals of automotive history, few names evoke the same reverence for performance, luxury, and groundbreaking engineering as Bugatti. The Veyron 16.4, unveiled in 2005, stands as a monument to this legacy, a hyper sports car born from an audacious vision that redefined the boundaries of possibility. Yet, the Veyron's arrival was not a sudden revelation but the culmination of a remarkable conceptual journey. Between 1998 and 1999, a series of distinct design studies explored different facets of Ferdinand Piëch’s ambition, each paving the way for the final icon. The genesis of the modern Bugatti lies in the extraordinary ambition of Ferdinand Karl Piëch, then Chairman of the Volkswagen...

#bugatti #bugattidesign Berlin is a city that, for decades, has presented itself as a vibrant epicenter of individualism, cultural expression, and innovation. A philosophy that has remained rich to the present day, welcoming skilled artisans and entrepreneurs brimming with novel ideas and hopes for an exciting future from around the world. As Bugatti advances further into its new era, so it finds its new home for crafting the next generation of automotive design, in the heart of the German capital. A fitting reflection of the German metropolis, the world-class Bugatti design team is formed of designers from 22 different countries around the globe. Vehicle exterior; color and trim; 3D modeling – in Berlin, a host of specialists and...

#bugatti #tourbillon #bugattitourbillon In June 2024, the Bugatti Tourbillon¹ made its first appearance on the global stage, with the highly acclaimed World Premiere at the marque’s home in Molsheim. It is an automobile conceived in every way to push the boundaries of possibility – a philosophy most spectacularly manifested in its advanced aerodynamic design. In the latest episode of A New Era, Bugatti’s world-class engineers and aerodynamicists uncover the art of creating a new hyper sports car that masters the forces of air. The first step in crafting one of the world’s most aerodynamically sophisticated road-cars started with a simple idea: to create a step-change from the masterpieces that have come before. “The Tourbillon’s...

#bugatti #tourbillion #bugattitourbillion In June 2024, the world witnessed the ushering in of a new era for Bugatti, with the global premiere of the Tourbillon¹. Since the model achieved the most-viewed car launch in history at Bugatti’s spiritual home in Molsheim, the embodiment of the marque’s fresh chapter has captivated enthusiasts around the world – from Qatar, to Singapore and Japan. And now, the exquisite tribute to Bugatti past and present has graced the shining lights and iconic landmarks of Shanghai and Hong Kong – celebrating the striking fusion of a land full of heritage and an incomparable sense of innovation in all of its forms. Rich in history and technological ingenuity in equal measure, Shanghai and Hong Kong...

#bugatti #bugattimistral #w16 #mistral #mistralw16 #worldrecord #topspeed In a growing legend punctuated by iconic moments, Bugatti has engraved its name into the annals of automotive history. In its pursuit for innovation and top performance, three icons of the Bugatti legend have broken world top-speed records: the Veyron 16.4 Super Sport World Record Edition; Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse World Record Edition; and Chiron Super Sport 300+¹. Now, another incomparable feat of engineering and driving skill has been accomplished – with the W16 Mistral² World Record Car setting a new top-speed world record for an open-top car, at 453.91 km/h. Realized at the world-class track facilities of ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg GmbH...

#bugatti #mistral #bugattimistral #w16 #w16mistral bugattiw16 The Mistral¹: a unique wind pervading southern France, and a herald for the changing of seasons. Its influence, however, extends beyond its status as a force of nature. Those that experience it are able to draw upon its power, conjuring immersive sensations of adventure, awe, nostalgia, and anticipation for the road ahead. Such an impactful phenomenon is at one with the spirit of Bugatti – and a fitting inspiration for designing the last in an illustrious line of models powered by the iconic Bugatti W16 engine: the W16 Mistral. Staying true to Bugatti’s long-held ethos of ‘form follows performance’, the W16 Mistral is defined by the harnessing of air. The truly elemental...

#bugatti #bugattibabyii #tourbillionedition #tourbillion #bugattibaby #hedleystudios #type35 #bugattitype35 An ode to the icon of a new era in Molsheim, the Bugatti Baby II Tourbillon Edition from Hedley Studios pays remarkable tribute to the recently unveiled V16 hybrid hyper sports car. Blending historic design with sublime artistry, this limited-edition draws heavily from Bugatti's 115-year history while embracing design elements of the new Tourbillon¹. Hand-built by the Hedley Studios artisans at their home in Oxfordshire, UK, the Bugatti Baby II Tourbillon Edition nods to Bugatti’s rich legacy and exciting future. The result of over 200 hours of craftsmanship, the art behind this edition is nothing short of extraordinary. The...

#bugatti #tourbillion #bugattitourbillion #california #monterey #bugattibeverlyhills #hypercar #ultraluxury #ultraluxurycar #supersportscar #hypersportscar After a captivating week in Monterey, the Bugatti Tourbillon¹ embarked on an exclusive journey across Southern California, completing its first stretch on US soil. The latest hyper sports car from Molsheim made a series of carefully chosen appearances, offering enthusiasts a rare opportunity to experience its engineering excellence and fine craftsmanship up close. Up next, Europe and the renowned Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille. Making its way through Los Angeles and Malibu, the Tourbillon explored the Californian cities’ diverse landscapes. From the sweeping views of...

#bugatti #type35 #bugattitype35 #classicdesign #classiccars #100anniversary The Type 35 was born of Ettore Bugatti’s singular vision to create an automobile with cutting-edge technology, unrivalled driving characteristics and enduring form. As the most successful race car of all time, the Type 35 remains a powerful inspiration for the Molsheim brand today, with its DNA clearly evident in the new Bugatti Tourbillon hyper sports car. Coming from a family of artists, it is no surprise that Ettore Bugatti insisted that aesthetics were of fundamental importance in everything he did. But as a gifted engineer, he also understood very clearly that form must follow function, and this innate understanding of design principles ensured that the...

#bugatti #w16 #mistral #bugattimistral #bugattiw16mistral #bugattiw16 #bugattilegacy Bugatti has a storied history when it comes to performance roadsters, with a lineage that spans more than a century of automotive innovation. From the legendary Type 35 to the iconic Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, the brand has consistently pushed the boundaries of design and performance in the realm of open-top automobiles. The latest page in this tale is the W16 Mistral. Significant in so many ways, the W16 Mistral¹ represents the first open-top model to leave Molsheim since 2015 and a swansong for the brand’s incomparable W16 engine. Given the importance of the project, as well as Bugatti’s devotion to maintaining the standards synonymous with the...

#bugatti #newbugatti #hypersportscar #hypercar #v16 On the 20th June, a new era in the 115-year history of Bugatti begins. Guided by the vision of Ettore Bugatti, it will be an icon not just for the present, or even for the future, but ‘Pour l’éternité’ (for eternity). The new Bugatti hyper sports car is a completely bespoke design, engineered from the ground-up on the three pillars of beauty, luxury and performance, inspired by Bugatti models of the past. The Type 57 SC Atlantic, the Type 41 Royale and the Type 35, respectively known as the most beautiful, the most luxurious and the most successful Grand Prix race car ever, each lend their DNA to create a pure and authentic reinterpretation of the Bugatti brand. An all-new chassis...

#bugatti #chiron #bugattichiron #hypersportscar #hypercar #lultimechiron Since 2016, the Bugatti Chiron has remained an incomparable icon of hyper sports car performance. Limited to just 500 units, the final Chiron has now been hand-assembled by the craftspeople in Molsheim; a vibrant piece of bespoke art known as ‘L’Ultime’. This final farewell to Chiron marks the closing of an extraordinary era of performance that saw it become the first 1,500 PS roadgoing car as well as the first production car to surpass 300 mph. And just as it entered the world with spectacular elegance and power, so too does its production end, on the cusp of an all-new Bugatti era. This final Chiron¹ masterpiece – a Super Sport – beautifully reinterprets the...

#bugatti #classiccars #classics #bugattitype35 #germancarforum The largest island in the Mediterranean has always had a special significance for Bugatti: between 1925 and 1929, victory in the 540-kilometer Targa Florio held in Sicily belonged exclusively to the Bugatti Type 35. The record of five consecutive victories still stood when the last race took place on the closed public roads of Sicily in 1977. But even today, in the centenary year of the Type 35, Sicily is still revered by the Bugatti community – this year, the International Bugatti Meeting took place on the important and historic Italian island from May 19 to 25. AN ISLAND OF BEAUTY OF CULTURE Covering well over 1,000km in the course of just a few days, the line-up of 66...

#bugatti #bugattitype55 #type55 #supersport #ultrasport #hypercar #germancarforum The genius of Jean Bugatti – the visionary designer and engineer who imbued the entire automotive world with his pioneering creations – lay not only in his engineering prowess but the unmatched aesthetic proportions of his designs. The yield of Jean’s legacy endures, and the Type 55 stands as a testament to his supreme talent. The Type 55 Super Sport – a marvel of motorsport inspiration – boasted a 2.3-liter straight-eight engine derived from the formidable Type 51 racer. What set it apart, however, was the sought-after two-seater roadster body of Jean Bugatti’s design. As Bugatti's inaugural Super Sport, the Type 55 not only marked the foundation of a...

#bugatti #bugattibaby #type35 #bugattitype35 #germancarforum In close collaboration with Bugatti, The Little Car Company has showcased for the first time the exquisite Baby II Type 35 Centenary Edition, a celebratory creation that beautifully commemorates the 100th anniversary of the legendary Bugatti Type 35’s debut at the Grand Prix de Lyon in 1924. The six bespoke masterpieces that make up the Baby II Type 35 Centenary Edition family have each been elegantly crafted and uniquely designed with livery inspired directly by the six Bugatti Type 35 racecars that left a lasting legacy on both the automotive and motorsports worlds 100 years ago. Hand-built by The Little Car Company artisans at their headquarters in Oxfordshire, UK, the...

#bugatti #bugattimodels #bugatticlassics #classiccars #germancarforum Over the course of its 115-year history, Bugatti has produced some of the most sought-after cars of all time. Renowned for their engineering ingenuity, their inherent beauty and their rarity, the opportunity for enthusiasts to buy a Bugatti at auction is always met with an intense excitement that demonstrates the timeless appeal of the Bugatti brand. At the recent Selections from the Mullin Collection Auction by Gooding & Company, each Bugatti model outperformed its estimated sale price. The Mullin Collection lots were offered from the former Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard, California. It was renowned as the greatest collection of French Classic and Art Deco...

#bugatti #bugattitype35 #type35 #germancarforum Launched a century ago, the Bugatti Type 35 stunned rivals not just once with its superior design and engineering, but many times due to a program of continuous improvement. Ettore Bugatti was a man who did not fear setting himself a hard task. It was not just Bugatti’s exceptional design skills, but also his vision and bravery to defy conventional engineering principles of the time that delivered the Bugatti Type 35 – a car significantly ahead of its rivals in so many areas. It was also “Le Patron’s” willingness to push himself and the entire Bugatti team hard in pursuit of perfection. Even after the Type 35 was launched in 1924, Bugatti still chose the hard road. He was one of the...

#bugatti #bolide #bugattibolide #hypercar #hypercars #germancarforum The Bolide, a testament to engineering excellence, stands at the pinnacle of track-oriented performance. Born from Bugatti’s extensive automotive and motorsport lineage, the track-only hyper sports car exemplifies the spirit of the extreme and pushes the limits of what’s possible on the racetrack. Designed with precision and purpose, the Bolide[1] represents a departure from the norm, a shift towards a completely different realm of driving that Bugatti had not yet explored in its modern-day history. Not just focused on speed, each and every aspect is finely tuned for circuit dominance. Yet, the Bolide isn’t just about blistering lap times, it is also about...