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#bugatti #v16hybrid #germancarforum With each generation of its hypersports car, Bugatti has shifted the benchmark of design, engineering, performance, and craftsmanship to new heights. And this year, eight years to the day since the Chiron was revealed, Bugatti shows the world the first page of the newest chapter in its rich history. In June, the modern-day lineage of Bugatti – first established with the Veyron 16.4 – will welcome its latest evolution; a new automotive pinnacle with a V16 hybrid powertrain at its heart. Incomparable in every detail, it is a pure embodiment of Bugatti’s DNA, created not just for the present, or even the future – but “Pour l’éternité”. Continue reading...

#bugatti #type50s #hommage #chiron #germancarforum In 1937, Bugatti won the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the very first time with the Type 57G Tank. But six years earlier, the brand made its official factory debut at the legendary race with a car that would give both Ettore and Jean Bugatti a taste of the thrill of the Circuit de la Sarthe. This pioneering creation – the Type 50S – has inspired Bugatti’s latest Sur Mesure car: the Chiron Super Sport “Hommage T50S”. During his visit to the home of the brand in Molsheim and following a discussion with Bugatti’s lead Sur Mesure designer, Jascha Straub, the customer explained that he wanted a black-on-black Chiron Super Sport that could appropriately celebrate Bugatti history. This is when he...

The Bugatti Bolide is an uncompromising thoroughbred that combines the iconic W16 and remarkable lightweighting techniques for a track driving experience that is unlike any other. Yet fundamental to the Bolide’s performance is the technology behind its capacity to tame its speed when needed – the biggest carbon-carbon brake system ever produced by Brembo. Designed to deliver an incomparable drive, the Bugatti Bolide was always going to be an extreme application that demanded a brake system from a name synonymous with peak performance. Early in the design process, Bugatti tasked Italian manufacturer Brembo with crafting a system that stands as a testament to the car’s uncompromising nature. From initial data to dyno testing to...

Without equal at its launch in 1924, the epoch-defining Bugatti Type 35 secured more than 2,500 race victories during its active time, and its beauty, technical ingenuity and driving brilliance remain just as appealing a century later. To understand the Bugatti Type 35, one must first understand its creator, Ettore Arco Isidoro Bugatti. Without the one, there could have never been the other. On its debut in 1924, the Bugatti Type 35 rewrote the rulebook to such an extent, introduced so many technical innovations and raised the art of motor racing to such new heights that it could only have come from a mind utterly unrestrained by the conventions and constraints of the time. Ettore Bugatti possessed such a mind. Born into a family...

It is one of the automotive industry’s greatest engineering balancing acts: delivering a roadster that can travel 400km/h, deliver a truly luxurious experience for its occupants and one that celebrates the aural majesty of a legendary engine like never before. Embodying Bugatti’s distinctive spirit of adventure and sense of freedom, the W16 Mistral has been meticulously honed to skillfully harness the full power of the wind, resulting in a roadster that is the perfect symphony of high speed, unrelenting performance and acoustic perfection. The aerodynamic journey undertaken by Bugatti has been intrinsic in shaping the development of the W16 Mistral1. It’s a journey that commenced in the realm of simulation, where digital development...

Bugatti’s rich lineage of open-top performance icons is revered the world over. Influenced by a standard of engineering that pushes established boundaries, challenges design norms and sets new benchmarks, the development of the W16 Mistral opens a new chapter in the brand’s unmatched roadster legacy. For well over a century, Bugatti has been responsible for bestowing to the world some of the finest roadsters ever created. Jean Bugatti in particular was the driving force behind many of these revered models. Created between the mid-1920s through to the late 1930s, Bugatti’s open-top automobiles were built in small numbers and with an absolute dedication to perfection. This includes the Type 40 A, the Type 41 Roadster Esders, the Type 55...

A YEAR OF INCOMPARABLE LUXURY AND INNOVATION: BUGATTI IN 2023 Bugatti has always been a brand associated with craftsmanship and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, sitting outside of the traditional automotive space, exhibiting hallmarks of some of the world’s most iconic luxury brands. And throughout 2023, that commitment to evolving beyond automotive expanded even further. The incomparable desirability of Bugatti models was showcased at a landmark auction, which saw the Chiron Profilée1 set a new record as the most valuable new car ever auctioned. This automotive solitaire – a more radical design than the Chiron Sport2 but less extreme than the Chiron Pur Sport3 – was the final Bugatti powered by the legendary W16 engine available to...

The Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic, a timeless Jean Bugatti masterpiece now nearly 90 years old, has long captured the imagination of aesthetes and automotive enthusiasts and is still regarded as the most valuable and exclusive automobile in the world. Many of its design features including the bolted fin that runs the length of its body inspired Bugatti’s modern design DNA. But this car is not just a reference for Bugatti’s design team: one customer wanted to take things a step further, creating her very own tribute to the iconic Atlantic for her first Bugatti car, a Chiron Super Sport1. This is how the ‘57 One of One’ became reality. Twenty years ago, the customer – a lifelong car lover – first saw a Type 57 SC Atlantic. “I remember the...

Being behind the wheel of Bugatti’s track-only hyper sports car is a multi-dimensional sensory experience that is unlike anything else. Central to this immersive driving adventure is the Bolide’s interior; a cabin that draws inspiration from the high-level world of motorsport and is influenced by exquisite craftmanship and peerless luxury. Facilitated by the advancement of an all-new lightweight and high-strength monocoque, every facet of the Bolide’s1 interior has been created specifically for Bugatti’s track-only hyper sports car. The Bolide’s incredible performance – and therefore its resulting interior packaging requirements – necessitated a monocoque even stronger and stiffer than the Chiron’s2. A new monocoque created the...

From the day it was formed in 1909, Bugatti has embodied exquisite design, with founder Ettore Bugatti hailing from a family of acclaimed artists. Ettore’s grandfather, Giovanni, was a celebrated architect; his father, Carlo, was an internationally renowned furniture and jewelry designer; and his brother Rembrandt was an admired sculptor. These artistic influences define the Bugatti brand. As such, Bugatti takes center stage not just in the automotive sphere but across the cultural spectrum, enlightening museums, institutions and exhibitions all over the world. To this day, the brand’s commitment to excellence extends beyond power output and speed. Because of such a deep and rich heritage, each Bugatti must be a masterpiece in its own...

Settled amongst the untamed landscape of the American West, an illustrious procession of Bugatti models shines regardless of the unpredictable – and in some cases extreme – weather. But the pinnacle of automotive craftmanship will always deliver, regardless of the conditions. For the 2023 edition of the famed Bugatti Grand Tour America, the iconic French brand brought customers together for an expedition through the spectacular scenes of Utah and Colorado. EXPLORING THE VAST WILDERNESS OF UTAH The four-day Bugatti Grand Tour America 2023 set off from The Lodge at Blue Sky in Park City – a lavish resort built in the foothills of the Wasatch mountains tucking up alongside the sublime beauty of Silver Creek – heading towards the vast...

The ethos of Bugatti isn’t just to create incomparable cars, but to also curate an ownership experience that is unmatched. ‘Power is in the small details’ is a guiding Bugatti principle; a belief that every detail, no matter how minute, can make a lasting impact on customer experience. To ensure a peerless and serene ownership journey, passionate Bugatti technicians dedicated to their craft focus on delivering absolute customer satisfaction, providing a service driven by excellence, precision and warmth. In that respect, Bugatti’s network is constantly innovating and improving, with the latest developments courtesy of Bugatti London, operated by the H.R. Owen Group. The London-based Bugatti Partner has opened an all-new aftersales...

Along with incredible power, precision and performance, a track-only hyper sports car must possess exceptional levels of safety, which is why the Bugatti Bolide features an innovative new carbon fiber monocoque developed to the same demanding Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile LMH and LMDh requirements as Le Mans race cars. Motorsport success and innovation have been inseparably linked with Bugatti for more than 100 years, ever since the Type 13 claimed the iconic marque’s first victory at the Grand Prix de la Sarthe in 1920. The unmatched Type 35, which took to the track four years later, cemented Bugatti’s reputation for making beautiful and successful racing cars, claiming more than 2,000 victories and podium finishes...

The incomparable craftsmanship and coachbuilding expertise of Bugatti have always played a leading role at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California, one of the most renowned collector car events in the world, ever since a 1938 Type 57 coupé de ville appeared at the very first event in 1950. The 2023 edition was crowned by the presence of six examples of the Type 57, demonstrating the beauty and exclusive coachbuilding savoir-faire of this iconic model, resulting in two examples being named ‘Most Elegant Closed Car’ and ‘Most Elegant Open Car’ at the event. As part of the Monterey Car Week on the links of the historic Concours d’Elegance held at the Pebble Beach golf course, the event showcased rare and extraordinary cars...

A truly exceptional Bugatti ‘one-off’ – the Chiron Super Sport ‘Golden Era’ – takes center stage at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering for the 20th anniversary of the event. Being a masterpiece like no other, it is the creative result of the Bugatti Sur Mesure service, which offers ultimate automotive couture, taking customers on a collaborative journey to create their perfect Bugatti without limits. Now, Sur Mesure evolves once more to bring customers an even deeper and broader scope for personalization, blending the boundaries of automotive with pure artistry. One of the most prestigious events of its kind, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering brings together extraordinary cars from around the world in a setting of unparalleled luxury...

The Chiron Super Sport ‘Golden Era’ is the very embodiment of Bugatti’s peerless Sur Mesure program, designing and delivering totally unique and completely personalized cars for customers. The intricate, complex and highly creative process took two years to complete. Perfection on every level was achieved by using the combined skills and expertise of Bugatti’s craftspeople. This journey as with every Sur Mesure creation is one of intense collaboration between the Bugatti team and the owner. With the ‘Golden Era’, the customer wished for a masterpiece that was truly incomparable and original to beautifully pay homage to what he believed to be the apex of combustion engine development: the Bugatti W16. Having closely consulted with...

THE PINNACLE OF HAND-CRAFTED LUXURY The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport1 ‘Golden Era’ is perhaps the most challenging bespoke project that Bugatti has ever undertaken. It is the result of two years of innovative and bespoke craftsmanship, featuring entirely new techniques that elevate it from the world of automotive and into pure artistry. It is the very embodiment of the Bugatti Sur Mesure offering, in which customers’ ambitious visions for their vehicles – which stretch beyond the already near-infinite levels of Bugatti customization – are brought to life in a collaborative process with the design team. In this case, that vision came from a Bugatti collector with a deep appreciation for Bugatti history and for the intricate engineering...

On the day of Giorgetto Giugiaro’s 85th birthday, Bugatti celebrates one of the legendary designer’s most eminent and revered works of art, the Bugatti EB112, which at its reveal in 1993 was seen as one of the most radical and sophisticated saloon cars in the world. As the covers were pulled off the Bugatti EB112 at the Geneva Motor Show in 1993 its design and engineering were a sensation. Creating an entirely new ultra-luxurious Grand Tourisme segment in a way that only Bugatti can, drawing on impeccable heritage and a dedication to cutting-edge technologies, the EB112 was also completely redefining the idea of a saloon car. Giorgetto Giugiaro still bestows the EB112 with pure adulation today: “The Bugatti EB112 boasted a number of...

On the iconic Goodwood hillclimb – a revered space where the splendor of motorsport and automotive entwine – Bugatti is enthralling spectators and onlookers alike by showcasing the Bolide. It takes something very special to cut through the noise, emotion, and anticipation at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. But that’s precisely what Bugatti is accomplishing at this year’s gathering, as the Bolide¹, firing on all 16-cylinders of its unmatched 8.0-liter heart, races through the famed hillclimb route channeling blistering performance at high speeds with ease, focus and finesse. The Bolide’s galvanizing hillclimb at Goodwood over the weekend marks the first time Bugatti’s track-only hyper sports car is shown to the public in the UK having...

Bugatti is known across the world for visionary engineering and ingenious designs, and today the brand celebrates the official centenary of the racing debut of one of its most innovative cars: the Type 32 ‘Tank’. This streamlined racing car was to lay the foundations for aerodynamic motorsport innovations, earning its nickname not only for its shape, but also for its visible rivets and bolts. The occasion was the French Grand Prix of 2 July 1923, the venue the city of Tours in the beautiful Loire Valley, where 300,000 spectators gathered to enjoy an event that promised plenty of high-octane excitement from an array of cutting-edge race cars. The car that attracted the most attention, however, was the bold machine that was testament to...

On the centenary of one of the most revered motorsport events in the world, Bugatti returned to Le Mans, showcasing the Bolide to the public for the very first time with a legendary and highly decorated driver taking to the wheel of the brand’s high-performance track-only hyper sports car. Bugatti’s esteemed motorsport heritage is intrinsically entwined with the history of Le Mans 24 Hours. Over the course of many years – 10 decades in fact – the Molsheim luxury brand has realized unforgettable milestone moments at the motorsport event. And in perfect timing to celebrate 100 years of Le Mans 24 Hours, Bugatti this weekend delivered another magical moment to onlooking crowds. On the hallowed asphalt on which so much history has been...