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TimesLIVE
01-08-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Lego Bugatti Centodieci hits the road in miniature
Few cars embody exclusivity quite like the Bugatti Centodieci – a hypercar of which only 10 examples were built. Inspired by the iconic Bugatti EB110 and powered by a 1,177kW W16 engine, the Centodieci pays tribute to one of the Italian marque's most storied nameplates. Now, it's been reimagined in miniature form as part of the Lego Speed Champions series. The Lego version captures many of the Centodieci's defining design elements, including its sculpted bodywork, five circular side air intakes, signature horseshoe grille, distinctive wheels, slim headlights, rear wing and quad exhausts. It's finished in white with black accents, mirroring one of the most recognisable real-world Centodieci specifications. Image: Supplied The 291-piece set measures more than 4cm high, 15cm long and 7cm wide. It includes a driver minifigure wearing a Bugatti-branded top. The interior features blue trim in a nod to the final Centodieci delivered in December 2022, which was finished in Quartz White with carbon-fibre details and a Light Blue Sport interior. Each of the 10 full-scale Centodieci models was assembled by hand at Bugatti's Molsheim Atelier production facility to individual customer specifications. With other rare models such as the Divo and La Voiture Noire, it stands as one of the brand's most exclusive creations. The Lego Speed Champions Bugatti Centodieci set is available globally via and Lego retail stores.
The Sun
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Watch world's rarest sports cars & modern classics roar into central London – from 90s Bugatti to £60k Ford Capri
IF there's one thing I learned from my Thursday at the London Concours, it's that the world's greatest cars somehow look even better in the pouring rain. The capital was in full 'classic British summertime' mode as we gathered in the heart of the Big Smoke at the Honourable Artillery Company for the ultimate petrolhead garden party - with rain pelting down as we walked through the gates. 6 6 6 6 6 6 But honestly, the weather didn't matter. The sight of dozens of the world's most iconic sports cars - the kind you usually only see in books or posters - all lined up on the green lawns, surrounded by white tents, made it all worthwhile. The London Concours, now in its ninth year, is a proper showcase of the world's most exotic supercars, plus a healthy dose of modern classics thrown in for good measure. It's the stuff of dreams for any petrolhead. Perhaps the star of the show was the rarely-seen Bugatti EB110 SuperSport - one of the first cars to greet us as we walked in. One of just 33 SuperSport models ever made, this beast was originally built for the Brunei royal family back in 1993. Capable of over 200mph, it beat out legends like the Porsche 930 Turbo S, Porsche 911 GT1, McLaren F1 and Porsche 959 to win top honours in the Dream Cars class. When it was new, the EB110 SuperSport would've set you back around $380,000 (roughly £280,000). Nowadays? Try $1.2 million (about £936,000). FAST FORDS While sheltering from the morning downpour under one of the tents, I couldn't help but notice the collection of legendary Fords nearby. A rare Ford RS200 was the pick of the bunch, which took the win in the Fast Fords class. This rally-spec beauty is one of just 15 ever built and spent the first 30 years of its life in storage, with just 1,100 miles on the clock. These days, though, it's out and about during the summer months. It was joined by an X-Pack Ford Capri, upgraded by Ford's Special Vehicle Engineering programme with a wide body kit and lowered suspension. After a full restoration (with plenty of upgrades), this Capri is now worth around £57,000 - with half of that value coming from the enhancements alone. Other Ford icons were close by, including a beefy Ford Escort Cosworth RS - which can now fetch well over £100,000 at auctions - and the near-mythical Ford GT40. SEE IT ALL Over the three-day event, there were bonus displays celebrating Aston Martin (Tuesday), Mercedes-Benz (Wednesday) and Supercars (Thursday). By the time you've walked around for a bit, your senses start to adjust to the sheer quality of cars on display. My attention was drawn to the Youngtimers display, which featured modern classics from the late 1980s and early 1990s that have become cult favourites among enthusiasts. The standout here was the Audi RS2 Avant - a super estate with sports car power and Porsche DNA - but the winner of the class was a 1989 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet with a rare 'Flachbau' (flat-nose) styling and pop-up headlights that scream 1980s cool. HYPERCAR HEAVEN The Hypercars class was absolutely jaw-dropping, with a 2019 Lamborghini Centenario - the only one in the UK - stealing the spotlight. Built to celebrate Ferruccio Lamborghini's 100th birthday, only 40 of these were ever made. Further on, as part of the Mercedes-Benz celebrations, we were treated to a stunning display of SL models marking 70 years since the introduction of the 300SL. Highlights included a racing-spec 300SL Gullwing, an elegant 300SL Roadster and a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren with just 3,200 miles on the clock. It wasn't all about flashy supercars, either. The Wild Cards class celebrated the oddballs and misfits of the car world, with this year's winner being a 1961 Maserati 3500 GT, which spent 50 years in California before making its way to the UK in 2012. Fun fact: it's owned by Coldplay's Guy Berryman. SUMMERTIME? In many ways, the London Concours is the perfect way to kick off the UK's motoring summer. If you're feeling a bit of FOMO, don't worry - there's more to come. I recently covered some of the best upcoming events across the country, from CarFest to the Goodwood Festival of Speed. And if you fancy an event similar to the London Concours, the Concours of Elegance will be held at Hampton Court from September 5 to 7.
