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Top Gear
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Think you know your Bugattis? Here's every speed-obsessed model that matters
Advertisement The touchstone for all modern Bugattis, the Type 35 of the 1920s won over 1,000 races in its competitive life. Not bad for a car with (at its most powerful) 138 horsepower. Advertisement - Page continues below Over six metres long, three tonnes in weight and powered by a 12.7-litre inline eight that Bugatti put in a high speed train. Possibly the ultimate luxury statement. And a complete commercial flop. You might like Could this be the prettiest aircraft of all time? Designed to win speed trials in the late 1930s, the contra-rotating props lightweight never flew in period because of World War Two. Advertisement - Page continues below The only product of Bugatti's mid-1990s revival celebrated the 110th anniversary of Ettore Bugatti's birth with a quad turbo AWD V12 supercar... just in time for a global recession. Before the Veyron came the... huh? Yep, this 1999 concept car previewed Volkswagen-led Bugatti's future with a 6.3-litre W18 engine good for a mere 555bhp. Took six years to evolve into the Veyron. VW boss Ferdinand Piëch's dream of a 400kph, 1,000 horsepower car was finally realised. And the company only had to make a loss in the region of €4m on every one sold to achieve it. You didn't expect Volkswagen to stop at a mere 1,000PS (986bhp), did you? New turbos, suspension, aero and tyres later, the SS managed a record breaking 268mph vmax on the VW test track. Advertisement - Page continues below Veyron successor continued the quad turbo W16 recipe, now up to 1,479bhp with Le Mans racer levels of chassis stiffness, a limited top speed of 261mph and a £1.8m price. Can a two tonne Fabergé egg moon rocket be a hardcore track special? With Bugatti now under the stewardship of spinoff specialist Stephan Winkelmann, oui , for sure. Advertisement - Page continues below Longtail Chiron packing a beastly 1,578bhp engine tune was the first factory road car to breach the 300mph barrier in history. And it was still accelerating. One more trophy for the quad turbo W16 engine. The roofless Mistral (named after southerly French breeze) took the cabriolet speed record with a 282mph run in late 2024. Roll on the Tourbillon. The first Rimac tech-infused Bugatti teams a tilted Cosworth V16 with three e-motors for 1,775bhp. Intricate aero and horology-tastic cabin seal the deal, this is the next all time great hypercar in waiting. See more on Supercars
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Hedley Studios and Bugatti Collaborate on One-of-One Bugatti Baby II
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector Hedley Studios, formerly known as The Little Car Company, has partnered with Bugatti to craft a unique, one-of-one Bugatti Baby II, a modern tribute to the automaker's storied past. Designed in collaboration with Jascha Straub, Bugatti's Manager for Sur Mesure and Individualisation, the bespoke vehicle pays homage to the brand's 115-year heritage through meticulous craftsmanship and artistic detail. The Bugatti Baby II, a three-quarter-scale, fully drivable electric reinterpretation of the iconic Type 35 race car, features a striking duo-tone finish of 'Nocturne' black and 'Giallo Midas' yellow. This color scheme was personally favored by Ettore Bugatti and has adorned legendary models such as the Type 57 Grand Raid Usine. Straub's involvement in the project extends beyond design aesthetics. His deep appreciation for Bugatti's legacy is showcased through intricate, hand-drawn sketches etched onto the body panels, depicting key moments and figures from the brand's history, including the Château Saint Jean, Ettore and Jean Bugatti, and their famed racing machines. Finished with a fine layer of clear-coat, these illustrations are permanently preserved on the Baby II, elevating it to a work of automotive art. The vehicle's interior features black leather from 'Bridge of Weir,' a nod to Bugatti's commitment to luxury. Another subtle reference to Ettore Bugatti's lesser-known passion for horses is woven into the design, further enriching the car's connection to the founder's inspirations. 'This partnership with Bugatti and Jascha Straub has seen the Bugatti Baby II reimagined in a way that commemorates the heritage of the marque,' said Ben Hedley, Founder and CEO of Hedley Studios. 'It's been a pleasure for our team to blend technical expertise with artistic creativity to bring this masterpiece to life.' For Straub, the project was an opportunity to infuse his knowledge and artistry into a piece of Bugatti history. 'The Bugatti Baby II is a brilliantly crafted canvas for a one-of-one work of art,' he said. 'Bringing this vision to life required time, collaboration, and a dedication to honoring Bugatti's legacy.' This extraordinary Bugatti Baby II stands as a testament to the marque's timeless design and innovative spirit, ensuring that its rich history continues to inspire future generations. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Bugatti's Legacy in Horology: A Century of Innovation in Timekeeping
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector For more than a century, Bugatti has epitomized engineering excellence, craftsmanship and innovation—not just in automobiles but in horology. The French marque's deep-rooted connection to watchmaking has yielded some of the most exquisite timepieces, reflecting its commitment to precision and artistry. Bugatti's association with fine watchmaking dates back to 1925, when Swiss brand Mido recognized the automaker's dedication to performance and design. Mido crafted a limited series of gold watches, shaped like Bugatti's distinctive horseshoe grille, to be gifted to the marque's top drivers and mechanics. These early collaborations set the foundation for a relationship between automotive engineering and horology that would span generations. The connection strengthened in the 1930s, when Ettore Bugatti commissioned legendary Swiss watchmaker Breguet to design dashboard chronographs for the Type 41 Royale—the most luxurious car of its era. The precision-crafted timepieces, featuring tachometers to measure speed, were seamlessly integrated into the vehicle's design, reinforcing Bugatti's pursuit of perfection. Decades later, as Bugatti underwent a renaissance in the early 2000s, its watchmaking partnerships evolved. The marque teamed up with Parmigiani Fleurier to develop the Bugatti Type 370—a revolutionary "driver's watch" inspired by the Veyron hypercar's gearbox. This manually wound timepiece, recognized as "Watch of the Year" in 2006, symbolized a new chapter in the automaker's horological journey. In recent years, Bugatti has pushed the limits of timepiece engineering through a collaboration with Jacob & Co. The partnership has led to groundbreaking creations, including the Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon, which features a miniature W16 engine automaton. The latest addition, the Bugatti Tourbillon, seamlessly integrates elements of the marque's newest hypercar, embodying the fusion of automotive and horological mastery. With another exclusive edition set to debut in April, Bugatti continues to redefine the boundaries of luxury craftsmanship, ensuring its timeless legacy in both automobiles and horology endures for generations. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
