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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Jordan Aquistapace – June 08, 2022

Bugatti Reveals The Chiron Pur Sport 'Grand Prix' In Hono...

The commemorative spec makes its debut at the iconic race circuit of Monaco. Being a hypercar brand that manufactures chassis in limited quantities for an exclusive community of owners, Bugatti is able to incorporate visions and historic inspiration behind its model configurations. One of Bugatti’s most recent builds takes on a commemorative livery that pays homage to the man whose name is forever engraved into its DNA, legendary Monegasque racing driver Louis Chiron. Bugatti is proud to present the Chiron Pur Sport ‘Grand Prix’ in honor of Louis, a commission by Bugatti’s Sur Mesure program. MUST-READ: The First Bugatti Type 59 Sports Remains In Near-Original Condition After Over 80 Years The scenery is set on Route de la Piscine as part of the Monaco Grand Prix track, a circuit where Louis Chiron established a name for himself. The narrow city streets still hold the memories of when he drove his Bugatti Type 51 to victory during the 1931 Monaco Grand Prix. The exterior of the Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport ‘Grand Prix’ features a light blue livery with vibrant red accents that showcase the iconic curvature of Bugatti’s body design. The spec also includes a #32 on each door panel that represents Louis Chiron’s racing number. Inside, the driver-oriented layout keeps a minimal feel with premium black leather and red contrast stitching to match the outside of the multi-million dollar hypercar. Adding a historic touch to the build, Bugatti stitched the #32 racing number into the headrest of each sport-style seat. Along with unveiling the magnificent configuration, Bugatti also pays its respects to the racing legend by visiting the sculpture of Louis Chiron at the waterfront of Monaco. View all of the current Bugatti examples for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGSITRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle news and Bugatti releases. View All Bugatti For Sale Source: Bugatti

By Jordan Aquistapace – June 03, 2022

Bugatti Releases Its Second 'UYN for Bugatti' Apparel & F...

The perfect style additions to complement the Bugatti Chiron in the garage. The Bugatti name symbolizes the pinnacle of luxury and performance, using its exclusive line of multi-million dollar hypercars as the product of craftsmanship and innovation. Along with the act of creating a one-of-a-kind driving experience, Bugatti establishes a luxury lifestyle by collaborating with other industry leaders to help diversify the French automotive brand’s portfolio. After achieving success with their last release, Bugatti is proud to be announcing a new luxury apparel and footwear collection with the fashion specialists at UYN (Unleash Your Nature). The UYN for Bugatti collection focuses on blending high-performance outdoor apparel with the long-standing heritage of Bugatti. Using the iconic blue, white, black, and red colors of each brand, the collection also incorporates historic details like Bugatti’s distinctive C-Line. Check The Spec: Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport in Jaune Molsheim Yellow with Turquoise Carbon The apparel collection features performance jackets, pull-overs, polos, and t-shirts, made from high-quality materials that sport the famous logos and badging of Bugatti. Along with new apparel, the UYN for Bugatti Collection also presents a footwear line that breaks down into SPEED and PACE categories. The SPEED style showcases a 3D knit-once piece upper with a patented Air Dual system, giving the sneaker silhouette a bold and dynamic style. The PACE model is engineered entirely from the sock according to a production technique exclusive to UYN. Ultra-elastic, slip-on and seamless, the PACE shoe wraps around the foot in outstanding comfort and adapts naturally to its anatomy. The new UYN for Bugatti Collection is exclusively available in all UYN stores as well on the official UYN website. View all of the current Bugatti examples for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury gear releases and hypercar news. View All Bugatti For Sale Source: Bugatti

By Tyler Rampersaud – June 01, 2022

The First Bugatti Type 59 Sports Remains In Near-Original...

Bugatti’s racing heritage is alive and well, and one of the most important pieces of that history has been beautifully preserved. Only six Bugatti Type 59 Sports race cars were ever made, a two-seater that featured piano wire wheels and a 3.3-liter inline 8-cylinder engine with a supercharger. The model was used to bring René Dreyfus to third place at the Monaco Grand Prix in April 1934, and to other high placements at Grand Prix races throughout the world. After being retired, one of the Type 59s was converted into a sports car at the factory and remains the only Grand Prix car to have undergone the process. MUST READ: Bugatti Wins Best of Show At Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este With A Type 57S With the supercharger removed and bodywork redone for road drivability, the Bugatti Type 59 Sports became a car for the road and track. It continued building a racing legacy until it was sold to a regular Bugatti client at the time: King Leopold III of Belgium. For the King, the car was repainted from blue to black with a yellow stripe, and the turmoil of World War II put the car into storage and King Leopold III and his family into exile. In 1959, the ex-monarch and his family moved, along with the Type 59 Sports, until being sold to a Belgian collector in 1967, where it would be kept for 20 years until being sold to an American Bugatti enthusiast. After over 80 years, the car remains to this day unrestored and unpolished in its original race-worn condition with scuffed leather and patinated paintwork, but with strong technology, paying a beautiful homage to Bugatti’s racing history. View All Bugattis For Sale Source: Bugatti

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 23, 2022

Check The Spec: Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport in Jaune Molshei...

A magnificent bespoke Bugatti build that pays homage to its heritage. Defining itself as an automotive brand dedicated to the pursuit of achieving pinnacle performance and design, Bugatti aims to deliver the very best in hypercar development through its growing fleet of vehicles. The Chiron model line features a series of examples that subtly vary in power output, technology, track abilities, and price. The Chiron Pur Sport establishes its dominance as Bugatti's track weapon by incorporating innovative features born on the race track, which also takes on the most simple tasks of an ever day sports car. The hypercar professionals at Miller Motorcars of Greenwich, CT are proud to showcase this custom Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport build, commissioned by a very special client in collaboration with the bespoke division at Bugatti. Finished in 'Jaune Molsheim' Yellow with Exposed Turquoise Carbon This one-of-a-kind Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport features a vibrant ‘Jaune Molsheim’ Yellow finish, a special shade that pays homage to the original yellow used by founder Ettore Bugatti. Along with its head-turning base layer, this configuration comes fit with stunning exposed Turquoise carbon fiber highlights. The dark blue carbon finds its way on the lower half, hood, roof, side mirrors, engine cover, and rear wing. Another special touch is a #26 racing number painted in the center of Bugatti’s iconic front horseshoe grille, an option chosen by the client and unique to this build alone. A set of lightweight black multi-spoke sport wheels act as the traction grabbing source, while the big brake package presents itself in matching Jaune Molsheim Yellow. While Bugatti continues to cycle Chiron examples through its production line, it's safe to say that this Chiron Pur Sport is unlike any other in the world. Beluga with Bugatti Light Sport Blue Accents With an exterior that captures attention from all angles, the design of its interior takes on a more subtle feel with black leather and Alcantara being the main focal point. The driver-oriented cabin includes a pair of comfortable two-piece carbon-fiber seats, with Light Sport Blue contrast stitching and logos. The use of exposed carbon fiber makes its way throughout the Chiron Pur Sport’s trim components, presenting an aesthetically-pleasing matte finish. An Alcantara sports steering wheel acts as the hypercar’s control center, where multimedia, driving dynamics, ignition controls, and other amenities are found. The interior layout subtly screams performance and elegance as the Chiron Pur Sport continues its lineage as one of Bugatti’s most incredible platforms. Quad-Turbocharged 8.0L W16 (1,479hp/1,180lb-ft) At the heart of the Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport lies an 8.0-Liter Quad-Turbocharged W16 engine, an iconic powertrain used by the brand since models like the EB110. The Chiron Pur Sport delivers an astonishing 1,479-horsepower and 1,180lb-ft of torque to Bugatti’s sophisticated all-wheel-drive system, which catapults the vehicle from 0-60mph in just 2.2-seconds. An ultra-responsive 7-speed dual-clutch transmission helps take the Chiron Pur Sport to its incredible top speed of 218mph. Being one of the best Bugatti builds on the road, we say congrats to Miller Motorcars and the lucky new owner of this incredible Chiron Pur Sport. View all of the current Bugatti Chiron examples for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle releases and Check The Spec specials. VIEW ALL BUGATTI CHIRON FOR SALE

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 23, 2022

Bugatti Wins Best of Show At Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'...

In a show all about automotive excellence, it’s no wonder Bugatti was the main event. The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este is a highly anticipated automotive event, with the world’s finest automobiles put on display set against the backdrop of a Renaissance-era palace-turned luxury hotel, situated right next to the sparkling waters of Italy’s Lake Como. The entire event is an ode to classic beauty and luxury, which is why Bugatti and its cars couldn’t be in a more fitting place. This year’s Concorso d’Eleganza saw a Bugatti Type 57S Vanvooren Cabriolet, one of just four in existence, win both the class A category: The Golden Age of Elegance: The Art Deco Era of Motor Car Design, and the Best of Show Award. MUST-READ: Bugatti Put The Chiron Super Sport On A Dyno Built Specifically To Handle Its Speed Along with that, A 1934 Bugatti Type 59 race car, and a 1937 Type 57C Stelvio Cabriolet with Gangloff bodywork were at the show. The Type 59 race car started life as a factory race car and was then converted into a sports car that competed in races until 1937. It had only five owners, one of whom was Belgium’s King Leopold III from 1938. Its beauty and storied legacy earned it the FIVA Trophy for Best Preserved Pre-War Car at this year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The Type 57C Stelvio Cabriolet was the first Type 57 model that had a supercharger installed by Bugatti. Named after the Passo dello Stelvio, or Stelvio Pass, the car’s powerful engine helped it easily take on the steep mountain road. In a more modern category, Concept Cars and Prototypes, Bugatti won the Design Award at this year’s Concorso d’Eleganza with the Bugatti Bolide. Unveiled in 2020, the Bolide is the most extreme Bugatti ever, with a track-focused ethos and an incredible power-to-weight ratio. This year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este was incredible for Bugatti, but that’s nothing new, as Best of Show in 2013 went to Ralph Lauren’s 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic, just one of two known surviving original examples. Along with that, the Bugatti La Voiture Noire, a car that pays homage to the infamously lost Type 57C Atlantic, won the Concept Cars and Prototypes category in 2019. View All Bugattis For Sale Source: Bugatti

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 18, 2022

Bugatti Put The Chiron Super Sport On A Dyno Built Specif...

Usually, we hear about a car taking on the dyno. For the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport, it’s the other way around. The dynamometer is the place where cars get put to a controlled, objective, and respected test. On the dyno, cars get to show off their performance through sheer numbers, and hopefully prove or maybe even exceed the figures that the manufacturer claims they are capable of. Being one of the most powerful cars in the world, the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport is bound to put on quite a show on the dynamometer, and that’s exactly what it did. As a matter of fact, Bugatti made sure to use a special kind of dynamometer to test the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport, as the conventional, two-roller dynamometer wouldn’t be able to handle the Chiron Super Sport’s full capability. MUST READ: Bugatti Drove The Centodieci Testing Prototype For Over 55,000 Kilometers There are quite a few advantages to being able to use a single-roller dynamometer. The wheels of the car only have one touchpoint to the dynamometer, creating a more realistic test that matches on-road behavior better. Also, wheel slip and flex are reduced, and more of the performance is captured. Finally, and most importantly to a car like the Chiron Super Sport, the single-roller dynamometer is capable of speeds of nearly 250 mph, and the Chiron Super Sport pushes it to its limits. At speeds of 260 mph, the tires are revolving at over 50 times a second, and the tire tread is subjected to forces over 4000 times that of gravity, which is incredibly intense for the car and the dyno. This special single-roller dyno was specially developed for the fastest cars in the world, and it means that simulation tests can be run with the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport for the first time. The dyno recorded nearly 1200 lb/ft of torque, and nearly 1600 horsepower, and while we already knew the Chiron Super Sport is one of the greatest cars ever to be made, seeing that proven with a dyno couldn’t be more satisfying. View All Bugattis For Sale Source: Bugatti

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 16, 2022

Bugatti Drove The Centodieci Testing Prototype For Over 5...

Even with only 10 being made, it’s come a long way. Bugatti prides itself on being a purveyor of some of the most amazing cars in the world, whether that be in speed, performance, luxury, or quality, Bugatti refuses to accept defeat. That’s why when it came time to make the incredibly rare one-of-ten Bugatti Centodieci, an homage to the zany Bugatti EB 110 supercar of the 90s, Bugatti put the car through the same testing wringer that it would with any of its other cars that are produced in much larger numbers. MUST READ: The Bugatti Centodieci’s Square Quilting References The EB 110 Super Sport The Centodieci testing prototype has now reached an incredible 55,000 kilometers, and it’s gone on its final quality assurance drives to ensure production. Set on a stunning French backdrop like the Molsheim Atelier itself, the test drive takes the Centodieci through winding mountain passes, idyllic towns, and the Colmar Airport in Alsace, France for speed and braking testing in a safe environment. We are closer than ever now to seeing deliveries begin for the Centodieci, and with this rigorous testing cycle nearing completion, we know it’s a car with incredible quality just as much as its speed and style. Source: Instagram/Bugatti

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 13, 2022

The 13th Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Honors Bugatti a...

The latest Grand Prix de Monaco Historique honors the intertwined history of both Bugatti and the Monaco Grand Prix. The Monaco Grand Prix has been one of the racing world’s most important traditions for nearly 100 years. In that time, it’s become considered one of the most challenging race tracks in the entire world, a place where some of the most legendary moments in motorsport are created. The Bugatti brand’s history has close ties with that of the Monaco Grand Prix, because it was a Bugatti that won the very first Monaco Grand Prix. After that, Bugatti won twice more in a row, with one of those wins being accomplished by Louis Chiron in 1931. MUST READ: The Bugatti Centodieci’s Square Quilting References The EB 110 Super Sport Louis Chiron remains the only driver to have won the Monaco Grand Prix as a native Monégasque, with his Bugatti Type 51, and he raced his final Grand Prix, in Monaco, in 1955, placing sixth in his Lancia D50, and becoming the oldest driver to have ever participated in a Formula 1 Grand Prix at 55 years old, which is something that can still be said today. In his honor, the 13th Grand Prix de Monaco Historique will feature a starter category after Louis Chiron, called Series A - Louis Chiron, for front-engined Grand Prix cars built before 1960. View All Bugattis For Sale Source: Bugatti

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 12, 2022

The Bugatti Centodieci's Square Quilting References The E...

The rich Bugatti history can be seen clearly in the new Centodieci, inside and out. With its signature vents and retro-inspired shape, just about any car enthusiast could tell you that the new Bugatti Centodieci is an ode to a classic supercar, the Bugatti EB 110. Just a few weeks before deliveries of the Centodieci begin, we learn what makes the Bugatti Centodieci even more special than just that: the fact that Bugatti and the Molsheim Atelier have gone to painstaking lengths to reinterpret the daring style of the EB 110 Super Sport and give it modern context, and this goes for the interior just as much as it does for the exterior. MUST READ: The Bugatti Centodieci Nears Completion With Nighttime Testing The first thing you will notice about the interior of the Centodieci is the unique quilting pattern on the leather upholstery. The seats are quilted in small, neat squares, and this pattern adorned the interior of the EB 110 Super Sport of the 1990s. While the customer can choose to have the headrest of the seat embroidered or embossed differently, the Centodieci comes with a seat that features an embossed EB logo that references the EB 110 Super Sport. Even though only 10 Centodiecis will be made, the effort taken in ensuring that the square quilting lines up perfectly even over curves and slopes on the surface means that the interior of each Centodieci takes 16 weeks to complete. Just like the EB 110 Super Sport before it, and every Bugatti since, the Centodieci is a powerful, fast car with a luxurious and breathtaking design no matter where you look, and it represents Bugatti’s commitment throughout the brand’s history to being the absolute pinnacle of the automotive world. View All Bugattis For Sale Source: Bugatti

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 04, 2022

The Bugatti Centodieci Nears Completion With Nighttime Te...

When the lights dim, the show is about to start. Only ten of the incredible EB 110-inspired Bugatti Centodieci cars will exist. It’s Bugatti’s third example of beautiful, rare modern coachbuilding, and it was revealed all the way back in 2019 at The Quail in California. However, perfection takes time, and even with a model that Bugatti will only make ten of like the Centodieci, has to be perfect, which is why even almost three years later, the Centodieci is still in testing, but it’s almost done because now, it’s being tested in the dark. MUST READ: The Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic Is Displayed At the Guggenheim With Jean Bugatti’s Brother’s Art The man responsible for making sure the Centodieci is in perfect shape is Steve Jenny, Bugatti’s in-house quality assurance test driver who has driven over 200,000 miles testing Bugatti’s cars since the Veyron. He took the Centodieci out into the dark to make sure that the headlights, light sensors, and interior lighting systems like the instrument lights, ambient lights, and other lights do what they need to and facilitate safe and beautiful driving. Like he does with the other Bugattis he tests, Steve Jenny drives over 200 miles through Alsace from the Molsheim Atelier to the Colmar Airport to do speed and braking tests, through mountain passes, and back again. While the Bugatti Centodieci’s owners are surely anticipating their cars, they’ll know that at any hour, they have one of the most beautiful, capable, and powerful cars ever made. Source: Bugatti

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