Hide press release Show press release BUGATTI DEVELOPS UNIQUE HYPER SPORTS CAR FOR A BUGATTI ENTHUSIAST The successful continuation of their heritage poses a challenge for traditional companies. once again, the french luxury brand bugatti has shown that it can transform these challenges into unique models. with its one-off car “la voiture noire1“bugatti has again proved that it makes the world’s most powerful, most luxurious and most exclusive hyper sports cars. “the true form of luxury is individuality. ‘la voiture noire’ is now at the cutting edge of automobile production. it is a sculptural beauty with unique technology, the ideal grand tourisme,” says bugatti president stephan winkelmann. this is a coupé with the comfort of a luxury limousine and the power of a hyper sports car. A pioneering spirit, a passion for perfection and the desire to continually redefine its limits have been the key characteristics of Bugatti since the brand was established 110 years ago. “Our history is both a privilege and a responsibility – the responsibility for continuing the Bugatti heritage into the future. With “La Voiture Noire”, we are paying homage to our heritage and bringing speed, technology, luxury and aesthetics forward to a new era,” says Stephan Winkelmann. The new hyper sports car reflects Bugatti’s French heritage and its French identity – elegance through minimalism and refinement through intensification. This is a tailor-made creation only comparable with the haute couture of exclusive Paris fashion designers. “La Voiture Noire” - more than a reinterpretation “La Voiture Noire is a far more than a modern interpretation of Jean Bugatti’s Type 57 SC Atlantic. It is a feast of aesthetics,” says Stephan Winkelmann. With its extended front end and the distinctive Bugatti C-line, the “Voiture Noire“ creates an elongated impression with the elegant waistline defining the contours of the coupé. Purism and elegance are reflected in the surfaces and the clear lines. The bumpers are smoothly integrated into the body and the windscreen seems to flow seamlessly into the windows at the sides like the visor on a helmet. Without any irritating lines, the surface is “all of a piece” and there is nothing to disturb the optical flow. This means that the hyper sports car has changed its attitude and become a grand tourisme – ideal for comfortable travel on long trips. “Every single component has been handcrafted and the carbon fibre body has a deep black gloss only interrupted by the ultrafine fibre structure. This is a material that has been handled perfectly,” says Bugatti designer Etienne Salomé. “We worked long and hard on this design until was nothing that we could improve. For us, the coupé represents the perfect form with a perfect finish. The heart of the new creation is the iconic 16-cylinder engine – unique in the automotive world and the peak of the engineer’s art. “This is not only an engine but the heart of the vehicle and a technical masterpiece. There is no other car in the world with such an engine. It is not only extremely powerful but also beautiful to look at,” Stephan Winkelmann enthuses. The 16-cylinder engine with a displacement of 8 litres develops 1,103 kW/1,500 PS and 1,600 Newton-metres of torque. Six tailpipes at the rear bear witness to its incredible power and are also a tribute to the 16 cylinders. For €11 million (before tax) this unique car has already been sold to a Bugatti enthusiast. It is the most expensive new car of all time. The car enthusiast is fascinated by the Atlantic; with the “Voiture Noire“, he has acquired a vehicle that takes up the legend and carries the idea forward to the present day. In its exclusiveness, style, quality and performance, “La Voiture Noire” is an unprecedented and unique car that continues a long tradition in the history of the automobile. A long tradition of coach building Only a few months after the presentation of the Divo2, designed for even stronger lateral acceleration, Bugatti has once again shown that it has a perfect command of handcrafted coachbuilding and has reached another pinnacle in the history of the automobile. In the first few decades of its existence, the French luxury brand had considerable success not only with the design of engines and chassis but also with its own bodies installed on existing chassis. The most famous example is the Type 57 and the Atlantic GT model which was based on it – this grand tourisme could already reach a top speed in excess of 220 km/h over 80 years ago. Jean Bugatti designed the Type 57 for various body and engine configurations including the Galibier (four-door saloon), Stelvio (convertible), Ventoux (two-door saloon), and Atalante (coupé) as well as the Atlantic. Ettore’s son Jean Bugatti was a visionary who was ahead of his time. He was the eldest son of company founder Ettore Bugatti, a gifted automobile designer and natural talent who was only matched by very few people in his understanding of proportions and aerodynamics. From the late 1920s onwards, he influenced the development of the company with his own ideas and designs, before assuming responsibility for management in 1936 at the age of 27. With his pioneering designs for bodies, engines and chassis, he created some extraordinary vehicles until his tragic death in an accident in 1939, securing a place in the history of the automobile. His most beautiful and most famous design is the Atlantic. Like the company itself, Jean would have been 110 years old this year. The exclusive new “Voiture Noire“, the black car, is a reminiscence of “la Voiture Noire“ a Type 57 SC Atlantic that was Jean Bugatti’s most famous creation. The outstanding design feature was a dorsal seam running from the hinge in the split bonnet through to the rear end. The Type 57 SC Atlantic was one of the most extraordinary grands tourismes and a timeless creation. Nowadays, it is one of the most valuable classic cars in the world. Only four Atlantics were made between 1936 and 1938, each of them with detailed differences created individually for a customer. Three of these extraordinary coupés are still in existence. The second car built was used by Jean Bugatti himself as well as some of the Bugatti grand prix drivers among his friends. The world has been searching for this Atlantic for more than 80 years – it is one of the great mysteries in the history of the automobile. The car probably disappeared before the German invasion of Alsace, when it was to be dispatched to a safe region. The most elegant way of travelling The new “Voiture Noire“, the perfect grand tourisme, is just as exclusive, powerful and luxurious as Jean Bugatti’s historic car. “Bugatti arouses passion and emotions throughout the world. Customers expect us to continually surprise them and to raise the goalposts beyond the limits of their imagination. We have just succeeded in doing so with ‘La Voiture Noire‘,” says Stephan Winkelmann. Bugatti will continue to work hard to shape the future of the brand. This will be a future full of beauty, passion and surprises. The “Voiture Noire“ is a modern interpretation of the spirit of gran turismo vehicles, a tribute to perfect technology and perfect design. It is also the most elegant and fastest way to travel with a vehicle. Bugatti President Stephan Winkelmann: “With our automotive haute couture, we have shown what Bugatti is capable of.” Now and in the future. 1 Fuel consumption, l/100km: urban 35.2 /extra urban 15.2 /combined 22.5; CO2 emissions combined, g/km: 516; efficiency class: G 2 Fuel consumption, this model is not subject to Directive 1999/94/EC, as type approval has not yet been granted.<doc-sep>The world's most expensive car, the Bugatti La Voiture Noire, has been unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show, where it was sold to a mystery buyer for $27 million. The sleek, jet-black supercar is loaded with a 1,500-horsepower, eight-litre, 16-cylinder engine, encased within a carbon fibre body. The company has not released more specifics about the engine, though it is thought to be very similar or identical to that of its turbocharged Chiron model. The car was made to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the company. ( Reuters: Pierre Albouy Bugatti describes it as "the highest level of automotive haute couture one can reach" and company president Stephan Winkelmann said the car combined "extraordinary technology, aesthetics and extreme luxury". Comparing the numbers For the cost of one La Voiture Noire, you could buy approximately: 11 Ferrari Monzas 11 Ferrari Monzas 850 Mitsubishi Tritons 850 Mitsubishi Tritons 1,700 Suzuki Swifts 1,700 Suzuki Swifts 24.5 houses in Sydney (based on average price) 24.5 houses in Sydney (based on average price) 1.9 million smashed avo on toasts Made to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the company, the vehicle will be the only one of its kind ever produced, and is a homage to the Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic. Only four Atlantics were made between 1936 and 1938. Fashion icon Ralph Lauren is the owner of the last one built. Bugatti will not confirm the identity of the buyer, saying it was "an enthusiast for the brand", but it is generally thought to be Ferdinand Piech, the grandson of Porsche's founder. Mr Piech is a former CEO of Volkswagen, which owns Bugatti. The new Bugatti La Voiture Noire was displayed at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show. ( Reuters: Pierre Albouy The Bugatti website lists the fuel consumption as 35.2 litres per 100 kilometres in urban areas. Based on the Chiron, the La Voiture Noire would be a seven-speed automatic with a top speed of 420 kilometres per hour, and could go from 0 to 100kph in 2.4 seconds. Though Mr Winkelmann described it as "the ideal grand tourer", the boot space is likely to be only about 44 litres, about the size of a medium backpack. Engine performance: La Voiture Noire Triton Swift Top speed (kph) 420 200 194 0 to 100kph (seconds) 2.4 10.55 7.8 Storage 44L 1 tonne 265L Fuel consumption (litres per 100km) 35.2 7.6 6.1 Source: Performance Drive<doc-sep>What do you get the Bugatti enthusiast who has everything? How about "La Voiture Noire," a Chiron-based one-off built to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the Bugatti brand—one that pays subtle tribute to the Type 57 Atlantic. Bugatti Just unveiled at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, La Voiture Noire is a carbon-fiber special edition chock full of references to Bugatti history. Check out the C-line bodyside character feature—a Bugatti tradition since the original Veyron—and the six tailpipes, a nod to the Type 57. Bugatti Like all modern Bugattis, La Voiture Noire (French for "the black car") is powered by a quad-turbo W-16 engine. In this guise, the monster motor kicks out 1479 hp and 1180 lb-ft of torque, which should be sufficient. Bugatti What's the price of all this exclusiveness? A cool €11 million before tax, or $12.45 million at today's exchange rates. With taxes, the total came to €16.7 million, or roughly $18.9 million. That makes La Voiture Noire the most expensive new car ever sold. Clearly, the customer in question isn't just a fair-weather Bugatti fan. Rumor has it that the unnamed buyer of this extreme machine is none other than former Volkswagen Chairman Ferdinand Piech, the man who brought Bugatti into the VW Group back in 1998 and who championed the super-luxury brand's W-16 engine. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io<doc-sep>
Cars like these are why we love the Geneva Motor Show . Sure, only one lucky person will get to own this bespoke Bugatti , but man is it cool to know this is out there somewhere. It's called the Bugatti La Voiture Noire, which literally translates to, Bugatti The Black Car. A certain elegance is lost when we move to English, so let's just keep calling it La Voiture Noire.Bugatti built this one-off car as a tribute to the Type 57 SC Atlantic , of which four were built between 1936 and 1938. If you spend any time at the various concours d'elegance around the world, there's a chance you may have seen one before. Three of the four are known to still be around, and this new car pays homage to Jean Bugatti's black car specifically.Right off the bat, it's easy to see this car is based on the Chiron . Bugatti plopped the Chiron W16 engine in there with all four turbos attached. It makes the exact same power as the new French speed machine with 1,479 horsepower and 1,180 pound-feet of torque. The biggest difference that we can ascertain is in the number of tailpipes. A stunning six pipes poke out between winglets in the diffuser as a tribute to the Type 57 SC Atlantic, which also featured six. The visual difference here is in the piping size and placement — the original, thin pipes from the 1930s are far classier than the massive roundels fitted on La Voiture Noire. That said, this design is still unbelievably cool, and we applaud Bugatti for going for it.Bugatti didn't quote a top speed for this bespoke car, but we imagine it can't be too far off the mark from the Chiron with the amount of power it's packing. The only glimpse into the driving character comes in this statement: "This is a coupé with the comfort of a luxury limousine and the power of a hyper sports car ." Maybe the individual who bought the car was looking for a faster and more comfortable way to get to their cottage on the weekend? We can only guess, as Bugatti hasn't revealed the buyer's name. But one guess is Dr. Ferdinand Piëch , grandson of Ferdinand Porsche and ex-chairman of the Volkswagen Group.Design-wise, La Voiture Noire tries its best to take cues from the 57 SC Atlantic. You'll notice a less pronounced dorsal fin running from the front of the car all the way back in an effort to match. The windshield flows seamlessly into the windows and back to the sides like a visor on a helmet. Bugatti says its intentions were to make it "all of a piece," so there's nothing to mess with the flowing lines down the car. Every last body component was handmade using carbon fiber with a glossy black carbon fiber finish. The wheel and tire design are especially eye-catching, with the tires done up to make it look like they don't actually exist. It's hard to find a line we don't like on this car, especially gazing at it from the rear. It truly looks like one of those cars you draw on a napkin and wish somebody would make one day.Not as though any of us will have to worry about it, but Bugatti says the price was $12,503,150, and that was before taxes. With all the taxes and delivery fees included, the price balloons all the way up to 18,795,716. That makes it the most expensive new car of all time, according to Bugatti. Surprised? We're not either.