The Bugatti Centodieci is a tribute to the EB110 supercar of the Nineties, however one proprietor determined to take issues additional by commissioning a one-off livery matching the EB110S that raced on the 1994 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The automobile, considered one of 10 Centodieci buyer vehicles produced, went to a U.S. proprietor, Bugatti mentioned in a Fb put up. The Centodieci is a coach-built particular primarily based on the Chiron, and was revealed in 2019 to commemorate the unique EB110, a automobile that helped deliver the Bugatti identify again from dormancy.
Bugatti Centodieci in 1994 EB110 LM Le Mans livery
Unveiled in 1991 to coincide with what would have been Ettore Bugatti’s a hundred and tenth birthday, the EB110 was the brainchild of Italian businessman Romano Artioli, a faithful follower of the model. Whereas it revived Bugatti and laid the inspiration for the model’s acquisition by the Volkswagen Group later that decade, the EB110 wasn’t a business success. Simply 134 vehicles have been constructed, however that included two race vehicles.
Of the pair of factory-built Bugatti EB110 race vehicles, one was constructed for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, whereas the opposite was constructed for Le Mans. The Le Mans-spec automobile, formally referred to as the EB110 LM, wore the racing quantity 34 and a patriotic livery of French racing blue (plus some sponsorship decals), which is replicated right here.
Bugatti Centodieci in 1994 EB110 LM Le Mans livery
Bugatti has a wealthy racing heritage, however the EB110 did not lived as much as it. The EB110 LM failed to complete at its solely Le Mans outing. The Daytona automobile did not fare any higher, retiring from that race after a $0.50 gearbox half broke. Bugatti declared chapter in 1995, and whereas it is now thriving, it is unlikely to return to motorsports anytime quickly.
Regardless of an $8.9 million value, the Centodieci was already bought out when it was revealed in 2019. Clients needed to look forward to Bugatti to complete improvement earlier than getting their vehicles, although. The primary Centodieci was delivered final June and the tenth and remaining automobile was delivered final month. Even amongst that tiny manufacturing run, this racing-inspired Centodieci stands out.
