Because this car is destined for a private collection, we might not see it run a quarter-mile. Using a few aerodynamic tricks, the front rotor heat shields create a turbine effect, increasing downforce at cruising speeds. The successful continuation of their heritage poses a challenge for traditional companies. But trust me, La Voiture Noire looks absolutely sensational in the flesh, and the guys on the design team are respectful, highly talented custodians of the Bugatti legacy. The potency of the brand is clearly evident in the Bugatti La Voiture Noire. The car features carbon fibre body work finished in matte Steel Blue exterior colour. Update: A claims that a spokesperson for a Cristiano Ronaldo told the website he did not buy the one-off La Voiture Noire.
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 body is also accented with Steel Blue bare carbon fibre. This is a tailor-made creation only comparable with the haute couture of exclusive Paris fashion designers. Besides, given how much it paid for it, the owner will probably want to keep it in a safe garage as much as possible. Luxury Travel the Bugatti Way Unlike the track-oriented Divo, La Voiture Noire is completely focused on being a grand tourer. Purchasing a one-off Bugatti, at any price, is like buying futures in the stock of multibillionaires of the future. Leather and machined metals are combined to create the perfect atmosphere for the owner.
The wheels are particularly striking thanks to their two-tone design and the fact that the silver paint on the five spokes extends onto the tires. With all the taxes and delivery fees included, the price balloons all the way up to 18,795,716. The carbon fiber body, painted a deep black gloss, is handcrafted. The power has not changed, but the suspension has been relaxed for a comfortable ride. Any car fanatic would calculate how many Ferraris, McLarens, and Lambos could be had for such a princely sum, and how much driving can be done in 30 months, and decline as quickly and politely as possible. Still, in the era of more and more restrictive crash standards, a truly coach-built car is a wonderful thing.
Regardless of your feelings about the dual-clutch transmission, it makes perfect sense in this application. The second car built was used by Jean Bugatti himself as well as some of the Bugatti grand prix drivers among his friends. The car was test driven by , 's official test driver, at 's test track. Of the four, the most legendary is the second car, which was Jean Bugatti's personal example. The car was developed under Bugatti head exterior designer Frank Heyl in collaboration with Italian automobile engineering firm and tyre manufacturer over the course of six months. Purism and elegance are reflected in the surfaces and the clear lines. Three of these extraordinary coupĂŠs are still in existence.
Right off the bat, it's easy to see this car is based on. The front end is controlled by a Haldex unit, similar to what Lamborghini and Audi use. Upfront, La Voiture Noire looks more seductive and less menacing than the Chiron. The visual difference here is in the piping size and placement â the original, thin pipes from the 1930s are far classier than the massive roundels fitted on La Voiture Noire. Then there's variant, which tacks a few hundred grand onto that number, and options like the Sky View roof and colored carbon-fiber body panels raise the price even further. The La Voiture Noire was made in celebration of Bugatti's 100th anniversary and pays homage to the company's history.
A perforated panel covers the engine, which is exposed on the Chiron and the Divo. Bugatti will also prepare the cars of owners who want to take the car to its full potential at the Ehra-Lessien test track. After all, every Chiron is highly customizable, so the owner had access to a wide range of options. Bugatti The Lost Atlantic, Modernized As evidenced by its name, the modern La Voiture Noire has been heavily inspired by that lost Atlantic check out the loop below for a comparison. Nowadays, it is one of the most valuable classic cars in the world. This is a tailor-made creation only comparable with the haute couture of exclusive Paris fashion designers.
Nowadays, it is one of the most valuable classic cars in the world. The spine is too subtle an homage to the classic model to our eyesâwe'd prefer a much taller spine to really evoke the Atlanticâbut we're not the ones who commissioned the model, so it doesn't really matter what we think, anyway. Specifically, it needs around 2. It is also the most elegant and fastest way to travel with a vehicle. Bugatti president Stephan Winkelmann describes La Voiture Noire as automotive haute couture, and it's hard to argue against that. Some might find that the Bugatti La Voiture Noire price is a bit ridiculous, but the cars that inspired it are worth ten times that amount. Only four Atlantics were made between 1936 and 1938, each of them with detailed differences created individually for a customer.
The fascia is pretty much a massive grille with a thin red stripe acting as taillights. Production will be limited to 20 units. The back of La Voiture Noire is perhaps where it differs the most from other modern Bugattis. Like the company itself, Jean would have been 110 years old this year. All Rights Reserved This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. But La Voiture Noire demonstrates what can result when art and money spectacularly collide.