Bugatti unveils first $ 9.6 million Centodieci Hypercar prototype – Robb report

In the summer of 2019, Bugatti unveiled the breathtaking Centodieci, a tribute to a supercar from the 90s that sold out within hours. Now, two years later, the luxury brand has dropped the curtain on the very first prototype for series development, which has set the wheels in motion for production.

Limited to ten examples, the multimillion-dollar hypercar pays homage to Bugatti’s 110-year history (Centodieci means 110 in Italian) as well as Romano Artioli’s iconic EB110.

Although the Centodieci has similar engineering to its limited-edition siblings, the Chiron and Divo, its angular style is similar to the classic 90s ride, though a bit more refined. It has the distinctive angular silhouette of the EB110, along with the same glass engine cover, small horseshoe grille and five round air vents.

There are, of course, modern touches. At the rear, the Centodieci is equipped with a light bar instead of its predecessor’s two oval lights and four exhaust pipes instead of the original two. The rear wing also reflects that of the EB110, but can be adjusted if preferred.

Of course, it is also much more powerful. Under the hood, the Centodieci is equipped with an 8.0-liter W-16 engine that is expected to deliver a staggering 1600 hp and drive the four-wheel drive from zero to 62 mph in 2.4 seconds. The 3.5-liter V-12 of the EB110, on the other hand, produces just 603 hp in the most saturated version. The Centodieci is also 44 pounds lighter than the Chiron and packs 100 horses more than both the Chiron and Divo.

“Our aim was to create a modern interpretation of the form and technology of that time: but at the same time we did not want to lose the charm and character of the EB 110,” said Achim Anscheidt, design director at Bugatti, in a statement. .

Needless to say, each Centodieci requires a meticulous amount of work and undergoes physical, aerodynamic, engine and transmission calculations before countless tests and simulations take place. At the same time, the design team checks to see if the styling is on point. Basically, the team must ensure that the chassis is capable of performing all driving functions, and the exterior of the car can handle the brave engine.

“In the next few months, in addition to building the exterior and performing more advanced simulations in the wind tunnel, we are very much looking forward to starting on the test track to start tuning the chassis,” said André Kullig, Bugatti’s technical project said. driver for one-time, added.

Bugatti expects the $ 9.6 million (€ 8 million) handcrafted Centodieci hypermarket to reach the ten lucky customers next year.

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