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Wealthy entrepreneur Romano Artioli revived the Bugatti name in 1991 with and named the new car in honor of Ettore Bugatti's 110th birthday. At the time is was the most exotic supercar available on the market. With talent from Italy, Artioli made sure the performance potential and specification was far beyond that available from Ferrari, Lamborghini or Porsche.

Having a successful Ferrari dealership, Artioli sourced almost all of his talent from Italy and the car was built in Camogalliano near Modena, Italy. Designer Marcello Gandini was brought on board, probably because of the excellent work he did on the Lamborghini Miura and Countach. Furthermore much of the drive-line and systems were designed by former Lamborghini engineers.

The project began in 1987 with a silver styling buck that was completed in 1988. This laid out Gandini's basic shape which included flip-up doors from his Countach. Leading up to the first pre-podcution prototype in 1991, several aluminum-chassis cars were used to test the new engine.

Technical Director Paolo Stanzani was responsible for the new engine which had many exotic features including 4 IHI Turbochargers and 5-valves per cylinder and a complex AWD system. Furthermore, the chassis was sourced from Aerospatiale France and made out of carbon fiber.

After five years of planning and testing, Bugatti launched the first EB110 in Paris, at the Place de la Défense. Around 125 to 150 cars were made and around 30 of those were built to SS specification.

Press Release.

The EB110 GT is Bugatti's first new model, marking the renaissance of the famous Marque that dominated motor racing and design in the early 20th century. This Bugatti project is the revival of the spirit of Modernism which characterised the life and work of Ettore Bugatti (1881 - 1947). In May 1992 at the Nardo test track in Southern Italy, the Bugatti EB110 GT underwent official acceleration and performance tests. The car achieved, and was consequently officially homologated at a speed of 342 km/h. a world record for a homologated production road car. only now overtaken by its Sister, the EB110 Sport Stradale. The impressive engine performance may be exploited to its full potential through the 4-wheel drive system, with its three differentials and 6-speed transmission.

Bugatti Automobile partner companies have supplied Bugatti with optimum components: Aerospatiale France helped to develop the carbon fibre chassis, creating a light but exceptionally sturdy and rigid structure. Elf has developed an ecological lubricant with special biodegradable characteristics which ensures the long life of mechanical components but with minimum environmental impact. Michelin has custom built the most advanced tyres which, together with the 4-wheel drive system ensure exceptional road holding and safe handling even at the highest speeds. The interior of the ear is fully trimmed in finest quality hide including matching luggage. Nakamichi have assisted in the development of the in-car entertainment system.

The Bugatti EB110 GT is covered by a special assistance scheme. It comprises of a 3 year contract, covering all routine servicing (including consumable parts such as brakes and tyres) together with continuous technical updating which will allow the owner to have future innovations systematically installed in his car.

Chassis & Sales

ZA9AB01E0PCD39057-1994 Bugatti EB110 GT. . Finished in green with a light tan interior for Prince Mohammad Al Rahbani. Upgraded with ABS braking by Dauer Racing of Germany. With 16,490 kms on the odometer it was sold by RM Auctions for £220,000.

Story by Bugatti Autombili S.p.A.