Bugatti

Founded in 1909 by Ettore Bugatti, he was an Italian-born French designer.  The company established itself as a manufacturer of high-performance sports cars. Bugatti’s consistent design characteristics that have followed the brand.

In the 1920s and 1930s, Bugatti because recognizable for racing cars and luxury cars. Models like the Type 35, one of the most successful racing cars, and the Type 41 “Royale”, distinguished the company from other car makers. Ettore Bugatti’s artistic background influenced the distinctive design, making them as much works of art as they were feats of engineering.

However, the onset of World War II and the passing of Ettore Bugatti in 1947 led to a decline for the company.  It was a struggle to maintain, and production eventually ceased in the 1950s.

The rebirth of the Bugatti brand occurred in the late 1980s under the leadership of Italian entrepreneur Romano Artioli.  Named in tribute to the 110th anniversary of the birth of Ettore Bugatti, the EB110 was introduced in 1991.  Its body was constructed from carbon fiber, creating a high power-to-weight ratio.  However, financial difficulties once again led to another stop of production in the mid-1990s.

The Rebirth of Bugatti

In 1998, the company once again was reborn when it was acquired by the Volkswagen Group. With new leadership and funding led to the creation of the Veyron in 2005. The Veyron, has a record breaking top speed top speed of 253 mph (407 km/h). Later, in 2010, the Veyron Super Sport set the record for the fastest street-legal production car in the world, with a top speed of 267.856 mph (431.072 km/h).  It was succeeded by the Chiron in 2016, continuing the tradition of ultra-high-performance vehicles.

Today, Bugatti maintains its exclusivity with performance, luxury, and low production.  The company continues to produce advanced limited-run models with its unique design, advanced technology, and leading performance.

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