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From YourSITE.com Bugatti
An Eye towards the Future. The traditional company headquarters in Molsheim will be taken over by the same concern that was responsible for the chateau’s extensive renovations, Volkswagen. Another jewel that has found its way back to Molsheim, the Esders’ Roadster, designed by Jean Bugatti - arguably the most beautiful of the six Royals. It, too, was lovingly restored, and can now be admired as a ‘Coupe Binder.’ Once again, from its home in Molsheim, Bugatti is set to conquer the automobile world.
Dr. Ferdinand Piech, until 2002 the chairman of the board of management, Volkswagen AG, doesn’t simply wish to breathe new life into the Bugatti name. He intends to put Bugatti perfection back into automobile manufacturing. Piech is a passionate designer himself and is currently developing the most exciting and sophisticated car of modern times. In shaping the renaissance of a legend, Piech is ultimately striving to put Bugatti back where it belongs - at the very pinnacle of artistic achievement in the field of automotive engineering.
How do you approach a Legend? With the unveiling of the EB 118 study in 1998, the Volkswagen Group took its first steps towards recreating a legend. The charismatic design of this extraordinary coupe is a natural continuation of the traditional values embodied by the classic Bugatti touring cars. Typical stylistic touches from the 1920s and 30s have been discerningly combined and reinterpreted with modern ideas.
The result is a deeply uncompromising coupe in the true Ettore Bugatti spirit: an automotive work of art whose aesthetics convey a sense of enormous pleasure and complete functionality from every angle. And in terms of technology, the EB 118 is most definitely a "thoroughbred" Bugatti: the aerodynamic body (5.05 meters long and 1.42 meters high) is supported by an ultra-modern aluminum spaceframe structure. Permanent four-wheel drive ensures that the vast power developed by the engine is efficiently transmitted to the road surface, while the EB 118's precision multi-link suspension and broad track handle every manoeuvre with poise and agility, providing a supremely safe and comfortable driving experience at all times.
Ultimate Performance in elegant Harmony. The influence of traditional Bugatti values from the 1920s and 30s can also be detected in the EB218, where contemporary aesthetics have been applied to design features that originally adorned the T50 Profilee and T57S Atlantic.
Among the more striking details are the droplet-shaped side windows and fine ridge extending along the saloon's entire length - a homage to the unforgettable Atlantic designed by Jean Bugatti. Even the horseshoe-shaped radiator grille conveys a distinct sense of sporting prowess, preparing the ground for the dynamic strength that lurks beneath the EB 218s exquisite proportions. Optimal track precision and supreme comfort are ensured by the combination of permanent four-wheel drive and aluminum multi-link suspension, while the graceful body is supported by an ultra-modern aluminum spaceframe structure. As its distinctly refined appearance makes clear, the EB 218 is out to set new standards in the top luxury class - an ambition underlined by its generously spacious dimensions (5.37 meters long, 1.45 meters high and 1.99 meters wide) and exceptional comfort. The ultra-soft-finished leather upholstery is precisely matched with the tone of the wood in the cockpit - a light walnut finish that provides a subtle contrast to the metal-rimmed instruments.
Style, Speed and Sensuality.
The EB Chiron study is a sophisticated reworking of the finely balanced athleticism that typified the classic Bugatti racing cars. While the design and technology have set their own pioneering standards, the name recalls the magnificent Bugatti models of the pre-war era - a period in which Louis Chiron raced too numerous Grand Prix victories with the Bugatti team. It was during this period that the legend of outstanding Bugatti sports cars was firmly established. Flowing lines emanating from a quarter circle dominate the side view of the EB Chiron, reminiscent of traditional Bugatti details. The body (4.42 meters long, 1.15 meters high) is made from carbon fiber, true to Ettore Bugatti's "less is more" weight philosophy. Homage is also paid to Jean Bugatti's aesthetic principles with a fine ridge extending along the entire length of the body. The centrally positioned engine is located immediately behind the seats and is visible through the vertical rear window. With top speeds considerably in excess of 300 kph, the Chiron is stabilized by a three-stage extendable rear spoiler to produce a wonderfully controlled driving experience. Optimal traction is guaranteed by permanent four-wheel drive on the wide track. Loving attention to detail is further apparent in the fine choice of materials, functional instrumentation and exclusive fittings of the interior.
Between 1909 and 1940 Ettore and Jean Bugatti created almost 8000 works of automotive art - fast racing cars, sports cars derived from them, and luxury class cars. Each and every one of them was characterized by technological perfection and aesthetic design. The Bugatti legend lives again in the Bugatti EB 16.4 Veyron. ...and the Legend is still alive
Technological Perfection and Design The shape of a Bugatti was always the work of talented hands - irrespective of whether it was created by Ettore Arco Isidore Bugatti, the founder of the factory, or his son, the brilliantly inspired Jean Bugatti. Each Bugatti was built by hand by the workforce of up to 1200 craftsmen in the Alsatian factory. This tradition will be continued by the Bugatti EB 16.4 Veyron which aspires to be a work of automotive art and a further step towards perfection.
It's just about ready. Combining both traditional hand work and highly modern industrial manufacturing, the first Bugatti of the 21st century will go into serial production towards the end of 2003 - again in the new to be built Bugatti Atelier in Molsheim, France. At the AAIA in 2001, Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. presented the current version of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 In support of the Coupe Bugatti T57SC "Ventoux," the two-color 'Rouge Ventoux/Noir" high gloss study made clear that the drive as well as the chassis of the vehicle are almost production ready. Carbon fiber technology has been employed in creating the self-supporting chassis of the EB 16.4. This means of construction guarantees the greatest amount of firmness and rigidity with a minimum of weight, while at the same time providing the utmost in terms of passenger safety. The vehicle’s outer skin has an aluminum and CFK-mixed construction. The EB 1.4's comfortably spacious passenger compartment is made possible by an enormous 2.7 meter wheel base. The luxurious interior is covered in valuable leather in the color "silk."
The floor of the Bugatti EB 16.4 Veyron was designed to be aerodynamically optimized. In order to produce effective down force in the front area, and even more so in the rear of the vehicle, the undercarriage has a diffuser-like form. In addition, the drive components are positively influenced by an automatically extended rear spoiler. Because it homogeneously fits the vehicle's design, the rear spoiler is not obvious while the car is at rest. However, when the vehicle reaches the necessary speed, the spoiler extends upward and simultaneously about 20 centimeters outward. After the engine is turned off, this aerodynamic component remains extended, in order to assist the integrated ventilation channels underneath in cooling the engine.
The Art of Engines. The innovative W16 alloy engine in the Bugatti EB 16.4 Veyron has unique status. Two particularly narrow 8-cylinder banks, each built on the VR engine principle, are configured at the narrow angle of 90 degrees, to form a 16-cylinder engine which develops 736 kW / 1001 bhp at 6000 rpm. The W-layout not only makes the engine compact, but also gives it excellent rigidity to handle the torque of 1250 newton meters.
The Inheritance of an Artist. In 1909 the young engineer Ettore Bugatti moved to the small town of Dorlisheim, and developed ideas for his legendary cars. On 1 January, 1910, he founded his company in a disused dyeworks near Molsheim. And now Bugatti is going back to its roots.
Technical Data BUGATTI EB 16.4 Veyron Engine Principle: W-engine, 2 banks arranged at 90 degrees Installation Position: Central Engine, lengthwise rear axle Number of Cylinders: 16 Engine Capacity: 7.993 cm3 Bore x Stroke: 86.0 mm x 86.0 mm Valves: 64 (4 per Cylinder) Output: 736kW / 1,001 hp at 6,000 rpm Torque: 1,250 Nm at 2,200 – 5,500 rpm Compression Ratio: 9.0 effective Utilizable Mean Pressure rated Output: 18.4 bar effective Utilizable Mean Pressure at maximum Torque: 19.7 bar Middle Piston Speed: 17.2 m/s Load: 4 Superchargers Drive / Wheels
Transmission: Seven gears, Sequential Shifting Sequential Shifting: Permanent 4-Wheel Drive Wheels (Light Metal), Front: 255 x 500 A Tires, Front: 265-690 R 500 A Wheels (Light Metal), Rear: 355 x 540 A Tires, Rear: 365-710 R 540 A Body
Construction: Load-Bearing CfK-Monocoque with Aluminum Frames Front and Rear. Body made of Aluminum CfK-mixed construction, non Load-Bearing Length: 4,466 mm Width: 1,998 mm Height: 1,206 mm Wheelbase: 2,700 mm Track, Front: 1,723 mm Track, Rear: 1,632 mm Driving Performance
Top Speed : 406 km/hr 0 – 300km/hr: under 14.0 sec Technical Data 16 Cylinder motor in the BUGATTI model 47 Engine Number of Cylinders: 16 Piston Capacity: 2,986 cm3 Stroke: 66 mm Bore Size: 60 mm Stroke / bore ratio: 1.1 Power: 180 kW (240 PS) at 5,000 rpm Torque: n.i. Two 8-cylinder rows 2 crank shafts U shaped cylinder configuration SOHC / line 3 valves / cylinder 9 bearing crankshaft Geared drive for auxiliary aggregates Two Roots compressors © Copyright 2001 by YourSITE.com |
