Boy Boy! That's a statement! Bugatti has once again pulled out all the stops and presented a car that simply takes your breath away: the "Golden Era" Bugatti Chiron. Alone two years was needed to turn this gem of automotive history into a tailor-made one-off. And listen and be amazed - when the chief designer Achim Anscheidt When Bugatti, who recently gave up his position, speaks of the most complex personalization in the company's history, then you know that it's about not an average runabout acts. If you can say that at all considering a Bugatti.
"Golden Era" Bugatti Chiron Super Sport
This year's Montery Car Week in sunny California will certainly celebrate the "Golden Era" Bugatti Chiron. A full engine with 1.600 PS - a behemoth of supercars - has been given a royal touch to commemorate Bugatti's glory days. And the artwork was commissioned by a true Bugatti enthusiast who was mesmerized by the brand's epic history and powerful modern-day 16-cylinder engine. The customer wanted a car that not only drives fast, but also storys told. It was none other than the customer himself who came up with the idea retro chic had. Together with the designers, historical milestones of the brand were defined, which have been considered highlights over the years.
The "Golden Era" is, so to speak, a rolling one Bugatti Museum. In order to present the story accurately, 45 models by hand drawn on the car paint. And considering that only the drawing phase over 400 hours lasted, you get an impression of the attention to detail that has been invested here. Two individual color nuances were even designed: A festive gold shimmer called "Walleye' and a special metallic finish called 'Nocturne Black". Finally, a special technique was developed to transfer the hand-drawn sketches directly to the vehicle paintwork.
An interior that tells stories!
And if you look inside, it's like stepping into a time capsule. From handmade "Golden Era" stitching to handwritten "One-of-One" motifs: Every Bugatti fan will find a piece of history here. And who knows, maybe you'll feel like Ettore Bugatti himself when you get in! Of course, the price tag remains Bugatti's best-kept secret. But anyone who orders such a car does not ask about the price. It's about passion, love for the brand and the memory of a "golden era".
In short, the "Golden Era" Bugatti Chiron is not just a car, it is a car Homage to all models of Bugatti, from past to present, who have made the company what it is today. If you want to see it in all its glory, you should California Car Week (11th to 20th August) don't miss it! And for the lucky owner: Congratulations on the unique piece of jewelry!
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Model | BUGATTI CHIRON "GOLDEN ERA" |
production details | Two years of manual work for this unique piece! From the vision and character of the project to implementation. |
Events | Car Week in Monterey, California (August 11-20) |
Performance | 1.600 hp Chiron Super Sport |
designer input | Comments from Chief Designer Achim Anscheidt on the most challenging piece of bespoke personalization work. |
uniqueness | Design based on Bugatti history, with milestones from Ettore Bugatti, Jean Bugatti and Roland Bugatti. |
sketches | 45 hand-drawn brand icons, refined in several rounds to perfection. |
Colors | Two bespoke shades: 'Doré' and 'Nocturne Black'. Special technique for hand-drawn sketches. |
Historical references | 26 sketches on the passenger side, including the Type 41 Royale and the Type 57 SC Atlantic. 19 sketches on the driver's side showing the rebirth of Bugatti. |
interior details | Historical references, Golden Era stitching and one-of-one motifs. Details about the W16 engine and Bugatti icons. |
Costs | Not known, but the base price of the Chiron is around three million euros. |
Summary | Bugatti transformed a Chiron Super Sport into a historical work of art. 45 hand-painted models from Bugatti history adorn it. The car will be handed over in August 2023. |
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