Good things will come to those who know to wait! Having said this, Bugatti customers who spent about 11 million euros (excluding taxes) to buy La Voiture Noire have probably repeated it more than once in the past two years. In addition to the full portfolio, to say that is an understatement: they have had to be very patient since the launch of this unique Bugatti in March 2019 at the Geneva Motor Show.
What’s more, two years ago, La Voiture Noire traveled to the shores of Lake Geneva with none other than an electric car model, life-sized and remotely controlled. But as we’ve been teasing for a few weeks, the final version of La Voiture Noire has just been revealed. Final !
After seeing the supercar on the road, then on the track, and finally a series of teasers heralding an impending reveal, here is La Voiture Noire (yes, it’s strange to say/read/ writes) posing in her final dress. in the alleys of Château Saint-Jean de Molsheim, between the historic building and the workshops where all modern Bugattis are produced.
“The final version of La Voiture Noire proves once again that we design the most exclusive supercars in the world,” explains Stephan Winkelmann, president of Bugatti. “Through the use of a deep black carbon finish, the coupe and its sculpted lines exude luxury. The outstanding Grand Touring, the result of a vision come true. “This is a unique project that demonstrates all of Bugatti’s creativity and inspiration.”
This Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic was designed by Achim Anscheidt, the brand’s design director, and is minimalist with “gentle” lines and above all, there is no prominent rear spoiler like on previous cars. another Chiron. Obviously we will notice many similarities with the historical car, such as this spoiler on the midline or the six exhaust pipes.
Aesthetically, and as the head of Bugatti mentioned before, La Voiture Noire uses a carbon coating protected by a clear gloss called “Black Carbon Glossy” which has the characteristic of being virtually invisible. create a reflex. The headlights consist of 25 light elements on each side, milled one section at a time. The grill is 3D printed. At the rear, attention is drawn to the headlights formed by a line along its entire width, equipped for the first time with a monolithic strap, without intermediate joints.
Inside, Bugatti tells us, in the absence of photos, is upholstered in Havana brown full-grain leather, with polished and turned aluminum accents on the center console and rosewood shift knob.
“Although La Voiture Noire is a unique product, we worked for two years on a prototype that allowed us to design and test it in all areas, e.g. like on behavior and road safety to certify it”. of body building projects at Bugatti.
No technical details have been specified about this Bugatti La Voiture Noire, except that its wheelbase is longer. Obviously, in this Grand Touring supercar we find the Chiron’s 8-liter W16 quad turbo engine, which produces 1,500 horsepower as in the “classic” Chiron or 1,600 horsepower as in the Chiron Super Sport 300+.
