The latest Chiron Sport limited edition as a tribute to the legendary French pilots

SuperBEAST It's everybody knows, for a super-premium automotive brand like Bugatti, its target market is the super-rich automotive enthutiasts societe. And the Middle East region has long been known as where those multi-billionaires lives. Well, some time ago Bugatti presented the Bugatti Chiron Sport 'Les Légendes du Ciel' limited edition for the first time in the Middle East at an exclusive event held at the Royal Greens Golf & Country Club in Jeddah.

Bugatti Chiron Sport 'Les Légendes du Ciel' appeared with thick aircraft influences as a tribute to the legendary French pilots. (Picture from: Motor1)

“We know that the Middle East region is synonymous with luxury, so it is important for potential customers to have access to the latest Bugatti models. We are proud to present the Chiron Sport 'Les Légendes du Ciel' edition to the Middle East region starting from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” said Kostas Psarris, Regional Director Middle East & Asia of Bugatti Automobiles, as quoted of Luxexpose.

Bugatti Chiron Sport 'Les Légendes du Ciel' has horseshoe-shaped grille has a glossy black finish, and the sleek top of the grille is made of laser-cut aluminum. (Picture from: Motor1)

“This model pays tribute to Bugatti and true fans of our history will enjoy the relationship this hyper sports car represents. At the same time, we are able to provide our selected customers with a unique and exclusive experience of driving the Chiron Pur Sport with our legendary world record-breaking pilot Andy Wallace for the first time on Saudi roads,” added Kostas Psarris.

Bugatti Chiron Sport 'Les Légendes du Ciel' is powered by by an 8.0 liter W16 engine that can produce up to 1,479 horsepower and 1,180 lbs-ft of torque. (Picture from: Motor1)

The Chiron Sport 'Les Légendes du Ciel' was officially presented to selected VIP clients at the first Chiron Pur Sport driving show in Saudi Arabia. This exclusive edition model is made as a tribute to the legendary French pilots who is important in the Bugatti's history.

Bugatti Chiron Sport 'Les Légendes du Ciel' is covered by a light brown Gaucho leather with aluminum trim and featured with a sketch of the Nieuport 17 aircraft racing against a Bugatti Type 13 on the door panel. (Picture from: Motor1)

As stated by the Bugatti President, Stephan Winkelmann at the supercar launching event held last year, many successful and famous Bugatti racers, such as Albert Divo, Robert Benoist, and Bartolomeo Costantini, have ever flown with the French Air Force as pilots. Even the legendary French pilot, Roland Garros, ever drove the Bugatti Type 18 personally to go fast on the road as in the air.

Bugatti Chiron Sport 'Les Légendes du Ciel' has a matte gray body, in what they called as the Gris Serpent with a wide gloss white stripe along the exterior. (Picture from: Motor1)

No wonder if the Chiron Sport limited edition supercar is intended to celebrate the French brand's success in the aircraft and racing industry in the early 20th century. The supercar is powered by an 8.0 liter W16 engine that can produce up to 1,479 horsepower and 1,180 lbs-ft of torque.

The Bugatti Chiron Sport 'Les Légendes du Ciel' has a matte gray body, in what they called as the Gris Serpent with a wide gloss white stripe along the exterior. Then the French flag colors appeared on the side sills, just behind the front fenders. Furthermore, the horseshoe-shaped grille has a glossy black finish, and the sleek top of the grille is made of laser-cut aluminum. Plus the 3D printed high temperature resistance exhaust Inconel accents in the back.

Bugatti Chiron Sport 'Les Légendes du Ciel'produced in limited numbers of only 20 units, which reportedly will sell for €2.88 million each. (Picture from: Motor1)

Furthermore, there is an airplane engine logo with propellers appearing all over the exterior and interior. Yes, you can see it on the front fender, seat headrests, and on the aluminum center console. Inside the cabin is a light brown Gaucho leather with aluminum trim. Meanwhile, the door panel shows a sketch of the Nieuport 17 aircraft racing against a Bugatti Type 13. As an option, the buyers can order comfortable seats and a double-panel Sky View roof.

As qouted of Motor1, the Chiron  Sport  'Les Légendes du Ciel' produced in limited numbers of only 20 units, which reportedly will sell for €2.88 million each or approx $3.42 million or Rp.48.6 billion at current exchange rates. WOW! *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BUGATTI | MOTOR1 | LUXEXPOSE ]

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