~ONE Off~ After a few days ago appearing into several teasers, finally Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. reveals the figure of its newest supercar which is said to be built based on the Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport and named the Bugatti Chiron Profilée. The Molsheim-based manufacturer further says that the car is being built as a single piece as a less radical interpretation of the Pur Sport version which also features a special fixed rear wing.
The Bugatti Chiron Profilée coupé, originally planned to be positioned between the Chiron Sport and Chiron Pur Sport, unfortunately the company never made it into production. (Picture from: RM Sotheby's) |
The Bugatti Chiron Profilée was one of the last cars to sport the French marque's iconic W16 engine, although the recently revealed on August, 2022, the Mistral roadster also uses the same type of engine with a total power output of around 1,600 bhp. By using those kind of engine, the Chiron Profilée capable to accelerate from zero to 100 kph in just 2.3 seconds and run up to top speed of 380 kph.
Originally the unique Profilée coupé was created as an experiment to see if the sharp aspects of the Pur Sport variant could be integrated into such a car that prioritizes comfort.
The Bugatti Chiron Profilée coupé is the optimum combination of agility, performance and elegance.. (Picture from: RM Sotheby's) |
The CHIRON Profilée is the optimum combination of agility, performance and elegance. One single car, never to be repeated. The last brand-new BUGATTI with a W16 engine offered from Molsheim. @RMSothebys#BUGATTI #CHIRONProfilée #RMSothebys
— Bugatti (@Bugatti) December 23, 2022
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In later developments the Profilée incorporated several aspects of the Pur Sport, such as shorter gear ratios for faster acceleration, a more aggressively tuned chassis including changes to chamber angle and a stiffer suspension for better handling compared to its donor car.
The Bugatti Chiron Profilée coupé is powered by the French marque's iconic W16 engine coupled with a revised transmission with the gear ratios shortened. (Picture from: RM Sotheby's) |
The Bugatti Chiron Profilée coupé's cabin gets Bugatti's first woven leather finishes applied to the dashboard, door panels and center console, coupled with Argent Atlantique color finishes also to add even more exclusivity. (Picture from: RM Sotheby's) |
Meanwile inside, the car gets Bugatti's first woven leather finishes applied to the dashboard, door panels and center console, coupled with Argent Atlantique color finishes also to add even more exclusivity to the Profilée coupé. Then at the bottom of the car is made of carbon fiber material.
Originally the unique Bugatti Chiron Profilée coupé was created as an experiment to see if the sharp aspects of the Pur Sport variant could be integrated into such a car that prioritizes comfort. (Picture from: RM Sotheby's) |
"We know what we make is too beautiful to hide," said Chairman of Bugatti, Christophe Piochon. He further called the Profilée coupé as "a true Bugatti and a unique collectible piece of automotive history."
The plan, the Profilée coupé would be auctioned off in Paris by RM Sotheby's on February 1st, 2022, where a portion of the proceeds will go to charity. Well, now you had found the role of the famous auction house in this Bugatti car. How about its prices when later the car sold at the auction? Can anyone guess it?😎 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BUGATTI | RM SOTHEBY'S ]
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