The six Bugatti Legend Limited Editions are all based on the Bugatti Grand Sport Vitesse model to commemorate six figures who have made outstanding contributions to the Bugatti brand in history. Dr. Wolfgang Schreiber, Chairman of Bugatti Automobiles, said: “The success of the Bugatti brand is inseparable from these outstanding figures and historical glorious moments. We hope that by telling people the legendary stories in Bugatti’s history, "Connecting the brand's glorious past with today's achievements." This series was launched in August 2013, and the remaining five models will be launched in the next 12 months, each of which is limited to 3 units worldwide.
The power of the legendary limited edition is the same as that of the regular version, and all use unique color combinations. The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse was launched in the spring of 2012, and in April 2013, it became the fastest convertible supercar in the world with a top speed of 408.84 kilometers per hour. The 8-liter W16 engine it is equipped with has a maximum power of 1,200 horsepower and an astonishing peak torque of 1,500 Nm (3000-5000 rpm). It can accelerate from standstill to 100 km/h in only 2.6 seconds. . On the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Bugatti’s “Les Légendes de Bugatti” legendary limited edition model is named after racing driver Jean-Pierre Wimille. Jean-Pierre Wimille plays an important role in the history of motor sports and is closely connected with the development of the Bugatti company. He helped Bugatti win the Le Mans race twice. This Bugatti Jean-Pierre Wimille legendary limited edition model is scheduled to premiere at the Pebble Beach Auto Show in the United States on August 16, 2013. This Bugatti Jean-Pierre Wimille legendary limited edition model is named after the legendary racing driver who won the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice for Bugatti: In 1937, Jean-Pierre Wimille partnered with Robert Benoist to win the championship title in the Bugatti 57 GTank. ; In 1939, he teamed up with Pierre Veyron to drive the 57CTank and successfully defended his title.
The design of the new Jean-Pierre Wimille legendary limited edition model is inspired by the Bugatti racing car that won the Le Mans race in 1937. During this historic race, the Bugatti 57 GTank was painted in the classic blue color representing French racing. The car is made of carbon fiber material sprayed with classic blue varnish, and other parts of the body are decorated in Wimille Bleu light blue. The interior follows the same color scheme as the exterior. Achim Anscheidt, chief designer of Bugatti Automobiles, explained: “From material selection, color scheme to detail design, the legendary limited edition model all follows the design essence of Bugatti’s classic models. We hope to use this To pay tribute to the brand legends who have driven these extraordinary cars, the Bugatti Legend Limited Edition model inherits classic brand elements while incorporating a modern design language, combining extraordinary sports performance and luxury. The birth of the legendary limited edition model is the best interpretation of the history of the Bugatti brand. Bugatti launched its second legendary limited edition model at the 65th Frankfurt International Motor Show to commemorate the son and father of the company's founder Ettore Bugatti. The legendary Bugatti Type57 SC Atlantic created by him is limited to only 3 units in the world. Bugatti launches the JeanBugatti legendary limited edition model to pay tribute to this hero in the history of automobiles in the 20th century. The eldest son of founder Ettore Bugatti, and the most talented one among his four children, in the late 1920s, Jean Bugatti's outstanding talent in the fields of body structure and design concepts greatly influenced the Bugatti company. The development has had an increasingly far-reaching and important impact. In 1936, the 27-year-old Jean Bugatti officially took over the management of Bugatti Automobiles; in 1939, he unfortunately died in a car accident. In his short and brilliant life, Jean Bugatti was ahead of the times. Bugatti's unique engine and chassis design concepts, as well as its unique understanding of body structure, have established its unshakable legendary status in the automotive industry.
During the development process of the Jean Bugatti legendary limited edition model, Bugatti designers worked hard. It is fully committed to continuing the unique design concept of the previous generation classic model Type 57 SC Atlantic La Voiture Noire. The body is covered with carbon fiber material sprayed with dark black varnish, highlighting the elegant and flexible design language and cutting-edge engineering technology. Bugatti's iconic horseshoe-shaped front radiator grille. The EB logo on the grille and rear of the car is decorated with rare platinum, injecting a noble and luxurious element into the vehicle's appearance. This is also the first time Bugatti has used this rare material in the exterior design of its modern model.
The arctic gray Jean Bugatti signature laser-welded on the fuel tank and fuel tank cap is also an exclusive feature that identifies this legendary limited edition model of the same name. The vehicle interior is completely covered in leather. In terms of interior color matching, the beige and brown color matching principles consistent with Type57SCAtlantic are used; the seats, control panel, steering wheel, instrument panel, center console, door trim panels and windshield beams are decorated in chocolate color. The chocolate color contrasts sharply with the light beige leather trim that runs throughout the center console. The same decorative style extends to the legroom, door exterior trim and door handle recesses. The color of the decorative stitching complements the color of the leather. The fourth legendary limited edition model launched by Bugatti has been publicly unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2014. The car commemorates Rembrandt Bugatti (1884-1916), the youngest brother of Bugatti founder Ettore Bugatti (1881-1947). As usual, Bugatti's legendary limited edition is limited to three units worldwide, priced at 2.18 million euros. Rembrandt Bugatti created more than 300 bronze sculptures and paintings during his short life. He is considered an outstanding sculptor in the early 20th century and can also be regarded as a representative of the artistic expression of the Bugatti family.
The appearance of the Rembrandt Bugatti Legend Limited Edition uses a large amount of bronze-colored carbon fiber materials to reflect the materials used by the sculptor in his creation, especially the lower part of the body and the rims, which are light brown in pursuit of retro elements. The "Dancing Elephant" bronze sculpture between the rear seats in the car is the finishing touch and is a representative work of Rembrandt Bugatti. In addition, there is Rembrandt Bugatti’s personal signature on the oil seal cover. In April 2014, Bugatti officially announced that it would premiere the Bugatti Black Bess legendary limited edition at the Beijing Auto Show. This is the fifth legendary limited edition model released by Bugatti, with only 3 units sold worldwide. Different from previous predictions, the legendary limited edition model launched by Bugatti this time is to commemorate the classic Bugatti Type 18 model, which is one of Bugatti's most important representative models before World War I. The Bugatti Type 18 is equipped with an inline four-cylinder 5.0L engine with a maximum power of more than 74kW (100PS) and a top speed of 160km/h. It was considered a super tank at the time. At this Beijing Auto Show, the Type 18 “Black Bess” model will appear on the booth together with the Bugatti Black Bess legendary limited edition.
The Bugatti Black Bess Legend Limited Edition will be based on the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse. In terms of appearance, the new car uses black as the main color, supplemented by gold latte painting. At the same time, the front grille frame and the rear EB logo are made of gold material. In addition, the new car’s fuel tank cap is also engraved with the exclusive “Black Bess” nameplate. In terms of interior, the interior of the new car is matched with brown and white. The shift lever and center console panel are decorated with mahogany. The leather trim on the door panels on both sides depicts the classic Type 18 "Black Bess" model and Roland Garland. The pattern of the aircraft "Morane Saulnier Type H" flown by Mr. Roland Garros. The Bugatti Type 18 "Black Bess" model is drawn on the storage box lid at the rear of the cockpit and is inlaid with a gold EB logo. The Bugatti Black Bess Legend Limited Edition is powered by an 8.0-liter W16 engine with a maximum power of 1,200 horsepower and a peak torque of 1,500 Nm. Matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, the car's 0-100km/h acceleration time is only 2.6 seconds, and its top speed can reach 408.84km/h. Bugatti named the sixth and final Bugatti legendary limited edition model after founder Ettore Bugatti. Like other legendary limited editions, the Bugatti Ettore Bugatti Legend Limited Edition is based on the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse. This car is equipped with an 8-liter W16 engine, which can go from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 2.6 seconds, and can reach a top speed of 408 kilometers per hour.
The design of the Ettore Bugatti Legend Limited Edition is inspired by Ettore Bugatti’s classic Type 41 Royale to commemorate the founder’s passion for building extraordinary vehicles.