Bugatti Chiron Super Sport “Hommage T50S”: video, photo, price

All car lovers will have welcomed the farewell news Bugatti W16 engine and a little sad (we’ll tell you about it here). The elegant 16 cylinder will soon be retired for a reason Electricity also requires a manufacturer to produce 70 cars per year (you read that correctly: seventy!) to deal with anti-pollution regulations. And as the last Chiron ”series” was delivered to a Canadian customer in January, the deal It is specially made – which allows you to customize the car in any aspect – still works and will provide at least until the end of 2024 other Chiron models one-off, to be precise. The last, but only in chronological order, is called Chiron Super Sport “Homage T50S”a tribute to the glorious old game of the brand, which also won 24 Hours of Le Mans. Emphasis on history, uniqueness, technique, strength and expertise at a cost… disproportionate. In the meantime, let’s take a look videowe will talk about the price later…

A BIT OF HISTORY In the turbulent 1920s and 1930s, motoring was a field dominated by performance movements focused solely on race. Bugatti has embraced this challenge with a remarkable innovation: a new supercharged engine five-liter eight-cylinderthe company’s first with a double overhead camshaft, capable of delivering approx 250 HP of power. The union of this engine and chassis Type 50S created an unforgettable road car: comfortable and luxurious, yet stylish and agile, with performance to match the best cars of that time. His strength was that Jean Bugatti saw his ability to cope with and win the toughest car races, 24 Hours of Le Mans. In 1931, Bugatti produced three different legendary racing chassis, painted completely black as a provocation to the French government, which refused to finance the project. The ability of the cars was evident, with amazing speed on the straights. However, misfortune befell one of the cars, which suffered a tire failure at high speed, finish his race early.

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Bugatti Chiron Super Sport Hommage T50s: top speed is 440 km/h

WONDERFUL PROPERTY The remaining two cars, including the chassis n. 50177, the source of inspiration for the current Super Sport tribute, were removed to avoid further accidents. History of 50177, no his number ‘5’ during the race at Le Mans in 1931he led the creative journey that led to the birth of modernity Chiron Super Sport “Homage T50S”. The front grille, with its repeated square design and the number ‘5’ in the middle (mimicking on the doors), has become the focal point of the front design, celebrating the historic birth, but not forgetting aerodynamic and cooling requirements of a modern car capable of reaching i 440 km/h. Performance thanks to the story 8.0 liter W16 da 1.500 CV. The interior, decorated in aluminum with ”Perlée” details, reflects the elegance of the original car, with modern touches such as the glass roof. Optional Aerial View. Every detail, from the storage area to the center console, has been taken care of with the utmost attention. The price was – obviously – not communicated. Since this is a unique car built on request, it is very likely that the total cost will be close 5 million euros. Things out of this world… like a car.

Posted by Tommaso Marcoli, 02/27/2024