1995 Bugatti EB110 GT
Chassis No.: ZA9AB01EORCD39081
Miles: 939
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This particular Bugatti EB110 GT was purchased by a
collector in Japan and was preserved in BRAND NEW condition. The car
is exactly as it was delivered from the factory in 1995 and is in
perfect Concours condition.
This EB110 GT (one of only 95 produced) is one of the
last built in 1995. Custom ordered with a special formula black metallic
paint finish and full tan leather interior with navy accents, this
“like new” supercar currently has only 939 miles and remains in show
quality condition.
Bugatti was one of the finest car manufacturers of the
1920s and 1930s, but after the death of founder Ettore Bugatti in
1947, the company ceased production. In an attempt to revive Bugatti,
Italian entrepreneur Romano Artioli bought the rights to the legendary
name. In 1989 he announced the return of Bugatti. A state of the art
factory was constructed just north of Modena, Italy. So just like
Ettore himself, Artioli’s Bugatti was Italian.
No expense was spared in designing the new Bugatti and
from scratch one of the most advanced vehicles of its day was designed
and built. Launched on the day of Ettore’s 100th birthday (09-15-1991),
the new car was aptly named “EB110”. Scene of the launch was Versailles
Palace, the former domicile of the French royal family.
Much like its predecessors the EB110 featured a uniquely
styled body complete with the characteristic horse-shoe shaped grill.
Responsible of the design was the Italian designer Marcello Gandini.
Unlike his previous wedge-shaped designs like the Lamborghini Countach
and Lancia Stratos, the EB 110’s body is round and voluptuous. To
save weight, the entire body was made of aluminum.
The aluminum body panels are bonded to a carbon fibre
monocoque chassis. The EB 110 was the first road car to use a monocoque
using this exotic material. Due to the difficult production process
of the composite material, the tubs were constructed by French aviation
company Aerospatiale. t was suspended all around by double wishbones.
The front suspension features push-rod operated shock absorbers and
the rear dual shock absorbers on each side.
Not just the chassis was advanced, the engine was as
well; it remains as one of the most complex powerplants ever constructed.
Being a 60 degree V12, its configuration was very Italian, but the
ancillaries are what make the 3.5 litre V12 extraordinary. The dual
overhead camshafts operated five valves per cylinder, a setup only
seen in the Ferrari F1 racers of the day. Four IHI turbochargers were
mated to the high revving engine, giving the EB 110 an unprecedented
output of over 550 bhp.
To best suit the turbocharged engine’s characteristics,
a 6 speed manual gearbox was fitted. It ensured that the revs could
be kept in the 3500+ rpm area after shifting up. The incredible amount
of horsepower and torque were delivered to the road through all four
wheels. The permanent four wheel drive delivers 27% of the power to
the front wheels and the other 73% to the rears. Plenty of stopping
power is provided by large ventilated brembo discs.
Performance:
Engine: 3.5 Liter V12, 675 HP
5 Valves per cylinder DOHC, Multi-port fuel injection, Quad turbochargers,
Aluminum and titanium construction
Aluminum body and carbon fiber monocoque, Power assist rack and pinion
steering, 6-Speed manual transmission
All wheel drive, 0-60 (mph) 3.4 seconds, Top Speed 214 mph