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Bugatti Celebrates 30 years of legendary EB110

Posted on 28-09-2021 by Suraj Dhirwani

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Bugatti EB 110 was the first sports car model launched by Bugatti 30 years ago which continues to be considered a masterpiece even today.


It was precisely 30 years ago that Bugatti launched the EB 110 model to make way for the modern-day hyper sports car. The grand launch of this magnificent-looking sports automobile was held on the 15th September 1991 in Paris. It had some 2,000 guests, including celebrities from the world of film, sport, and current affairs. So, MWTV presents a few facts about what makes the Bugatti EB 110 the first sports car masterpiece in the modern era.    

The EB stands for Ettore Bugatti, of course.

Read More about the legendary Ettore Bugatti.

One of the most unique aspects of the Bugatti EB110 was the lightweight, innovative design, and an engine that exudes power: 

The Bugatti EB 110 sports car possesses a potent ‘V12’ engine, and it also consists of a combination of four turbochargers with intercoolers and an ultra-lightweight carbon monocoque. Making it one of a kind sports automobile in the class of its own. 

It is also the first car to have two differentials and is an all-wheel drive. In terms of weight, it is very light, weighing just 125 kilograms. The use of carbon monocoque manufactured by Aerospatiale ensured that this car was lighter. It also proved to be a revolution in the field of production car design. It was following F1 regulations that development happened. They included a 3.5-liter V12 engine with four turbochargers, five valves per combustion chamber, and a total of 60 valves. The maximum revs this car produces 8,250 rpm. Furthermore, depending on the model type, this automobile can deliver between 560 and 610 PS. Which thirty years back with regards was a revelation and continues to be astonishing today.   

Translation of engine power into propulsion was a work of art with the Bugatti EB110

The All-wheel drive facility in the Bugatti EB 110 helps convert the excellent engine power into motion. As a result, it prevents the car from going into a spin and the wheels from burning out. It also possesses an all-wheel locking differential, a limited-slip differential, and a drive torque split of 27:73 percent. More importantly, while in action, the car is provided a firm grip by the 18 inch cast magnesium wheels. They include 245/40 ZR18 front tyres and 325/30 ZR 18 behind tyres.    

This was not just a barebones sports car made to go fast. This was made to go fast, in style! The plethora of accessories that were thoughtfully crafted inside the cabin deserve their own section.

Apart from a powerful engine and innovative sports car design, Bugatti EB 110 also comes with other types of equipment. Power steering, electric seat adjustment, air conditioning, a high-quality sound system, and central locking. Additionally, passengers can travel on seats with luxurious limousine leather seat covers by Italian furniture maker Poltrona Frau. The doors open up very quickly for entry.     

Then again, these characteristics were present in the DNA of the 'brand' Bugatti.

Read about the Italian-French connection of Bugatti the brand.

Did you have a poster of the EB110 in your room? Like the Lamborghini Countach, should this car be re-made?

Let us know in the comments section below.

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