1991 Bugatti EB110 GT

Wealthy entrepreneur Romano Artioli revived the Bugatti name in 1991 with and named the new car in honor of Ettore Bugatti’s 110th birthday. At the time is was the most exotic supercar available on the market. With talent from Italy, Artioli made sure the performance potential and specification was far beyond that available from Ferrari, Lamborghini or Porsche.

Having a successful Ferrari dealership, Artioli sourced almost all of his talent from Italy and the car was built in Campogalliano near Modena, Italy. Designer Marcello Gandini was brought on board, probably because of the excellent work he did on the Lamborghini Miura and Countach. Furthermore much of the drive-line and systems were designed by former Lamborghini engineers.

The project began in 1987 with a silver styling buck that was completed in 1988. This laid out Gandini’s basic shape which included flip-up doors from his Countach. Leading up to the first pre-production prototype in 1991, several aluminum-chassis cars were used to test the new engine.

Technical Director Paolo Stanzani was responsible for the new engine which had many exotic features including 4 IHI Turbochargers and 5-valves per cylinder and a complex AWD system. Furthermore, the chassis was sourced from Aerospatiale France and made out of carbon fiber.

After five years of planning and testing, Bugatti launched the first EB110 in Paris, at the Place de la Défense. Around 125 to 150 cars were made and around 30 of those were built to SS specification.

Press Release

The EB110 GT is Bugatti’s first new model, marking the renaissance of the famous Marque that dominated motor racing and design in the early 20th century. This Bugatti project is the revival of the spirit of Modernism which characterised the life and work of Ettore Bugatti (1881 – 1947). In May 1992 at the Nardo test track in Southern Italy, the Bugatti EB110 GT underwent official acceleration and performance tests. The car achieved, and was consequently officially homologated at a speed of 342 km/h. a world record for a homologated production road car. only now overtaken by its Sister, the EB110 Sport Stradale. The impressive engine performance may be exploited to its full potential through the 4-wheel drive system, with its three differentials and 6-speed transmission.

Bugatti Automobile partner companies have supplied Bugatti with optimum components: Aerospatiale France helped to develop the carbon fibre chassis, creating a light but exceptionally sturdy and rigid structure. Elf has developed an ecological lubricant with special biodegradable characteristics which ensures the long life of mechanical components but with minimum environmental impact. Michelin has custom built the most advanced tyres which, together with the 4-wheel drive system ensure exceptional road holding and safe handling even at the highest speeds. The interior of the ear is fully trimmed in finest quality hide including matching luggage. Nakamichi have assisted in the development of the in-car entertainment system.

Specs & Performance

type	Series Production Car
production years	1991 – 1995
built at	Campogalliano, Italy
body stylist	Marcello Gandini
coachbuilder	Aerospatiale France
production	100
price $	$ 350,000
engine	60o V12
position	Mid, Longitudinal
aspiration	4 IHI Turbochargers
valvetrain	DOHC, 5 Valves / Cyl
fuel feed	Bugatti Multipoint Electronic Enjection
displacement	3500 cc / 213.6 in³
bore	81.0 mm / 3.19 in
stroke	56.6 mm / 2.23 in
compression	8.0:1
power	412 kw / 552.5 bhp @ 8000 rpm
specific output	157.86 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	309.18 bhp per tonne
torque	611 nm / 450.6 ft lbs @ 3750 rpm
redline	8500
body / frame	Aluminium Body Carbon Fibre Tub Chassis w/Integrated Roll Cage
driven wheels	AWD
wheel type	BBS Forged Aluminum
front tires	245/40ZR-18 Michelin Pilot SX MXX3
rear tires	325/30ZR-18 Michelin Pilot SX MXX3
front brakes	Ventilated Discs w/4-Piston Floating Calipers, Vacuum Assist, ABS
rear brakes	Ventilated Discs w/4-Piston Floating Calipers, Vacuum Assist, ABS
front wheels	F 45.7 x 22.9 cm / 18.0 x 9.0 in
rear wheels	R 45.7 x 30.5 cm / 18.0 x 12.0 in
steering	Rack & Pinion w/ Power Assist
f suspension	Double Wishbones w/Pull-Road Actuated Spring/Damper Units
r suspension	Double Wishbones w/Double Coil Springs, Damper Units
curb weight	1787 kg / 3940 lbs
wheelbase	2550 mm / 100.4 in
front track	1549 mm / 61.0 in
rear track	1618 mm / 63.7 in
length	4399 mm / 173.2 in
width	1941 mm / 76.4 in
height	1115 mm / 43.9 in
transmission	6-Speed Manual
gear ratios	3.76:1, 2.52:1, 1.83:1, 1.42:1, 1.15:1, 0.95:1
top speed	~342 kph / 212.38 mph
0 – 60 mph	~3.4 seconds
0 – 100 mph	~9.1 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile	~12.5 seconds
0 – 100 kph	~3.46 seconds
fuel capacity	120 litres or 31.68 gal

Auction Sales History

 

1993 Bugatti EB110 GTZA9AB01E0PCD39031 – sold for €280,000 Bugatti’s ground-breaking 1990s supercar. One of just 139 examples produced. Just 24,000 kilometres from new. Auction Source: 2014 Monaco by RM Auctions

1994 Bugatti EB110 GT – did not sell for €200,000 The car presented here is offered from private European ownership, where it has shared space with a 650-horsepower EB110 SS, among other valuable and historic motor cars. The owner has described his EB110 GT as mechanically perfect and its cosmetic condition as superb. Chassis no. 39052 was serviced in April, 2011 at B. Engineering in Campogalliano, Italy (which is staffed by the car’s original build team), at a cost of €11,800 ($15,575). The total mileage covered to date is only 16,250 kilometres (10,156 miles). Handsomely painted in silver with grey leather interior, this EB110 GT is a true collector car that will reward the sporting driver with useable performance that few cars can challenge, even today. Sold with its rare original built sheet, this fantastic Bugatti would complement the finest supercar collections. Auction Source: Monaco 2012 by RM Auctions

1994 Bugatti EB110 GT ZA9AB01E0PCD39057 – sold for €247,500 The EB110 GT presented here is the only EB110 officially supplied new to the United Kingdom and was sold new by HR Owen, who remain the official UK Bugatti agents to this day. Finished in green with a light tan interior, the first owner was Prince Mohammad Al Rahbani, before it was purchased by supercar dealer William Loughran Ltd. and in turn passed on to Mr. Philip Frederick. Mr. Frederick reportedly maintained the car in exceptional condition throughout his ownership. The car has since been fitted with ABS braking by Dauer Racing of Germany and is offered with original logbooks, MoTs and service invoices. The current odometer reading is 16,490 kms, and its condition is commensurate with its low mileage. The vendor described the condition as being perfect in every respect and confirmed that the car drives as well as it looks. The paintwork only shows very minor signs of use, and the light tan interior remains unmarked.