Supercar legends: Bugatti EB 110 – Auto Sportive
The history of the car manufacturer Bugatti it is long and troubling: from its beginnings in France to a short period in Italy to its failure. In 1998, the brand was bought by the Volkswagen Group, which launched the EB 16.4 Veyron, the car we all know today for its many and record-breaking performances.
Italian Bugatti
However, we are interested in the period from 1987 to 1995 or the Italian period when an entrepreneur Roman Altioli he took over the company and gave birth to one of our favorite cars, the Bugatti EB110.
In 1991 EB 110 It was introduced to the public as a competitor to Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche. V price The cost of this fantastic supercar ranged from 550 million to 670 million old lire for the Super Sport version, but its technique and characteristics were worthy of this amount.
quadriturbo
Its chassis was made of carbon fiber and its V12 was only 3.500cc. 4 turbochargers IHI.
In the late 80s and early 90s, turbocharged and biturbo engines were present in almost all supercars - just think of the Jaguar XJ 200, Ferrari F40 or Porsche 959 - but engine quad-turbo has never seen before.
The power of this incredible engine varied depending on the version: from 560 hp. at 8.000 rpm GT up to 610 hp at 8.250 rpm Super Sport.
The GT, produced in just 95 units, had permanent all-wheel drive capable of delivering 73% of torque to the rear axle and 27% to the front. Thus, the torque of 608 Nm was relieved without problems, and the greater distribution at the rear gave it oversteer.
Il dry weight The GT was 1.620 kg, not very little, but considering the all-wheel drive and the technology it had (four turbos, two tanks and ABS), this was a great achievement.
Fastest
Acceleration 0-100 km / h was overcome in just 3,5 seconds, and maximum speed 342 km / h made it the fastest car in the world in 1991, a record that Bugattis have always loved.
In 1992, the SS (Super Sport) version was introduced, more extreme and powerful than the GT. Aesthetically, it featured seven-spoke alloy wheels and a fixed rear wing, but the technical specifications were even more interesting.
The engine developed 610 hp. and 637 Nm of torque, top speed was 351 km / h, and acceleration from zero to 0 in 100 seconds. The Ferrari F3,3, the pinnacle of Ferrari technology at the time, to be clear, put out 50 hp, accelerated to 525 km / h and accelerated to 325 km / h in 0 seconds.
To reduce weight and make it more extreme, the all-wheel drive system was removed from the SS in favor of rear-wheel drive only, and thus the car weighed 1.470 kg.
Although only 31 models of this version have been sold, it remains one of the most exotic and coveted vehicles of all time in the hearts of motorists.
curiosity
There are several anecdotes and Storey As for the EB 110, for example, when Carlos Sainz drove it for the first time at a crazy speed at night, down an alley with an injured reporter in the passenger seat. Also known is the story of Michael Schumacher, who, after a comparative test between EB, F40, Diablo and Jaguar XJ-200, was so impressed that he immediately wrote a check for the yellow Bugatti EB 110 Super Sport, which then went astray a year later.
The EB 110 did not enjoy the fame and success it earned at launch, but its value grew over the years, as did the circle of wealthy collectors vying for the model. Its cost today exceeds one million euros.
