Gandini Doors in Bugatti EB110
As an aside, it was not only the Lamborghini shape that the Bugatti EB110 followed that stirred a wee bit of controversy on a number of fronts. Gandini’s door design was also in the mix, as Bugatti went for the guillotine doors for this mid engine mobile wonder. Marcello Gandini was an designer for the Italian car styling and coach building firm of Bertone. His designs often graced rival the face of rival cars like those of Lamborghini, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo and others. Read the rest of this entry »
Out of the Box: the EB110
Despite the resulting buzz that was even greater than the one that preceded the launch of the EB110, the machine, in its own right, was a prime piece of automotive muscle.
For performance speed, the EB110 scored top points from racing enthusiasts who admired the four turbochargers its engine boasted. The number of its turbochargers made the EB110’s engine not only unique, it was wholly flexible as well. The five tiny valves that were in each of the cylinders were capable of doling out a speed of 9200 rpm that of course, contributed marvelously well to the extraordinary 550 bhp engine output. Read the rest of this entry »
World Welcomes the EB110
When the date for the launch of the much-awaited machine arrived, speculations and conjectures were already circulating–in full swing. One would think that the unveiling of the Bugatti EB110 to the world would capably put all the buzz to rest.
No, it did not. Not in the least. Read the rest of this entry »
Part II: the EB110
The Bugatti EB110, in addition to having a brawny set of engine muscles, was also computer controlled. In a time where computer controlled cars were still a majorly fresh in the market, this Bugatti car sported one of the most advanced tech electronics that were, at that time, limited to a very exclusive few. This added a stronger shine to an already great machine. Read the rest of this entry »
Bugatti Rebirth: the EB110
Despite the incredible mystique that build and surrounded the exquisite racing as well as sports cars that introduced the Bugatti name to the world before the ravages of World War II began, the Italian company effectively suffered a demise in automotive circles with the death of its employer, Ettore Bugatti. This was in the year 1947.
It was not until forty ears later, in 1987, when a business group would buy the rights of the name and set to build a car that became one of the most talked about cars in town. Read the rest of this entry »
MONEY AINT IT II
This not only included the most basic of information contained in their personal dossiers nor not only of how much dinero was inside their glorious bank accounts. The latter, though, was of particular and utmost importance since failure in terms of bank account acceptability eliminated a potential buyer right away. No considerations were given. Many scarcely passed at this point in the game already. And it was only the beginning. Read the rest of this entry »
MONEY AINT IT part I
Money is not the end-all of everything. This is what you will likely hear most people say from most walks of life. Though, more often than not, such statements do happen to come from individuals who live on just enough pennies to keep a chicken healthy and alive. Lucky for me. Read the rest of this entry »
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Foremost lover of Bugatti. Does not care much for the millions of dimes and nickels that a sports car costs. Loves the sleek shine, the different looks, whether they be slim or beefy and the basic loveliness of a well made, well built car.
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