From 1909 to 1940, Ettore Bugatti built around 7,000 Bugattis, ranging from fast racing cars to derived touring automobiles. Every Bugatti that left the Molsheim factory was an authentic masterpiece — a unique creation shaped according to the personal aspirations of its maker.
A Bugatti is distinguished by the harmony of its proportions and an attention to detail that borders on perfectionism.
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The new Type EB 218, presented here for the first time, embraces these virtues of the past and develops them further in a modern interpretation.
This four-door sedan was conceived on the basis of the EB 116 Coupé of 1998 by Italdesign, under the direction of Giorgetto Giugiaro.
The elegant bodywork rests on an aluminum space-frame structure. Its form, with its characteristic elements, recalls the Bugattis of the 1930s — the Type 50 “Profilée,” the Type 57S “Tank” that won Le Mans in 1937, and the Type 57 “Atlantic.”
The first 18-cylinder engine in automotive history with direct petrol injection impresses with the effortless way it delivers its enormous power. The three banks of six cylinders are arranged in a W configuration, resulting in an extraordinarily compact engine with remarkable smoothness. Each bank of six cylinders is itself perfectly balanced. The 18 forged connecting rods share a common crank pin for each group of three cylinders. Power is transmitted via a front gear drive positioned at the center of the crankshaft.
Direct fuel injection into the combustion chamber ensures extremely efficient combustion. The 6.3-liter engine develops 406 kW (555 hp) at 6,800 rpm, while 650 Nm of torque delivers phenomenal acceleration and flexibility. Thanks to all-wheel drive and an aluminum chassis with a four-link axle, both driving precision and comfort reach a level that is difficult to match.
The result: an object of passion and fascination.
