Founded in 1909 by Ettore Bugatti in France, Bugatti quickly earned fame for elegant, high-performance cars like the Type 35 and the luxurious Royale. Known for artistry and innovation, the brand faded mid-century but was revived by Volkswagen Group in 1998, leading to modern masterpieces like the Veyron and Chiron.
Browse the model landing pages below (linked where available), each page features the original brochure photos, specs and detailed information for that year.
The Bugatti Chiron, produced from 2016 to 2024, is a 1,500-horsepower engineering marvel that pushed the boundaries of speed as the successor to the legendary Veyron.
The Chiron was limited to a total of 500 units worldwide. While technically a single generation, it featured several distinct performance iterations and coach-built evolutions. Chiron (Original Series): 2016–2023. Base Chiron: 2016–2023 (The initial 200 units). Chiron Sport: 2018–2022 (Focused on improved handling and weight reduction). Chiron Pur Sport: 2020–2024 (Track-focused with shorter gear ratios and fixed wing). Chiron Super Sport / 300+: 2021–2024 (Longtail version built for ultimate top speed). Special Editions and One-Offs: 110 Ans Bugatti: 2019 (Celebratory edition limited to 20 units). Edition Noire: 2020 (Tribute to the Type 57SC Atlantic). Les Légendes du Ciel: 2020 (Honoring historic French pilots). Chiron Profilée: 2022–2023 (A unique "solitaire" one-off auctioned in 2023). L'Ultime: 2024 (The 500th and final Chiron produced). Coach-built Spin-offs (Chiron-based): Bugatti Divo: 2018–2021 (Cornering-focused body). Bugatti Centodieci: 2022 (EB110 tribute; limited to 10 units). Bugatti Bolide: 2024–2025 (Track-only extreme variant) Bugatti W16 Mistral: 2024–2025 (The final road-going W16 roadster).
The Bugatti EB 18/3 Chiron, unveiled in 1999, was a mid-engine concept supercar that pioneered the "Chiron" name and featured a massive 18-cylinder engine.
The EB 18/3 Chiron was a one-off functional prototype that never entered mass production, acting as a direct bridge between the luxury EB 218 and the Veyron. EB 18/3 Chiron Concept (Single Generation): 1999. Debut: Introduced at the 1999 Frankfurt Motor Show.. Construction: Built on a modified Lamborghini Diablo VT chassis with four-wheel drive. Powertrain: 6.3-liter W18 engine (555 hp) with a 5-speed manual transmission. Status: Remained a design study and engineering demonstrator; only one unit exists.
The Bugatti EB 218, unveiled in 1999, was a pinnacle luxury concept sedan designed by Italdesign, showcasing a massive W18 engine under Volkswagen’s early brand ownership.
The EB 218 was a non-production concept vehicle that served as a critical design and engineering study, evolving from the earlier EB 112 prototype. EB 218 Concept (Single Prototype): 1999. Debut: Introduced at the 1999 Geneva Motor Show. Configuration: 4-door ultra-luxury saloon with a front-engine, all-wheel-drive layout. Powertrain: 6.3-liter W18 engine producing 555 horsepower, featuring three banks of six cylinders. Status: Remained a one-off "dream car" and never entered series production.
The Bugatti Veyron, produced from 2005 to 2015, redefined hypercar performance with its quad-turbo W16 engine, luxurious design, and a top speed exceeding 250 mph.
