An incursion into several semi-obscure Bugatti projects.
Name: Bugatti ID 90
Debuted: 1990 Turin Motor Show
Specifics:midmounted 3.5-liter V12 engine, four turbochargers and all-wheel drive, 4.10 m (161.4 inches), 1.84 m (72.4 inches), 174 mph (280 km/h) maximum speed
The Bugatti concept was not only the first Bugatti design by Giugiaro but also shared styling cues and parts with the EB 110 production car.
Bugatti is home to many beautiful cars. However, the EB 110 might not be the most desirable. The exterior styling of this car was, however, much more sophisticated. The two-seater ID 90, which was introduced a year prior to the EB 110’s debut, had many similarities with the road-going car. It was based on technical drawings published in March 1989 by Bugatti.
As a tribute to the 1926 Royale, it received retro-flavored wheels. It was designed with a huge glass dome and an open rear section that housed air vents to cool the V12 engine. Italdesign also used a similar setup in the 1984 Lotus Etna.
Maybe the EB 110 would have had a better life with this design.
Name: Bugatti EB 112
Debuted: 1993 Geneva Motor Show
Specifications:Powertrain derived the EB 110 with a 6.0 liter V12 with 455 horses, all-wheel drive and a carbon fiber chassis.
The Galibier 16C is the modern Bugatti four-door sedan. But this was its predecessor.
Similar to the ID 90, Giugaro was influenced heavily by Bugatti’s illustrious history when designing the EB 112. Its body is full of retro touches from the 1920s and 1930s, such as the Atlantic Tank and 57G Tank. Although the styling may not be to everyone’s taste, it was almost 25 years ago.
The interior cabin was luxurious and featured a beautiful combination of walnut and leather. Modern equipment included a videotape system, a small monitor mounted on the dashboard and a small monitor that could be viewed from the passenger’s side.
The V12, which was derived from the EB 110, was placed right before the front axle. This improved steering was accompanied by Romano Artioli, ex-Bugatti president , who stated in an interview that the car drove like a go-kart. He mentioned that the idea’s sloped roofline was an inspiration for other automakers, who are now selling these “four-door coupes.”
Bugatti didn’t have the funds and the time required to convert a concept into a road-going vehicle, so the EB 112 was never produced.
Name: Bugatti EB 118
Launched:1998 Paris Motor Show
Specifics:naturally Aspirated W18. This 6.3-liter engine has 555 horsepower and 479 pounds-feet (649 Newton meters) of torque. All-wheel drive, 199 MPH (320 km/h).
The specs are everything. The EB 118 will be remembered as the first passenger car to receive a W18 engine.
Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. was the first to produce a concept car. The first concept car to be produced by Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. stole the show in the City of Lights 19 years ago. The W18 engine featured three rows of six-cylinder bank banks joined in a “W”, shape under the front hood. This was bulged from the wings and had a central rib that made room for the engine.
Italdesign Giugiaro was responsible for the styling of this coupe. The interior featured an art deco theme with very few knobs and buttons.
Name: Bugatti EB 218
Debuted: 1999 Geneva Motor Show
Specifications:naturally Aspirated W18 6.3L with 555 horsepower, 479 pound-feet (649 Newtonms of torque), all-wheel drive and five-speed automatic transmission. 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 4.5 seconds. 155 mph (250 km/h) electronically limited top speed.
It was as close to production possible, considering that it was an evolution and a four-door version respectively of the EB 118. Although the Galibier 16C, which was revealed in 2009, refreshed the idea of a Bugatti sedan it was not produced.
The EB 218 measures 5.37m (211 inches) in length and 2m (78.7 inch) wide. It was larger than the EB 118, which translated into a larger interior. To ensure that the enormous power of the Lamborghini Diablo VT was as efficient as possible, the all-wheel drive system was taken from this Lamborghini.
It is still a fascinating idea to see a Bugatti four-door. Hopefully, the Chiron will one day share the showroom floor alongside a more practical partner.