The production-ready version of the ultra-exclusive Bugatti La Voiture Noire has finally been delivered to its anonymous billionaire owner, after two years of development. The concept version of this Hypercar was first unveiled at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. This car made the Chiron look inexpensive, as it came with a price tag of $12.5 million or Rs 87 crore (ex-showroom), making it the world’s most expensive new car at the time of unveil, 2 years ago. However, this record was recently broken by the ultra-luxurious Rolls Royce Boat Tail.
The La Voiture Noire is Bugatti's way of paying homage to the iconic Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic, which was designed by Jean Bugatti, the eldest son of founder Ettore. The car was originally commissioned to honour the brand’s 110th anniversary, and make its debut at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. Only one example of the all-black La Voiture Noire has been made. As the 57SC Atlantic had an iconic all-black variant, which went missing during the Second World War, the new La Voiture Noire resembles this iconic car with its all-black paintwork. Globally, there are only 4 examples of the 57 Atlantic available today.
Each and every component of the La Voiture Noire has been handcrafted and the complete carbon fibre body has a deep gloss black finish. The material has been treated perfectly, says Bugatti designer Etienne Salome, adding to that he said the design was worked upon until nothing could be improved any further. Visually speaking the Bugatti La Voiture Noire looks like a demon, much like a batmobile with a smooth design, and it’s equally fascinating to see the rear almost float over the exhaust pipes with those ultra-wide tail lights that extend from side-to-side.
The La Voiture Noire shares its performance components with the Chiron. The 8-litre 16-cylinder engine develops 1479 bhp and 1600 Nm of peak torque. There are six exhaust pipes at the rear, which is a strong reference to the Atlantic’s five exhausts. It also has top-of-the-line performance for an internal combustion engine that can humble the new age of EVs.
The anonymous owner is finally receiving this finished version after almost two years, during which Bugatti worked on building the car to perfection and making it road legal. The La Voiture Noire is nothing short of a piece of art, along with being functional and one of the most expensive cars ever.
“With the completed La Voiture Noire, we are demonstrating once again that we develop the world’s most sophisticated hyper sports cars,” says Stephan Winkelmann, President of Bugatti. “With its use of visible carbon fiber in jet black, the coupe’s breathtaking sculpture looks especially elegant. It’s a veritable grand tourer that went from being a vision to a reality – a unique project which stands for Bugatti’s full creativity and artistry.”
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