At the 1999 Frankfurt International
Motor Show, Volkswagen presented the new study Bugatti
18/3 Chiron. The EB18-3 was produced by Giorgetto Giugiaro / ItalDesign under
contract of Volkswagen.
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Bugatti
EB 18/3 Chiron - Photo:
Volkswagen
During the IAA opening Dr. Piech
announced, that steps are taken, to launch Bugatti's production in the French
Molsheim, the location, where already Bugatti himself started making cars.
As a first step the old guest house will be renovated.
The car is a 2-seater coupé
powered by a rear engine. The interior is classic, using finest materials
as leather and wood. Instrument panels are made of Aluminum alloy. For
the elegant traveler a specific luggage set was developed exactly fitting
into the front trunk.
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Dr. Ferdinand Piech
enjoying this lovely piece of a car at the Frankfurt International
Motor Show, 1999. He told the press, that a decision
on whether the car will be build, will be made during the course of this
year.
Photo:
Automotive Intelligence
Photo: Automotive Intelligence
The Bugatti EB 18/3
on the Frankfurt International Motor Show, 1999
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Photo:
Volkswagen
The all new Bugatti EB 18/3
rear view, showing its powerful 18 cylinder 6.3 liter engine, which
generates 555 hp (408 kw) and accelerates the car up to a speed of 300
km/h.
