Founded
1909
Top Speed Record
304.77 mph
Chiron Price
~$3M
Headquarters
Molsheim, France
Overview
Bugatti is the intersection of art and engineering. Founded by the artist-engineer Ettore Bugatti in 1909, the brand has always existed at the absolute pinnacle of automotive achievement. After a decades-long hiatus, Bugatti's revival under Volkswagen Group produced the Veyron and Chiron — cars that redefined what was technically possible.
Quick Facts
Founder
Ettore Bugatti
Founded
1909
Headquarters
Molsheim, France
History
timeline
Ettore Bugatti founds Bugatti Automobiles in Molsheim, Alsace.
The Type 35 debuts — arguably the most successful racing car in history with over 1,000 victories.
The Type 41 Royale is unveiled — one of the largest and most expensive cars ever made.
Ettore Bugatti dies; the company struggles and eventually ceases production.
Romano Artioli acquires the Bugatti name and attempts a revival with the EB110.
Volkswagen Group acquires Bugatti and begins work on an entirely new hypercar.
The Veyron delivers on its 1,001 hp promise, becoming the world's fastest production car.
The Chiron debuts with 1,500 hp — the spiritual and technical successor to the Veyron.
The Chiron Super Sport 300+ breaks the 300 mph barrier for the first time.
Achievements
1000 HP Milestone
Veyron became the first 1000+ hp production car.
World Speed Record
Veyron Super Sport reached 267 mph.
300 MPH Barrier
Chiron Super Sport 300+ broke 300 mph.
Racing Dominance
Type 35 achieved over 1,000 race victories.
Legacy
Bugatti has twice redefined the limit of what a production car can be. The Type 35 is the most race-winning car in history. The Veyron and Chiron proved that 1,000+ horsepower and refined luxury were not mutually exclusive. Bugatti is speed as sculpture.
