To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Paris event, 6 February
2019.
Estimate:
€1.300.000 - €1.800.000
- One of just 30 regular-production EB110 Super Sports ever built
- the ultimate iteration of the EB110
- Just 916 km from new, without doubt one of the lowest mileage
examples in existence
- Desirable silver over black colour scheme
- Retains its original books, tools, accessories, and promotional
brochures
- The best of French heritage and Italian engineering
BUGATTI WITH AN ITALIAN TWIST
Although the storied manufacturer remained dormant since 1952,
Italian Ferrari dealer Romano Artioli believed that he could return
Bugatti to its former glory through the construction of a new
supercar. Artioli established Bugatti Automobili SpA in October
1987 and broke ground on a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
the following year in Campogalliano, Italy. It was an ambitious
plan, but Artioli was well prepared for such an undertaking, and
there was no doubt that this new Bugatti would be nothing short of
sensational.
Artioli and his crack team of engineers and designers slaved away
for four years to create a car worthy of the fabled Bugatti name.
Their creation was finally unveiled to the world on 15 September
1991 in Paris. In celebration of Ettore Bugatti's 110th birthday
that same day, the car was appropriately named the EB110.
As the EB110 boasted a 3.5-litre V-12 fitted with five valves per
cylinder and four turbochargers, it was well equipped to take the
fight to the supercar establishment and win. It certainly did not
disappoint in terms of looks, thanks to angular and aggressive
styling penned by Giampalo Bendini and Marcello Gandini. Inside,
the cabin was swathed in leather, which beautifully contrasted with
its wood trim, or carbon fibre when in Super Sport trim.
THE EB110 SUPER SPORT
Looking to further increase performance, Bugatti announced the
EB110 SS at the Geneva Salon in 1992, six months after the launch
of the EB110 GT. Through fitting a new ECU, along with larger
injectors and a less restrictive exhaust system, horsepower was
increased by 60 bhp to 610 bhp. Bugatti was also able to reduce
overall weight by over 150 kg through replacing some aluminium
panels with carbon Kevlar panels bonded to the chassis, tipping the
scales at 1,400 kg.
Thanks to these upgrades, the EB110 SS boasted a 0-100 km/h time of
3.26 seconds, leading to an official top speed of 355 km/h. No
other car of its period, neither the Ferrari F50 nor the Porsche
GT1, matched its performance or driving capabilities. Rarer than
the McLaren F1, the EB110 SS boasted highly similar performance
figures. It even made a striking appearance at the 1994 24 Hours of
Le Mans, the first Bugatti at the famed endurance race in 55 years.
Positioned in the GT1 category, the EB110 SS was the fastest in
qualifier in its class.
SUPER SPORT RCD39012
This Super Sport was first delivered to a Mrs Muller in Germany in
1994, as detailed on the original factory warranty card, confirming
that this EB110 SS was delivered with a silver-grey exterior and
black leather interior on 23rd March 1994, via Auto Konig. After
spending some time in Japan with other important supercars, this
EB110 SS made its way to Switzerland in 2012 and has now covered
just 916 km from new. With such low mileage under its belt, equal
to just 25 miles per year, it is as close to a 'new' EB110 SS as it
is possible to get. Despite its low mileage, this EB110 SS has been
used sparingly but regularly and has been well cared for.
Accompanying the car is a range of documentation, including
original books and road test reports, highlighting the phenomenal
performance and usability of the EB110 SS and the superiority of
its performance compared to most of its contemporaries.
The EB 110, representing a unique segment in the fabled marque's
history, was one of the most desirable supercars of the 1990s, and
it holds a dear place in the hearts of many enthusiasts. With only
30 production Super Sports produced, they remain the most desirable
iterations of the model. Finding one in exceptional, all-original
condition and with such limited mileage is truly a rare and unique
occasion.To view this car and others currently consigned to this
auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/pa19.
