34 Years Ago, the EB110 Marked Bugatti’s Triumphant Return
This page is translated from the original post "Il y a 34 ans, l’EB110 signait le retour triomphal de Bugatti" in French.
- 15/09/2025 9:59
On September 15, 1991, Bugatti was reborn with the EB110, a bold supercar that would mark automotive history.
On that day, for the 110th anniversary of Ettore Bugatti’s birth, the legendary brand unveiled the EB110 in Versailles. After decades of absence, Bugatti was revived under the impetus of Italian entrepreneur Romano Artioli, determined to place the manufacturer back in the prestige car segment.
The EB110 immediately impresses with its technical ambition. Its 3.5-liter V12 engine, equipped with four turbos and coupled with a permanent all-wheel drive, generates more than 550 horsepower. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 4 seconds and reaches 343 km/h. The even more radical Super Sport version climbs to 611 horsepower and surpasses 350 km/h, setting a record for a production car.
The design, crafted by Marcello Gandini and refined by Giampaolo Benedini, embraces modernity with its angular lines and scissor doors. The carbon fiber body, developed with the support of the French aerospace industry, demonstrates Bugatti’s ambition: to blend innovation and exclusivity.
Harsh Reality
However, despite its performance and style, the EB110 faces the economic reality of the early 1990s. The recession hampers sales, and Bugatti Automobili, based in Campogalliano, ultimately filed for bankruptcy in 1995. Only 139 units were produced, including about thirty in the Super Sport version.
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Today, in 2025, the EB110 remains a reference. It symbolizes the rebirth of a legend before Volkswagen propelled Bugatti to new heights with the Veyron and its descendants. More than just a supercar, the EB110 is a testament to rare audacity, a milestone that revived the spirit of Ettore Bugatti and continues to inspire enthusiasts worldwide.
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