Bugatti Renaissance Student Design Reinterprets Veyron

A Canadian designer sent Carscoop these renderings of a proposed replacement for the Bugatti Veyron. Called the Bugatti Renaissance, the car is the creation of newcomer John Mark Vicente.

"These projects are personal reflections of my understanding of design as an art, science, and philosophy," Vicente says on his website.

Vicente, of Richmond, British Columbia, drew the vehicle as part of his prior coursework. He is a Communication Design graduate from Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver.

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Bugatti 16C Galibier with 16 cylinders 8 liter engine

Bugatti has revealed the 16 C Galibier and the car is a conceptual proposal for a four-door, four seat sedan that could very well go into production in the next couple of years. According to Bugatti's current president, Dr. Ing. Franz-Josef Paefgen, the Galibier is one of several concept studies with which the company is considering for the future of the marque.

For those wondering, "Galibier" was named after one of the most difficult alpine passes along the Tour de France. Bugatti also used the name in the past on a special version of the four door Type 57.

Surprisingly for a car of our age where automotive designers usually try their hardest to create products that stand out of the crowd with distinctively repulsive styling traits, the Galibier 16 C features an uncluttered and straightforward design without any unnecessary gimmicks - okay, sans the.... eight tail pipes at the rear.



Echoing the styling of the famous Type 57 Atlantique, the Galibier 16 C combines a liftback bodystyle with the typical Bugatti radiator grille, large round LED headlights and the distinctive clamshell running the length of the vehicle.

The body of the concept car is constructed of handmade carbon fibre parts colored dark blue while the wings and doors are made out of polished aluminum.

The same straightforward design is also found in the interior. The dash panel elements been reduced to the bare essentials with two centrally located main gauges, a small instrument panel in front of the driver and a large LCD screen on the lower center console.

For the performance, the car is fitted with a 16 cylinder 8 liter, flex-fuel engine with two stage supercharging that can run on ethanol. Like all high-end VW Group products, the Galibier 16 C comes equipped with a four-wheel drive system.

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Mansory Bugatti Veyron Linea Vincero new photos and video

Mansory's Linea Vincero Bugatti Veyron has been caught on video, thanks to our longtime friend Nick Hall. The modified supercar features an enhanced cold air induction system and an optimized exhaust, which enables the Bugatti's massive 8.0-liter 16 cylinder engine to produce 1109 hp and 1310 Nm of torque (instead of the standard 1001 hp and 1250 Nm of torque).

For the exterior, Mansory equips the Linea Vincero Veyron with an extensive carbon-fiber body kit that includes a shorter hood, a new front apron, revised side skirts, and an aggressive rear diffuser. The company also adds a "V" insignia to the front grille, LED daytime running lights, and fully-forged turbine-design wheels.

For the interior, the Linea Vincero Veyron features additional carbon-fiber trim and LED lighting fitted to seats, doors and dash.

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Bugatti Veyron to produce four doors saloon?

Bugatti won’t be embarking on the project alone, though. It’s rumoured that the firm will team up with fellow VW Group luxury manufacturer Bentley in developing a new front-engined limousine platform. As well as underpinning the Royale, the chassis would be used on the next Arnage. However, the new Bugatti will keep much of the technology seen on the Veyron, such as its four-wheel-drive set-up and 8.0-litre quad-turbo W16 engine, although this will be mounted at the front.

With the same 987bhp and 1,250Nm of torque, the Royale should cover 0-100kmg in three seconds and hit a 402kmh top speed, making it the fastest four-seater in the world. It will also feature the same seven-speed twin-clutch transmission – developed by UK firm Ricardo – along with that Haldex clutch-equipped all-wheel drive. There will be active aerodynamics, a Veyron-style hydraulic rear wing that rises at speed, huge carbon composite brake discs and adaptive dampers, too.

The current economic downturn means the Royale is still some way off. But with McLaren Automotive boss Ron Dennis predicting a return to growth in 2011, just in time for the launch of his company’s P11 supercar, expect the four-door to go on sale in three years’ time.

In further celebration of its 100th birthday, Bugatti is also planning to launch a 1,350bhp ‘super’ Veyron later this year, along with additional special editions.


Source: AutoExpress

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Mysterious Bugatti Veyron Vincero built by Mansory

Bugatti Veyron, modified by Mansory, is sitting on the showroom floor at Prestige Cars in the United Arab Emirates which is up for sale. The Mansory Vincero bears some similarities to the Sang Noir special-edition Veyron, and we're not sure how many Vinceros are out there. There are reports of as many as three. Any Veyron is an uncommon machine, of course, but the Mansory Vincero is among the rarest of the rare.

Blackout trim and smoked chrome dominate the high-gloss finish. The front fenders and door panels are chromed, and the hood and engine cover are carbon-fiber. The carbon-fiber elements spark the comparison to the Sang Noir editions. The interior gets black and white upholstery, a common Mansory theme, and features woven seatbacks and cushions in addition to the leather, carbon fiber and suede.

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