Bugatti 18/3 Chiron concept (1999)
Concept car · 1999 · Combustion
The mid-engine study that shaped the Veyron
A two-seat mid-engine concept designed by Italdesign and shown at the 1999 Frankfurt Motor Show. Powered by a naturally aspirated 6.3L W18, it was the first Bugatti concept to move the engine behind the cabin. Several of its design cues, including the horseshoe grille, carried over to the production Veyron.
Key facts
- Engine: 6.3L W18
- Power: 555 hp (563 PS)
- Layout: Two-seat mid-engine coupe
- Designer: Italdesign / Giugiaro
Production
- Status: Concept only
- 1999 W18-engined Giugiaro design study for Bugatti; never entered production.
- Revealed at Frankfurt Motor Show 1999
Source: Wikipedia