2020 Bugatti Centodieci: A Limitless Hypercar

Bugatti is no stranger to the world of niche, ultra-expensive, and well-crafted automobiles. Founded by Ettore Bugatti in 1909, Bugatti Automobiles is still headquartered in Molsheim, France. This year also marked 110 years of Bugatti Automobiles, so to celebrate such a momentous occasion, the historic marque launched an all-new car - the Centodieci. The name, which is Italian for ‘110’, also hints at one of the brand’s crucial EB110 model from the early 1990s.

As you can imagine, the 2020 Bugatti Centodieci isn’t meant for mass-market production, with only 10 units allocated worldwide. Such ultra-exclusivity places the Bugatti Centodieci in a league of its own — few cars, even the rarest, can hold a candle to this masterpiece from Molsheim. While it is a rare species, the general underbody architecture of the Centodieci is based on the already-spectacular Chiron.

Exterior

One of the most distinctive aspects of the 2020 Bugatti Centodieci is its unique, almost cartoonish yet thoroughly functional exterior design. The wedge-shaped front fascia draws inspiration from the erstwhile EB110, while the impossibly slim LED headlights, triple air-intake channels, massive front splitter, and the iconic Bugatti ‘Horseshoe’ (located just below the brand logo on the hood) give the Centodieci a menacing yet purposeful look.

At just 1.200 meters in height, the Bugatti Centodieci’s ultra-low profile masks its hefty two-ton mass. The beefy sides of the Centodieci are dominated by:

• A distinctive character line that wraps around the car
• Five circular air intakes
• Sleek windows and tapered wing mirrors
• Massive wheels
• Additional air intakes mounted in the rear haunches and behind the doors

The rear of the Bugatti Centodieci looks absolutely insane yet super modern, featuring:

• A massive yet fixed carbon-fiber wing
• Unique and captivating LED tail lights
• A complex aero kit, including quad exhaust pipes, multiple air vents & channels, and a huge rear air diffuser

There’s no doubt: the Bugatti Centodieci is a car that simply won’t go unnoticed.

Interior

Bugatti hasn’t released any official photos of the interior of the 2020 Centodieci, presumably since it may not be fully ready yet. However, it is expected that the interior wouldn’t differ much from what is currently seen in the “regular” Chiron. Understandably, the elitist class will be able to customize numerous facets of the Bugatti Centodieci’s interior and cabin — as money, for the super wealthy, is merely a construct of one’s imagination.

Superior build, material quality, and fit-and-finish have always been trademarks of Bugatti, and this will hold true for the Centodieci as well. The Centodieci’s cabin has adequate room for its two occupants, although getting in and out of this low cabin won’t be the easiest task. Customers should enjoy nearly all the features and comforts that the Chiron offers, as most or all will make their way into the 2020 Bugatti Centodieci.

Engine and Performance

Motivation for the Bugatti Centodieci comes from the marque’s legendary 8.0-litre quad turbocharged W16 powerplant, which in this car serves up a remarkable 1,579 bhp and a colossal 1,600 Nm of torque. This hugely powerful engine channels its immense potential to all four wheels via a buttery-smooth yet super-fast 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The clever engineering of Bugatti means the Centodieci can accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 2.4 seconds.

Meanwhile, 0-200 km/h comes up in 6.1 seconds, and the Bugatti Centodieci will blast past 300 km/h in only 13.1 seconds. While the Bugatti Centodieci can theoretically reach speeds up to 420 km/h, its maximum speed has been electronically limited to 380 km/h.

Verdict

If this article has you excited about the Bugatti Centodieci and you’d like to buy one, I’m afraid it’s too late for that. All 10 examples of this hypercar have already been sold out, with deliveries to customers set to commence in 2021. How much, you ask? The list price of the Centodieci is nearly USD 9 million or AED 33,000,000, which doesn’t include any additional costs you might incur beyond the base price. Of course, for those who can afford it, the 2020 Bugatti Centodieci will remain one of the best collector’s items and a brilliant technical tour-de-force for decades to come.