The Jean Bugatti Legacy
London, 15 January 2024, (Oilandgaspress): – January 15 is a date that will forever be entwined within the history of Bugatti. On this day – exactly 115 years ago – Jean Bugatti, the visionary engineer and designer whose incredible groundbreaking contributions continue to leave an indelible mark on the wider automotive industry, was born.
The pioneering work that came from the genius mind of Jean back in the 1920s and 1930s continues to play an ever-crucial role within modern-day Bugatti; his trendsetting ideas – often being unlike anything else of their time – being used as inspiration and reference points by the Bugatti design team as they shape the brand’s latest creations and future visions.
In many respects, the recently unveiled Chiron Super Sport1 ‘57 One Of One’ embodies the enduring influence of Jean timeless masterpiece, the Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic, transporting the breakthrough design treatment into focus within the 21st century.
Approaching its 90th anniversary, Jean’s awe-inspiring Type 57 SC Atlantic continues to captivate the design community and automotive enthusiasts worldwide, retaining its status as one of the most precious, luxurious and exclusive automobiles in the world.
As rare and mysterious as it is beautiful, chassis number 57222 is the only Bugatti Type 57 Roadster Grand Raid Usine in existence of the ten ‘Grand Raid’ ever built. And it is an iconic one in every sense: finished in the black and yellow colors favored by Jean’s father, Ettore Bugatti, this highly personal ‘Grand Raid’ served as an inspiration starting point for the black and yellow W16 Mistral that was unveiled at Monterey Car Week in 2022.
The Type 57 Roadster Grand Raid Usine – designed under the meticulous guidance of Jean – is still today widely regarded as one of the most elegant open-top automobiles ever crafted. It successfully distinguished itself from the other Bugatti Type 57 models, including the Type 57 SC Atlantic and Type 57 S Atalante. Numerous innovations were pioneered on the ‘Grand Raid’, including streamlined and elongated fenders, a V-shaped windscreen and aerodynamic headrest supports. Adjustments to the steering column angle, gear lever, handbrake and pedals further underline the roadster’s performance-oriented capabilities.
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