World premiere of Bugatti Legends limited edition model

During Monterrey Car Week, the French brand Bugatti will unveil the first of its six "Les Légendes de Bugatti" legendary limited edition models. Bugatti will celebrate the world premiere of the first legendary limited edition model named after champion driver Jean-Pierre Wimille. The Legends Limited Edition is limited to three units worldwide and will be followed by five other Legends Limited Edition models.

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The Legend Limited Edition is a tribute to Jean-Pierre Wimille, Bugatti's former official test driver, who won the 24 Hours of Le Mans for Bugatti in 1937 and again just two years later. The legendary limited edition is based on the Bugatti Vespa 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse and is inspired by the Bugatti Type 57G Tank that Wimille drove at Le Mans in 1937.

Dr. Wolfgang Schreiber, Chairman of Bugatti Automobiles. Dr. Wolfgang Schreiber, Chairman of Bugatti Automobiles, said: "The first 'Jean-Pierre Wimille' Limited Edition celebrates and honors the illustrious racing history of the Bugatti brand and commemorates 1937 The first 'Jean-Pierre Wimille' Limited Edition celebrates and honors the brand's illustrious racing history and commemorates the pinnacle of Bugatti's Le Man's success in 1937.

"Bugatti is an ultra-luxury car brand with a long and classic heritage that is well known to our customers and loyal enthusiasts," added Dr. Wolfgang Schreiber. Dr. Wolfgang Schreiber added: "The new Legend Limited Edition model demonstrates the Bugatti brand's unparalleled innovation and manufacturing expertise. Its exceptional sporting performance, carefully selected materials, and superlative craftsmanship are the very essences of the Bugatti brand."

Achim Anscheidt, Chief Designer of Bugatti Automobiles, noted, "Reinventing a historical classic with a modern design language is a challenging but exciting task. For this limited edition of the 'Jean-Pierre Wimille' legend, we have invoked the design theme of Le Mans and incorporated the classic styling concept of Bugatti's legendary Type 57G Tank into the exterior paintwork as well as the exterior and interior details of the new car. "

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The Bugatti "Jean-Pierre Wimille" Legends Limited Edition is based on the Veysel 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse and is powered by an 8-liter W16 engine with a maximum power of 1,200 horsepower, giving the Bugatti supercar a peak torque of a staggering 1500 NM (3000-500 rpm). In April 2013, the Bugatti Vespasian 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse broke the world record for the fastest convertible sports car with a top speed of 408.84 km/h (253 mph) and remains the fastest production convertible in the world. sports car in the world.

The interior and exterior of the "Jean-Pierre Wimille" Legend Limited Edition are inspired by Bugatti's legendary Type 57G Tank, and the body is entirely made of carbon fiber and painted in the classic French racing blue as a tribute to the legendary Type 57G Tank. Tank. The same dark and light blue color scheme used by the legendary race car is also incorporated into the design of the Limited Edition, with the two-tone design extending across the front and rear of the car. The elegant light blue color also runs along the lower side of the rear wing, while the striking silver Le Man's silhouette is painted in a way that recalls Wimille's first Le Man victory. The Wimille signature, laser-welded to the fuel tank and cap, is also an exclusive feature that identifies this legendary limited-edition model.

The two-tone color scheme and the attention to detail are also reflected in the interior of the car. The headliner, pedal area, and seat trim are all finished in "Bleu Wimille" light blue, which is mirrored by the dark blue seats to create a complete silhouette. The dashboard, center console, and doors are extensively painted in "Lake Blue", a dark blue color scheme, to create a perfect echo of the interior colors of the cabin. The decorative light blue stitching emphasizes the subtle and elegant design language.

Bugatti's designers have created an original use of blue, red and white, the symbols of France, in a clashing stitching process to honor Jean-Pierre Wimille, the great driver and the Type 57G Tank he drove, and to pay tribute to the Bugatti brand. The tricolor stitching is applied to the leather stitching of the steering wheel and gearshift, adding a touch of authentic French elegance to the overall interior design.

The signature of Jean-Pierre Wimille is carefully stitched on the seat headrests in "Bleu Wimille" light blue stitching.

The interior of this legendary limited edition also bears the mark of the Le Man's race: the classic contours of Le Mans are embossed in polished aluminum under the EB logo set in the center of a dark blue carbon fiber panel at the rear of the cabin.

Further legendary design elements include the "Les Légendes de Bugatti" carbon fiber logo and the famous Bugatti elephant embossed in the center console panel, and the portrait and signature of Jean-Pierre Wimille embedded in the door sill.

At the world premiere of the "Jean-Pierre Wimille" legendary limited edition, the Bugatti Type 57G Tank, which won the 1937 Le Mans race, will be presented at Monterrey. The legendary race car is courtesy of the Simone Foundation Automotive Museum in Philadelphia.

"The Bugatti 'Jean-Pierre Wimille' Legend Limited Edition is a new, modern interpretation of the brand's legendary Type 57G Tank race car. We are very proud to be able to present Bugatti's history and today in such an exciting way. A big thank you to Dr. Fred Simeone for his generous support." Dr. Wolfgang Schreiber said. Dr. Schreiber said.

The Type 57G Tank was built in Molsheim from 1936 to 1937. Only three Type 57G Tank cars were produced at the Bugatti factory in Alsace at the time. At a time when car racing was dominated by other national brands, Bugatti wanted to lead French racing to a new level of victory with the Type 57G Tank.

Jean Bugatti, son of Ettore Bugatti, the founder of Bugatti, led the development of this car for long-distance endurance racing. With a standard Type 57S chassis and Bugatti's 3.3-liter 8-cylinder engine, the car has a wheelbase of 2.98 m. The Type 57G Tank's engine delivers around 200 hp and its aerodynamic design allows the Type 57G Tank to reach top speed faster than other cars.

The Type 57G Tank, driven by Jean-Pierre Wimille, was a success right from the start: in 1936, he won the French Grand Prix and the Prix de la Marne in this legendary car.

From July 19 to 20, 1937, the Bugatti team of two Type 57G Tank cars took to the 24 Hours of Le Mans. One was co-driven by test drivers Pierre Veyron and Roger Fabric, while the other was driven by Jean-Pierre Wimille in partnership with Robert Benoist. The Type 57G Tank driven by Wimille quickly took the lead and helped the Bugatti team to win the race. The Type 57G Tank averaged 136.99 km/h (84 mph) and covered a total distance of 3,287.938 km (2,043 miles) in the race, which saw Jean-Pierre Wimille win the first Le Mans trophy for Bugatti, making him a legendary hero of the brand. legendary hero.