Before it was bought up by the Volkswagen Group, Bugatti had a brief stint in the ’90s under the ownership of Romano Artioli. It was during his reign that the now legendary EB 110 and the slightly less well-known EB 112 Concept were made.
Perhaps the reason that the latter car is a slightly less common site is that the company went bankrupt shortly after its production started. As a result, just three working prototypes are known to exist today, of which, this example, being sold by Schaltkulisse in Germany, is the second.
First shown at the 1993 Geneva Motorshow, the EB 112 was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, who was asked by the very particular Artioli to incorporate elements from the company’s history into its design.
That inspiration can be seen in the Type 57 SC Atlantic-style spine, as well as design elements borrowed from the Tipo 55, the Tipo 32, and more. Even the wheels were directly inspired by the enormous Bugatti Royale.
Powered By A 6.0-liter V12 Engine
Under the hood, meanwhile, power was supplied by a rather advanced 6.0-liter, 60-valve V12. Positioned for optimal weight distribution, it provided the car with an impressive 450 hp (456 PS/335 kW), which allowed it to get to 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 4.3 seconds and on to a top speed of 186 mph (300 km/h).
According to Artioli, it handled like a go-kart and was even more fun to drive than the mid-engine EB 110. Sadly, few were able to test that claim because just one was completed before the company went bankrupt.
EB 112 chassis number 39001 was built by Italdesign, while the other two cars that exist today (#39002 and #39003) were set to be built by Bugatti at its facility in Campogalliano but only this one, chassis number #39002 was started. Following the sale of the company, they were completed by the Monaco Racing Team and this one was delivered to Chevalley, a Swiss Bugatti importer.
Today, it shows just 2,423 miles (3,900 km) on the odometer and is in fully working condition. Believed to have been owned by just one person, this is a remarkable opportunity to buy an extremely rare Bugatti. No price is listed by the dealer selling it, but rare Bugattis tend not to go cheap.
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