Bugatti EB110 Super Sport: Modern hypercar name like the Veyron and Chiron directly spring to mind. But long before those legend there was one wild, ambitious machine that quietly changed everything—the Bugatti EB110 Super Sport.
And here’s the twist: this wasn’t built during Bugatti’s golden French era… it was born during one of the brand’s most chaotic and forgotten chapters.
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The Return No One Anticipated
Bugatti was not the formidable force it is today in the late 1980. Before Italian businessman Romano Artioli intervened the brand had slip into obscurity.
His objective? Revive Bugatti.
And not just any car, but a world-shaking supercar.
On the occasion of Ettore Bugatti’s 110th birthday in 1991, such vehicle was launched as the EB110. It was a declaration that Bugatti was back and that it meant business, not just a memorial.
The World’s First Quad-Turbo Supercar
Here’s where things get insane.
The EB110 wasn’t powered by a typical engine. Instead it featured a 3.5-liter V12 with FOUR turbochargers something almost unheard of at the time.
Why go quad-turbo?
Because the original naturally aspirated engine simply didn’t make enough power. Instead of going bigger, Bugatti engineers went smarter—and crazier.
The result?
- Up to 603 horsepower
- 0–100 km/h in just 3.2 second
- Top speed over 350 km/h (221 mph)
For the early 1990s this was mind blowing performance rivaling icon like the McLaren F1.
GT vs SS: Two Personalities, One Monster
Bugatti offer the EB110 in two version:
🔹 EB110 GT (Grand Tourer)
- More comfort-focused
- Active rear wing
- Around 553 hp
🔸 EB110 SS (Super Sport)
- Lighter with carbon fiber body
- Fixed rear wing
- Track-focused performance
- Full 603 hp
The SS version was the real beast—raw, aggressive, and built for speed lovers.
Behind the Scenes Drama
In addition to its engineering prowess the EB110 was plagued by internal conflict.
Marcello Gandini renowned for his Lamborghini designs, was one of the leading designer with bold, futuristic ideas. But Artioli was more interested in luxury than cutting-edge design.
Important team members left because the arguments were so heated.
In the end, even renowned engineer Nicola Materazzi—famous for Ferrari’s turbocharged vehicles—left the project.
The EB110 managed to reach manufacturing in spite of all of this turbulence. That in and of itself is amazing.
A Legend Drives a Supercar
Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher was among the most well-known owner of the EB110 SS.
He had an EB110 SS that was brilliant yellow and yes he crashed it soon after purchasing it.
Fortunately the vehicle lived and is still a part of automotive history.
The Disastrous Fall
Even with its innovative technology Bugatti was unable to turn a profit with the EB110.
By 1995, the corporation had fallen into bankruptcy due to poor management, excessive expenditure, and risky choices (such as purchasing Lotus).
Production ceased.
Bugatti had vanished. Once more.
The Legacy That Changed Everything
Just when it seemed like the end, the Volkswagen Group stepped in.
They revived Bugatti and this time they got it right.
Car like the Bugatti Veyron and Bugatti Chiron carried forward the EB110 DNA especially its obsession with quad-turbo power.
So while the EB110 didn’t survive long its idea did.
And that idea built the Bugatti we know today.
Last Thoughts
The Bugatti was more than simply a vehicle it was a technological revolution a daring experiment and an effort at a comeback.
It demonstrate that innovation can make an impact even in the face of failure.
Today’s hypercars might look quite different without it.
FAQs
Q1. What made the EB110 special?
A: The EB110 was the first quad turbocharge automobile in history providing excellent performance during its launch period.
Q2. Did the EB110 influence modern Bugatti car?
A: Yes its quad turbo concept directly influenced later model like the Veyron and Chiron.
Q3. Who owned a famous EB110?
A: Formula 1 legend Schumacher owned a yellow EB110 Super Sport.
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