[Auto] Bugatti Chiron Sport Les Légendes du Ciel: Heartfelt tribute to aeronautics

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The Bugatti Chiron Sport is one of the most desired machines in the world. It is not surprising that this is the case as its design, power and dynamic capabilities are sublime. However, between so much praise and excellence there is a small problem that raises the heads of the top managers of the Volkswagen Group. The sale of the models that the Gallic house coins (yes because Bugatti is French) is slow and complex and this is due, among others, to their prices.

This situation forces those responsible to squeeze their heads so that customers do not lose interest. And the best way to do this is, every so often, to launch special versions. In this case, the latest novelty that the guys from Molsheim present to the world is the Bugatti Chiron Sport Les Légendes du Ciel. Do you know where his last name comes from? Well, you may not believe it, but at the dawn of the brand the world of aviation was closely related.

With the Bugatti Chiron Sport Les Légendes du Ciel pay tribute to their famous racing drivers of the last century

According to the press release with Chiron Sport, Les Légendes du Ciel celebrate the success they had in the aeronautical industry and motor racing at the beginning of the 20th century. In any case, we must emphasize that her image is sober. Thus, the body is dressed in a matte gray tone called Serpent Gray adorned by a white stripe that runs through the exterior. The blue, white and red colors of the French flag are on the side stirrups.

If we look at the front grille we see that the horseshoe-shaped edge of the grille has a gloss black finish. Inside it is also appreciated that the vertical bars are made of laser cut aluminum. Finally we can see that the exhaust tail is made of 3D printed Inconel. This material is resistant to the high temperatures that this area will reach as a result of the heat that its powerful mechanics will give off.

As an ornament, to understand which version we are facing, it sports a special logo. Specifically, it corresponds to an aircraft engine with a propeller that runs through the front fenders, seat head restraints and in the center console. Inside we have an interior lined in Gaucho brown leather with aluminum trim. The door panels feature the sketch of a Nieuport 17 aircraft racing against a Bugatti Type 13.

On a mechanical level there are no differences with respect to the Chiron Sport that we already know. What will be different is its production and the price they will ask for it. This is that they will only assemble 20 units for the whole world with a rate that starts at 2.88 million euros. Is it really worth it? We do not know…