Bugatti

Hypercar from Molsheim

Bugatti is a French manufacturer of high-performance luxury automobiles, founded by Italian-born designer Ettore Bugatti in 1909.

The name has become shorthand for extreme automotive extravagance—cars costing millions and reaching speeds over 250 mph.

In casual speech, Bugatti often signals wealth or status: He pulled up in a Bugatti.

The slang phrase that's a Bugatti expresses approval or admiration for something impressive.

performance

Chiron

Learned centaur of antiquity

aerodynamics · downforce · drivetrain · gearbox · dual-clutch · handling · traction · record-breaking

competitors

Ferrari

Italian luxury automaker

Bentley · Rolls-Royce · Maserati · Mercedes-AMG · Lotus · Hennessey

luxury

opulence

Showy, abundant prosperity

interior · leather · craftsmanship · extravagance · grandeur · high-end · refinement · sumptuous · artisan · detailing

exclusivity

rare

Seldom found or seen

heritage · iconic · status · pinnacle · coachbuilt · auction · investment · Atlantic · Royale · provenance

engineering

monocoque

Self-supporting outer structure

suspension · differential · combustion · titanium · exhaust · telemetry · crankcase · intake · intercooler

Categories
Opposites
luxury and price tier

BugattiYugo

Defunct Serbian automobile

Dacia · Daewoo · beater · jalopy · economy car

performance and engineering philosophy

Bugattigolf cart

Motorized links vehicle

mobility scooter · Smart car · moped · riding lawnmower · econobox

practicality and purpose

BugattiToyota Corolla

Japanese economy sedan

Honda Accord · minivan · pickup truck · Ford F-150 · station wagon

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G