Bugatti reveals new Centodieci model in tribute to iconic EB110

Very few of us may be able to afford one but we car enthusiasts do love looking at and reading about supercars.

One of the most iconic supercar makers has unveiled a new model that has an eye-watering price tag, even judged by its own very expensive standards.

Bugatti has revealed the Centodieci, a modern interpretation of the EB110, one of its most famous models.

Based on the Chiron, the Centodieci was designed with the classic car’s wide wedge shape in mind, but with a modern twist that could incorporate the cooling requirements of the 8.0-litre W16 engine.

Those cooling requirements dictated the car’s design, with five round air intakes in the shape of a diamond fitted to the front, while the rear end features a wide air outlet to dispel hot air from the engine bay.

The engine produces 1,578bhp and contributes to the hypercar’s 0-60mph time of 2.2 seconds. It can also hit 124mph in 6.1 seconds and 188mph in 13.1 seconds before going on to a top speed of 236mph.

Bugatti claims the Centodieci is 20kg lighter than the Chiron, which has been achieved by using a lightweight windscreen and carbon-fibre stabilisers.

Stephan Winkelmann, president of Bugatti, said: “With the Centodieci, we pay homage to the EB110 super sports car which was built in the 1990s and is very much a part of our traditionsteeped history.

“With the EB110, Bugatti catapulted itself to the top of the automotive world once again after 1956 with a new model.

“We are proud of our long Bugatti history, of which the EB110 is very much a part.

“That’s why we’re celebrating a reinterpretation of this extraordinary vehicle with the Centodieci – Italian for 110.”

Just 10 Centodieci models will be built and all have already been sold with a starting price of £7.3 million.

Only 10 Centodieci models will be built by Bugatti, each with a starting price of £7.3m. Picture: PA.