The market has seen a surge in limited edition Bugattis recently. One of their most exclusive launches is the Centodieci, with only ten units set for production. The French car manufacturer has been fine-tuning the vehicle before its official release later this year. Recently, they invited Influencer Misha Charoudin for a cruise around the Nürburgring in this 1,600 horsepower hypercar.
In a surprising turn of events, Misha was given the option to select from several Bugatti models for the ride, including the Chiron Super Sport 300+, Divo, and Chiron Pur Sport. Despite the Pur Sport being renowned for its track-focused performance, Misha, having prior experience with the car, opted for the Centodieci instead.
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This lap wasn’t a full-throttle, aggressive track run, clocking in at around eight minutes Bridge-to-Gantry, typical of most tourist laps. The accelerator wasn’t floored often, and there wasn’t much aggressive cornering to utilize the entire track’s width. Nevertheless, there was no shortage of excitement; Misha’s reaction to wheelspin at speeds exceeding 150 km/h (approximately 93 mph) heading into the renowned Carousel banked turn was particularly entertaining.
Feel free to enjoy the full lap video embedded below.
Regarding the Bugatti Centodieci, it pays homage to the company’s earlier EB110 supercar from the 1990s, explaining its name which translates to “one hundred at ten” in Italian. If you’re curious why a French brand would opt for a name in a different language, consider that the French equivalent for the number is “cent dix,” which might not resonate as well on a global scale.
This car boasts an improved 1,600 horsepower iteration of the Chiron’s 8.0-liter, 16-cylinder, quad-turbocharged engine. Its top speed is electronically restricted to 236 mph, slightly slower than the Chiron, mainly due to the limited edition vehicle focusing on high downforce at the expense of aerodynamic drag. This design enhances grip, especially at higher speeds, emphasizing its track performance over straight-line speed.
The Centodieci’s examination from other perspectives can also be seen in an engaging video by AutoMotiveMike on YouTube, showcasing the striking white vehicle alongside a Chiron Pur Sport navigating the ‘Ring. While it’s uncertain if the footage was shot during Misha’s journey, the weather and track conditions suggest they were captured around the same time or concurrently.
Having only 10 Centodiecis slated for production, you shouldn’t fret about mastering its name as encountering one in person anytime soon is improbable. However, there are numerous other exceptional Bugattis to explore; our very own Kristen Lee will soon recount her experience with one of sixty Chiron Pur Sports, and the exclusive La Voiture Noire, a unique specimen, may hold the title of the priciest new car ever sold. They might be limited in number, but their presence is significant, if you grasp my meaning.
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