Bugatti EB110 SS

Bugatti EB110 SS

The Bugatti EB110 SS (Super Sport) represented the pinnacle of Romano Artioli's ambitious revival of the Bugatti name in the 1990s. Built in a futuristic factory in Campogalliano, Italy, the SS took the already-impressive EB110 GT and turned the performance up to eleven. The quad-turbocharged 3.5-liter V12 produced 611 hp, up from the GT's 560 hp, while weight was reduced by 330 lbs through extensive use of carbon fiber and removal of luxury features. The carbon fiber monocoque chassis provided exceptional rigidity while the four-wheel-drive system helped put the prodigious power to the ground. With a top speed of 216 mph, the EB110 SS was briefly the world's fastest production car, capable of out-accelerating contemporary Ferraris and Lamborghinis. The distinctive scissor doors, numerous air intakes, and aggressive bodywork by Marcello Gandini (who designed the Lamborghini Countach) made it instantly recognizable. Despite the company's bankruptcy in 1995, the EB110 SS established Bugatti's credentials as a manufacturer of ultimate performance machines, paving the way for the later Veyron and Chiron. With only 31 examples built, the SS is extraordinarily rare and represents a pivotal moment in supercar history.