1992+ Bugatti EB110S ('Versione Estrema'), Italy.

Location of manufacture: Campogalliano, Modena, Italy. A factory designed
  by the architect Giampaolo Benedini. 

Body/styling: Marcello Gandini.

Technical Info.:
  Engine - 3499cc mid-mounted lengthwise DOHC 60-valve water-cooled V12.
           Constructed of aluminum and titanium.
           Bugatti multi-point fuel-injection.
           4 IHI turbochargers.
           4 3-way catalyzers.
           Power: 600 BHP (442 kw) at 8000rpm.
           Torque: 610 Nm at 3600rpm.
  Driveline - Permanent 4-wheel drive.
              Torque distribution: 27% front, 73% rear.
              5-speed manual transmission.
  Chassis - Single-block in carbon fibre frame.
            Independent suspension front and rear.
            Brakes: ventilated discs, power-assisted, Bosch/Bugatti ABS.
            Fuel tank capacity of 120 litres.
  Dimensions (in metres) - Length: 4.4.
                           Width: 1.96.
                           Height: 1.125.
                           Wheelbase: 2.55.
                           Front track: 1.55.
                           Rear track: 1.618.
  Weight - 1418 kg.
  Performance - Top speed: 350 km/h.
                Acceleration: 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 sec.
                1 km from standing start: 18.8 sec.
                Power-to-capacity ratio: 171.4 HP/litre.
                Weight-to-power ratio: 2.36 kg/HP.
                Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.5@90km/h, 13@120, 19 in city.
  Special features - Rear spoiler rises at speeds above 120 km/h and
                     lowers when speed falls below 80 km/h.

History:
  The Bugatti marque was 'resurrected' by Romano Artioli in 1987.
The first car to be produced was the EB110 in 1991, production of the EB110S
was begun in 1992. EB110 refers to the 110 years (in '91) since the birth
of Ettore Bugatti.


Bolko Rawicz
brawicz@sfu.ca