The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2023 - Issue 34

W hen Bugatti unveiled its EB112 at the 1993 Geneva Motor Show, it was seen as one of the world’s most radical and sophisticated saloon cars. Legendary designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, who cele- brated his 85th birthday this past August, is the mastermind behind the eminent and revered work of art that caused a sensation with its innovative design and engineering. It created an entirely new ultra-luxurious Grand Tourisme segment, drawing on impeccable heritage and dedication to cutting-edge technologies. Giugiaro recalls his masterpiece with pure admiration:“The Bugatti EB112 boasted several nostalgic styling features ref- erencing the famous models of the legendary French brand from the late 30s but presented in a car with innovative mechanicals.The EB112, in many respects, was a dream car and a forerunner to what we today know as high-perfor- mance fastback models. It flawlessly combined design with technological and engineering features that were majorly ahead of its time.” Now considered the spiritual predecessor to the Veyron and Chiron, the EB112, which celebrates its 30th anni- versary, laid the foundation for the Veyron’s grille. The longitudinal rib from the bonnet, over the roof and dis- secting the rear window, is a stylistic nod to the Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic, later recreated subtly on the Veyron and then the Chiron. Its fully aluminium body, covered in a carbon fibre monocoque, is derived from the EB110 super sports car. bitecars