This car shown here is a stunning 1994 Bugatti EB110 Supersport LM (ZA9BB02E0RCD39016), a specially constructed car built to race in the GT class at the 1994 Le Mans 24 hours. Early discussions from four prominent men in the automotive industry took place consisting of Italian industrialist, Ferruccio Lamborghini, French financial director, Jean-Marc Borel, Italian mechanical engineer and automotive designer, Paolo Stanzani, and Italian entrepreneur, Romano Artioli with a primary goal of developing a new supercar in a limited production fashion. In 1987, Artioli and Borel had reached a deal with Messier-Hispano-Bugatti in order to acquire the Bugatti name, and thus, Bugatti Automobili S.p.A. was created. Chassis development began with work being handled by Tecnostile, which was a company formed by ex-Lamborghini, and subsequently, multiple designers were asked to submit proposals for what would later become the ‘EB110’ Supercar including Paolo Martin, Giorgetto Giugiaro, Nuccio Bertone and Marcello Gandini. Stanzani was replaced in 1990 by Italian mechanical engineer, Nicola Materazzi, as the projects new Production Chief Engineer. The production EB110 GT was finally completed, exactly 110 years after Ettore Bugatti's birth, in 1991. This example is quite different, considering it is a specially dedicated racing variant. A French press CEO by the name of Michel Hommell ordered chassis 39016 after contacting Bugatti with the idea of building a race car for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This special EB110 features an engine built to race specifications, and a stripped down, race-focused interior. At the 1994 24 Hours Of Le Mans, this car was indeed raced, driven by racing drivers Alain Cudini, Eric Hélary, & Jean-Christophe Boullion, however, the car did not finish the race due to an accident.
How many made? Approximately 139, total examples of all variations (not counting the 5 SS prototypes).
Engine: 3.5 L Bugatti quad-turbocharged V12 - modified for racing
Debut: 1992 Geneva (Concept S ‘Supersport’
Top Speed: n/a
0-60mph: n/a
Photo Credit: @classictorque
Research: @rarecarsonly