Ettore Bugatti was fascinated by both the aviation and racing that was flourishing in France at the outset of last century. No wonder the most courageous pilots of the time were thrilled by BUGATTI’s agile, powerful, and speedy vehicles – embodying on the road what their planes were in the sky.
THE FRENCH DAREDEVILS
THE FRENCH DAREDEVILS
CHIRON SPORT “LES LÉGENDES DU CIEL” honors those daredevils from the “golden decade” of aviation and motorsports.
EXCEPTIONAL PAINTWORK
The matte-gray “Gris Serpent” mirrors the metallic exterior of the early 20th century planes. A broad, high-contrast, white gloss, runway-like center stripe spans longitudinally over the car’s body.
DOUBLE WING
The double wing front is reminiscent of the Nieuport 17 biplane flown by so many of those pilots.
FLYING ACES
The grille’s mesh pattern resembles planes flying in parade formation.
HAND-SKETCHED LOGO
The propeller logo and lettering “LES LÉGENDES DU CIEL” are applied at the front fenders’ sides.
NOSTALGIC MASTERPIECE
The "Bleu-Blanc-Rouge" French tricolor decorates the car’s exposed-carbon-fiber side sills, paying tribute to BUGATTI’s and the daredevils’ origins.
OPEN SKIES
Enhance the open-air experience with the optional Sky View glass roof.
AERONAUTICAL AMBIANCE
Evoking early 1900s aircraft’s cockpits. “Gaucho” light brown leather contrasts with bespoke aluminum trims and "Les légendes du ciel" logos on the headrests and center console.
RACING AT NEW HEIGHTS
On the door panels there is a hand-sketched racing scene between the Nieuport 17 aircraft and a BUGATTI TYPE 13 BRESCIA, which symbolizes the two souls honored by the edition.
