Bugatti Chiron Profilée is most expensive new car sold at auction

MANILA: The Bugatti Chiron Profilée, a one-of-a-kind piece of Bugatti history, has been sold for an astounding €9,792,500.

The Bugatti Chiron Profilée is now the most expensive new car ever auctioned off after being sold at the RM Sotheby's auction in Paris, France on Wednesday, February 1.

The Bugatti Chiron Profilée auction was the last chance to purchase a new Bugatti powered by the renowned W16 engine directly from the Atelier in Molsheim, France, since production of the Chiron models, the W16 Mistral, and the Bolide had sold out. Bidding was intense both in-person and over the phone since such a significant piece of Bugatti history was at stake.

“With just one Chiron Profilée ever set to exist, it was important for us to offer the opportunity to acquire this piece of history to as many people as possible and we were excited with the enthusiasm of the global automotive community for this very special car. Bidders clearly recognized the importance and value of the Chiron Profilée, with an intense rivalry and a price that places this car firmly into the history books,” Bugatti Automobiles Managing Director Hendrik Malinowski stated.

The new Bugatti Chiron Profilée owner has grabbed the chance to add this rare vehicle to their collection by placing the winning bid of €9,792,500.

“It was an honor for us to host this very special lot in collaboration with Bugatti. The sale of the Chiron Profilée was one of the most anticipated moments of the whole auction, with enormous global interest in the car, the Profilée attracted considerable attention at the auction among bidders and curious viewers who had visited to have a glimpse of this unique car. With numerous bidders in the room and on the telephones, there was a real sense of history being made, and we congratulate the new custodian of the Chiron Profilée on their extremely special acquisition,” RM Sotheby Car Specialist Marcus Gorig said.

The name “Profilée” was derived from one of Jean Bugatti's earliest creations, a specific Type 46 model known as Surprofilée, which had a more streamlined design with a sleek, sweeping tail. In the same way that that vehicle continues to play a significant role in Bugatti history, the Bugatti Chiron Profilée has now established its own place in the 114-year-old carmaker's legacy.

The Bugatti Chiron Profilée is powered by the same 1,500ps quad-turbo 8.0-liter engine as the Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport, but the automotive solitaire is completely unique in its appearance and its detailing. The W16 engine's vital cooling is provided by the sweeping fixed rear wing, which is directly attached to the car's body and offers stability at high speeds. The exterior color, Argent Atlantique, has never been and will never be used on any other Bugatti Chiron model. The Bugatti Chiron Profilée is also the only Chiron available with a woven leather finish in the interior. The horseshoe-style wheels are another exclusive feature to the Bugatti Chiron Profilée. They were inspired by the iconic horseshoe grille on Bugatti vehicles.

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