The Blanc Éternel roadster is a 1,578 hp collaboration between the French marqueMarqueA brand name of a car manufacturer, particularly one associated with prestige, such as Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, or Aston Martin. The term emphasizes a make's heritage and identity beyond product lines,Go to Marque Glossary and German porcelain atelier KPM. Click here to read the full story.
The one-off Bugatti Mistral “Blanc Éternel” hypercar, the result of a collaboration with KPM. Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S.
This 1,578 hp roadster is the latest calling card from Bugatti’s Sur Mesure division specializing in customization. Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S.
The idea for the exterior’s visual expression was to bring the intersection of the digital surfaces from the design process to the fore. Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S.
Bugatti’s first project with KPM resulted in the one-of-one “L’Or Blanc” Veyron Grand Sport, which debuted on June 30, 2011. Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S.
The interior’s center armrest, speaker covers, window buttons, and gear shift are among the areas of porcelain application. Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S.
On the exterior, KPM’s use of porcelain includes its own logo, the EB logo, the gas and oil caps, and accents on the engine cover. Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S.
A porcelain depiction of Rembrandt Bugatti’s Dancing Elephant sculpture adorns the car. Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S.
The “Blanc Éternel” carries the same power-train configuration as the other Mistral examples—Bugatti’s 8.0-liter, quad-turbo W16 engine paired with a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch gearbox. Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S.
Regarding the integration of porcelain, Thoman Wenzel, creative director at KPM, stated in the official press release: “Refining such a sensitive material for use in a vehicle of this performance class represents a remarkable achievement in craftsmanship.” Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S.
One of a limited-run of porcelain cups commemorating the recent collaboration between Bugatti and KPM. Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S.
Mesmerizing to look at, this singular Mistral stands out in a model line already limited to only 99 examples in total. Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S.
This article originally appeared in Robb Report US.
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