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Bugatti 16C Galibier Concept Shows Up In L.A.

 
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2009 Bugatti Galibier 16C Concept

This year is an important one for Bugatti. Not only does 2009 represent the centenary of the legendary marque but it also now marks the unveiling of a super sedan that may constitute the future plans of the company.

What was revealed at the climax of Bugatti's centenary celebrations in September at its headquarters in Molsheim, was this week presented in front of potential customers and opinion-makers at a special event in Los Angeles.

At the presentation, which took place at the Ace Gallery in Beverly Hills, Bugatti sales exec Alasdair Stewart revealed that the Galibier was just one of several concept studies that the company is considering for the future.

If you missed our earlier story, the 16C Galibier is a super-sedan powered by the Veyron supercar’s 8.0-liter W-16 engine. There's also a high-tech element at work, with polished aluminum and carbon-fiber bodywork, all the top electronic driving aids and an advanced active suspension system.

If given the green light, the Galibier 16C is expected to cost about $1.45 million and cars could start rolling out of the factory--at a relaxed, highly individualized pace, of course--by early 2010.

[Bugatti]


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  1. By archolog Posted: 11/10/2009 10:22am PST

    The back part and rear doors look a lot like the attractive early designs for the Porsche Panamera; these were later changed to the hunchback look we have today in the interest of rear headroom.
    It remains to be seen if Bugatti can market their car with reduced rear entry and limited headroom.
     
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  2. By Uncle Bobby B Posted: 11/10/2009 12:21pm PST

    Damn that b kickin it like a sasquatch. I'd like to pull up to dat bumpa and shake dat tree. I'd b rubbing my G rag all over that shit man.
    Uncle Bobby B baby, Uncle Bobby B
     
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  3. By Patrick Posted: 11/10/2009 12:26pm PST

    Buagatti makes another fast car with terrible styling. Good job dumbasses.
     
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  4. By  r4 card Posted: 11/10/2009 9:10pm PST

    Hey, I read somewhere that it is underproduction. Anyway not bad at all. From my point of view they need to make some modifications. The head and taillight covers are uninspired. The rear is not that great. It certainly needs more attention. While I have no complaints with the interiors. Cool and cozy!
     
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  5. By bepsf Posted: 11/11/2009 3:52pm PST

    Another car for poseurs with more money than taste - Coming to a Rap Video near you...
     
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