A closer look at the secret Bugatti that was never made
- The Atlantic was designed as a potential successor to the Veyron
- It was meant to be a hypercar, but also a grand tourer
- It was powered by a twin-turbo V8 and four electric motors
Published on Feb 25, 2024 at 9:15 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Feb 25, 2024 at 9:15 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
This is the Bugatti Atlantic, a secret Bugatti concept car that never saw the light of day.
The name is a tribute to an iconic model from the past – the Atlantic Type 57 – but the car you see here was built from scratch.
After the success of the Veyron, Bugatti wanted to make their next car even better and this was one of the models they were working on.
Unveiled in 2015 at Pebble Beach, the Atlantic was designed as an ultra-luxurious grand tourer, powered by a twin-turbo V8 at the front, and four electric motors – one at each wheel.
The concept was great but the timing wasn’t.
Back then, Bugatti’s parent company, Volkswagen Group, was still dealing with the aftermath of the emission scandal, and the world was tackling one of the worst financial catastrophes in history.
For this reason, they decided to can the Atlantic project.
There’s a silver lining, though.
The Atlantic never made it to production because, among other things, Bugatti was too busy working on the Chiron.
So all in all, it was probably a good call.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
