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Founder: Ettore Bugatti, an Italian-born French automobile designer.
Company: Automobiles E. Bugatti was founded in Molsheim, Alsace (now part of France, but back then in Germany).
First car: The Type 13, which debuted in 1910 and became famous for its lightweight design, elegant style, and performance.

Bugatti quickly gained fame with cars like the Type 35 (1924), one of the most successful racing cars of its time, winning more than 1,000 races.
Bugatti cars were known for their precision engineering, high performance, and aesthetic elegance, combining technology and art.
In the 1920s and 1930s, Bugatti built a range of impressive models, including the Type 41 Royale, which was one of the most luxurious and expensive cars ever built. Only six were made, and they became symbols of extreme wealth and opulence.

Ettore Bugatti passed away in 1947, but his son, Jean Bugatti, who was responsible for much of the brand's innovative designs, tragically died in a car crash in 1939.
During World War II, Bugatti’s operations slowed down, and the company suffered from the effects of the war, including the invasion of Alsace.
After the war, Bugatti faced financial problems and never fully recovered its pre-war prominence.

The company went through a series of ownership changes. By the 1950s, Bugatti was no longer a dominant name in the automotive world.
In 1963, Bugatti closed down its operations in Molsheim after a series of unsuccessful ventures and a lack of funding.

The Bugatti name was bought by Italian entrepreneur Romano Artioli in 1987. Under Artioli, Bugatti introduced the Bugatti EB110 in 1991, a modern supercar powered by a quad-turbocharged V12 engine. It received widespread acclaim for its performance but was discontinued due to financial struggles in 1995.
In the late 1990s, the company again faced financial difficulties, and the Bugatti brand was sold.

In 1998, the German automaker Volkswagen Group acquired the Bugatti brand.
2005 saw the launch of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4, an iconic supercar that became one of the fastest and most expensive cars in the world. The Veyron set numerous records, including a top speed of 253 mph (407 km/h), cementing Bugatti’s reputation for speed and luxury.
Bugatti continued to innovate with models like the Chiron, launched in 2016, which pushed the limits of performance even further, boasting a top speed of over 261 mph (420 km/h) and a price tag that made it one of the most exclusive and expensive cars on the planet.
The Chiron Super Sport 300+ version broke the 300 mph barrier in 2019, a monumental achievement for Bugatti in the hypercar world.

Bugatti continues to produce ultra-exclusive, high-performance cars that blend cutting-edge technology with exquisite craftsmanship.
Bugatti Rimac: In 2021, Bugatti and Rimac Automobili (a Croatian electric car manufacturer) formed a joint venture known as Bugatti Rimac, combining Bugatti's tradition of luxury and speed with Rimac's expertise in electric vehicle technology. This partnership aims to push the boundaries of hypercar development into the electric era.

Bugatti’s history is defined by a commitment to innovation, design, and performance. It has created some of the most admired and sought-after cars in the world, and its legacy continues to inspire the automotive industry.
Bugatti is not just a car manufacturer but a symbol of automotive artistry, engineering, and luxury.

Today, Bugatti remains one of the most prestigious names in the automotive world, continuing to evolve while honoring its storied past

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