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Interests/Exclusive Development Rights for Rare, 100+ Island Protected Archipelago will Auction No Reserve This December

Interests/Exclusive Development Rights for Rare, 100+ Island Protected Archipelago will Auction No Reserve This December

The Widi Reserve is a coral atoll archipelago boasting 100-plus uninhabited, pristine tropical islands fringed by 150 kilometers of powder white sand beaches, thriving coral reefs, and private, deep-sea, nutrient-rich waters.

Synonymous with world-class luxury resort locations, such as The Brando in French Polynesia (yet on a staggering scale 50 times larger), the Widi Reserve represents nature at its most pristine.

Now, a once-in-a-generation opportunity to conserve and sustainably develop one of the most intact coral atoll ecosystems by acquiring interests in PT. Leadership Islands Indonesia (LII) is available for your bid price.


This island chain is one of the most intact coral atoll ecosystems left on earth and an animal kingdom of epic proportions, home to hundreds of rare and endangered species.

A top international team of already compiled experts may be leveraged to produce a stunning development that is close to 100% natural and sustainable, including designs by world-renowned Hotel Designer, Bill Bensley.

Corals reefs pictured in the Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Coral reefs are the ocean’s most diverse and complex ecosystems, supporting 25% of all marine life, including 800 species of reef-building corals and more than one million animal and plant species. Each coral is a colony consisting of many individual sea anemone-like polyps that are all interconnected. Photo: Paul Hilton for Greenpeace

Set to showcase mankind’s ability to live in harmony with nature, this rare opportunity will auction via Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions in December.

It has been an honor to work with [PT Leadership Islands Indonesia] to create a unique vision of eco-resorts specifically for Widi. We look forward to the future of what the Reserve becomes…”

— Mr. Bill Bensley, World-Renowned Hotel Designer,

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITES STATES, November 8, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — A once-in-a-generation opportunity to conserve and sustainably develop one of the most intact coral atoll ecosystems—the Widi Reserve—by acquiring interests in PT. Leadership Islands Indonesia (LII) awaits. LII has spent several years carefully master-planning, designing and licensing one of the most environmentally sensitive low density luxury resort and residency developments in the world in partnership with world-renowned architect and hotel designer, Bill Bensley. While Indonesian law does not permit for private ownership of islands, shares in a business with development rights can be sold to anyone. This rare opportunity will be auctioned in December, selling with No Reserve to the highest bidder via Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions in cooperation with JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group. Bidding is scheduled to open 8 December and conclude 14 December live at Sotheby’s New York, the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Bidding will also be available on Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions’ online marketplace, casothebys.com, allowing buyers to bid digitally from anywhere in the world.

“Every billionaire can own a private island; but only one can own this exclusive opportunity spread across 100+ islands,” said Charlie Smith, Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions’ Executive Vice President, EMEA. “We’re presenting a prime opportunity for any discerning buyer in the world to participate in the conservation and development of one of the most pristine areas on earth—all available for your bid price.”

The Widi Reserve, One of Earth’s Rare Treasures

Located in far East Indonesia in the heart of the Coral Triangle, the Widi Reserve is a coral atoll archipelago boasting 100-plus uninhabited, pristine tropical islands fringed by 150 kilometers of powder white sand beaches, thriving coral reefs, and private, deep-sea, nutrient-rich waters. This island chain is one of the most intact coral atoll ecosystems left on earth and an animal kingdom of epic proportions, home to hundreds of rare and endangered species including Blue Whales, Whale Sharks, 600 documented species of marine mammals, fish, birds, insects and lizards, and species yet to be discovered. Separated not only by space and time, but by extraordinary natural beauty and total privacy, it is one of the most breathtaking properties anywhere on Earth. Set within the 315,000-hectare (780,000-acre) Marine Protected Area, 10,000 hectares (25,000 acres) of rainforests, mangroves, turquoise lagoons, lakes, and beaches await for potential eco-conscious development. With a vision for private members, special guests, and top conservationists wishing to experience one of earth’s last great wildernesses, the Widi Reserve is a secluded, other-worldly paradise.

Location Prominence in the Resort Industry

Synonymous with world-class luxury resort locations, such as The Brando in French Polynesia—yet on a staggering scale fifty times larger—the Widi Reserve represents nature at its most pristine, benefiting from extremely high levels of biodiversity, ocean cleanliness (free from major plastic pollution), lack of human interference such as deep sea drilling or busy shipping lanes, and minimal poaching. The deep waters around the Reserve are ideal for deep-sea and advanced dives, as well as freediving. Whales and dolphins can be spotted from the Reserve year-round and the inner lagoon of the East atoll, with estimated depths of 200 meters, is home to a shark pupping area and nursery for many endangered marine species. Popular live-abroad destinations are just a night’s sail away, while southern Flores, also reachable by live-abroad boat, is known as one of the best dive sites around the Komodo National Park. Transport guests to the pristine islands via Candella boat or a Pilatus private jet with potential plans to construct a 1,000-meter-long runway on one of the largest islands. Bali, Singapore, Hong Kong, Cairns and Jakarta, provide optimal access destinations, with flight times ranging from just two to four-and-a half hours.

Prime Development Potential Awaits

Sustainable development lies at the heart of the Widi Reserve and the 10,000 hectares (25,000 acres) available for potential eco-conscious and gentle build-outs, be it for a significant resort business for commercial use or a tropical hideaway for personal use. As part of the exclusive licensed rights, at least 50 luxury eco-resort/residency ‘keys’ may be developed over the next several years with the maximum sustainable development capacity at 500 keys spread across 17 islands. While a single key has the opportunity to include a 1-8 bedroom villa, the number of rooms, however, is only limited to the total covered roof area of 16.5 hectares (40.7 acres). Permission to build out over the internal lagoons could potentially be secured over a further 8 islands, bringing the total potential developable islands to 25 with a further 20 hectares (50 acres) of covered roof area.

A top international team of already compiled experts may also be leveraged to produce a stunning development that is close to 100% natural and sustainable, including designs by world-renowned Hotel Designer, Bill Bensley and Builder, PT Tunas Jaya Sanur.

“The Widi Reserve is truly one of the most beautiful sights in all of Asia,” added Mr. Bill Bensley. “It has been an honor to work with this team to create a unique vision of eco-resorts specifically for Widi. We look forward to the future of what the Reserve becomes and the opportunity to participate in the process.”

Alongside the eco lodges, private island estates, and other possible structures, a wide range of sustainable and responsible business opportunities also exists, with attractive opportunities for returns in a breathtakingly beautiful setting. The local community, based on the mainland, will benefit significantly from skills training and a wide range of employment opportunities. Some will become rangers and join a top international team of conservation experts in, helping to protect this incredible oceanic habitat. The Widi Reserve’s Conservation center will lead cutting-edge research programs including tagging, tracking and monitoring of iconic and critically endangered species. Embark on one of the most important conservation and sustainable development missions of a generation.

PT Leadership Islands Indonesia

The Widi Reserve is set to showcase mankind’s ability to live in true harmony with the natural world. PT. Leadership Islands Indonesia (LII) has spent several years carefully master-planning, designing and licensing one of the most environmentally sensitive low density luxury resort and residency developments in the world. The opportunity to conserve and sustainably develop the Widi Reserve by acquiring interests in LII presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity. Indonesian law does not permit for private ownership of islands however shares in a business with development rights can be sold to anyone.

Widi Reserve is available for showings by appointment and additionally available for private virtual showings.

Simultaneously featured on Sothebys.com and casothebys.com and showcased in London, Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai, the properties hand-picked for the Global Sale will benefit from global exposure and positioning alongside the finest luxury items in the world. View all of the these incredible properties at casothebys.com

As part of Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions’ Key for Key® giving program in partnership with Giveback Homes, the closing will result in a new home built for a family in need.

Agents will be compensated according to the information listed on the property page. See Auction Terms and Conditions for full details. For more information, including property details, exclusive virtual tour, diligence documents, and more, visit casothebys.com or call +1.212.202.2940.

About Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions
Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions is the world’s largest luxury real estate auction marketplace, with a state-of-the-art digital marketing, property preview, and bidding platform. The firm matches sellers of one-of-a-kind homes with some of the most capable property connoisseurs on the planet. Sellers gain unmatched reach, speed, and certainty. Buyers receive curated opportunities. Agents earn their commission in 30 days. In November 2021, the firm was acquired by Sotheby’s, the world’s premier destination for fine art and luxury goods, and Anywhere Real Estate, Inc. (NYSE: HOUS), the largest full-service residential real estate services company in the United States, holding a joint 80 percent ownership stake. Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions continues to operate independently, partnering with real estate agents affiliated with many of the industry’s leading brokerages to host luxury auctions for clients. Since Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions’ inception in 2008, it has generated billions of dollars in sales, broken world records for the highest-priced homes ever sold at auction and conducted auctions in 46 U.S. states and 34 countries. The firm owns one of the most comprehensive and intelligent databases of high-net-worth real estate buyers and sellers in the industry, and it has committed to build more than 300 homes through its Key For Key® giving program in partnership with Giveback Homes™, which guarantees that for every property the company sells, a new home is funded for a family in need. For more information, visit casothebys.com.

Emily Roberts
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Widi Reserve | Protected Archipelago with Exclusive Development Rights | Northeast of Bali

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Leonardo y Vertical Aerospace anuncian colaboración en el Programa de Desarrollo de Fuselaje

Leonardo y Vertical Aerospace anuncian colaboración en el Programa de Desarrollo de Fuselaje

  • Vertical y Leonardo colaborarán en el desarrollo del fuselaje del avión eléctrico VX4 de Vertical
  • Leonardo está prestando su experiencia, perfeccionada en numerosos programas aeroespaciales civiles y de defensa, a los aviones de Vertical.
  • La colaboración es para una certificación inicial de seis aeronaves, pero puede escalar hasta la producción en masa de 2000 VX4 por año, para cumplir con el libro de pedidos anticipados líder en el mercado de Vertical.
  • La asociación entre Vertical y Leonardo se basa en el ecosistema incomparable de socios de Vertical que ya incluye a Honeywell, Rolls-Royce, Microsoft, GKN y Solvay.

Roma, Italia, Londres, Reino Unido y Nueva York, EE. UU. | Febrero de 2022: Vertical Aerospace (“Vertical”) (NYSE:EVTL), una empresa aeroespacial y de tecnología líder que es pionera en la aviación de cero emisiones, anunció hoy que acordó un programa de desarrollo conjunto con Leonardo para el diseño, prueba, fabricación y suministro del fuselaje compuesto de carbono para el avión eléctrico VX4 de Vertical.

Vertical y Leonardo trabajarán juntos en la optimización de estructuras compuestas ligeras, diseño modular, instalación de sistemas y pruebas estructurales para el desarrollo conjunto del fuselaje de la aeronave. Esto está actualmente en vigor para al menos seis aviones de certificación, hasta la certificación exitosa del VX4. El acuerdo también establece el potencial de escalar la producción de fuselajes a 2000 aviones al año para satisfacer la demanda de cartera de pedidos líder en el mercado existente de Vertical. Vertical tiene lo que cree que es el libro de pedidos anticipados condicionales más grande (por valor) en la industria eVTOL, de hasta 1350 aviones con un valor de $ 5400 millones de American Airlines, Avolon, Bristow e Iberojet, incluidas las opciones de pedidos anticipados de Virgin Atlantic y Marubeni. , ya través de las colocaciones de Avolon, las aerolíneas JAL y Gol.

Leonardo tiene experiencia de larga data en el desarrollo y fabricación de aeroestructuras compuestas en programas civiles y de defensa. La firma aeroespacial también tiene una estrecha relación con el proveedor estratégico de materiales compuestos de Vertical, Solvay. Vertical y Solvay están desarrollando conjuntamente materiales avanzados y tecnologías de fabricación que permitirán la fabricación de gran volumen del VX4.

La asociación de Vertical con Leonardo se basa en su ecosistema incomparable de socios, incluidos Rolls-Royce, Honeywell, Solvay, GKN y Microsoft. Vertical continúa aumentando su equipo de ingenieros experimentados y ejecutivos de aviación y espera comenzar el programa de vuelo de prueba del VX4 más adelante en 2022.

El VX4 de Vertical está allanando el camino para la movilidad aérea avanzada y se espera que revolucione la forma en que viajamos. Se espera que el avión pilotado, completamente eléctrico y casi silencioso tenga un alcance de más de 100 millas y alcance velocidades máximas de hasta 200 mph. Con una capacidad para cuatro pasajeros, el VX4 de cero emisiones operativas también tendrá un bajo costo por pasajero y milla, similar al de un taxi.

Michael Cervenka, presidente de Vertical, dijo: “Vertical es pionera en la aviación eléctrica y tiene la misión de transformar la forma en que viaja la gente. Me han impresionado enormemente las capacidades técnicas y de fabricación altamente innovadoras y líderes en la industria de Leonardo, y nuestra asociación ha tenido un comienzo espectacular. Estoy encantado de que Leonardo se una a nosotros en este viaje. Tenemos un libro de pedidos anticipados líder en el mercado para nuestro VX4, y esta asociación garantizará que podamos escalar el programa para satisfacer la demanda”.

Lucio Valerio Cioffi, Gerente General de Leonardo, dijo: “La movilidad aérea avanzada es parte del mandato de Leonardo de innovar utilizando nuestra tecnología de punta, centrada en el ser humano y nuestra experiencia en industrialización. Estamos orgullosos de colaborar con Vertical como parte de nuestra visión estratégica en este nuevo sector”.

Giancarlo Schisano, Director General de la División de Aeroestructuras de Leonardo, dijo: “Leonardo, como socio de los principales fabricantes de aviones comerciales del mundo, está especializado en la producción y el montaje de los principales componentes metálicos y compuestos estructurales para aviones comerciales. Leonardo se esfuerza por incorporar nuevas tecnologías, materiales y procesos a nuestras prácticas establecidas en nuestros sitios de producción. Este será el caso de nuestra planta de Grottaglie en el sur de Italia, donde centraremos nuestras actividades VX4; la planta es una de las instalaciones más avanzadas de Europa para producir aeroestructuras compuestas”.

El desarrollo continuo y la integración de soluciones de vanguardia en todos los dominios, como Advanced Air Mobility, es un elemento clave del Plan Estratégico BeTomorrow2030 de Leonardo.

Acerca de Vertical Aerospace

Vertical Aerospace es pionera en la aviación eléctrica. La compañía fue fundada en 2016 por Stephen Fitzpatrick, un empresario establecido mejor conocido como el fundador del Grupo Ovo, un grupo líder en energía y tecnología y el minorista de energía independiente más grande de Europa. En los últimos cinco años, Vertical se ha centrado en crear el equipo más experimentado y senior en la industria de eVTOL, que tiene más de 1700 años combinados de experiencia en ingeniería, y ha certificado y respaldado más de 30 sistemas de propulsión y aeronaves civiles y militares diferentes.

Se espera que el ecosistema de socios de primer nivel de Vertical elimine el riesgo de la ejecución operativa y su camino hacia la certificación permite una estructura de costos ajustada y permite la producción a escala. Vertical tiene una cartera de pedidos anticipados líder en el mercado (por valor) para un total de hasta 1350 aviones de American Airlines, Avolon, Bristow e Iberojet, que incluye opciones de pedidos anticipados condicionales de Virgin Atlantic y Marubeni, y al hacerlo, está creando múltiples rutas posibles al mercado a corto plazo y accionables.

Las acciones ordinarias de Vertical cotizan en la Bolsa de Nueva York en diciembre de 2021 con el símbolo “EVTL”. Saber más: vertical-aerospace.com

Sobre leonardo

Leonardo, una empresa global de alta tecnología, se encuentra entre los principales actores mundiales en Aeroespacial, Defensa y Seguridad y la principal empresa industrial de Italia. Organizado en cinco divisiones comerciales, Leonardo tiene una importante presencia industrial en Italia, Reino Unido, Polonia y EE. UU., donde también opera a través de subsidiarias que incluyen Leonardo DRS (electrónica de defensa), y empresas conjuntas y asociaciones: ATR, MBDA, Telespazio , Thales Alenia Space y Avio. Leonardo compite en los mercados internacionales más importantes apalancando sus áreas de tecnología y

liderazgo de producto (Helicópteros, Aeronaves, Aeroestructuras, Electrónica, Ciberseguridad y Espacio). Cotizado en la Bolsa de Valores de Milán (LDO), en 2020 Leonardo registró ingresos consolidados de

13.400 millones de euros e invirtió 1.600 millones de euros en Investigación y Desarrollo. La compañía forma parte de Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) desde 2010 y ha sido confirmada entre los líderes mundiales en sostenibilidad en 2021. Leonardo también está incluido en el índice MIB ESG.

SobreVX4 eVTOL Aircraft

The four passenger, one pilot VX4 is projected to have speeds up to 200mph, a range over 100 miles, near silent when in flight, zero operating emissions and low cost per passenger mile. The VX4 is expected to open up advanced air mobility to a whole new range of passengers and trans- form how we travel. Find out more: vertical-aerospace.com

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Cadillac to Compete in IMSA and WEC in 2023

Cadillac to Compete in IMSA and WEC in 2023

New Le Mans Daytona hybrid under development

Cadillac today announced it will compete in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) LMDh category in 2023 with a fourth-generation Cadillac V-Series prototype. Cadillac and its partners will bring their considerable experience from American endurance racing to compete for overall victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

“For nearly 20 years, Cadillac V-Series has brought winning technologies from the racetrack to our performance cars on the road,” said Rory Harvey, global vice president, Cadillac. “We look forward to continuing that heritage by competing in this exciting new chapter at the highest level of international motorsport.”

The new Cadillac LMDh-V.R prototype is designed to conform to IMSA and ACO Le Mans Daytona hybrid specifications for the new top tier of endurance racing that replaces the current DPi class. As with the other competitors in the series, it will be based on a standardized chassis and incorporate the spec hybrid powertrain system, but will feature a unique combustion engine and distinctive bodywork.

As with the Cadillac DPi-V.R, the Cadillac LMDh-V.R will be a partnership between GM Design and the constructor Dallara. A new Cadillac engine package will work in conjunction with the LMDh common hybrid system.

Cadillac’s program will partner with Chip Ganassi Racing and Action Express Racing. The Cadillac LMDh will debut on the track for the first time at the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona in January 2023.

 

 

“We are looking forward to the new international prototype formula and running the Cadillac LMDh,” said Chip Ganassi. “We have had a great relationship across three different racing disciplines with GM and we are looking forward to developing the car with Cadillac and Dallara over the next year-and-a-half.”

“The IMSA LMDh category is looking to be very competitive with multiple manufacturers,” said Gary Nelson, AXR team manager. “We’ve had a lot of success running the Cadillac DPi-V.R as one of the original teams since 2017, and we are looking forward to being a part of the next chapter of Cadillac Racing.”

Recent Cadillac Racing achievements with the Cadillac DPi-V.R include:

  • Winning the Rolex 24 at Daytona four times in a row: 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017
  • Winning the Michelin North American Endurance Cup four times: 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017
  • Winning the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship twice: 2018 and 2017
  • Prior to competing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Cadillac competed in the Pirelli World Challenge Championship, earning five Manufacturing Championships (2014, 2013, 2007, 2005), and five Driver’s Championships (2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2005).

Cadillac’s commitment to performance is embodied in the V-Series portfolio. Its recent expansion includes the CT4-V and CT5-V sport sedans, as well as the track-capable CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing.

From the most powerful Cadillac engine ever to the fully functional aerodynamic bodywork and carbon-ceramic brakes, the CT5-V Blackwing and CT4-V Blackwing incorporate learnings from the track to the road with zero compromises. Early reservations for the first 250 CT5-V Blackwing and 250 CT4-V Blackwing models were exhausted in only a few hours.

“We have combined thoughtful technology and luxury with a driving experience that’s clearly V-Series,” said Brandon Vivian, executive chief engineer, Cadillac. “By incorporating the technologies and expertise learned on the track, Cadillac V-Series continues to build incredible performance vehicles for the road with zero compromises.”

The 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing and CT4-V Blackwing are on sale now with limited availability. The CT4-V Blackwing has a starting MSRP of $59,9901 and the CT5-V Blackwing has a starting MSRP of $84,9901. Customers can build their own V-Series Blackwing online at Cadillac.com.

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BUGATTI CENTODIECI – First prototype for series development

The French luxury brand is paving the way for series production of its exclusive and unique hyper sports car.

Highly exclusive, distinctive and high-performance. At “The Quail – A Motorsports Gathering” in California in summer 2019, Bugatti presented another project reflecting its excellent coachbuilding expertise: the Centodieci. The Centodieci evokes automotive history: the unique project is a tribute to the legendary EB 110. This few-off project comprises production of just ten vehicles for an exclusive clientele. The next phase is about to start for the hyper sports car with a W16 engine and 1,600 PS: the first prototype for series development is currently being assembled.

The design of the Centodieci with its flat front, low-slung front spoiler and three-part air intakes reinterpret the shape of the most famous super sports car of the 1990s. The EB 110 was a key milestone on the road to the revival of the Bugatti brand in 1998 at Bugatti’s historic headquarters in Molsheim, ultimately resulting in the first hyper sports car of the modern era – the Veyron.

The Centodieci is Bugatti’s way of paying its respects to the Italian entrepreneur Romano Artioli and architect Giampaolo Benedini, the men who created the EB 110 some 30 years ago. “The challenge for us was not to get caught up in the design of the legendary EB 110 itself and avoid focusing solely on a retrospective approach. Our aim was to create a modern interpretation of the shape and technology of that time: but at the same time, we didn’t want to lose the charm and character of the EB 110.

After all, the super sports car is still fascinating today with its distinctive design and technology,” says Achim Anscheidt, Design Director at Bugatti. The biggest challenge: to transform the very flat, wedge-shaped and graphically virtually two-dimensional body of the EB 110 into a modern, three-dimensional sculpture to project the fascination of the super sports cars of that time into the modern age.

Since the world premiere of the Centodieci, the Bugatti development team has been working on the technical implementation of the strictly limited model. “Every newly developed vehicle poses an immense challenge, as we are creating a very small series that at the same time has to meet and even exceed all the quality and safety standards of a large series,” says André Kullig, technical project manager for one-off and few-off projects at Bugatti.

The engineers first delve into calculations for the body, aerodynamics, engine and transmission. They simulate the airflow on the vehicle and check all components down to the smallest screw.

Meanwhile, the design team checks the styling in close collaboration with the developers before finalising this and designing the surfaces. They adjust the curvature of the components according to the incidence of light so that the appearance is homogeneous in all lighting conditions – an elaborate development process. After well over a year of design and simulation, the team has now developed the first prototype.

“I was hugely looking forward to the first prototype of the Centodieci,” says Kullig, who has been with Bugatti since 2004 and was previously involved in projects such as the Divo and La Voiture Noire3. “Series development of a few-off project is an especially exciting challenge – and that is also true in the case of the Centodieci, which is a very design-driven project,” says Andre Kullig. His task is to ensure a perfect match between the exterior shape and the technology. Despite only producing ten vehicles, the Centodieci must meet all the same technical requirements as a Chiron.

“With the newly designed body, there are changes in many areas that we had to simulate using special computer programmes. Based on the data, we were able to establish a basic set-up as a starting point for series development and the first prototype,” explains André Kullig.

The team was recently able to successfully put the rolling chassis into operation on the site’s own roller dynamometer in the Molsheim Atelier and check all the drivetrain functions –to ensure the Centodieci can move onto the next stage of development. The next step is now to build the elaborate exterior. “With a high-performance hyper sports car like the Centodieci, it’s a matter of filtering out subtleties based on the modified requirements of a completely new exterior – something that requires highly focused and intense development work,” says André Kullig.

The technical challenges involved were enormous: an engine with eight litres of displacement and 1,600 PS generates high temperatures that require sophisticated thermal management. As in the EB 110, the engine is seen behind a transparent glass surface. So to ensure more efficient engine thermodynamics, the Centodieci has a wide air outlet opening and modified air flows. In addition, guide flaps around the five circular air inserts – positioned in the form of a rhombus – ensure sufficient air intake for the 16-cylinder power unit. As a result, the otherwise dominant Bugatti line, the C-line, gives way to a new design. The rear is formed into a large ventilation outlet opening defined by the eight rear light elements. Other development challenges include the new light elements and the rear wing design, which is permanently mounted in the style of the EB 110 Super Sport.

But even if the development team can simulate and test so much data on the test rigs, the Centodieci will also undergo dynamic testing. “In the next few months, in addition to building the exterior and running more advanced simulations in the wind tunnel, we’re very much looking forward to going out on the test track to start tuning the chassis,” says Kullig.

Within a few hours, all ten units of the Centodieci were sold out at a net price of eight million euros. The highly exclusive, hand-crafted small series will be delivered to customers next year.

 

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