Studio International

Published 02/09/2002

Is it a Bugatti?

The great Ettore Bugatti, creator of the most prestigious of all automobiles between the wars, might have been spinning in his grave when it was heard that his famous brand name has been acquired by VW. But they too have been bewitched by the charisma of the great marque. It has been announced that they will produce relatively small editions and they will be designated the Bugatti ‘Veyron’. This will be an obscenely powerful super-luxury sports saloon. But at least it’s not an off-roader. That would be tempting fate. Or would it?