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The
A1 prototype, A1 for Aluminium
N°1, is the first 110 prototype (the project code is 035),
used for the development of the future Bugatti supercar, in duo
with the A2 car. The
car is sent to Turin for wind tunnel testing in mid august 1990,
dressed with the Gandini angular body styling, finished in silver
and strangely numbered 110-0000. |
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Once
back on August 23 1990, the “shake-down” follows; the
first steps the car takes on its own, on the track within
the walls of the Campogalliano complex. A few days later,
the first test rides are held on the Michelin track in
Ladoux, France. During the official inauguration of the
plant on September 15, the A1 is under a cloth in the
presentation room. |
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The
first test run of the A1 in Italy occurs on the Monza
track on Monday January 14th, 1991. Pavel Rajmis, responsible
for the car's development, and the two test drivers Bicocchi
and Vittecoq, are present. Vittecoq, now self-employed,
works full-time for Bugatti.
After
the decision to perform the development on only 1 of the
2 cars, the choice fell on A2.
Therefore, the A1 car was then dismantled and ceased to
exist. |
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The
chassis
110-0000 was reused in 1991 for an assymetric styling study, without
any mechanical parts. |
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The
A1 study still exist and is stored in the Netherlands. |
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Thanks to : Passione
Automobile (R. Frere, F. Cooreman)
Pictures credits : ForzaItalia,
Styledoesn'tscream, Passione Automobile, Sport Auto, gammarapho. |
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