Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic Coupé Imagined as Contemporary Concept Car
Luxury, history, power, and presence all in one.
Bugatti is most known for its hypercars today, producing machines such as the Veyron, Chiron, and Divo, but now the automotive company has looked to its heritage for a new concept, dubbed the Next-57.
As its name and styling suggest, the Next-57 is a modern interpretation of the Type 57 SC Atlantic Coupé, a car so rare there are only three left in existence from when it was created between 1936 and 1938. In its heyday, the Type 57 was an incredible car — it competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and won the championship trophy, which was probably due to its 150 km/h top speed (around 93 MPH).
In honor of the classic sportscar, Bugatti has rendered its Next-57 concept. Swooping lines dominate the design, while the marque’s signature horseshoe grille is front-and-center, creating an imposing presence. Either side of the grille is a single rounded bullet headlamp, which leads the eye to the wheel arches.
A teardrop-shaped cabin spears off of the car’s central structure. It is fitted with a glass roof that shows the hot pink suede interior in all its grandeur. At the rear, Bugatti envisions something beautifully classic and simple — swooping lines, rounded corners, and a slightly curved back end with a full-length running light round off the design.
Take a look at the Bugatti Next-57 concept rendering in the gallery above.
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