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Scale model of an automobile, the '37 Bugatti   ¹ , made by  Hot Wheels . This example is reference 1696, included in the "1981 Mainline" series. It is made in Hong Kong, in 1981. Metal body painted black, including fenders and running boards, with printed details on the sides showing decorative "tear drop" motifs in red. Two spare tires mounted at the rear. Windows represented in transparent blue tinted plastic, with details molded in the windshield. Interior details in "chrome" plastic. Plastic wheels with "chrome" details simulating the rims (" Black Walls "). No suspension. The nominal scale is 1:64 and the overall length is approximately 3.1 in (3.2 in, including spare tires projection). About 1.9 oz. This model represents an automobile , the 1932 Bugatti Type 50 T Coach Profilée, which combines a Type 46 chassis (#46546) with a Bugatti "L8" engine of 303.4 cu in and 200 hp (149 kW) used in the Type 50T. The audacious...

Scale model of an automobile, the Bugatti Chiron , made by Siku . This example is reference 1508, included in the "Siku Super" series. It is made in China, possibly in 2018. Metal body painted in silver and black, with printed details. Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparent plastic, with details molded in the windshield. Interior details in black plastic. Detailed gray plastic rims, rubber tires with molded details (B47 Closed). No suspension. Opening doors. License plate "MK S 1500". The nominal scale is 1:55 and the overall length is approximately 3.1 in. About 1.6 oz. This model represents an automobile, possibly a 2016 Bugatti Chiron , equipped with the 488 cu in (7993 cm³), 1500 hp (1103 kW) Bugatti "WR16" engine. Top speed probably around 261 mph ¹ . ● Modelo à escala de um automóvel, o Bugatti Chiron , feito pela Siku . Este exemplar é a referência 1508, incluída na série "Siku Super". É feito na China, possivelmente em 20...

Scale model of a race car, the Bugatti "Brescia" , made by Brumm . This example is reference r39, included in the "Serie Oro". It is made in Italy. This is an early 1980s example. Metal body painted in light greenish blue. Racing number "7" printed on the radiator grille and applied as a decal to the sides of the hood. Metal base replicating the chassis, also painted light greenish blue. On the chassis, partial reproduction, in gray plastic, of the engine and gearbox. Spare tire mounted at the rear, attached to the fuel tank. Details of the cockpit in black plastic, including the steering wheel and the seats and floor. Dashboard molded in metal. Tires in yellowish white plastic, detailed with thread and shoulder blocks, black plastic spoked rims. No suspension. The nominal scale is 1:43 and the overall length is approximately 2.8 in, or 3 in, including the spare tire. About 1.2 oz. This model represents a race car, presumably the Bugatti Type 22 ¹ numbe...

Scale model of an automobile, the '16 Bugatti Chiron , made by Hot Wheels . This example is reference 7  ¹ , included in the " 2020 Factory Fresh " series. It is made in Malaysia in 2019. Metal body painted in " Metalflake Black ". Black plastic base. Glazing represented in black tinted transparent plastic, with molded details. Interior details in gray plastic. Plastic wheels ( J5 ), "chrome" rims. No suspension. The nominal scale seems to be 1:63 and the overall length is approximately 2.8 in. About 1.1 oz. This model represents an automobile, the 2016 Bugatti Chiron , equipped with the 7993 cm³, 1103 kW (1500 hp) Bugatti WR16 64v4T  W16 engine. Top speed is electronically limited to 261 mph. If we put this miniature next to an image of the Bugatti Chiron, we'll see that Hot Wheels did an excellent job. The proportions are essentially correct, as are the details – although, in my opinion, the iconic radiator grille falls short of expectations. In ...

Scale model of an automobile, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse , made by BBurago . This example is reference 18-59045  ¹ , included in the "1/64" series. It is made in China, possibly in 2020. Metal body painted in orange and black. Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparent plastic. Interior details in black plastic. Plastic wheels, black rims. No suspension. "VITESSE" license plate. The nominal scale seems to be 1:59 and the overall length is approximately 3 in. About 1.4 oz. This model represents a sports car, possibly the 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse, equipped with the 7993 cm³, 883 kW (1200 hp) Bugatti " W16 " engine. It could reach a top speed of around 267 mph. It's hard to find the right word to describe a comfortable, series-produced automobile capable of reaching around 267 mph. It's true that, to protect certain daredevils, the electronics won't let you go above 233 mph. The right word to descr...