# Hypercar Luxury (DD-182)

> Bugatti was founded in 1909 by the Italian-born Ettore Bugatti in Molsheim, Alsace, then part of the German Empire and part of France since 1919. Its pre-war cars won many races, and the Type 41 Royale was one of the largest luxury cars ever built. After decades of closures and revivals, Volkswagen relaunched the brand in Molsheim, building the Veyron from 2005 and the Chiron from 2016. Since 2021 it has been part of Bugatti Rimac. A horseshoe-shaped grille is a long-running Bugatti signature. The footage shows Bugatti cars and details, with the presenter.

- Department: Cars (also History)
- First published: 2024-01-15
- Last updated: 2024-01-15
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/hypercar-luxury/
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## On the timeline

- **1909**: Ettore Bugatti founds the company
- **2005**: Volkswagen begins building the Veyron
- **2021**: Bugatti becomes part of Bugatti Rimac

Full timeline: https://detailenjoyer.com/timeline/?case=hypercar-luxury

## Quick facts

- **DD-182-F01**: Ettore Bugatti founded the company in 1909. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (1909))_
- **DD-182-F02**: It was founded in Molsheim, Alsace. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Molsheim))_

## Write-up

Bugatti was founded in 1909 in a town that was then German. Its horseshoe grille has been a signature for decades.

1. **1909**: Ettore Bugatti founded the company in 1909.
2. **Molsheim**: It was founded in Molsheim, Alsace.
3. **Veyron**: Volkswagen built the Veyron from 2005.
4. **Bugatti Rimac**: It joined Bugatti Rimac in 2021.
5. **Horseshoe grille**: The horseshoe grille is a signature.

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## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: 'The French-Italian brand': founded by an Italian-born designer in Molsheim, then in Germany, now in France.

## Video: Hypercar Luxury: Bugatti Was Founded in 1909 in a Town That Was Then German

- Duration: 34.2 s · Published: 2024-01-15
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/C2IX1_UJL1B.mp4

### Transcript

Bugatti a name with automotive opulence and traces its roots back to the early 20th century. DID YOU KNOW? Founded in 1909 the French-Italian brand quickly gained reputation for producing some of the most luxurious and high-performance cars in the world. Each Bugatti is a masterpiece of engineering blending artistry with cutting edge technology from the distinctive horseshoe shaped grille to the meticulously crafted interiors. Beyond Bugatti vehicles are a symbol of exclusivity and sophistication catering to a select group of connoisseurs who appreciate the fusion of art and performance in every Bugatti. NOW YOU KNOW!

## Questions & answers

**Q: When was Bugatti founded?**  
A: By Ettore Bugatti. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (1909) · Wikipedia: Bugatti)_

**Q: Where was it founded?**  
A: Then in the German Empire. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Molsheim) · Wikipedia: Bugatti)_

**Q: Which model came in 2005?**  
A: Under Volkswagen. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Veyron) · Wikipedia: Bugatti Automobiles)_

**Q: Which company has Bugatti been part of since 2021?**  
A: A joint venture. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Bugatti Rimac) · Wikipedia: Bugatti Automobiles)_

**Q: What is Bugatti's grille shape?**  
A: A signature. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Horseshoe grille) · Wikipedia: Bugatti)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Bugatti](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugatti)
- [Wikipedia: Bugatti Automobiles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugatti_Automobiles)

## Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Hypercar Luxury." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-182, last updated Jan 15, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/hypercar-luxury/