Performance Review: Bugatti EB110 SuperSport - [1992]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Bugatti EB110 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Bugatti EB110 SuperSport is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1992. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo and the 1992 Caterham Super 7 JPE.This particular Bugatti EB110 has a 3498cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The EB110 shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the EB110's All Wheel Drive, - combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1418 kgs (3126 lbs) this makes the Bugatti EB110 SuperSport in the same weight category as the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto or the give or take 50kg.

The Bugatti EB110 shares the same bhp with the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 bhp)

In terms of power the 3498cc 60V V12 engine produces 592 bhp (441 kW) @ 8250 rpm similar to the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 bhp) or the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 470 lb-ft (637.2 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (470 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (460 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Bugatti EB110 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2000 Saleen S7 7.0 V8 (441.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Bugatti EB110.

The Bugatti EB110 has a Power to weight ratio of 417.4 bhp per ton and 331.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1992 EB110 competing with the 2000 Saleen S7 7.0 V8 (441.0 bhp per ton) or the 2019 McLaren 620R 4.0 V8 Turbo (440.8 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Bugatti EB110 generating around 331.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2019 Aston-Martin DBS 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Superleggera Volante (356.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2003 Mercedes SLR Class McLaren (355.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.5 secs, this made the Bugatti EB110 SuperSport as fast as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Roadster (3.40 secs) the or the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs). This Bugatti EB110 SuperSport is also faster than the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (3.50 secs) the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.50 secs) the 2022 BMW 4 Series M4 CSL 3.0 Twin Turbo G82 (3.50 secs) the and the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto (3.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the EB110 and the 1992 Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12

When talking about the performance of the Bugatti EB110 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.54 secs @ 129.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1992 Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12 (10.50 secs), the 2004 BMW 5 Series M5 V10 4d SMG E60 (10.50 secs), and the 2006 Mercedes CLS Class 63 AMG (10.50 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1992 version of the Bugatti EB110 SuperSport has a maximum speed of 217mph.

Top Speed of the 1992 EB110 equals the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo (228 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1992 Bugatti EB110 SuperSport then how about the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo (228 mph), the 1989 Ferrari F40 LM Competizione 2.9 V8 Twin Turbo (229 mph), or the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (230 mph).

Related Links:

1992 EB110 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Bugatti

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