$12.5 million Bugatti: The most expensive car ever

Here are some facts about the Bugatti one-off  'La Voiture Noire'.
Though the supercar’s design bears resemblance to Darth Vader, the design seems to be inspired by Jean Bugatti's Type 57SC Atlantic. (Photo| Bugatti Facebook)
Though the supercar’s design bears resemblance to Darth Vader, the design seems to be inspired by Jean Bugatti's Type 57SC Atlantic. (Photo| Bugatti Facebook)
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The one-off vehicle has already been sold with speculation over the buyer pointing to former Volkswagen CEO and Chairman Ferdinand Piech. (Photo| Bugatti website)
The one-off vehicle has already been sold with speculation over the buyer pointing to former Volkswagen CEO and Chairman Ferdinand Piech. (Photo| Bugatti website)
The large rear LED-light follows the rear end's curvature which is created by the rear haunches and deck. (Photo| Bugatti Instagram)
The large rear LED-light follows the rear end's curvature which is created by the rear haunches and deck. (Photo| Bugatti Instagram)
The car is intended to be a grand tourer which is capable of high speed and long-distance driving. (Photo| Bugatti Instagram)
The car is intended to be a grand tourer which is capable of high speed and long-distance driving. (Photo| Bugatti Instagram)
The company has said that the car aims to give 'the comfort of a luxury limousine' and is 'the most elegant and fastest way to travel.' (Photo| Bugatti Instagram)
The company has said that the car aims to give 'the comfort of a luxury limousine' and is 'the most elegant and fastest way to travel.' (Photo| Bugatti Instagram)
With a a 16-cylinder 1,500 horsepower engine, the car is expected to give a top speed between 379 kms/hr and 420 kms/hr. (Photo| Bugatti Instagram)
With a a 16-cylinder 1,500 horsepower engine, the car is expected to give a top speed between 379 kms/hr and 420 kms/hr. (Photo| Bugatti Instagram)
A large central dorsal seam runs the entire length of the car while a raised chrome spine begins at the start of the hood and extends towards the windshield. (Photo| Bugatti Instagram)
A large central dorsal seam runs the entire length of the car while a raised chrome spine begins at the start of the hood and extends towards the windshield. (Photo| Bugatti Instagram)
Despite Bugatti announcing a price of $12.5 million, the post-tax price comes to around $18.9 million. (Photo| Bugatti Instagram)
Despite Bugatti announcing a price of $12.5 million, the post-tax price comes to around $18.9 million. (Photo| Bugatti Instagram)

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