The exterior is a work of art, but where do I start... A deserving quote from Vincent Van Gogh that can be found on Bugatti's website: "I often think that the night is more alive and more richly coloured than the day". Carbon fiber is perfectly executed on all panels. Weave is crisp, and uniform throughout. This is a perfect match for the highly polished black exterior panels. Both work in harmony to create a sinister look but still hold the classic flow of the Veyron body lines. Front grilles, side cooling ducts and rear grilles are all fully perforated, which add to the overall realism. The rear features a two tier fully functional rear spoiler (Minichamps eat your heart out). Simple pressing on the button found on under carriage activates the spoiler to open. If I had one complaint about the exterior it would be the lack of attention to the fueling caps. Though a minor issue it could use a little more finesse.
It's nice to see that sometimes manufactures do listen. During early production pre-sample images of the Sang Noir it revealed a smaller diameter wheel that just didn't work. Thank you AUTOart for updating to a larger wheel that correctly aligns with the original car. There is a lot of detail that you can't see behind the rim, most likely attributed to my poor photography skills, lol. What you don't see in photos are the nicely painted blue calipers that are matched with carbon fiber rotors. The Bugatti logo in blue is also found centre of the wheel. Lastly what surprised me most was the gold detailing and rivets/nuts found around the brake rotor. It's there; take a closer look at your model!
The front features a lined storage compartment. Two struts on either side work in harmony to smoothly open and close the lid. The Sang Noir heart is found in the rear. The removable hatch is surprisingly easy to remove and reinstall. There are small magnets that help keep the piece in place. AUTOart does supply instructions for though that may be little weary. With the rear cover removed the heart of the beast is fully visible for the most part. What I love about AUTOart's attention to detail is not just the fine detail on the intakes but the overall picture. Tubing, reservoir tanks, grilles, spoiler engineering, and exhaust system are all eye candy for the senses. The many photos will speak for themselves.
Underneath the model the attention to detail continues. Metal base plate adds to the weight and overall solid free of the Sang Noir. The suspension components are painted silver, actually look like metal. Are they? The brake cooling and full carbon fiber rear portion add to the overall realism. Well done AUTOart!
The interior is just a sexy are the exterior. The rich tan/orange colour is a fixture throughout the dash, seats, headliner, and carpeting. It works and works as well as any colour combination I've seen to date. Centre console is accented in black and chrome. All bits seem to mimic the 1:1 car well.
An instant classic! Without hesitation I would recommend the Bugatti EB Veyron 16.4 Sang Noir from AUTOart. The model is near perfect. When you compare this piece to higher priced premium brands the clear winner and bargain is the AUTOart replica. Yes many variants of the Bugatti Veyron are available today, and thankfully more are on the way. This one my friends is a clear add for any collector, seasoned or not. Don't wait too long as I see the price on these beauties will escalate as soon as demand exceeds supply, which won't be long... Enjoy the pics!
