Ettore Arco Isidoro Bugatti

Ettore Bugatti

Ettore Bugatti has revolutionized the way the world thinks about the automobile. Since 1910, the Bugatti Marque has been producing some of the worlds most powerful supercars. You will be learning about Ettore Bugatti's life, his technology, and why he is my hero. Some of the information will shock and amaze you.

Ettore Arco Isidoro Bugatti was born on September 15, 1881 in Brescia, Italy. Artists were prevalent in his family; his uncle, Giovanni Segantini, and his grandfather Giovanni Luigi Bugatti, were famous artists and sculptors. Between the years of 1898 and 1909, Bugatti worked with several car manufacturers. In 1910, Bugatti decided to create his own company, which would produce high performance and luxury vehicles. Bugatti's business prosperd in the 20's an 30's. Although he lost his creative edge when his wife and son died in 1939, his business was not over.

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Did You know that Ettore Bugatti was the first person to create a multi-valved engine? This was just the first of his sevral achievements in the automotive industry. He produced several vehicles at a time to keep his prices low. Bugatti focused on making light, fast, and aerodynamic cars with no extra features. In 1998, VW bought the failing Bugatti company. Under the aid of VW, Bugatti developed a concept car named the Bugatti EB 16.4 Veyron. The car would contain a 16.4 liter, 16 cylinder, 1001 horsepower engine desighned by VW.

If you're wondering why he is my hero, I have five words for you, why would he not be? He is only the most advanced car builder who ever lived. No person has ever made such great advancements in the automotive industry beside Henry Ford. The technology that he used is still used in cars today. If it weren't for Ettore Bugatti, The automobile may have never been as successful as it is today.

As you can see, Ettore Bugatti was an amazing person. You have learned about his life, the technology he used, and why he in my hero. I hope that I have inspired you to learn more about this marvelous inventor.