Bugatti is going nautical

Bugatti has become the latest carmaker to venture into the nautical world, joining with boat builder Palmer Johnson to create a Chiron-inspired superyacht.

The Bugatti Niniette 66 mimics the Chiron’s sweeping ‘C line’, which dominates the side of the car. Its two-tone paint scheme matches that of the €2.4m car and despite the immense size difference between the pair, they are unmistakeably cut from the same cloth. Just 66 of the boats will be built, and Palmer Johnson says each will cost “in the region of a Chiron”.

With Palmer Johnson’s trademark narrow advanced stabilised hull and lightweight materials featuring throughout, the 66ft long and 21ft 8in wide (at its widest point) Niniette is capable of reaching speeds of up to 44 knots, while remaining stable and efficient.