Bugatti, Pagani, and the Missed Porsche 964 America Roadster | Hot Pursuit!

Matt's Dream Car Miss

• 😔 Matt Miller expresses deep regret over missing an auction for a Porsche 964 America Roadster, a grail car for him.
• 💡 He sought an older, air-cooled Porsche that was simple, mechanical, and analog, specifically a wide-body model with a naturally aspirated engine.
• 🚗 The America Roadster, a rare 964 convertible with a wide body and naturally aspirated motor, sold for $110,000 on Bring a Trailer, a price Matt considers very low for the car.

Bugatti's Future and Current Success

• 🚀 Christoph Piochon, President of Bugatti, states that their order books are full until 2029, indicating strong demand and the continued prosperity of their wealthy clientele.
• 🚗 The Concorso at Wynn Las Vegas featured the largest gathering of modern Bugattis ever, celebrating 20 years of the Veyron.
• 🔊 Bugatti customers desire combustion engines for the sensation, acceleration, sound, and top speed, leading to the development of the new V16 engine with hybrid performance support.
• 🏎️ While customers express interest in manual transmissions, Bugatti prioritizes the double-clutch system for ease of driving with over 1,000 horsepower, though they are considering manual options for the future.
• 🏆 Bugatti acknowledges speed records but focuses on reliability and performance, maintaining their ICE land speed record while respecting achievements of electric cars.

Pagani's Craftsmanship and Customer Focus

• 🌟 Christopher Pagani, Head of Marketing for Pagani, discusses the brand's presence at the Concorso, featuring over 40 Paganis, including the new Huayra Codalunga Speedster.
• 🎨 The Codalunga Speedster was inspired by a Porsche 356 Speedster, reflecting Horatio Pagani's appreciation for classic designs.
• 🛠️ Pagani has produced around 600 cars in total since its founding, with a current production capacity of roughly 60 cars per year, emphasizing exclusivity and craftsmanship.
• 🔊 Pagani customers strongly prefer V12 naturally aspirated engines and manual transmissions, rejecting hybrid or electric powertrains for a pure, analog driving experience.
• ⚙️ Engineering an analog car with high torque and a manual transmission in the current market is a significant challenge, requiring extensive development and testing, but Pagani embraces these challenges for customer satisfaction.