Edonis
Encyclopedia
The Edonis is a car created by Italian automobile
manufacturer B Engineering
.
It is based on the Bugatti EB110
Super Sport but has been extensively re-engineered. About the only thing retained from the original Bugatti is the carbon-fiber chassis
. Both the exterior and interior of the car have been completely redesigned. The 3.5 liter Bugatti engine has had its displacement
increased from 3500 cc to 3760 cc. The original four small IHI turbocharger
s have been replaced by two larger units from the same manufacturer. Engine power has been boosted from 610 PS and 650 newton metre of torque
to 680 PS at 8000 rpm and 735 newton metre.
In addition, the 4WD triple-differential drivetrain from the original Bugatti has been replaced with a much simpler and lighter RWD
transaxle
, thus saving approximately 70 kg from total weight. These power figures give the 1500 kg Edonis a power-to-weight ratio
of 480 bhp/ton. In addition, the engine's specific power output is an unprecedented 181 bhp/liter. The brand claims a maximum speed of 365 km/h (227 mph), while accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in only 3.9 seconds.
B Engineering plan to build only 21 vehicles from chassis originally built for Bugatti by Aérospatiale
(Most of the remaining chassis delivered to Bugatti prior to their bankruptcy were delivered to Dauer Sportwagen
when they purchased the assets of the company). The Edonis is expected to sell for around €760,000.
The Edonis recently appeared in the video game Test Drive Unlimited
as a downloadable car.
Automobile
An automobile, autocar, motor car or car is a wheeled motor vehicle used for transporting passengers, which also carries its own engine or motor...
manufacturer B Engineering
B Engineering
B Engineering is a small-volume automobile manufacturer located in Italy. It is made up of several former employees of the Bugatti firm when it was under the leadership of Romano Artioli.-Edonis:...
.
It is based on the Bugatti EB110
Bugatti EB110
The Bugatti EB110 is a mid-engine sports car from Bugatti Automobili SpA. It was unveiled on September 15, 1991, in both Versailles and in front of the Grande Arche at La Défense in Paris, France, exactly 110 years after Ettore Bugatti's birth....
Super Sport but has been extensively re-engineered. About the only thing retained from the original Bugatti is the carbon-fiber chassis
Chassis
A chassis consists of an internal framework that supports a man-made object. It is analogous to an animal's skeleton. An example of a chassis is the underpart of a motor vehicle, consisting of the frame with the wheels and machinery.- Vehicles :In the case of vehicles, the term chassis means the...
. Both the exterior and interior of the car have been completely redesigned. The 3.5 liter Bugatti engine has had its displacement
Engine displacement
Engine displacement is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of an internal combustion engine in a single movement from top dead centre to bottom dead centre . It is commonly specified in cubic centimeters , litres , or cubic inches...
increased from 3500 cc to 3760 cc. The original four small IHI turbocharger
Turbocharger
A turbocharger, or turbo , from the Greek "τύρβη" is a centrifugal compressor powered by a turbine that is driven by an engine's exhaust gases. Its benefit lies with the compressor increasing the mass of air entering the engine , thereby resulting in greater performance...
s have been replaced by two larger units from the same manufacturer. Engine power has been boosted from 610 PS and 650 newton metre of torque
Torque
Torque, moment or moment of force , is the tendency of a force to rotate an object about an axis, fulcrum, or pivot. Just as a force is a push or a pull, a torque can be thought of as a twist....
to 680 PS at 8000 rpm and 735 newton metre.
In addition, the 4WD triple-differential drivetrain from the original Bugatti has been replaced with a much simpler and lighter RWD
RWD
RWD may refer to:* Rear-wheel drive, method of propulsion in an automobile* RWD , Polish aircraft manufacturer* RWD Technologies, software vendor of electronic performance support systems* Rewind Magazine, British based music magazine...
transaxle
Transaxle
In the automotive field, a transaxle is a major mechanical component that combines the functionality of the transmission, the differential, and associated components of the driven axle into one integrated assembly....
, thus saving approximately 70 kg from total weight. These power figures give the 1500 kg Edonis a power-to-weight ratio
Power-to-weight ratio
Power-to-weight ratio is a calculation commonly applied to engines and mobile power sources to enable the comparison of one unit or design to another. Power-to-weight ratio is a measurement of actual performance of any engine or power sources...
of 480 bhp/ton. In addition, the engine's specific power output is an unprecedented 181 bhp/liter. The brand claims a maximum speed of 365 km/h (227 mph), while accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in only 3.9 seconds.
B Engineering plan to build only 21 vehicles from chassis originally built for Bugatti by Aérospatiale
Aérospatiale
Aérospatiale was a French aerospace manufacturer that built both civilian and military aircraft, rockets and satellites. It was originally known as Société Nationale Industrielle Aérospatiale...
(Most of the remaining chassis delivered to Bugatti prior to their bankruptcy were delivered to Dauer Sportwagen
Dauer Sportwagen
Dauer Sportwagen GmbH was a German automotive company founded by former racing driver Jochen Dauer in Nuremberg. Initially founded as Jochen Dauer Racing in 1987, the racing team had several years of participation in the German Supercup and European Interserie championships, as well as occasional...
when they purchased the assets of the company). The Edonis is expected to sell for around €760,000.
The Edonis recently appeared in the video game Test Drive Unlimited
Test Drive Unlimited
Test Drive Unlimited is an arcade-style racing game, the 9th game of the Test Drive series, it features over 125 licensed sports cars and motorcycles and a terrain modeled after the Hawaiian island of Oahu that features some 1000 miles of roads and highways. Test Drive Unlimited is the ninth main...
as a downloadable car.