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Bugatti Shows the 16C Galibier in Black

If you've been waiting for your chance to see the Bugatti 16C Galibier up close, you may have to wait a little longer. So far the Alsatian auto marque has only showed the concept car to select groups. And if it does get the green light from its corporate superiors at Volkswagen, it will likely be another couple of years – after Veyron production has officially ceased – before the Galibier begins rolling out of the factory in Molsheim.

In the meantime, Bugatti has released a fresh crop of photography showing the Galibier for the first time in black, in place of the blue-and-silver two-tone scheme of the original. Looks sharp, but don't take our word for it: have a closer look in the gallery below.

Gallery: Bugatti 16C Galibier in black

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Bugatti Galibier Could Hit the Market by 2013 with Million-Euro Price Tag

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Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

The Bugatti 16C Galibier was supposed to be one of three concept cars which the most exclusive of automakers was set to unveil as a potential replacement for the legendary Veyron supercar, now nearing the end of its production run. But reports now suggest that the Alsatian marque is preparing to put the four-door super-saloon into production.

With a de-tuned version of the Veyron's quad-turbo W16 engine producing "only" 800 horsepower instead of its predecessor's 1000, the production version of the Galibier could borrow its chassis from the new Bentley Mulsanne and carry a seven-figure price tag to match the Veyron's if and when it hits the market, which sources peg around 2013. Better start saving now.

Gallery: Bugatti Galibier Concept

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Parmigiani Bugatti Tourbillon Watch With Galibier Car

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Filed under: Timepieces / Watches, Luxury Cars & Autos

Luxist recently covered the new Bugatti 16C Galibier ultra luxury sedan that the car world is so very excited about. An interesting element of the new auto was a partnership with luxury watch maker Parmigiani to include a watch with the car. I should say that Bugatti and Parmigiani have been working together since 2004, when Parmigiani released its Type 370 Bugatti watch that was avant garde to say the least.

Parmigiani has recently released real images of the Bugatti Tourbillon watch in action. The flex-use mechanical timepiece is made to: mount in Galibier's dashboard, attach to a wrist strap, function as a pocket watch, and also be docked in a desk clock unit. Little else is know about the timepiece, except that it is handsome to behold and just about simple enough to be a car clock. The watch has a tourbillon complication as well as a power reserve indicator. My understanding is that the idea is to include the Parmigiani Bugatti Tourbillon watch with the Galibier 16C car. For the over $1 million that the 16C is likely to go for, this included watch is no major practical surprise. When driving a car like this, you want to be sure that even the clock in your car is worth more than most other vehicles on the road around you.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.

Gallery: Parmigiani Bugatti Tourbillon Watch With Galibier Car

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Bugatti Unveils Galibier Concept Sedan at Exclusive Owners Event

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Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

Bugatti Galibier concept - Click above for high-res image gallery

After months of speculation, Bugatti has finally pulled the wraps off its new four-door supercar concept just ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show at an event for past customers and Bugatti-intenders. Up to this point, we've been referring to the French über-sedan as the Bordeaux, but it seems the actual car's moniker will be Galibier – the name of a difficult Alpine pass along the Tour de France.

Powering the Galibier concept will be a version of Bugatti's ridiculously powerful eight-liter W16 powerplant. Unlike the mill propelling the Veyron to ludicrous speed, this version is mounted up front and is capable of running on ethanol fuel, which may or may not allow the automaker to squeeze a few more ponies out of the engine... not that it needs it, of course. Plus, when swilling as much alcohol as the Galibier would be likely to ingest, it's hard to think of a car like this as eco-friendly.

One of the Galibier's most striking features is undoubtedly its two-tone outer shell, which is comprised of both polished aluminum for the doors and front fenders and a unique dark blue carbon fiber weave that shines through when illuminated. We also note a prominent center spine that recalls past Bugattis like the Type 35 and the classically beautiful Type 57.

Current reports peg the Galibier's top speed at 217 miles per hour (350 kilometers per hour), which, while slower than the Veyron's epic terminal velocity, is certainly nothing to sneeze at. Check out our gallery of high-res images below.

Gallery: Bugatti Galibier Concept

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