BUGATTI NINIETTE 66 THE SPORT YACHT TO MATCH YOUR CHIRON. world premiere in March 2016. Consequently, the designers and engineers went back to their drawing boards to eventually launch the highly anticipated Bugatti Niniette 66. The 20-metre-long yacht features a slender main hull with two sponsons left and right. “This construction allows for a wider build compared to other boats in this class, thus offering the experience of a much larger yacht,” explains Timur Mohamed, CEO of Palmer Johnson.
The makers of the world’s most powerful, fastest, most exclusive and luxurious production super sports car, and the world’s most innovative motor yacht builder, Palmer Johnson, announce the release of the Bugatti Niniette 66. Inspired by the Bugatti Chiron, it will be the first in a new series of yachts, starting from 50ft, up to 88ft. Most car enthusiasts don’t know this, but Bugatti was once a boat builder. Commissioned to create a one-of-a kind speedboat in 1930 by Prince Carlo Maurizio Ruspoldi, founder Ettore Bugatti named this low on the water beauty the Niniette – the family pet name of his youngest daughter Lidia. When Bugatti and Palmer Johnson met the first time with the idea of a joint project, the goal was to create an innovative sport yacht based on the proprietary strengths of the two companies, while encapsulating the unmistakable design DNA of Bugatti. After first renderings of the yacht had been presented in late 2015, a large number of potential buyers – among them several current Bugatti owners – expressed great interest in the project. However, they wished for a closer connection of the yacht to the latest supercar from Bugatti, the Chiron, after its
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The spectacularly designed exterior is complemented by a sumptuous interior, offering the highest level of comfort for its passengers. Only the finest materials – polished metal, carbon, leather, and marble, are used for furniture and decoration. Reaching top speeds of 44 knots, and with a shallow draft of 0.83 metres, Caribbean friendly cruising is possible for the weekend. Unique Bugatti-designed helm chairs and a futuristic command centre with interactive infotainment system further www.bugattininiette.com enhance the experience.