[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/meet-bugattis-cheapest-car-yet\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/meet-bugattis-cheapest-car-yet\/","headline":"Meet Bugatti’s cheapest ‘car’ yet!","name":"Meet Bugatti’s cheapest ‘car’ yet!","description":"Bugatti Type 35 Baby II is a three-quarter-scale racer perfect for you and your kids Ever craved a certain expensive car, realised you\u2019d never be able to afford it and bought a scale model or toy version instead? Well, Bugatti would surely fit that bill \u2013 I remember an article a short while back that sensationally reported that a Bugatti Veyron oil change would cost as much as actually buying a basic car. It went viral of course. If spending […]","datePublished":"2019-10-04","dateModified":"2019-10-23","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Bugatti-Type-35-Baby-II-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Bugatti-Type-35-Baby-II-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/meet-bugattis-cheapest-car-yet\/","about":["Cars","CLASSIC CARS","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":576,"keywords":["Bugatti","Bugatti Type 35","Bugatti Type 35 Baby II"],"articleBody":"Bugatti Type 35 Baby II is a three-quarter-scale racer perfect for you and your kidsEver craved a certain expensive car, realised you\u2019d never be able to afford it and bought a scale model or toy version instead? Well, Bugatti would surely fit that bill \u2013 I remember an article a short while back that sensationally reported that a Bugatti Veyron oil change would cost as much as actually buying a basic car. It went viral of course.If spending \u00a31-3 million on a luxury car is out of your budget, then you might be interested to hear that Bugatti has teamed up with the Little Car Company to offer a battery-powered Bugatti Type 35, the car that proved to be Bugatti\u2019s most successful racing car. In fact, the Type 35 won more than 1,000 races following its introduction in 1924. To put the car in perspective for the modern age, last year a Type 35 sold at Sotheby\u2019s for around \u00a3343,000. The scaled-down car will be called the Bugatti Baby II and cost from \u00a327,000. The Baby II will be an all-electric version of the classic racer, sized at 75% of the original Type 35 and will form part of the manufacturer\u2019s 110th-anniversary celebrations. With a gentle nod towards Christmas, the baby racer is designed to be able to be driven by both adults and children alike.The Baby II is a faithful reproduction, with 8-spoke alloys, and resplendent in the original Type 35 French Racing Blue, though alternative colours can be specified. Even the suspension and steering have been accurately reproduced. The only visible concession to modern electric power seems to be the Veyron power gauge, which sits in the aluminium dashboard along with the speedo and battery level indicator. The original Type 35 had a tachometer plus oil pressure and fuel level gauges. Power comes from a rear-wheel-drive lithium battery powertrain and a choice of either 1.4 or 2.8kWh options are available \u2013 the latter giving a range of around 20 miles. It features LSD and regenerative braking, plus two power modes: Child and Adult. In the 1kW Child mode, the Baby II has a top speed of 12mph, while the 4kW Adult mode increases this to 30mph and 5.34bhp. An optional 10kW \u2018Speed Key\u2019 upgrade increases power to 13.4bhp while also disengaging the speed limiter. In the latter mode, speeds of up to around 50mph are possible. The Baby II is 2.8m long, 1m wide and weighs in at 230kg without an occupant. The little Bugatti also features a remote control, which has the ability to disable the car from a distance of up to 50 metres \u2013 a worthy safety feature for peace of mind.Inside, there is a wood-rim steering wheel and a seat isfinished in fine leather, along with a plaque displaying the model\u2019s uniquechassis number. On the bonnet is a 50g solid silver \u2019Macaron\u2019 badge as per theChiron.If you are thinking you might have a child worthy of such afine Christmas present, then you will need to act fast; the three-quarter sizehand-built Baby II EV is limited to a run of just 500 models and advance ordersare sure to snap these up pretty quickly. Each advance order placed in 2019will also come with a Bugatti 110th anniversary badge. While the prototype isup-and-running, deliveries are expected to roll out from 2020. While \u00a327,000 isstill a lot of money, let\u2019s face it, nothing \u2018Bugatti\u2019 is ever cheap \u2013 even aLego Bugatti Chiron will cost you around \u00a3250."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Meet Bugatti’s cheapest ‘car’ yet!","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/meet-bugattis-cheapest-car-yet\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]