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A student project by designer Stefanie Behringer (Pforzheim Technical College, Germany) for the Audi concept design studio in Munich. For more info visit www.audi-mediaservices.com.
Bugatti is a company that delivers uncompromised luxury and performance cars. They design and select only the best component from manufacturers around the world and assembles their cars in their atelier at Château Saint Jean in Molsheim, France.
The seven speed dual clutch, direct shift gearbox is made by Ricardo Plc in England.
The carbon fiber monocoque chassis is made by ATR in Italy.
The PAX run-flat Michelin Pilot Sport tires are batch produced in France. A set of four costs over $25,000.
The 16 cylinder 8.0 litre engine comes from the Volkswagen engine plant in Salzgitter, Germany.
The titanium bolts used to secure major components are made from titanium and cost $75 each.
Here is a concept proposal for a Bugatti Sang Bleu Speedboat, from automotive designer Ben Walsh.
As you look at these images think what would the ultimate footwear look like and where would the finest made components come from? Is it possible to design a shoe with the same Luxury-Performance philosophy as Bugatti?
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