Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic
The ultimate Art Deco masterpiece and the world's first true supercar.
- Power
- 210 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 10.0 s
- Top speed
- 124 mph
- Est. value
- $30m–$100m
About the Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic
Designed by Jean Bugatti, the Type 57SC Atlantic is widely considered the most beautiful and valuable car in existence. Its dramatic teardrop body was inspired by the magnesium-alloy Aérolithe concept, retaining the iconic riveted dorsal seams because the original 'Elektron' material could not be welded. Only four were ever produced, featuring a lowered 'Surbaisse' chassis and a potent supercharged straight-eight engine. One of the four, the legendary 'La Voiture Noire', vanished during WWII and remains the most sought-after automotive mystery in history.
Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic specs
The Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic produces 210 bhp (157 kW) and 290 Nm (214 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 10.0 seconds and has a top speed of 124 mph (200 km/h).
| Make | Bugatti |
|---|---|
| Model | Type 57SC Atlantic |
| Trim | Type 57SC Atlantic |
| Years | 1936–1938 |
| Type | Hypercar |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | France |
| Production | About 4 built |
| Engine | 3.3-litre supercharged DOHC straight-eight |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,257 cc (3.3 litres) |
| Induction | Supercharged |
| Power | 210 bhp (157 kW) at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 290 Nm (214 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 5,500 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 10.0 s |
| Top speed | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 950 kg (2,094 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 221 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic worth?
A typical Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic is estimated to be worth $30,000,000 – $100,000,000 (about £22,370,000 – £74,570,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic rarity in CarSpot
The Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic fun facts
- The car's signature riveted fins were a design necessity for the magnesium-alloy prototype, but were kept on the production aluminium cars for their striking aesthetic.
- Only three of the four original Atlantics are accounted for today; the fourth, Jean Bugatti's personal car, has been missing since 1941.
- Fashion designer Ralph Lauren owns one of the surviving examples, which won Best of Show at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 1990.
