The RM Sotheby’s Monaco sale, scheduled to take place on April 25, 2026, will feature one of the most unusual projects to emerge from the Romano Artioli-era Bugatti Automobili: the EB112.
Developed by Bugatti as a four-door counterpart to the EB110, the EB112 combined elements of supercar engineering with a more traditional grand-touring layout. Its carbonfibre chassis was derived from the EB110, although the configuration was reworked to accommodate a front-mounted engine. The 6.0-litre V12 was based on the earlier car’s unit but was naturally aspirated rather than turbocharged, producing a claimed 460bhp at 6300rpm and 590Nm of torque from 3000rpm. Power was delivered through a six-speed manual gearbox and all-wheel-drive system, with a 38:62 front-to-rear torque split.
Penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign, the car incorporated a number of references to historic Bugatti models. These included a pronounced horseshoe grille, a split rear window recalling the Type 57 SC Atlantic, and wheel designs inspired by the solid alloys of the Type 41 Royale. Even ancillary details reflected this approach, with a bespoke umbrella featuring a handle modelled on Rembrandt Bugatti’s elephant sculpture.
The interior was configured as a four-seater, with an emphasis on refinement rather than overt complexity. Materials and finishes included metal panels with a Perlée effect across the dashboard and door cards, while the overall layout anticipated themes later seen in the Bugatti Veyron. The combination of performance and luxury positioned the EB112 as a proposed ultra-high-performance saloon, a concept largely absent from the market at the time.
Despite its potential, the project did not progress beyond prototype stage. A single driveable example was unveiled at the 1993 Geneva Motor Show, accompanied by two styling models. Further development was halted when Bugatti Automobili ceased operations in 1995, leaving several chassis incomplete.
The survival of the EB112 is largely due to Gildo Pallanca Pastor, who acquired assets following the company’s bankruptcy. In addition to spare parts for EB110 racing activities, Pastor obtained the unfinished EB112 components and subsequently oversaw the completion of two cars. The example offered in Monaco is the second of those completed, making it one of three EB112s in existence.
The car remained with Pastor until 2015, after which it passed to its current owner. During that time it was occasionally used on the road in Monaco and displayed publicly, including a period at the Schlumpf Collection. The EB112 remains largely as completed, showing just 388km. Recent maintenance includes work on the braking and suspension systems, the emissions equipment and the engine, with more than €37,000 invested since 2021.
The EB112 is estimated at between at between €1.5m and €2m. More details on the RM Sotheby’s Monaco sale 2026 can be found here.
